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Balance DruidBlitz PvP Guide

Discover the best race, gear and talent builds from top-rated players

Updated 32 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3404 - 2904 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Саняхота
Саняхота3404
Gordunni (EU)280 iLvl
#2
Nephxd
Nephxd3391
Tichondrius (US)283 iLvl
#3
Саняпреког
Саняпреког3385
Gordunni (EU)280 iLvl
#4
Moomre
Moomre3351
Kazzak (EU)284 iLvl
#5
Thxforban
Thxforban3267
Blackrock (EU)284 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Night Elf

Night Elf

43 players

86%
Most Popular
#2
Tauren

Tauren

2 players

4%
2nd Most
#3
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

2 players

4%
3rd Most
#4
?
Race 86
1 player
#5
Troll
Troll
1 player
#6
Kul Tiran
Kul Tiran
1 player

Recommended Balance Druid Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Haste>Vers>Mastery>Crit
Branches of the Luminous Bloom

Branches of the Luminous Bloom(92%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(38%)

289
Seedpods of the Luminous Bloom

Seedpods of the Luminous Bloom(70%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Drape

Galactic Gladiator's Drape(38%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece(48%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Arcanoweave Lining
Precious's Ribbon

Precious's Ribbon(6%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(22%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps(36%)

289

Arbortenders of the Luminous Bloom(94%)

289
Arbortenders of the Luminous Bloom

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt(46%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Phloemwraps of the Luminous Bloom(78%)

Sunfire Silk Spellthread
289
Phloemwraps of the Luminous Bloom

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Treads(56%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Treads

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(86%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(46%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(80%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(76%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Staff(82%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
Galactic Gladiator's Staff
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Sprouts of the Luminous Bloom

Equipped pieces:

Head:Branches of the Luminous BloomBranches of the Luminous Bloom
Shoulder:Seedpods of the Luminous BloomSeedpods of the Luminous Bloom
Hands:Arbortenders of the Luminous BloomArbortenders of the Luminous Bloom
Legs:Phloemwraps of the Luminous BloomPhloemwraps of the Luminous Bloom
2

Set: Shooting Stars deal 40% more damage and generate 2 additional Astral Power outside Eclipse. (100%)

4

Set: Starfall and Starsurge damage increased by 5% and casting them has a 30% chance to strike an affected target with an exploding Shooting Star that also deals 835 Astral damage to all nearby enemies.(72%)

Embellishments

Chest:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(56%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Intellect by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(46%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Intellect by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(78%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(84%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(90%)
Legs:Sunfire Silk SpellthreadSunfire Silk Spellthread(92%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(78%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(82%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's AlacrityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity(36%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's AlacrityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity(36%)

Gems

Cognitive Heliotrope(92%)
Flawless Quick Lapis(37%)

Recommended Balance Druid Talents

Class Talents

Starfire(100%)
Starsurge(100%)
Moonkin Form(100%)
Nurturing Instinct(100%)
Frenzied Regeneration(100%)
Sunfire(100%)
Verdant Heart(100%)
Ursoc's Spirit(100%)
Improved Barkskin(100%)
Natural Recovery(100%)
Astral Influence(100%)
Thick Hide(100%)
Aessina's Renewal(100%)
Stampeding Roar(100%)
Starlight Conduit(100%)
Wild Charge(100%)
Typhoon(100%)
Well-Honed Instincts(100%)
Lycara's Teachings(100%)
Gift of the Wild(100%)
Oakskin(100%)
Circle of the Heavens(100%)
Feline Swiftness(98%)
Lore of the Grove(96%)
Matted Fur(94%)
Cyclone(92%)
Mass Entanglement(92%)
Heart of the Wild(88%)
Rake(68%)
Light of the Sun(64%)
Ursine Vigor(58%)
Mighty Bash(54%)
Perfectly-Honed Instincts(54%)
Improved Stampeding Roar(52%)

Specialization Talents

Eclipse(100%)
Shooting Stars(100%)
Solar Beam(100%)
Twin Moons(100%)
Solstice(100%)
Improved Eclipse(100%)
Celestial Alignment(100%)
Whirling Stars(100%)
Cosmic Rapidity(100%)
Celestial Fire(100%)
Starlord(100%)
Balance of All Things(100%)
Incarnation: Chosen of Elune(100%)
Elune's Guidance(98%)
Ascendant Eclipses(96%)
Harmony of the Heavens(96%)
Rattle the Stars(94%)
Force of Nature(92%)
Nature's Balance(92%)
Sunseeker Mushroom(88%)
Astral Communion(86%)
Touch the Cosmos(86%)
Stellar Amplification(84%)
Fury of Elune(78%)
Soul of the Forest(58%)
Aetherial Kindling(48%)
Radiant Moonlight(48%)
Hail of Stars(48%)

Hero Talents: Keeper of the Grove

Dream Surge(92%)
Protective Growth(92%)
Potent Enchantments(92%)
Treants of the Moon(92%)
Blooming Infusion(92%)
Expansiveness(92%)
Cenarius' Might(92%)
Harmony of the Grove(92%)
Sylvan Beckoning(92%)
Dryad's Dance(92%)
Spirit of the Thicket(92%)
Control of the Dream(90%)
Power of Nature(80%)
Early Spring(78%)

PvP Talents

Moonkin Aura(66%)
Owlkin Adept(52%)
High Winds(40%)
Faerie Swarm(38%)
Star Burst(38%)
Tireless Pursuit(28%)
Protector of the Grove(20%)
Crescent Burn(6%)
Malorne's Swiftness(4%)
Celestial Guardian(2%)
Moon and Stars(2%)
Dying Stars(2%)
Thorns(2%)

Expert Analysis: Balance Druid Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Balance Druid players in Blitz, rated between 2,904 and 3,404.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Night Elf is the most popular race for Balance Druid at 86%, followed by Tauren (4%) and Highmountain Tauren (4%).

Night Elf at 86% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Shadowmeld, which enters stealth to drop combat.

Tauren players bring War Stomp, which AoE stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Haste and Versatility, with Mastery as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

The full 4-piece tier set (Sprouts of the Luminous Bloom) is standard for Balance Druid. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

Top players are doubling up on Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (92%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Quick Lapis (37%).

Talent Insights

Keeper of the Grove is the dominant hero talent tree for Balance Druid in Blitz, picked by 92% of top players, with 8% on Elune's Chosen. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Keeper of the Grove is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Moonkin Aura (66%) and Owlkin Adept (52%).