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Balance Druid Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Balance Druid PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 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. Justtinsucks's icon
    1
    Justtinsucks
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 170 ilvl
    3915
  2. Rahhx's icon
    2
    Rahhx
    Malganis (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 168 ilvl
    3607
  3. Rawrxdou's icon
    3
    Rawrxdou
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 170 ilvl
    3592
  4. Mekke's icon
    4
    Mekke
    Outland (EU)
    Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 169 ilvl
    3579
  5. Rostoo's icon
    5
    Rostoo
    Hakkar (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 169 ilvl
    3570

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +118
  • 32% Haste +370
  • 33% Mastery +454
  • 14% Versatility +194

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 6% Avoidance +60
  • 3% Leech +64
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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
    • 43
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 11
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 5
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

  4. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 5
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  5. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 5
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 42
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  3. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 44
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 41
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments icon

  3. Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest

    • 1
    Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest icon

  4. Rune-Branded Tunic

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 26
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Bands of the Mother Eagle

    • 3
    Bands of the Mother Eagle icon

  5. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 2
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 35
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • Craft
    • 5
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps

    • 2
    Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 16
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  2. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 8
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  3. Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle

    • 5
    Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 28
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  4. Spittle-Stained Trousers

    • 3
    Spittle-Stained Trousers icon

  5. Elite Shadowguard Legwraps

    • 2
    Elite Shadowguard Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 29
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  4. Feathered Boots of the Mother Eagle

    • 2
    Feathered Boots of the Mother Eagle icon

  5. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 15
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 14
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

  4. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 11
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  5. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 8
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 17
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 16
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  3. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 12
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 15
    Voidglass Spire icon

  2. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • 7
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  3. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 7
    Voidglass Kris icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  5. Staff of Fractured Spacetime

    • 4
    Staff of Fractured Spacetime icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 9
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 1
    Iris of the Dark Beyond 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

    • 23
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 17
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 13
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  4. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Dawnthread Lining

    • 4
    Rune-Branded Armbands 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 23
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 14
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 6
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 42
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 2
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 21
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 11
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +66 Speed

    • 8
    +66 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 34
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 5
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 26
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 16
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 31
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 18
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 12
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 20
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 7
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 5
    Authority of the Depths 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

    • 22
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 7
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  4. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  5. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 1
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 30
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx

    • 58
    Quick Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 39
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 31
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Masterful Ruby

    • 27
    Masterful Ruby icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 27
    Versatile Onyx 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 32
    Night Elf icon

  2. Highmountain Tauren

    • 5
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  3. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  4. Troll

    • 2
    Troll icon

  5. Kul Tiran

    • 1
    Kul Tiran 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.