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Restoration Druid PvP Guide For 3v3

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Restoration Druid
Season 4
23 characters
1601 - 2059

Welcome to Murlok.io's Restoration Druid PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Restoration Druids from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Senàn (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2059.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Restoration Druids

  1. 1
    Senàn's character icon
    Senàn
    Tichondrius (US)
    463 ilvl
    2059
  2. 2
    Lvse's character icon
    Lvse
    Tichondrius (US)
    457 ilvl
    1815
  3. 3
    Renner's character icon
    Renner
    Zuljin (US)
    475 ilvl
    1769
  4. 4
    Yenababy's character icon
    Yenababy
    Tichondrius (US)
    489 ilvl
    1759
  5. 5
    Maott's character icon
    Maott
    Tichondrius (US)
    463 ilvl
    1741

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Restoration Druid Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+209
6% Critical Strike
+2670
16% Haste
+5212
18% Mastery
+5524
27% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+14
0% Leech
+402
8% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Restoration Druids in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    23

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Druid specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Druid class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Druid's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Rake
5
Frenzied Regeneration
23
Rejuvenation
23
Starfire
22
Thrash
0
Improved Barkskin
22
Swiftmend
23
Sunfire
21
Starsurge
1
Rip
4
Improved Swipe
0
Verdant Heart
22
Wild Growth
23
Improved Nature's Cure
12
Moonkin Form
21
Improved Sunfire
0
Maim
4
Killer Instinct
0
Ironfur
22
Nurturing Instinct
23
Hibernate
0
Feline Swiftness
3
Thick Hide
22
Wild Charge
23
Natural Recovery
23
Cyclone
23
Astral Influence
21
Tireless Pursuit
3
Skull Bash
0
Soothe
21
Rising Light, Falling Night
20
Typhoon
0
Primal Fury
1
Matted Fur
22
Stampeding Roar
21
Improved Rejuvenation
9
Gale Winds
0
Mighty Bash
20
Ursine Vigor
4
Lycara's Teachings
21
Forestwalk
1
Mass Entanglement
17
Well-Honed Instincts
21
Improved Stampeding Roar
1
Renewal
21
Innervate
23
Protector of the Pack
0
Heart of the Wild
1
Nature's Vigil
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Restoration Druids with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Lifebloom
23
Ysera's Gift
23
Nature's Swiftness
23
Omen of Clarity
23
Grove Tending
23
Nature's Splendor
2
Flash of Clarity
23
Waking Dream
0
Improved Regrowth
2
Cenarion Ward
23
Tranquil Mind
18
Efflorescence
23
Tranquility
23
Ironbark
23
Soul of the Forest
23
Grove Guardians
23
Inner Peace
3
Cultivation
21
Improved Wild Growth
0
Stonebark
15
Verdancy
0
Rampant Growth
23
Regenesis
0
Wild Synthesis
21
Harmonious Blooming
23
Unstoppable Growth
0
Regenerative Heartwood
23
Overgrowth
23
Incarnation: Tree of Life
21
Adaptive Swarm
23
Verdant Infusion
23
Liveliness
19
Invigorate
0
Embrace of the Dream
0
Cenarius' Guidance
21
Budding Leaves
2
Unbridled Swarm
21
Luxuriant Soil
0
Nurturing Dormancy
2
Photosynthesis
23
Undergrowth
23
Reforestation
21
Germination
2

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Restoration Druid's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Disentanglement
1
Reactive Resin
6
Entangling Bark
0
Thorns
0
Deep Roots
0
Focused Growth
22
High Winds
0
Early Spring
1
Keeper of the Grove
23
Malorne's Swiftness
0
Call of the Elder Druid
16

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Restoration Druids in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask
    1
  3. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    1
  4. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    20
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    2
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    17
  2. Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom
    3
  3. Mantle of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Autumn Blaze
    3

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    20
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    11
  2. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    6
  3. Benevolent Embersage's Robe item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Robe
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Jerkin item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Jerkin
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    22
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    19
  2. Benevolent Embersage's Talons item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Talons
    3
  3. Handguards of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Autumn Blaze
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    21
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    1
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    15
  2. Benevolent Embersage's Leggings item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Leggings
    4
  3. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    15
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    8

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    19
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    15
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    3
  5. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    23
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    19
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Scepter
    12
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    11

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    9
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    1
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    1
  4. Hellbloom Branch item icon
    Hellbloom Branch
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Restoration Druids in 3v3.

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    16
  2. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    11

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Restoration Druids in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    14
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    22
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    14
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    2

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    18
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    16
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    2
  3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    41
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    10
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    8
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Restoration Druids in 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    48
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    16
  3. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    5
  4. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    3
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    3