Cataclysm Classic Restoration Druid Gear and Best in Slot

Last updated on Feb 12, 2025 at 12:00 by Mytholxgy

On this page, you will find the best PvE gear and best in slot items for your Restoration Druid in Cataclysm Classic.

1.

Restoration Druid Best in Slot

The table below lists the best gear combinations for each phase in Cataclysm Classic. Click the button that correlates with the specific phase you are interested in seeing a BiS gear list for. The gear lists will mostly follow the stat priority detailed on our Stats Guide, which is resumed below:

  1. Intellect
  2. Haste (for a breakpoint)
  3. Mastery
  4. Spirit
  5. Critical Strike
  6. Haste (outside breakpoints)

For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out our Enchants and Gems Guide.

2.

Cataclysm Classic Gear Sets

Firelands BWD/BoT/TotW
2.1.

Firelands Best in Slot

Slot Item Reforging Source
Helm Deep Earth Helm Icon Deep Earth Helm
Warmaster BlackhornDragon Soul
Neck Petrified Fungal Heart Icon Petrified Fungal Heart
MorchokDragon Soul
Shoulders Deep Earth Mantle Icon Deep Earth Mantle
Hagara the StormbinderDragon Soul
Back Woundlicker Cover Icon Woundlicker Cover
Mastery
Haste
1250 Valor Points
Chest Deep Earth Robes Icon Deep Earth Robes
UltraxionDragon Soul
Wrists Mycosynth Wristguards Icon Mycosynth Wristguards
Mastery
Haste
MorchokDragon Soul
Hands Deep Earth Handwraps Icon Deep Earth Handwraps
Mastery
Haste
Warlord ZonozzDragon Soul
Waist Girdle of the Grotesque Icon Girdle of the Grotesque
Mastery
Haste
Hagara the StormbinderDragon Soul
Legs Deep Earth Legwraps Icon Deep Earth Legwraps
Mastery
Haste
Yor'sahj the UnsleepingDragon Soul
Feet Treads of Sordid Screams Icon Treads of Sordid Screams
Crit
Haste
UltraxionDragon Soul
Ring Signet of Suturing Icon Signet of Suturing
Drops off any of the first 6 bosses in Dragon Soul
Ring Ring of the Riven Icon Ring of the Riven Mastery
Spirit
Hagara the StormbinderDragon Soul
Trinket Windward Heart Icon Windward Heart
Drops off any of the first 6 bosses in Dragon Soul
Trinket Heart of Unliving Icon Heart of Unliving
Madness of Deathwing — Dragon Soul
One-Hand Maw of the Dragonlord Icon Maw of the Dragonlord
Madness of Deathwing — Dragon Soul
Off-Hand Ledger of Revolting Rituals Icon Ledger of Revolting Rituals
UltraxionDragon Soul
Relic Lightning Spirit in a Bottle Icon Lightning Spirit in a Bottle Mastery
Haste
700 Valor Points
2.2.

Firelands Best in Slot

Slot Item Reforging Source
Helm Obsidian Arborweave Helm Icon Obsidian Arborweave Helm
Mastery
Haste
RagnarosFirelands
Neck Flowform Choker Icon Flowform Choker
Mastery
Spirit
Majordomo StaghelmFirelands
Shoulders Obsidian Arborweave Mantle Icon Obsidian Arborweave Mantle
Majordomo StaghelmFirelands
Back Wings of Flame Icon Wings of Flame
Crit
Spirit
AlysrazorFirelands
Chest Obsidian Arborweave Tunic Icon Obsidian Arborweave Tunic
AlysrazorFirelands
Wrists Glowing Wing Bracers Icon Glowing Wing Bracers
BalerocFirelands
Hands Obsidian Arborweave Gloves Icon Obsidian Arborweave Gloves
BalerocFirelands
Waist Firescar Sash Icon Firescar Sash
Critical Strike
Spirit
Avengers of Hyjal Reputation
Legs Obsidian Arborweave Legwraps Icon Obsidian Arborweave Legwraps
Mastery
Haste
ShannoxFirelands
Feet Phoenix-Down Treads Icon Phoenix-Down Treads
Mastery
Haste
AlysrazorFirelands
Ring Quicksilver Signet of the Avengers Icon Quicksilver Signet of the Avengers
Mastery
Haste
Avengers of Hyjal Reputation
Ring Soothing Brimstone Circle Icon Soothing Brimstone Circle
1250 Valor Points
Trinket Jaws of Defeat Icon Jaws of Defeat
Majordomo StaghelmFirelands
Trinket Fall of Mortality Icon Fall of Mortality
Chogall — The Bastion of Twilight
One-Hand Ko'gun, Hammer of the Firelord Icon Ko'gun, Hammer of the Firelord
RagnarosFirelands
Off-Hand Goblet of Anger Icon Goblet of Anger
ShannoxFirelands
Relic Singed Plume of Aviana Icon Singed Plume of Aviana
700 Valor Points
2.3.

