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Elune's Chosen Guardian Druid Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Elune's Chosen Guardian Druid PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Elune's Chosen Guardian Druid Tanks 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Elune's Chosen Guardian Druids

  1. Bobxd's icon
    1
    Bobxd
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Kul Tiran | Elune's Chosen | 127 ilvl
    3339
  2. Carrockhoof's icon
    2
    Carrockhoof
    Eredar (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Elune's Chosen | 122 ilvl
    2901
  3. Druidant's icon
    3
    Druidant
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 122 ilvl
    2876
  4. Cirocco's icon
    4
    Cirocco
    Defias Brotherhood (EU)
    Tauren | Elune's Chosen | 166 ilvl
    2763
  5. Ntrksz's icon
    5
    Ntrksz
    Area 52 (US)
    Troll | Elune's Chosen | 123 ilvl
    2556

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Guardian Druid's Tank 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

  • 12% Critical Strike +24
  • 11% Haste +123
  • 22% Mastery +286
  • 28% Versatility +395

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +11
  • 3% Leech +53
  • 17% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Elune's Chosen Guardian 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 Blitz

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 Guardian Druids in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Skymane of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 19
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 1
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 19
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 28
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 20
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 14
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Adrenal Surge Clasp

    • Craft
    • 1
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  2. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 7
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Feathered Boots of the Mother Eagle

    • 2
    Feathered Boots of the Mother Eagle icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

  5. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 27
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 2
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar 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 Guardian Druids.

  1. Captured Starlight

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  5. Adrenal Surge

    • 1
    Adrenal Surge Clasp 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 Guardian Druid gear in Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 16
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 11
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +23 Leech

    • 1
    +23 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 16
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 8
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 21
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 3
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 3
    +72 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 21
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 5
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Frosted Armor Kit

    • 1
    Frosted Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 22
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 30
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 9
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 9
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 17
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 7
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 2
    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 Guardian Druids in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 19
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 3
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  4. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 67
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 29
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 23
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Sapphire

    • 17
    Versatile Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 15
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 1

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. Energy Shield

    • 1
    Energy Shield icon

Most Played Races for Guardian Druid Blitz

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

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Guardian Druid Tank players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  2. Kul Tiran

    • 8
    Kul Tiran icon

  3. Tauren

    • 7
    Tauren icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 5
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Troll

    • 1
    Troll icon

Elune's Chosen Guardian Druid Guide FAQ

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

How is this Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elune's Chosen Guardian Druids in Blitz 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 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 PvP.