WoW Forever Balance Druid Guide
DamageCaster
Damage
Caster5 new, 6 changed and 1 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent stays Moonkin Form.
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec and its Mana cost by 10%.
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.5 sec and its Mana cost by 50%.
5/5
Increases the periodic damage and healing done by your spells and abilities by 2%.
Increases the periodic damage and healing done by your spells and abilities by 10%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 8%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 25%.
3/3
Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 5%.
Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 10%.
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 2%.
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 4%.
2/2
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 10% and improves your chance to hit by 2%.
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 20% and improves your chance to hit by 4%.
2/2
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 25%, and its victims can take up to 25% more damage without interrupting the effect.
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 75%, and its victims can take up to 75% more damage without interrupting the effect.
3/3
Increases the duration of your Moonfire and Rejuvenation spells by 3 sec, your Regrowth spell by 6 sec, and your Insect Swarm spell by 2 sec.
The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec. level 60 reference
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane and Nature spells by 20%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane and Nature spells by 100%.
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.1 sec and Starfire has a 3% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.5 sec and Starfire has a 15% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
5/5
Increases the maximum number of targets you may have affected by Entangling Roots by 1.
Increases the maximum number of targets you may have affected by Entangling Roots by 2.
All non-periodic spell criticals grace you with a blessing of nature, increasing your spellcasting speed and reducing your global cooldown by 10% for 3 sec.
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.17 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.5 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
1/3
Increases the damage done by your Arcane and Nature spells by 2%.
Increases the damage done by your Arcane and Nature spells by 10%.
Shapeshift into Moonkin Form, increasing Omen of Clarity's chance to trigger by 100%, Armor contribution from items by 360%, and all party or raid members within 45 yards have their Critical Strike chance increased by 3%. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects and prevents the use of healing spells. The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
“Balance Druid” means most of your 51 talent points go into Balance. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
Balance
Balance 21
Talents it takes
- Improved WrathImproved WrathBalance · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec and its Mana cost by 10%.
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.5 sec and its Mana cost by 50%.
5/5 - MoonglowMoonglowBalance · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 8%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 25%.
3/3 - Nature's MajestyNature's MajestyBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 2%.
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 4%.
2/2 - Nature's ReachNature's ReachBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 10% and improves your chance to hit by 2%.
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 20% and improves your chance to hit by 4%.
2/2 - Improved Entangling RootsImproved Entangling RootsBalance · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 25%, and its victims can take up to 25% more damage without interrupting the effect.
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 75%, and its victims can take up to 75% more damage without interrupting the effect.
3/3 - Improved StarfireImproved StarfireBalance · tier 4 · max rank 5
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.1 sec and Starfire has a 3% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.5 sec and Starfire has a 15% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
5/5 - EclipseEclipseBalance · tier 5 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.17 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.5 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
1/3
All 21 points in Balance, down to a first point of Eclipse, new in Forever: Wrath shortens your next two Starfire casts. Improved Wrath and Improved Starfire for faster casts, Moonglow for cheaper damage spells, Nature's Majesty, also new, for crit, Nature's Reach for range and hit, and Improved Entangling Roots.
Posted by DrWonder on Wowhead, .
31-point talent · level 40
Moonkin FormShapeshift into Moonkin Form, increasing Omen of Clarity's chance to trigger by 100%, Armor contribution from items by 360%, and all party or raid members within 45 yards have their Critical Strike chance increased by 3%. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects and prevents the use of healing spells. The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
Key abilities
- WrathRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Causes 14 to 16 Nature damage to the target.
1 - MoonfireRank 1 · level 4Cost 25 ManaCast time instant
Burns the enemy for 7 to 9 Arcane damage and then an additional 12 Arcane damage over 9 sec.
4 - StarfireRank 1 · level 20Cost 95 ManaCast time 3.5 sec
Causes 102 to 124 Arcane damage to the target.
20 - HurricaneRank 1 · level 40Cost 880 ManaCast time instant
Creates a violent storm in the target area causing 68 Nature damage to enemies every 1 sec, and increasing the time between attacks of enemies by 20%. Lasts 10 sec. Druid must channel to maintain the spell.