BWD/BoT/TotW Best in Slot

All 372 item level gear listed below is from Heroic mode drops unless stated otherwise in the source.

Slot Item Reforging Source
Helm Stormrider's Helm Icon Stormrider's Helm
NefarianBlackwing Descent
Neck Planetary Amulet Icon Planetary Amulet of the Undertow
Al'Akir — Throne of the Four Winds
Shoulders Stormrider's Mantle Icon Stormrider's Mantle
Mastery
Haste
Chogall — The Bastion of Twilight
Back Shroud of Endless Grief Icon Shroud of Endless Grief
Sinestra — The Bastion of Twilight
Chest Stormrider's Robes Icon Stormrider's Robes
Crit
Haste
2200 Valor Points
Wrists Manacles of the Sleeping Beast Icon Manacles of the Sleeping Beast
ChimaeronBlackwing Descent
Hands Stormrider's Handwraps Icon Stormrider's Handwraps
AtramedesBlackwing Descent
Waist Gale Rouser Belt Icon Gale Rouser Belt of the Undertow
Haste
Mastery
Conclave of Wind — Throne of the Four Winds
Legs Stormrider's Leggings Icon Stormrider's Leggings
Haste
Mastery
MaloriakBlackwing Descent
Feet Nightmare Rider's Boots Icon Nightmare Rider's Boots
Mastery
Haste
Sinestra — The Bastion of Twilight
Ring Planetary Band Icon Planetary Band of the Undertow
Conclave of Wind — Throne of the Four Winds
Ring Signet of the Fifth Circle Icon Signet of the Fifth Circle
Chogall — The Bastion of Twilight
Trinket Tyrande's Favorite Doll Icon Tyrande's Favorite Doll
Archaeology
Trinket Fall of Mortality Icon Fall of Mortality
Chogall — The Bastion of Twilight
One-Hand Incineratus Icon Incineratus
MagmawBlackwing Descent
Off-Hand Scepter of Ice Icon Scepter of Ice
Ascendant CouncilBlackrock Caverns
Relic Relic of Eonar Icon Relic of Eonar
Crit
Haste
700 Valor Points
3.

QuestionablyEpic

QuestionablyEpic is a website founded by one the best healer theorycrafters around: Voulk. You can use this website to compare gear to find the best combination of what to wear and use. While BiS lists can be very helpful, they can sometimes change depending on what gear you have available to you or incase you need to reach a certain breakpoint. Which is especially helpful on Restoration Druid when deciding which breakpoint you should be trying to reach in the first place. By using this website, you can ensure that you are always using the best possible gear in your bags, and it will also tell you which gems and enchants to use as well! If you are having trouble using this website and all of its features, QuestionablyEpic has a video explaining how to use it which you can watch here. Keep in mind that this follows a retail format but won't differ much for classic. You will simply want to make sure that you have the "QE Live Gear Importer" addon and type /qe rather than /simc. If you still require additional help or have questions, you can always visit the QE Live Discord.

4.

Changelog

  • 12 Feb. 2025: Dragon Soul BiS list added.
  • 15 Nov. 2024: Minor BiS list updates.
  • 04 Oct. 2024: Firelands BiS list added.
  • 17 Sep. 2024: Reviewed for Phase 3.
  • 26 Jun. 2024: Added information about QE Live.
  • 02 Jun. 2024: BiS Trinket recommendations updated.
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