Druid
Feral Combat
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Druid
PvP
In PvP, the Druid uses its shapeshifts, crowd control and mobility to adapt to every situation. It can deal damage, heal or take hits, and switch from one role to another by changing form.
Class tools
- Shapeshifting: every form change frees you from slowing and immobilizing effects, but costs mana.
- Control: Cyclone1.5 sec cast · Duration 6 secTosses the enemy into the air for up to 6 seconds: it cannot act but becomes invulnerable. Only one target at a time. prevents an enemy from acting for a few seconds while making it invulnerable, Entangling Roots1.5 sec cast · Duration 27 secRoots the target in place and deals 423 Nature damage over 27 seconds. Damage taken may break the effect. immobilizes it, and BashInstant · 1 min cooldown · Duration 4 secIn bear form, stuns the target for 4 seconds and interrupts non-player spellcasting for 3 seconds. stuns it in bear form.
- Defense: BarkskinInstant · 1 min cooldown · Duration 12 secReduces all damage taken by 20% for 12 seconds, and damaging attacks no longer delay spellcasting. Usable while stunned, frozen, incapacitated, feared or asleep, and in all forms. reduces the damage taken.
- Stealth: in Cat FormInstantShapeshifts into a cat, increasing melee attack power by 40 plus Agility. The Druid gains access to cat abilities and uses Energy. Shapeshifting frees you from Polymorph and movement-impairing effects., the Druid can prowl to approach unseen, and Faerie FireInstant · Duration 5 minReduces the target's armor by 5% for 5 minutes. While affected, the target cannot stealth or turn invisible. prevents an enemy from stealthing.
By specialization
Balance
Nature's GraspInstant · 1 min cooldown · Duration 45 secFor 45 seconds, each enemy that strikes you is caught by Entangling Roots. 3 charges. can immobilize enemies that strike the Druid, and TyphoonBalance · Row 9 · 1 rankInstant · 20 sec cooldownRequires: Moonkin Form (1 rank)Summons a violent typhoon that deals 1190 Nature damage to enemies in front of you, knocking them back and dazing them for 6 seconds. knocks back those who come close. StarfallBalance · Row 11 · 1 rankInstant · 1 min 30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secCalls down a flurry of stars on all enemies within 30 yards for 10 seconds, each star dealing 563 to 653 Arcane damage, plus 101 Arcane damage to other enemies within 5 yards. Up to 20 stars. Shapeshifting or mounting cancels the effect, and losing control of your character suppresses it. and Force of NatureBalance · Row 9 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 30 secSummons 3 treants that attack enemies for 30 seconds. then let you deal heavy damage over a short period.
Feral Combat
Feral ChargeFeral Combat · Row 5 · 1 rankInstantTeaches Feral Charge (Bear) and Feral Charge (Cat). In bear form, you charge an enemy, immobilizing it and interrupting its spellcasting for 4 seconds (15-second cooldown). In cat form, you leap behind an enemy and daze it for 3 seconds (30-second cooldown). lets you reach an enemy quickly. PounceInstant · Duration 3 secIn cat form while prowling, stuns the target for 3 seconds and deals 2100 damage over 18 seconds. Awards 1 combo point. stuns the target at the start of the fight while the Druid is prowling, and BerserkFeral Combat · Row 11 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secFor 15 seconds, Mangle (Bear) has no cooldown and hits up to 3 targets, and the Energy cost of all your Cat Form abilities is reduced by 50%. Tiger's Fury cannot be used during this effect. Removes fear effects and makes you immune to fear for the duration. lets you deal a lot of damage in a short time.
Restoration
The Restoration Druid relies on heals over time such as RejuvenationInstant · Duration 15 secHeals the target for 1690 over 15 seconds. and LifebloomInstant · Duration 7 secHeals the target for 371 over 7 seconds. When the effect ends or is dispelled, the target is healed for 776 and the Druid regains half the spell's cost. Stacks up to 3 times., which can be cast on the move, and on Cyclone1.5 sec cast · Duration 6 secTosses the enemy into the air for up to 6 seconds: it cannot act but becomes invulnerable. Only one target at a time. to control enemies. Dire Bear FormInstantShapeshifts into a dire bear: melee attack power increased by 120, armor from cloth and leather items increased by 370% and Stamina increased by 25%. Shapeshifting frees you from Polymorph and movement-impairing effects. helps it survive attacks.
Key takeaway
In PvP, the Druid must make the most of its mobility, shapeshifts and specialization tools. Watch your mana: every form change consumes some.