40
More builds with most points in Balance
- Balance, spell power gearBalance 11level 20 · DrWonder · WowheadOpen in the talent calculator →
Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Balance Druid: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Balance, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Balance Druid: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Druid link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- PoisedRavageTrack Humanoids
- Razorfen Downs
- Tier 6 of Balance opensThe Drowned City
Trainer at level 30
Coming up
Talent points
21 of 51 points to spend
Following Balance by DrWonder, Wowhead (posted for level 30).
The source gives this build without a pick order, so none is made up here. By level 30 it holds:
Open this build in the WoW Forever Talent Calculator
Next tier of Balance opens at level 35 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 30
- Fallen Dragon's ScepterWeapon · from level 27
- Filigreed Pearly CircletHead · from level 25
- Stygian Bone AmuletNeck · from level 29
- Moonlit AmiceShoulder · from level 30
- Windsong DrapeBack · from level 26
- Pearly GownChest · from level 22
- Spidertank OilragWrist · from level 29
- Oilrag HandwrapsHands · from level 27
- Skycaller's Leather BeltWaist · from level 30
- Pearly LeggingsLegs · from level 25
- Golden SlippersFeet · from level 30
- Minor Channeling RingFinger · from level 19
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Balance Druid BiS list at level 30 · WoW Forever Druid weapons by level
World at level 30
Dungeons in your range
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Elune's LightElune's LightNight Elf
+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
ShadowmeldShadowmeldNight ElfStealth until you move or cancel it; used in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking you and the cooldown rises from 10 sec to 2 min
QuicknessQuicknessNight Elf+1% Dodge and +2% movement speed; Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth, as if 1 level higher
Wisp SpiritWisp SpiritNight Elf+75% movement speed as a wisp after death
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (High Order)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (High Order)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (High Order)+5% damage against Elementals
Read LeylineRead LeylineSkyborne (High Order)+50% Health and Mana regeneration for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown; cannot be used while Innervate is active (Innervate replaces it as the stronger effect). Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour: while Attuned the bonus is +100%, and Attuned persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +100% for 15 min at a leyline or 30 sec elsewhere
War StompWar StompTaurenStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yd for 2 sec; 90 sec cooldown
PlainsrunningPlainsrunningTaurenEvery 5 sec you keep moving adds 2% movement speed, up to +60%; taking damage or standing still wears it down. Does not increase mounted speed
CultivationCultivationTaurenGrow a copy of a nearby herb that anyone can gather without Herbalism; once per herb
EnduranceEnduranceTauren+5% maximum Health
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (Windshaper)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (Windshaper)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (Windshaper)+5% damage against Elementals
SkysightSkysightSkyborne (Windshaper)+15% movement speed for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour: while Charged the bonus is +30% movement speed, and Charged persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +10% movement and mounted speed for 15 min at a convergence or 30 sec elsewhere
WrathWrathRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time 1.5 secCauses 14 to 16 Nature damage to the target.
- 4MoonfireMoonfireRank 1 · level 4Cost 25 ManaCast time instant
Burns the enemy for 7 to 9 Arcane damage and then an additional 12 Arcane damage over 9 sec.
First camp questFirst camp quest: Lyreena Duskblade, Teldrassil (57.4, 56.6)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)First camp quest: Kaga Wildhoof, Mulgore (46.2, 67.2)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20 - 8Balanced QuarterstaffBalanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritBalanced Quarterstaff
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Balanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritBalanced QuarterstaffThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Balanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointImproved WrathImproved WrathBalance · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec and its Mana cost by 10%.
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.5 sec and its Mana cost by 50%.
- 13Staff of OrgrimmarStaff of OrgrimmarItem Level 18Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff31 - 47 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.8 damage per second)+4 Intellect+2 SpiritStaff of Orgrimmar
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Staff of OrgrimmarItem Level 18Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff31 - 47 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.8 damage per second)+4 Intellect+2 SpiritDungeon: Hall of ThanesThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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- 15Tier 2 opensMoonglowMoonglowBalance · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 8%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 25%.
Dungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron - 18Nature's MajestyNature's MajestyBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 2%.
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 4%.
