Druid
Balance
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Druid Balance
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 30 against a single target.
Single-target priorities
- Wrath2 sec castDeals Nature damage to the target.: cast this spell to build EclipseBalance · Row 5 · 3 ranksDuration 15 secWrath reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfires by 0.17 / 0.33 / 0.5 seconds. Stores up to 4 charges; lasts 15 seconds. charges.
- Entangling Roots1.5 sec cast · Duration 18 secRoots the target in place and deals Nature damage over 18 seconds. Damage it takes may free it.: root the target.
- Starfire3.5 sec castA spell with a long cast time that deals heavy Arcane damage to the target.: cast this spell twice.
- Wrath2 sec castDeals Nature damage to the target. then two Starfires: repeat this sequence in a loop.
- Entangling Roots1.5 sec cast · Duration 18 secRoots the target in place and deals Nature damage over 18 seconds. Damage it takes may free it.: recast this spell if the target breaks free.
Multiple targets
- Insect SwarmBalance · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 12 secSwarms the enemy with insects, reducing its chance to hit with attacks by 2% and dealing 48 Nature damage over 12 seconds.: apply this effect to a target.
- MoonfireInstant · Duration 12 secBurns the enemy for Arcane damage, then more Arcane damage over 12 seconds.: add this damage-over-time effect.
- Spread Insect SwarmBalance · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 12 secSwarms the enemy with insects, reducing its chance to hit with attacks by 2% and dealing 48 Nature damage over 12 seconds. and MoonfireInstant · Duration 12 secBurns the enemy for Arcane damage, then more Arcane damage over 12 seconds. to the other enemies.
- RejuvenationInstant · Duration 12 secHeals the target over 12 seconds.: heal yourself when needed.
- ThornsInstant · Duration 10 minCovers an ally in thorns that deal Nature damage to those who strike them. Lasts 10 minutes.: benefit from its damage when enemies attack in melee.
Hybrid variant: Spellbear
Spellbear combines offensive spells with the durability of Bear FormInstantTurns the Druid into a bear: attack power, armor and health increase, and bear abilities become available. Shapeshifting frees the Druid from Polymorph and slowing effects.. The Druid pulls enemies with MoonfireInstant · Duration 12 secBurns the enemy for Arcane damage, then more Arcane damage over 12 seconds., shifts into Bear FormInstantTurns the Druid into a bear: attack power, armor and health increase, and bear abilities become available. Shapeshifting frees the Druid from Polymorph and slowing effects., then uses Demoralizing RoarInstant · Duration 30 secIn Bear Form, reduces the melee attack power of nearby enemies for 30 seconds., SwipeInstantIn Bear Form, strikes up to 3 nearby enemies. against several enemies and EnrageInstant · 1 min cooldown · Duration 10 secIn Bear Form, instantly generates Rage, then more Rage over 10 seconds, but reduces armor. to gain Rage. ThornsInstant · Duration 10 minCovers an ally in thorns that deal Nature damage to those who strike them. Lasts 10 minutes. adds damage when enemies attack.
Important considerations
This list is an indicative priority order, not a sequence to repeat mechanically. Available spells depend on the talents selected.
Mana management remains essential: stacking damage-over-time effects on enemies that die quickly wastes resources.
