Druid Class Overview

Protectors of nature, capable of shapeshifting and harnessing celestial powers, the Druid is the most versatile class in World of Warcraft. Druids can be played as all three roles of the holy trinity; Tank/Melee DPS (Feral), Healer (Restoration), and DPS (Balance). Likewise, Druids also have the most varied resources for their class mechanics and is fully dependent upon the form they're currently in. Bear Form uses Rage, Cat Form uses Energy, and Moonkin and Druid form both use Mana.

Looking to dive right into the content? Head over to the Druid Leveling Guide to start your adventure in Azeroth!

• Balance — This is the ranged DPS specialization for Druids, but can also act as a versatile off-healer in most situations. Despite not performing well in PvE, this is a fairly strong choice in PvP.
• Feral — In Classic, Feral acts as the tanking spec for Druids, as well as the melee DPS option. There are talents that impact both damage and survivability, so depending on your choices, you will be able to fill both roles.
• Restoration — This is the healing specialization for Druids and is incredibly strong in PvP, as well as holding multiple spots in many raid groups.

If you are still deciding if the Druid class is the proper choice for you, feel free to check out the video below from WillE, an avid player and long time content creator for World of Warcraft! This video will give you a solid overview of what Druid is like to level and what it excels at in endgame content and PvP.

Given their kinship with nature, only certain races can be Druids and harness the powers of nature. For the Alliance, only Night Elves can play as Druids. For the Horde, only Tauren can.

Druids can wear either Cloth or Leather armour and can use Daggers, Fist Weapons, Maces (both 1- and 2-handed), and Staves. Depending on your desired specialization and role, you will prioritise a different main stat. Balance and Restoration will use Intellect, while Feral will use Agility and Strength. For best-in-slot lists, please head over to our Druid Gearing Page, linked below.

For information on how best to play your Druid in Classic, you can check out the following guides.

• Druid PvP Guide
• Druid Leveling Guide
• Addons and Macros Guide for Druids
• Making Gold as a Druid

Find our new guides for Druid in WoW Classic Season of Discovery below! The new game mode will have players find and utilize Runes that can then be engraved onto their gear to provide them special bonuses that augment already existing abilities or allow the class to use entirely new spells.

While Druid was already incredibly flexible in WoW Classic, the Season of Discovery will make new builds possible, and increase the power of already existing builds.