Emberstone StaffEmberstone StaffItem Level 23Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 3.00(19.7 damage per second)+5 Stamina+8 Intellect+5 SpiritRequires Level 18The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 19Crescent StaffCrescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritCrescent Staff
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Crescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensNature's ReachNature's ReachBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 10% and improves your chance to hit by 2%.
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 20% and improves your chance to hit by 4%.
StarfireStarfireRank 1 · level 20Cost 95 ManaCast time 3.5 secCauses 102 to 124 Arcane damage to the target.
- 22Improved Entangling RootsImproved Entangling RootsBalance · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 25%, and its victims can take up to 25% more damage without interrupting the effect.
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 75%, and its victims can take up to 75% more damage without interrupting the effect.
- 24Rod of the SleepwalkerRod of the SleepwalkerItem Level 29Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff53 - 80 DamageSpeed 2.80(23.8 damage per second)+11 Intellect+10 SpiritRequires Level 24Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Sleep effects against you by 5%.Dungeon: Excavation Site: Wetlands
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 25Tier 4 opensImproved StarfireImproved StarfireBalance · tier 4 · max rank 5
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.1 sec and Starfire has a 3% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.5 sec and Starfire has a 15% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.
- 27Fallen Dragon's ScepterFallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritFallen Dragon's Scepter
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Fallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritFallen Dragon's ScepterThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Fallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opensEclipseEclipseBalance · tier 5 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.17 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.5 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
- 35Tier 6 opensGreatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35Greatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentMoonkin FormMoonkin FormBalance · tier 7 · max rank 1
Shapeshift into Moonkin Form, increasing Omen of Clarity's chance to trigger by 100%, Armor contribution from items by 360%, and all party or raid members within 45 yards have their Critical Strike chance increased by 3%. Also protects the caster from Polymorph effects and prevents the use of healing spells. The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
HurricaneHurricaneRank 1 · level 40Cost 880 ManaCast time instantCreates a violent storm in the target area causing 68 Nature damage to enemies every 1 sec, and increasing the time between attacks of enemies by 20%. Lasts 10 sec. Druid must channel to maintain the spell.
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 45Radiant StaffRadiant StaffRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45Radiant StaffRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45Radiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45
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Levels 50–60
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- 56Guiding Stave of WisdomGuiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.Guiding Stave of Wisdom
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Guiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.Guiding Stave of WisdomThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Guiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianItem Level 90Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff225 - 338 DamageSpeed 2.90(97.1 damage per second)+28 Stamina+28 Intellect+27 Spirit+300 Spell HealingRequires Level 60Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 seconds to all party members within 30 yards.Equip: +420 Attack Power in Cat, Bear, and Dire Bear forms only.Use: Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Karazhan.Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +28 Stamina · +28 Intellect · +27 Spirit
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianItem Level 90Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff225 - 338 DamageSpeed 2.90(97.1 damage per second)+28 Stamina+28 Intellect+27 Spirit+300 Spell HealingRequires Level 60Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 seconds to all party members within 30 yards.Equip: +420 Attack Power in Cat, Bear, and Dire Bear forms only.Use: Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Karazhan.Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianChanged in Forever. Classic Era: +28 Stamina · +28 Intellect · +27 Spirit
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianItem Level 90Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff225 - 338 DamageSpeed 2.90(97.1 damage per second)+28 Stamina+28 Intellect+27 Spirit+300 Spell HealingRequires Level 60Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 seconds to all party members within 30 yards.Equip: +420 Attack Power in Cat, Bear, and Dire Bear forms only.Use: Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Karazhan.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentChanged in Forever. Classic Era: +28 Stamina · +28 Intellect · +27 Spirit
Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Balance Druid abilities
Trainer abilities a Balance Druid leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- WrathWrathRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Causes 14 to 16 Nature damage to the target.
- MoonfireMoonfireRank 1 · level 4Cost 25 ManaCast time instant
Burns the enemy for 7 to 9 Arcane damage and then an additional 12 Arcane damage over 9 sec.
- StarfireStarfireRank 1 · level 20Cost 95 ManaCast time 3.5 sec
Causes 102 to 124 Arcane damage to the target.
- HurricaneHurricaneRank 1 · level 40Cost 880 ManaCast time instant
Creates a violent storm in the target area causing 68 Nature damage to enemies every 1 sec, and increasing the time between attacks of enemies by 20%. Lasts 10 sec. Druid must channel to maintain the spell.
