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Guardian Druid Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2

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

Using data from the top 50 Guardian Druids across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive runs in Patch 11.1.7.

Top Guardian Druids

  1. Squishvegan's icon
    1
    Squishvegan
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3956
  2. Forrestmoose's icon
    2
    Forrestmoose
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3905
  3. Фесида's icon
    3
    Фесида
    Gordunni (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 685 ilvl
    3879
  4. Vegansquishh's icon
    4
    Vegansquishh
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3814
  5. Zimbita's icon
    5
    Zimbita
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 684 ilvl
    3810

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +3899
    16% Critical Strike
  • +19234
    30% Haste
  • +9103
    15% Mastery
  • +12897
    17% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +549
    1% Avoidance
  • +3137
    3% Leech
  • +0
    3% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. This section highlights the most popular Guardian Druid class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for Mythic+.

Head

  1. Branches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 42
    Branches of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Mekgineer's Mindbending Headgear

    • 5
    Mekgineer's Mindbending Headgear icon

  3. Flashpowder Hood

    • 1
    Flashpowder Hood icon

  4. Rune-Branded Hood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  5. Waterworks Filtration Mask

    • 1
    Waterworks Filtration Mask icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 28
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 9
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 9
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

  4. Flickering Glowtorc

    • 1
    Flickering Glowtorc icon

  5. Fractured Gemstone Locket

    • Craft
    • 1
    Fractured Gemstone Locket icon

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 38
    Jaws of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Vandal's Skullplating

    • 4
    Vandal's Skullplating icon

  3. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  4. Mechanized Junkpads

    • 2
    Mechanized Junkpads icon

  5. Extravagant Epaulets

    • 1
    Extravagant Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Consecrated Cloak

    • Craft
    • 26
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  2. Trashmaster's Mantle

    • 8
    Trashmaster's Mantle icon

  3. Electrician's Siphoning Filter

    • 6
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon

  4. Leaves of Reclaiming Blight

    • 5
    Leaves of Reclaiming Blight icon

  5. Candlebearer's Shroud

    • 2
    Candlebearer's Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Robes of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 27
    Robes of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained

    • 10
    Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained icon

  3. Rune-Branded Tunic

    • Craft
    • 9
    Rune-Branded Tunic icon

  4. "Streamlined" Cartel Uniform

    • 2
    \

  5. Venture Co. Plenipotentiary Vest

    • 1
    Venture Co. Plenipotentiary Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 35
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Knots of Reclaiming Blight

    • 8
    Knots of Reclaiming Blight icon

  3. Servo-Arm Bindings

    • 3
    Servo-Arm Bindings icon

  4. Killer Queen's Wristflickers

    • 2
    Killer Queen's Wristflickers icon

  5. Disturbed Kelp Wraps

    • 1
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon

Hands

  1. Grips of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 48
    Grips of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Self-Sanitizing Handwraps

    • 1
    Self-Sanitizing Handwraps icon

  3. Underscout's Gloves

    • 1
    Underscout's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 46
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Adrenal Surge Clasp

    • Craft
    • 1
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  3. Mad King's Sporran

    • 1
    Mad King's Sporran icon

  4. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  5. Underscout's Cord

    • 1
    Underscout's Cord icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of Reclaiming Blight

    • Set
    • 48
    Breeches of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Bilgerat's Discarded Slacks

    • 1
    Bilgerat's Discarded Slacks icon

  3. Underscout's Trousers

    • 1
    Underscout's Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight

    • 13
    Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight icon

  2. Dragster's Last Stride

    • 11
    Dragster's Last Stride icon

  3. Mercenary Miner's Boots

    • 11
    Mercenary Miner's Boots icon

  4. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • Craft
    • 9
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  5. Stalwart Guardian's Boots

    • 3
    Stalwart Guardian's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 34
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Wick's Golden Loop

    • 22
    Wick's Golden Loop icon

  3. The Jastor Diamond

    • 19
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  4. Binding of Binding

    • Craft
    • 5
    Binding of Binding icon

  5. Bloodoath Signet

    • 5
    Bloodoath Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 41
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

  2. Ringing Ritual Mud

    • 18
    Ringing Ritual Mud icon

  3. Reverb Radio

    • 11
    Reverb Radio icon

  4. Eye of Kezan

    • 8
    Eye of Kezan icon

  5. Tome of Light's Devotion

    • 8
    Tome of Light's Devotion icon

Main Hand

  1. Best-in-Slots

    • 18
    Best-in-Slots icon

  2. Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick

    • 13
    Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick icon

  3. Xav's Pike of Authority

    • 8
    Xav's Pike of Authority icon

  4. Sticky Stirring Stick

    • 4
    Sticky Stirring Stick icon

  5. Glorious Defender's Poleaxe

    • 3
    Glorious Defender's Poleaxe icon

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Guardian Druid builds for Mythic+.

  1. Duskthread Lining

    • 70
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 8
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 5
    Binding of Binding icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 3
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  5. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 Mythic+ builds.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 44
    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

    • 2
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 43
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 2
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Accelerated Agility

    • 1
    Accelerated Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 40
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1090 Avoidance

    • 6
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  3. +1000 Speed

    • 2
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 41
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 8
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 29
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 20
    Scout's March icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Minor Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Minor Speed icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 44
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 36
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 11
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 29
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stormrider's Fury

    • 6
    Stormrider's Fury icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 5
    Authority of the Depths icon

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated Mythic+.

Algari Diamond

  1. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 34
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 14
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 88
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 65
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 40
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 35
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Quick Ruby

    • 26
    Quick Ruby 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

    • 23
    Spark Burst icon

  2. Critical Chain

    • 9
    Critical Chain icon

  3. Charged Bolts

    • 4
    Charged Bolts icon

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

  1. Night Elf

    • 44
    Night Elf icon

  2. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How is this Guardian Druid Mythic+ guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Guardian Druids in Mythic+, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvE format.