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

Welcome to Murlok’s Elune's Chosen Guardian Druid PvP guide for Rated 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 RBG.

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

Top RBG Elune's Chosen Guardian Druids

  1. Deeps's icon
    1
    Deeps
    Arygos (US)
    Kul Tiran | Elune's Chosen | 145 ilvl
    2301
  2. Jahseh's icon
    2
    Jahseh
    Tichondrius (US)
    Kul Tiran | Elune's Chosen | 128 ilvl
    2220
  3. Cykopathy's icon
    3
    Cykopathy
    Malganis (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 123 ilvl
    2138
  4. Centilya's icon
    4
    Centilya
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 123 ilvl
    2138
  5. Puzzle's icon
    5
    Puzzle
    Ragnaros (US)
    Tauren | Elune's Chosen | 126 ilvl
    2135

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 +18
  • 9% Haste +101
  • 24% Mastery +322
  • 26% Versatility +373

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +13
  • 1% Leech +24
  • 15% 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 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 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 Guardian Druids in Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Skymane of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 13
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 12
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 16
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 14
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 9
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle

    • 1
    Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  2. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 3
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 28
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Staff 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

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  5. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar 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 Rated Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 8
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 2
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 8
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 6
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Accelerated Agility

    • 1
    Accelerated Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 9
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +72 Avoidance

    • 2
    +72 Avoidance icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 1
    +135 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 11
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 3
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 9
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 22
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 8
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 4
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 9
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 6
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 8
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 3
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 36
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 34
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 15
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 10
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Zen Neltharite

    • 5
    Zen Neltharite icon

Most Played Races for Guardian 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 Guardian Druid Tank players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Kul Tiran

    • 7
    Kul Tiran icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elune's Chosen Guardian 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 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.