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Guardian Druid3v3 PvP Guide

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

Updated 15 minutes ago
Midnight S2
5 players
1868 - 1804 Rating

Top Rated Players

#1
Zyhsul
Zyhsul1868
Emerald Dream (US)337 iLvl
alliance
#2
Djferal
Djferal1863
Bleeding Hollow (US)338 iLvl
alliance
#3
Purgelul
Purgelul1836
Bleeding Hollow (US)320 iLvl
alliance
#4
Antminau
Antminau1830
Silvermoon (EU)316 iLvl
alliance
#5
Elfdru
Elfdru1804
Tichondrius (US)319 iLvl
alliance

Race Distribution

#1
Night Elf

Night Elf

5 players

100%
Most Popular

Recommended Guardian Druid Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Haste>Mastery>Crit
Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare

Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare(40%)

344
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Yoke of the Charging Bear

Yoke of the Charging Bear(40%)

311
Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage

Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage(100%)

344
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Fireproof Drape

Fireproof Drape(60%)

318
Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment

Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment(80%)

344
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Fashionable Undershirt

Fashionable Undershirt(20%)

1
Sinful Gladiator's Tabard

Sinful Gladiator's Tabard(20%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps(20%)

331

Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntlets(100%)

344
Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntlets

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt(40%)

344
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Breeches of the Sacred Hall(20%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
311
Breeches of the Sacred Hall

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots(40%)

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots
344
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Pilfered Precious Band(40%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
321
Pilfered Precious Band

Ritual Binder's Ring(20%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
321
Ritual Binder's Ring

Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity(60%)

331
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

Venomous Aspirant's Medallion(40%)

331
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

Aln'hara Pikestaff(40%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
331
Aln'hara Pikestaff
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Bark of the Enigmatic Dreamwatcher

Equipped pieces:

Head:Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent StareEnigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare
Shoulder:Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's PlumageEnigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage
Chest:Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar RaimentEnigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment
Hands:Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's GauntletsEnigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntlets
2

Set: Thrash has a 20% chance to make your next Mangle deal 100% increased damage.(100%)

4

Set: Thrash calls up 3 thorns, each impaling a target for 1,997 Nature damage and dealing 998 additional Nature damage to up to 5 nearby enemies, and extends the duration of Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc by 0.5 sec, up to 5.0 sec.(60%)

Embellishments

Back:

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(60%)

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 Agility by 45 and your ally's Primary Stat by 11.

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(40%)

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 Agility by 45 and your ally's Primary Stat by 11.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(40%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(60%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(60%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(100%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots(20%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(80%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(40%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's AlacrityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity(40%)

Gems

Cognitive Heliotrope(40%)
Flawless Masterful Lapis(31%)

Recommended Guardian Druid Talents

Class Talents

Frenzied Regeneration(100%)
Swipe(100%)
Verdant Heart(100%)
Rake(100%)
Ursoc's Spirit(100%)
Killer Instinct(100%)
Ironfur(100%)
Grievous Wounds(100%)
Remove Corruption(100%)
Improved Barkskin(100%)
Nurturing Instinct(100%)
Thick Hide(100%)
Aessina's Renewal(100%)
Stampeding Roar(100%)
Skull Bash(100%)
Wild Charge(100%)
Ursol's Vortex(100%)
Typhoon(100%)
Well-Honed Instincts(100%)
Feline Swiftness(100%)
Lycara's Teachings(100%)
Gift of the Wild(100%)
Oakskin(100%)
Circle of the Wild(100%)
Heart of the Wild(100%)
Incapacitating Roar(100%)
Soothe(80%)
Natural Recovery(80%)
Matted Fur(80%)
Lore of the Grove(80%)
Improved Stampeding Roar(80%)
Perfectly-Honed Instincts(60%)
Forestwalk(40%)

Specialization Talents

Maul(100%)
Survival Instincts(100%)
Gore(100%)
Vulnerable Flesh(100%)
Berserk(100%)
Persistence(100%)
Innate Resolve(100%)
After the Wildfire(100%)
Survival of the Fittest(100%)
Scintillating Moonlight(100%)
Ursoc's Endurance(100%)
Gift of an Ancient Guardian(100%)
Lunar Beam(100%)
Flashing Claws(100%)
Fury of Nature(100%)
Blood Frenzy(100%)
Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc(100%)
Galactic Guardian(100%)
Ursoc's Guidance(100%)
Dream Guide(80%)
Natural Resilience(80%)
Reinforced Fur(80%)
Soul of the Forest(80%)
Rend and Tear(80%)
Twin Moonfire(80%)
Ursoc's Fury(80%)
Wild Guardian(80%)

Hero Talents: Elune's Chosen

Boundless Moonlight(100%)
Lunar Insight(100%)
Glistening Fur(100%)
Moondust(100%)
Moon Guardian(100%)
Atmospheric Exposure(100%)
Star Cascade(100%)
The Eternal Moon(100%)
Stellar Command(100%)
Penumbral Swell(100%)
Lunar Calling(100%)
Bask in Moonlight(100%)
Lunation(80%)
The Light of Elune(60%)

PvP Talents

Den Mother(100%)
Demoralizing Roar(40%)
Overrun(40%)
Charging Bash(40%)
Tireless Pursuit(20%)
Grove Protection(20%)
Emerald Slumber(20%)
Alpha Challenge(20%)

Expert Analysis: Guardian Druid 3v3

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 5 of the highest-rated Guardian Druid players in 3v3, rated between 1,804 and 1,868.

Guardian Druids do well into Balance Druids (100.0%), but struggle against Frost Mages (0.0%), Retribution Paladins (0.0%), and Arms Warriors (0.0%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Night Elf is the most popular race for Guardian Druid at 100%.

Night Elf at 100% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Shadowmeld, which enters stealth to drop combat.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Haste, 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 (Bark of the Enigmatic Dreamwatcher) is standard for Guardian 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 (40%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Masterful Lapis (31%).

Talent Insights

Elune's Chosen is the dominant hero talent tree for Guardian Druid in 3v3, picked by 100% of top players, with 0% on Druid of the Claw. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Elune's Chosen is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talent is Den Mother (100%).