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Restoration Druid PvP Guide For 2v2

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Restoration Druid
Season 3
50 characters
2261 - 2714

Welcome to Murlok.io's Restoration Druid PvP guide for 2v2 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 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Thysabtw (Archimonde EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2714.

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
    Thysabtw's character icon
    Thysabtw
    Archimonde (EU)
    457 ilvl
    2714
  2. 2
    Duo's character icon
    Duo
    Demon Soul (US)
    458 ilvl
    2660
  3. 3
    Svetlanå's character icon
    Svetlanå
    Archimonde (EU)
    454 ilvl
    2600
  4. 4
    Devistonia's character icon
    Devistonia
    Moon Guard (US)
    472 ilvl
    2574
  5. 5
    Thysa's character icon
    Thysa
    Archimonde (EU)
    462 ilvl
    2560

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 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+630
9% Critical Strike
+2673
16% Haste
+6335
21% Mastery
+4902
24% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+18
0% Avoidance
+19
0% Leech
+537
10% 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 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    48
  2. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    2

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
25
Frenzied Regeneration
49
Rejuvenation
50
Starfire
39
Thrash
1
Improved Barkskin
50
Swiftmend
50
Sunfire
38
Starsurge
1
Rip
19
Improved Swipe
1
Verdant Heart
50
Wild Growth
49
Improved Nature's Cure
14
Moonkin Form
38
Improved Sunfire
0
Maim
19
Killer Instinct
1
Ironfur
49
Nurturing Instinct
50
Hibernate
0
Feline Swiftness
13
Thick Hide
49
Wild Charge
50
Natural Recovery
49
Cyclone
49
Astral Influence
38
Tireless Pursuit
15
Skull Bash
1
Soothe
47
Rising Light, Falling Night
32
Typhoon
3
Primal Fury
0
Matted Fur
50
Stampeding Roar
47
Improved Rejuvenation
30
Gale Winds
0
Mighty Bash
47
Ursine Vigor
1
Lycara's Teachings
46
Forestwalk
1
Mass Entanglement
40
Well-Honed Instincts
44
Improved Stampeding Roar
4
Renewal
43
Innervate
39
Protector of the Pack
1
Heart of the Wild
17
Nature's Vigil
1

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
50
Ysera's Gift
50
Nature's Swiftness
50
Omen of Clarity
50
Grove Tending
50
Nature's Splendor
8
Flash of Clarity
50
Waking Dream
1
Improved Regrowth
5
Cenarion Ward
49
Tranquil Mind
32
Efflorescence
50
Tranquility
50
Ironbark
50
Soul of the Forest
50
Grove Guardians
50
Inner Peace
3
Cultivation
48
Improved Wild Growth
1
Stonebark
46
Verdancy
1
Rampant Growth
49
Regenesis
0
Wild Synthesis
47
Harmonious Blooming
49
Unstoppable Growth
1
Regenerative Heartwood
49
Overgrowth
49
Incarnation: Tree of Life
41
Adaptive Swarm
48
Verdant Infusion
49
Liveliness
31
Invigorate
0
Embrace of the Dream
0
Cenarius' Guidance
44
Budding Leaves
14
Unbridled Swarm
34
Luxuriant Soil
1
Nurturing Dormancy
8
Photosynthesis
50
Undergrowth
49
Reforestation
36
Germination
8

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
0
Reactive Resin
13
Entangling Bark
0
Thorns
3
Deep Roots
0
Focused Growth
49
High Winds
1
Early Spring
0
Keeper of the Grove
50
Malorne's Swiftness
0
Call of the Elder Druid
34

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 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    21
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    21
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Helm
    5
  4. Benevolent Embersage's Casque item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Casque
    3

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    25
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    24
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1

Shoulders

  1. Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom
    50

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    34
  2. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    10
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    4
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Benevolent Embersage's Robe item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Robe
    45
  2. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    3
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Robe item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Robe
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Vestments item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Vestments
    1

Wrist

  1. Life-Bound Bindings item icon
    Life-Bound Bindings
    24
  2. Hellbloom Wraps item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Wraps
    13
  3. Needlessly Complex Wristguards item icon
    Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    11
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    2

Hands

  1. Benevolent Embersage's Talons item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Talons
    50

Waist

  1. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    34
  2. Hellbloom Belt item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Belt
    10
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Strap
    4
  4. Benevolent Embersage's Sagacious Sash item icon
    Benevolent Embersage's Sagacious Sash
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Benevolent Embersage's Leggings item set icon
    set
    Benevolent Embersage's Leggings
    47
  2. Life-Bound Trousers item icon
    Life-Bound Trousers
    2
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    48
  2. Hellbloom Boots item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Boots
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Treads item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Treads
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    47
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    30
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    20
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    3

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    48
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    2
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Medallion
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff
    29
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Scepter
    17
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    2
  4. Hellbloom Club item icon
    Hellbloom Club
    1
  5. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    1

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Censer
    17
  2. Trickster's Captivating Chime item icon
    Trickster's Captivating Chime
    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 2v2.

  1. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    64
  2. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    33
  3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  4. Life-Bound Bindings embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    1

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 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    46
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2
  3. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    46
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    3

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    46
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    27

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    46
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    4

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    44
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    5

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    78
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    13
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    9

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Sophic Writ enchantment icon
    Sophic Writ
    2
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1

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 2v2.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    145
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    126
  3. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    35
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    28
  5. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    14