
WoW SoD Balance Druid
In this WoW SoD Druid Balance Build you will find the best PvE DPS spec for ranged Druids in PvE in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The build shows the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants to DPS in dungeons and raids as a Balance Druid.
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- WoW SoD Balance Druid Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Balance Druid BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Balance Druid BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Balance Druid BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 Balance Druid BiS List
- SoD Balance Druid Pre-Raid BiS List
- Balance Druid Rotation
- Balance Druid Consumables in SoD
- Balance Druid Stat Priority
- More Builds for Druids in Season of Discovery
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Balance Druid Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a Balance Druid for Phase 7 at level 60:
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Learn where to find each rune in our guide Season of Discovery Druid Runes.
SoD Phase 7 Balance Druid BiS List
The following Balance Druid BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Animist's Balance)
Dreamwalker Hood (Naxxramas)
- Neck
Pristine Enchanted South Seas Kelp (Zul'Gurub)
- Shoulders (
Power of the Scourge) 1
Dreamwalker Mantle (Naxxramas)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Veil of Eclipse (Naxxramas)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Dreamwalker Leathers (Naxxramas)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Spellpower)
Stormrage Bindings (Blackwing Lair)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Shadow Power)
Dreamwalker Mitts (Naxxramas)
- Waist
Zandalar Haruspex's Belt (Zul'Gurub)
- Legs (
Animist's Balance)
Dreamwalker Kilt (Naxxramas)
- Feet (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Stormrage Sandals (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Band of the Dreamwalker (Naxxramas)
Wrath of Cenarius (
Champion's Battlegear in Silithus)
- Trinkets
Wushoolay's Charm of Nature (Zul'Gurub)
Mark of the Champion (
The Fall of Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas)
- Weapon (
Enchant 2H Weapon - Spellblasting)
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian (Naxxramas)
- Idol
Idol of Celestial Focus (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
1 Use Soul of the Astral Ascendant as your new shoulder enchantment.
SoD Phase 6 Balance Druid BiS List
The following Balance Druid BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Animist's Balance)
Genesis Headdress (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Neck
Pristine Enchanted South Seas Kelp (Zul'Gurub)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Stormrage Mantle (Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Cloak of the Devoured (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Genesis Leathers (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Stormrage Bindings (sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Arcane Power)
Void-Touched Leather Gauntlets (Leatherworking)
Dark Storm Gauntlets (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Zandalar Haruspex's Belt (Zul'Gurub)
- Legs (
Animist's Balance)
Genesis Leggings (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Feet ([Item233802])
Genesis Treads (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Ring of the Desert Winds (Ahn'Qiraj)
Wrath of Cenarius (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
Wushoolay's Charm of Nature (Zul'Gurub)
Neltharion's Tear (Blackwing Lair)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
High Warlord's Spellblade (PvP Rank 14)
Stormwrath, Sanctified Shortblade of the Galefinder (Prince Thunderaan)
- Off-Hand
Royal Scepter of Vek'lor (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Idol
Idol of Sidereal Wrath (Enchanting)
SoD Phase 5 Balance Druid BiS List
The following Balance Druid BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Animist's Balance)
Stormrage Antlers (Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Pristine Enchanted South Seas Kelp (Zul'Gurub)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Stormrage Mantle (Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Fire Resistance)
Cloak of the Brood Lord (Blackwing Lair)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Zandalar Haruspex's Tunic (Zul'Gurub)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Stormrage Bindings (sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands
Stormrage Mitts (Blackwing Lair)
- Waist
Mana Igniting Cord (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Animist's Balance)
Stormrage Kilt (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Stormrage Sandals (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Dragonslayer's Signet (
Head of Onyxia)
Ring of Spell Power (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Wushoolay's Charm of Nature (Zul'Gurub)
Neltharion's Tear (Blackwing Lair)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Gla'sir (
Chromatic Heart from Blackwing Lair)
- Idol
Idol of the Swarm (sold for 15
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
SoD Phase 4 Balance Druid BiS List
The following Balance Druid BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to DPS in raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Feralheart Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Feralheart Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Cenarion Mantle (Molten Core)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance)
Drape of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Cenarion Embrace (Molten Core)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Cenarion Wrists (Molten Core)
- Hands
Cenarion Gauntlets (Molten Core)
- Waist
Cenarion Cord (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Cenarion Pants (Molten Core)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Feralheart Galoshes (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Feralheart Galoshes (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
- Rings
Band of Sulfuras (Molten Core)
Ring of Spell Power (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Talisman of Ephemeral Power (Molten Core)
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Fang of the Mystics (Azuregos in Azshara)
- Off-Hand
Scepter of Interminable Focus (Stratholme – Live)
- Idol
Idol of the Swarm (sold for 15
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
1 This quest requires Wildheart Cowl from Scholomance and
Wildheart Vest from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Wildheart Boots from Blackrock Spire,
Wildheart Kilt from Stratholme, and
Wildheart Spaulders from Blackrock Spire to complete.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and get buffs from your Druids,
Shamans 1, and
Paladins 1.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Mark of the Wild (up to 27 Fire Resistance if improved, does not stack with
Fire Resistance Totem)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Totem)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Cenarion Antlers (Molten Core)
Tidal Loop (
A Hero's Reward)
Dragonslayer's Signet (
Head of Onyxia)
Miniaturized Combustion Chamber (Gnomeregan)
Lavawalker Belt (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Leggings (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Mantle (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Druid is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
1 For most guilds, it is not recommended to rely on Shaman totems or
Paladin auras to hit the minimum Fire Resistance thresholds. If the aura or totem is out of range or the player dies, you will lack Fire Resistance. Use the totems or auras as additional mitigation, but calculate your Fire Resistance without them.
SoD Balance Druid Pre-Raid BiS List
The following Balance Druid pre-BiS list contains the best items you can get for your Boomkin in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Spellweaver's Turban (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Feralheart Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Feralheart Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Neck
Star of Mystaria (Stratholme Live)
Nacreous Shell Necklace (Stratholme Live)
Orb of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Feralheart Spaulders (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Feralheart Spaulders (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Membrane of Dark Neurosis (Leatherworking)
Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Spaulders (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Dragonhide Spaulders (
PvP Rank 10)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance)
Brilliant Chromatic Cloak (Leatherworking)
Amplifying Cloak (Dire Maul – West)
Hukku's Hex Cape (Sunken Temple)
Spritecaster Cape (Blackrock Depths)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Lost Worshipper's Harness (Sunken Temple) 5
Feralheart Vest (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Feralheart Vest (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Feralheart Wraps (
An Earnest Proposition) 3
Feralheart Wraps (
An Earnest Proposition) 3
Dryad's Wrist Bindings (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
- Hands
Feralheart Hands (
Just Compensation) 4
Feralheart Hands (
Just Compensation) 4
Bloodflare Talons (Sunken Temple)
- Waist
Goblin Clothesline (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Feralheart Sash (
Just Compensation) 4
Feralheart Sash (
Just Compensation) 4
Cord of the Untamed (15 Wild Offering)
Ban'thok Sash (Blackrock Depths)
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Lost Worshipper's Leggings (Sunken Temple) 5
Legionnaire's Dragonhide Pants (
PvP Rank 8)
Knight-Captain's Dragonhide Pants (
PvP Rank 8)
Feralheart Kilt (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Feralheart Kilt (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Lost Worshipper's Treads (Sunken Temple) 4
Blood Guard's Dragonhide Boots (
PvP Rank 7)
Knight-Lieutenant's Dragonhide Boots (
PvP Rank 7)
Omnicast Boots (Blackrock Depths)
- Rings
Loop of the Magister (sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Rune Band of Wizardry (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Don Mauricio's Band of Domination (Scholomance)
Songstone of Ironforge (
The Princess's Surprise, starts with
Kharan's Tale in Blackrock Depths)
Eye of Orgrimmar (
The Princess Saved?, starts with
Commander Gor'shak in Badlands)
- Trinkets
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Draconic Infused Emblem (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Burst of Knowledge (Blackrock Depths)
Breadth of the Beast (12 Wild Offering)
Atal'ai Blood Ritual Charm (Sunken Temple)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Sageclaw (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Mindfang (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Madness of the Avatar (Sunken Temple)
Hubris, the Bandit Brander (Sunken Temple)
Blade of Eternal Darkness (Maraudon)
Witchblade (Scholomance)
- Off-Hand
Scepter of Interminable Focus (Stratholme – Live)
Drakestone of the Nightmare Harbinger (Sunken Temple)
Enthralled Sphere (Blackrock Depths)
- Idol
Idol of the Swarm (sold for 15
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Idol of the Moon (World Drop)
Idol of Wrath (Gnomeregan)
1 This quest requires Wildheart Cowl from Scholomance and
Wildheart Vest from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Wildheart Boots from Blackrock Spire,
Wildheart Kilt from Stratholme, and
Wildheart Spaulders from Blackrock Spire to complete.
3 This quest requires Wildheart Bracers to complete. Additionally, you need 15
Silithus Venom Sample from Stonelash Flayer and Rock Stalker in the southern half of Silithus as
Horde player or 15
Winterspring Blood Sample from Frostsabers like Frostsaber Cub and Frostsaber Stalker in the northern corner of Winterspring as an
Alliance player.
4 This quest requires Wildheart Gloves from Stratholme and
Wildheart Belt from Scholomance or Blackrock Spire to complete.
5 Use these items only over the alternatives if you have all three pieces and you haven’t reached Rank 8 in PvP.
Balance Druid Rotation
The rotation as a Balance Druid follows a priority list in WoW SoD:
- Cast
Starsurge if the buff for
Starfire is not active.
- Cast
Starfall when available.
- Keep the DoT of
Moonfire active.
- Keep the DoT of
Sunfire active.
- Cast
Starfire if the buff from
Starsurge is active.
- Cast
Wrath if there’s nothing else to do.
You can optimize your DPS by delaying Starfire if
Sunfire or
Moonfire aren’t active on the target. If you cast your DoTs first, you’ll improve your DoT uptime. But make sure, that you’ve cast
Starfire once before
Starsurge becomes available again.
Balance Druid Consumables in SoD
The following list of consumables can be used by Balance Druids in endgame raids at level 60:
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Blessed Wizard Oil
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Darkclaw Bisque
Mageblood Potion
Major Mana Potion
Demonic Rune
Balance Druid Stat Priority
As a Balance Druid you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 16% Spell Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Spell Critical Hit
- Mana per 5 sec (MP5)
- Spell Damage
- Arcane Damage
- Nature Damage
- Intellect
- Spirit
After reaching the hit cap, more Hit Chance has no additional value. Due to the Spell Hit Chance from your finger runes, you only need 10% Spell Hit Chance from your gear.
More Builds for Druids in Season of Discovery
The Druid is a true hybrid. Out of the 9 playable WoW Classic classes, only two classes can take on 4 different play styles. The
Druid is one of these two classes. They can heal, and tank, and have a melee and ranged DPS build.
Tank Spec for Druids
To tank in dungeons and raids as Druid, use the WoW SoD Druid Tank Spec. The spec is optimized to maintain your opponents’ aggro and reduce incoming damage.
Healer Spec for Druids
To heal in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Druid Healer Spec. This spec is optimized to heal and keep your party alive.
DPS Spec for Feral Druids
To play as Feral Druid in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Feral Druid DPS Spec. This spec is optimized to deal maximum damage in melee combat in
Cat Form.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Druid here, including Druid Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. If you want to learn more and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Druid Discord community for discussions and insights.