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Balance Druid RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Balance Druid PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Balance Druids across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive RBG.

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

Top RBG Balance Druids

  1. Lunartiç's icon
    1
    Lunartiç
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl
    2789
  2. Bobthehefty's icon
    2
    Bobthehefty
    Area 52 (US)
    Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 678 ilvl
    2723
  3. Respectxo's icon
    3
    Respectxo
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl
    2704
  4. Kimjongun's icon
    4
    Kimjongun
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl
    2689
  5. Sweetbunsxxl's icon
    5
    Sweetbunsxxl
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl
    2654

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 6% Critical Strike +572
  • 22% Haste +14438
  • 9% Mastery +7560
  • 19% Versatility +14766

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +424
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Branches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 50
    Branches of Reclaiming Blight icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 50
    Jaws of Reclaiming Blight icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 21
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 15
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 5
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Vest

    • 21
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Vest icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Vestments

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Vestments icon

  4. Robes of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 4
    Robes of Reclaiming Blight icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 27
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Wraps

    • 7
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  5. Knots of Reclaiming Blight

    • 1
    Knots of Reclaiming Blight icon

Hands

  1. Grips of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 47
    Grips of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 31
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Belt

    • 5
    Prized Warmonger's Belt icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 50
    Breeches of Reclaiming Blight icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 26
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  3. Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight

    • 6
    Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Boots

    • 5
    Prized Warmonger's Boots icon

  5. Dragster's Last Stride

    • 1
    Dragster's Last Stride icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Medallion icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 31
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 85
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt 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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 13
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 7
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 4
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 37
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 10
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 45
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 2
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 42
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 5
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 39
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 7
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 3
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 35
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 33
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 15
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 38
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 10
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 1
    Stormrider's Fury 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 45
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 2
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 83
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 75
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Quick Sapphire

    • 52
    Quick Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 38
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Onyx

    • 37
    Masterful Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 2

Most Played Races for Balance Druid RBG

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Balance Druids in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 36
    Night Elf icon

  2. Tauren

    • 9
    Tauren icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 2
    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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Balance Druids in Rated Battlegrounds 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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 PvP.