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

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 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 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+ Guardian Druids

  1. Gnomerender's icon
    1
    Gnomerender
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Tauren | Druid Of The Claw | 729 ilvl
    3951
  2. Rootytooty's icon
    2
    Rootytooty
    Malganis (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 729 ilvl
    3945
  3. Drbear's icon
    3
    Drbear
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Troll | Elune's Chosen | 729 ilvl
    3937
  4. Shneeblor's icon
    4
    Shneeblor
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 729 ilvl
    3935
  5. Irønik's icon
    5
    Irønik
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 729 ilvl
    3924

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

  • 24% Critical Strike +9873
  • 32% Haste +21203
  • 14% Mastery +8031
  • 25% Versatility +19752

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +602
  • 3% Leech +3308
  • 3% 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 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 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 Guardian Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Skymane of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 49
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Waterworks Filtration Mask

    • 1
    Waterworks Filtration Mask icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 18
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 16
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

  3. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 5
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

  4. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 4
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 2
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 48
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

  3. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 38
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained

    • 5
    Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained icon

  3. Rune-Branded Tunic

    • 3
    Rune-Branded Tunic icon

  4. So'azmi's Fractal Vest

    • 2
    So'azmi's Fractal Vest icon

  5. Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest

    • 1
    Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 42
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Bands of the Mother Eagle

    • 5
    Bands of the Mother Eagle icon

  3. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 2
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

  4. Scheming Assailer's Bands

    • 1
    Scheming Assailer's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 36
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps

    • 5
    Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps icon

  3. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • Craft
    • 5
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

  4. Gloves of Haunting Fixation

    • 4
    Gloves of Haunting Fixation icon

Waist

  1. Adrenal Surge Clasp

    • Craft
    • 17
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  2. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 16
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  3. Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle

    • 12
    Dreamsash of the Mother Eagle icon

  4. Harvested Creephide Cord

    • 3
    Harvested Creephide Cord icon

  5. Venza's Powderbelt

    • 1
    Venza's Powderbelt icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 40
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • Craft
    • 4
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  3. Elite Shadowguard Legwraps

    • 3
    Elite Shadowguard Legwraps icon

  4. Anomalous Starlit Breeches

    • 1
    Anomalous Starlit Breeches icon

  5. Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings

    • 1
    Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 49
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Geezle's Zapstep Boots

    • 1
    Geezle's Zapstep Boots icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 51
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Signet of Collapsing Stars

    • 10
    Signet of Collapsing Stars icon

  3. Ring of the Panoply

    • 8
    Ring of the Panoply icon

  4. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 7
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  5. Band of the Shattered Soul

    • 6
    Band of the Shattered Soul icon

Trinkets

  1. Brand of Ceaseless Ire

    • 47
    Brand of Ceaseless Ire icon

  2. Cursed Stone Idol

    • 23
    Cursed Stone Idol icon

  3. All-Devouring Nucleus

    • 9
    All-Devouring Nucleus icon

  4. Astral Antenna

    • 6
    Astral Antenna icon

  5. Ringing Ritual Mud

    • 5
    Ringing Ritual Mud icon

Main Hand

  1. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 21
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  2. Spellstrike Warplance

    • 12
    Spellstrike Warplance icon

  3. Black Shepherd's Guisarme

    • 4
    Black Shepherd's Guisarme icon

  4. Marvel of Technomancy

    • 4
    Marvel of Technomancy icon

  5. Obliteration Beamglaive

    • 4
    Obliteration Beamglaive 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. Duskthread Lining

    • 49
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Adrenal Surge

    • 17
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 14
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  4. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 6
    Binding of Binding icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 5
    Ring 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 Guardian Druid gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 42
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 8
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 41
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1090 Avoidance

    • 7
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  3. +1000 Speed

    • 1
    +1000 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Herbalism

    • 2
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Herbalism icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 33
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 15
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 2
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 28
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 22
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 44
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 38
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Critical Strike

    • 8
    +315 Critical Strike icon

Main Hand

  1. Stormrider's Fury

    • 26
    Stormrider's Fury icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 7
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 29
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 18
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 91
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 83
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 31
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Ruby

    • 30
    Versatile Ruby icon

  5. Quick Ruby

    • 24
    Quick Ruby icon

Most Played Races for Guardian 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 Guardian Druid Tank players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 37
    Night Elf icon

  2. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  3. Troll

    • 3
    Troll icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Worgen

    • 2
    Worgen icon

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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Guardian 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.