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Guardian Druid Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Guardian Druid PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

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 11.1.7 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. Dorkibear's icon
    1
    Dorkibear
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3978
  2. Squishvegan's icon
    2
    Squishvegan
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3969
  3. Kovu's icon
    3
    Kovu
    Ragnaros (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3933
  4. Forrestmoose's icon
    4
    Forrestmoose
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3905
  5. 我是妳爸's icon
    5
    我是妳爸
    Crystalpine Stinger (TW)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3879

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

  • 16% Critical Strike +4192
  • 29% Haste +18817
  • 16% Mastery +10569
  • 15% Versatility +11560

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +729
  • 3% Leech +3065
  • 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. Branches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 42
    Branches of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Mekgineer's Mindbending Headgear

    • 4
    Mekgineer's Mindbending Headgear icon

  3. Rune-Branded Hood

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  4. Waterworks Filtration Mask

    • 1
    Waterworks Filtration Mask icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 30
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 8
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

  3. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 7
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  4. Flickering Glowtorc

    • 2
    Flickering Glowtorc icon

  5. Gobfather's Gifted Bling

    • 2
    Gobfather's Gifted Bling icon

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 39
    Jaws of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Mechanized Junkpads

    • 3
    Mechanized Junkpads icon

  3. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  4. Vandal's Skullplating

    • 3
    Vandal's Skullplating icon

  5. Fireproof Cinderbee Perch

    • 2
    Fireproof Cinderbee Perch icon

Back

  1. Consecrated Cloak

    • Craft
    • 27
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  2. Trashmaster's Mantle

    • 7
    Trashmaster's Mantle icon

  3. Leaves of Reclaiming Blight

    • 5
    Leaves of Reclaiming Blight icon

  4. Candlebearer's Shroud

    • 3
    Candlebearer's Shroud icon

  5. Electrician's Siphoning Filter

    • 3
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon

Chest

  1. Robes of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 31
    Robes of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained

    • 8
    Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained icon

  3. Rune-Branded Tunic

    • Craft
    • 7
    Rune-Branded Tunic icon

  4. "Streamlined" Cartel Uniform

    • 3
    \

  5. Vest of Concealed Secrets

    • 1
    Vest of Concealed Secrets icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 36
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Knots of Reclaiming Blight

    • 6
    Knots of Reclaiming Blight icon

  3. Servo-Arm Bindings

    • 4
    Servo-Arm Bindings icon

  4. Killer Queen's Wristflickers

    • 3
    Killer Queen's Wristflickers icon

  5. Disturbed Kelp Wraps

    • 1
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon

Hands

  1. Grips of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 50
    Grips of Reclaiming Blight icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 49
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Mad King's Sporran

    • 1
    Mad King's Sporran icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 49
    Breeches of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Bilgerat's Discarded Slacks

    • 1
    Bilgerat's Discarded Slacks icon

Feet

  1. Dragster's Last Stride

    • 15
    Dragster's Last Stride icon

  2. Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight

    • 14
    Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight icon

  3. Mercenary Miner's Boots

    • 10
    Mercenary Miner's Boots icon

  4. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • Craft
    • 4
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  5. Backbreaking Bootstrappers

    • 3
    Backbreaking Bootstrappers icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 31
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. The Jastor Diamond

    • 23
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  3. Wick's Golden Loop

    • 20
    Wick's Golden Loop icon

  4. Binding of Binding

    • Craft
    • 6
    Binding of Binding icon

  5. Hoop of the Blighted

    • 5
    Hoop of the Blighted icon

Trinkets

  1. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 42
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

  2. Reverb Radio

    • 12
    Reverb Radio icon

  3. Ringing Ritual Mud

    • 12
    Ringing Ritual Mud icon

  4. House of Cards

    • 7
    House of Cards icon

  5. Tome of Light's Devotion

    • 7
    Tome of Light's Devotion icon

Main Hand

  1. Best-in-Slots

    • 19
    Best-in-Slots icon

  2. Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick

    • 15
    Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick icon

  3. Xav's Pike of Authority

    • 9
    Xav's Pike of Authority icon

  4. Gallytech Turbo-Tiller

    • 2
    Gallytech Turbo-Tiller icon

  5. Giga Bank-Breaker

    • 2
    Giga Bank-Breaker 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

    • 70
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 12
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 6
    Binding of Binding icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 4
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  5. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Charged Halberd 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 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 45
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 3
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 42
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 7
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 50
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 39
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1090 Avoidance

    • 9
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  3. +1000 Speed

    • 1
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 38
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 7
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 5
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 33
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 17
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 44
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 35
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 15
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 30
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Guardian Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 29
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 19
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Cyrce's Circlet

  1. Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine

    • 1
    Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine icon

  2. Stormbringer's Runed Citrine

    • 1
    Stormbringer's Runed Citrine icon

  3. Windsinger's Runed Citrine

    • 1
    Windsinger's Runed Citrine icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 94
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 66
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 42
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 32
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 32
    Versatile Onyx icon

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. Spark Burst

    • 25
    Spark Burst icon

  2. Critical Chain

    • 10
    Critical Chain icon

  3. Static Charge

    • 7
    Static Charge 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 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 42
    Night Elf icon

  2. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Zandalari Troll

    • 1
    Zandalari Troll 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 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 PvE.