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Balance Druid Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Balance Druid PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Balance Druid DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive M+.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Mythic+ Balance Druids

  1. Genx's icon
    1
    Genx
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 727 ilvl
    3844
  2. Dwilkz's icon
    2
    Dwilkz
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 729 ilvl
    3818
  3. Kherberos's icon
    3
    Kherberos
    Hyjal (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 721 ilvl
    3805
  4. Rãvenseeker's icon
    4
    Rãvenseeker
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 724 ilvl
    3781
  5. Xalxixinha's icon
    5
    Xalxixinha
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 725 ilvl
    3771

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Balance Druid's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 13% Critical Strike +5756
  • 27% Haste +17471
  • 22% Mastery +25048
  • 11% Versatility +8200

Stat priority

  1. Mastery
  2. Haste
  3. Versatility
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +1773
  • 1% Leech +989
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Balance Druids.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for Mythic+

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Skymane of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 46
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Hood

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  3. Irradiated Impurity Filter

    • 1
    Irradiated Impurity Filter icon

  4. Whispering Mask

    • 1
    Whispering Mask icon

Neck

  1. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 20
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  2. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 9
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  3. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 6
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 4
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Salhadaar's Folly

    • 4
    Salhadaar's Folly icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 28
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 14
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

  3. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 3
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  4. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  5. Epaulets of the Clipped Wings

    • 2
    Epaulets of the Clipped Wings icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 50
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 40
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 5
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

  3. Disturbed Kelp Wraps

    • 3
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon

  4. Bracers of Autonomous Classification

    • 2
    Bracers of Autonomous Classification icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 48
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 24
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  2. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 8
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  3. Harvested Creephide Cord

    • 7
    Harvested Creephide Cord icon

  4. Venza's Powderbelt

    • 4
    Venza's Powderbelt icon

  5. Shadow Congregant's Belt

    • 2
    Shadow Congregant's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 39
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • 3
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  3. Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings

    • 3
    Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings icon

  4. Spittle-Stained Trousers

    • 2
    Spittle-Stained Trousers icon

  5. Anomalous Starlit Breeches

    • 1
    Anomalous Starlit Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 45
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Stalwart Guardian's Boots

    • 3
    Stalwart Guardian's Boots icon

  3. Boots of Titanic Deconversion

    • 2
    Boots of Titanic Deconversion icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 25
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 21
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  3. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 13
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

  4. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 10
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

  5. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 8
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 28
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 22
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  3. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 16
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  4. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 16
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  5. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 9
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

Main Hand

  1. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 20
    Voidglass Spire icon

  2. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 13
    Voidglass Kris icon

  3. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 8
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  4. Gluttonous Rondel

    • 3
    Gluttonous Rondel icon

  5. Nathrian Ferula

    • 3
    Nathrian Ferula icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 10
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 4
    Fractillus' Last Breath icon

  3. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 1
    Iris of the Dark Beyond icon

  4. Overflowing Umbral Pail

    • 1
    Overflowing Umbral Pail icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Balance Druids.

  1. Duskthread Lining

    • 50
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 17
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 16
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  4. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 4
    Binding of Binding icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 3
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Balance Druid gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 43
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 7
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 2
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 44
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 6
    +2040 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 46
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 3
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 40
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 10
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 53
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 24
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 9
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 26
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Stormrider's Fury

    • 11
    Stormrider's Fury icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 5
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 40
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 4
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 1
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 34
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx

    • 85
    Quick Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 70
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Ruby

    • 45
    Masterful Ruby icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 31
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 30
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst icon

Most Played Races for Balance Druid M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Balance Druid DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 50
    Night Elf icon

Balance Druid Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvE.