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Restoration Druid

Healer specialisation · Tier A in PvP, 4.7% of the sample

PvE GuideRaid logs, Mythic+ players and PvE buildsPvP GuideRated ladder talents, gear stats and buildsACTIVE

Rated PvP data

A complete live guide built from rated Battle.net profiles: bracket-specific talents, PvP talents, gear, gems, enchantments, statistics and importable builds. PvE raid casts are never presented as PvP advice.

All PvPSolo2v23v3BlitzRBG

Secondary stats

Secondary stat split across the 100 best-geared synced characters. Averaged per player, so one heavily geared character cannot define the answer for everyone.

  • Versatility41.1%896 avg
  • Mastery35.7%786 avg
  • Haste20.6%459 avg
  • Critical Strike2.6%63 avg

117

Synced Blitz players

1,855

Average rating sampled

2,282

Highest rating sampled

PvP talents

The three dedicated PvP slots, measured from Battle.net profiles.

Live ladder data
Early Spring

Early Spring

68%

Wild Growth is now instant cast, and when you heal 6 allies with Wild Growth you gain Full Bloom. This effect has a 30 sec cooldown. Full Bloom Your next Wild Growth applies Lifebloom to all targets at 100% effectiveness. Lasts for 30 sec.

79 players

Forest Guardian

Forest Guardian

48%

Wrath, Starfire, Cyclone, and Combo-Point generating abilities extend the duration of your active heal over time effects by 1.0 sec on up to 3 allies. Starsurge and Combo-Point spending abilities increase the rate of your heal over time spells by 20% for 4 sec.

56 players

Call of Ohn'ahra

Call of Ohn'ahra

38%

Nature's Swiftness now also affects Cyclone, but its cooldown is increased by 30 sec.

45 players

Disentanglement

Disentanglement

14%

Efflorescence removes all snare effects from friendly targets when it heals and its Mana cost is reduced by 40%.

16 players

Tireless Pursuit

Tireless Pursuit

12%

For 3 sec after leaving Cat Form or Travel Form, you retain up to 25% movement speed.

14 players

Ancient of Lore

Ancient of Lore

7%

Shapeshift into an Ancient of Lore, preventing all crowd control effects, reducing damage taken by 30%, and granting you access to Blossom Burst and Mass Blooming. Reduces movement speed. Lasts 12 sec. Blossom Burst: Heals an ally for 31,127 and applies 1 missing heal over time effect. If all of them are present, Blossom Burst critically heals. Mass Blooming: Heals 5 allies for 20,010 and applies 1 missing heal over time effect.

8 players

High Winds

High Winds

7%

Increases the range of Cyclone, Typhoon, and Entangling Roots by 5 yds.

8 players

Malorne's Swiftness

Malorne's Swiftness

4%

Your Travel Form movement speed while within a Battleground or Arena is increased by 20% and you always move at 100% movement speed while in Travel Form.

5 players

Entangling Bark

Entangling Bark

3%

Ironbark now also grants the target Nature's Grasp, rooting the first 3 melee attackers for 6 sec.

4 players

Combat toolkit

Common high-rated choices grouped by purpose. This is a PvP toolkit, not a fake raid rotation.

Pressure & burst

  • Cyclone
    Cyclone100%

    Soothes the target, dispelling all enrage effects.

  • Gift of the Wild
    Gift of the Wild100%

    Mark of the Wild is 100% more effective on yourself.

  • Improved Barkskin
    Improved Barkskin100%

Most played equipment

Top two choices per slot among the highest-rated hydrated profiles.

Back

Venomous Aspirant's Cape

42% equipped · 263 ilvl

Back

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

16% equipped · 285 ilvl

Chest

Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment

32% equipped · 295 ilvl

Restoration Druid enchantments

  • Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness57%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister56%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery54%

Talent tree choices & importable builds

Talent choices across 117 synced characters playing this specialisation. These are observed picks, not recommendations — they say what the ladder is doing, not what you should do.

Where builds differ

Taken by between 15% and 90% of players. This is where the real decisions are.

  • Typhoon90%

    96 players · Class

  • Harmonious Blooming87%

    93 players · Specialization

  • Overgrowth86%

    92 players · Specialization

  • Starfire83%

    89 players · Class

  • Starsurge82%

    88 players · Class

  • Rake80%

    86 players · Class

  • Heart of the Wild79%

    85 players · Class

  • Reforestation79%

    85 players · Specialization

  • Improved Swiftmend78%

    83 players · Specialization

  • Innervate76%

    81 players · Class

  • Starlight Conduit76%

    81 players · Class

  • Wild Synthesis76%

    81 players · Specialization

  • Regenesis75%

    80 players · Specialization

  • Call of the Elder Druid72%

    77 players · Specialization

  • Blooming Infusion71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Bounteous Bloom71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Cenarius' Might71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Control of the Dream71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Dream Surge71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Dryad's Dance71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Durability of Nature71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Expansiveness71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Grove's Inspiration71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Harmony of the Grove71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Protective Growth71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Spirit of the Thicket71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Sylvan Beckoning71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Treants of the Moon71%

    76 players · Hero

  • Circle of the Heavens69%

    74 players · Class

  • Natural Recovery68%

    73 players · Class

  • Improved Regrowth67%

    72 players · Specialization

  • Improved Ironbark66%

    71 players · Specialization

  • Verdancy62%

    66 players · Specialization

  • Forestwalk58%

    62 players · Class

  • Tranquility51%

    55 players · Specialization

  • Rip50%

    54 players · Class

Near-universal picks (43)taken by 90%+ — effectively baseline
  • Aessina's Renewal100%

    107 players · Class

  • Cyclone100%

    107 players · Class

  • Gift of the Wild100%

    107 players · Class

Rarely taken (132)under 15% — situational or out of favour
  • Ysera's Gift11%

    12 players · Specialization

  • Abundance10%

    11 players · Specialization

  • Moonkin Form9.3%

Import a real build

Loadouts from the highest-rated synced players of this specialisation. Paste straight into the game.

  • Ding

    nordrassil · US2,274

  • Snakeform

    azuremyst · EU2,238

  • Саняпреког

    gordunni · EU2,236

  • Zrsk

    sargeras · US2,215

  • Beardly

    silvermoon · EU2,205

Learn the spec

This page measures what players do. For rotation, stat priority and matchup play, these are the references.

  • Skill-CappedpvpArena guides, matchup play and comp theory. Subscription, and the standard reference for PvP.
  • Murlok.iopvpTalent and gear data from the PvP ladder, broken down per bracket.

Other Druid specs

  • Balance
  • Feral
  • Guardian

Barkskin's duration is increased by 4 sec.

  • Lycara's Teachings
    Lycara's Teachings100%

    You gain 12% of a stat while in each form: No Form: Haste Cat Form: Critical Strike Bear Form: Versatility Moonkin Form: Mastery

  • Tiger Dash
    Tiger Dash100%

    Fly to a nearby ally's position.

  • Survival

    • Aessina's Renewal
      Aessina's Renewal100%

      When a hit deals more than 12% of your maximum health, instantly heal for 10% of your health. This effect cannot occur more than once every 30 seconds.

    • Oakskin
      Oakskin100%

      Survival Instincts and Barkskin reduce damage taken by an additional 10%.

    • Thick Hide
      Thick Hide100%

      Reduces all damage taken by 4%.

    • Well-Honed Instincts
      Well-Honed Instincts100%

      When you fall below 40% health, you cast Frenzied Regeneration, up to once every 120 sec.

    • Nurturing Instinct
      Nurturing Instinct99%

      Magical damage and healing increased by 6%.

    Control & mobility

    • Stampeding Roar
      Stampeding Roar100%

      Shift into Bear Form and let loose a wild roar, increasing the movement speed of all friendly players within 15 yards by 60% for 8 sec.

    • Mass Entanglement
      Mass Entanglement98%

      Conjures a vortex of wind for 10 sec at the destination, reducing the movement speed of all enemies within 8 yards by 50%. The first time an enemy attempts to leave the vortex, winds will pull that enemy back to its center. Usable in all shapeshift forms.

    • Incapacitating Roar
      Incapacitating Roar97%

      Invokes the spirit of Ursoc to stun the target for 4 sec. Usable in all shapeshift forms.

    • Nature's Swiftness
      Nature's Swiftness95%

      Your next Regrowth, Rebirth, or Entangling Roots is instant, free, castable in all forms, and heals for an additional 60%.

    • Feline Swiftness
      Feline Swiftness92%

      Increases your movement speed by 15%.

    Chest

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Vest

    24% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Feet

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

    41% equipped · 288 ilvl

    Feet

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    38% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Hands

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    30% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Hands

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntlets

    28% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Head

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Helm

    44% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Head

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare

    33% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Legs

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    56% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Leggings

    18% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Stave

    44% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Staff

    17% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Neck

    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    52% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Neck

    Venomous Aspirant's Pendant

    25% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Sigil

    11% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Lamp

    6% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    62% equipped · 259 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    13% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    61% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    13% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Shirt

    Precious's Ribbon

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shirt

    Fashionable Undershirt

    4% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage

    62% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    12% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Tabard

    Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

    7% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Tabard

    Astral Gladiator's Tabard

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    32% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    21% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    32% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    21% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Belt

    43% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

    31% equipped · 288 ilvl

    Wrist

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    51% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Wrist

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    20% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
    54%
  • Enchanted: +41 Intellect & +4% Mana49%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt46%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed44%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity15%
  • Restoration Druid gems & sockets

    • Cognitive Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and opponent's failed interrupt attempts grant Precognition61%
    • Flawless Versatile Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Versatility37%
    • Flawless Quick Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Haste23%
    • Flawless Masterful Lapis · +16 Versatility & +7 Mastery13%
    • Prismatic Socket13%
    • Flawless Masterful Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Mastery12%
    • Enduring Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control9%
    • Indecipherable Eversong Diamond · +32 Primary Stat7%
    Improved Barkskin100%

    107 players · Class

  • Lycara's Teachings100%

    107 players · Class

  • Oakskin100%

    107 players · Class

  • Stampeding Roar100%

    107 players · Class

  • Thick Hide100%

    107 players · Class

  • Tiger Dash100%

    107 players · Class

  • Well-Honed Instincts100%

    107 players · Class

  • Nurturing Instinct99%

    106 players · Class

  • Remove Corruption99%

    106 players · Class

  • Verdant Heart99%

    106 players · Class

  • Mass Entanglement98%

    105 players · Class

  • Incapacitating Roar97%

    104 players · Class

  • Ursoc's Spirit97%

    104 players · Class

  • 10 players · Class

  • Lore of the Grove8.4%

    9 players · Class

  • Nurturing Dormancy7.5%

    8 players · Specialization

  • Regenerative Heartwood7.5%

    8 players · Specialization

  • Sunfire7.5%

    8 players · Class

  • Grievous Wounds6.5%

    7 players · Class

  • Waking Dream6.5%

    7 players · Specialization

  • Ironfur5.6%

    6 players · Class

  • Lycara's Inspiration5.6%

    6 players · Class

  • Dream of Cenarius3.7%

    4 players · Specialization