Balance Druid weapons by level
The top Caster pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Balanced QuarterstaffBalanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritQuest Return to Valanaar
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- Balanced Quarterstaff
Levels 11–20
- Crescent StaffCrescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritQuest Leaders of the Fang · Wailing Caverns · lv 22
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Crescent Staff
Levels 21–30
- Fallen Dragon's ScepterFallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritQuest Stopping the Cycle
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- Fallen Dragon's Scepter
Levels 31–40
- Greatstaff of the NecrokhansQuest Khan JehnGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35
- Greatstaff of the Necrokhans
Levels 41–50
- Radiant StaffCrafted EnchantingRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45
- Radiant Staff
Levels 51–60
- Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianItem Level 90Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff225 - 338 DamageSpeed 2.90(97.1 damage per second)+28 Stamina+28 Intellect+27 Spirit+300 Spell HealingRequires Level 60Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 seconds to all party members within 30 yards.Equip: +420 Attack Power in Cat, Bear, and Dire Bear forms only.Use: Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Karazhan.Quest Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian · Tanaris · lv 60
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +28 Stamina · +28 Intellect · +27 Spirit
- Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian
Races for a Balance Druid
Racials that work with Balance talents, and why.
- Night ElfAllianceNight ElfAlliance
Elune's Light; Shadowmeld.
- Elune's LightElune's Light
+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Works with Nature's GraceNature's GraceBalance · tier 5 · max rank 1All non-periodic spell criticals grace you with a blessing of nature, increasing your spellcasting speed and reducing your global cooldown by 10% for 3 sec.
spell crits proc Nature’s Grace for faster casts, and crits in Bear Form give Blood Frenzy’s extra Rage.
- Elune's Light
Balance in Forever vs Classic
16 talents in Forever, 16 in Classic.
New 5
- GenesisGenesisBalance · tier 1 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases the periodic damage and healing done by your spells and abilities by 2%.
Increases the periodic damage and healing done by your spells and abilities by 10%.
- Nature's MajestyNature's MajestyBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 2%.
Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 4%.
- Nature's SplendorNature's SplendorBalance · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Increases the duration of your Moonfire and Rejuvenation spells by 3 sec, your Regrowth spell by 6 sec, and your Insect Swarm spell by 2 sec.
- OvergrowthOvergrowthBalance · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases the maximum number of targets you may have affected by Entangling Roots by 1.
Increases the maximum number of targets you may have affected by Entangling Roots by 2.
- EclipseEclipseBalance · tier 5 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.17 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.5 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.
Changed 6
- Improved WrathImproved WrathBalance · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec and its Mana cost by 10%.
Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.5 sec and its Mana cost by 50%.
New spot, same tier - MoonglowMoonglowBalance · tier 2 · max rank 3
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 8%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 25%.
Moved from tier 5 - Improved MoonfireImproved MoonfireBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 5%.
Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 10%.
Max rank 5 → 2 - Nature's ReachNature's ReachBalance · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 10% and improves your chance to hit by 2%.
Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 20% and improves your chance to hit by 4%.
Moved from tier 3 - Improved Entangling RootsImproved Entangling RootsBalance · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 25%, and its victims can take up to 25% more damage without interrupting the effect.
Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 75%, and its victims can take up to 75% more damage without interrupting the effect.
Moved from tier 2 - Insect SwarmInsect SwarmBalance · tier 4 · max rank 1
The enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec. level 60 reference
Moved from Restoration
Removed 1
- Improved Nature's GraspImproved Nature's GraspClassic tier 1 · max rank 4
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 1 · max rank 4
Kept another way 4
- Natural WeaponsNatural WeaponsClassic tier 2 · max rank 5
Now Naturalist
Now Naturalist - Nature's GraspNature's GraspClassic tier 1 · max rank 1
Baseline now, learned at level 10
Baseline now, learned at level 10 - Improved ThornsImproved ThornsClassic tier 3 · max rank 3
Baseline now, no talent point needed
Baseline now, no talent point needed - Omen of ClarityOmen of ClarityClassic tier 3 · max rank 1
Baseline now, learned at level 20
Baseline now, learned at level 20
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.