5) Appendix (Poster Suggestions).
There are always different perspectives, and no one correct way to do things. Here’s some advice from forum posters:
For Balance druids:
Really Bad Talents for leveling: Genesis, Improved Faerie Fire (Imp FF becomes better at level 80 raiding), Subtlety, Naturalist
Really Good Talents: Starglight Wrath, Moonkin Form, Moonfury, Earth and Moon.
Okay talents: Anything else in Balance, or the first three tiers of Resto
—————————- For Feral druids:
Bovie: “Personally, I would put 11-14 points into (restoration) right after getting feline swiftness. OOC is a very good tool for healing, dps, and tanking alike – and the extra 10% damage will be welcome.”
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Abyss – “If you want to do split resto (13 feral, 11 resto, back to feral) and find it hard to lose Furor to respec later for LotP or Mangle, a Wolfshead helm is a great investment. For efficiency, I do split spec to 40, then I get a Wolfshead and spec full feral- the proc on the hat is perfect for charge and you get the best of both worlds. Also- by the time you’re 40ish you’ll have the gear to make the higher end scaling talents of the feral tree work.”
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Gku- For 10 thru 20, Balance may actually be faster until you get cat form. You can pick up Balance talents from 10 to 20 and then spec back to feral when you get cat form.
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Sond:
“1. As a young feral druid you must keep the cower skill in your toolbar for when you are in groups, especially if you invest any points feral instinct. Coming from experience of off DPSing in cat form pre-1.8 to now, I’ve had to rediscover cower the hard way. Learn to use your cower, a well timed cower can be the difference between life and death (in groups).”
Until you get owlkin frenzy, Glyph of Wrath: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40922
After you get owlkin frenzy, switch Wrath out for Glyph of Innervate (if you need more mana), Glyph of Moonfire and Glyph of Starfire if you instance a lot (moonfire/starfire combo goes together as a pair), or Glyph of Insect Swarm if you are using that spell a lot.
By level 80, the best glyphs for balance are Moonfire & Starfire, with the third one really being whatever you think is best.
Feral (cat) lower level Glyphs:
Glyph of Rip: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40902
Glyph of Shred: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40901
May also be useful for leveling:
Rake (stops things from fleeing): http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40903
Feral (bear) Glyph:
Glyph of Maul: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40897
Other glyphs:
Glyph of Aquatic form is a great minor glyph for all specs.
6.1 Equipping for PvP & PvE (& more info on important stats)
Druids are heavily reliant on their gear to be able to perform whatever role they’ve chosen. Whether you are Feral, Balance, or Restoration, you will be significantly less effective compared to a well-geared druid if you do not carefully select your equipment. Most high level Druids carry at the very least two equipment sets on them at all times, with some carrying as high as seven (with some cross over items). To make it easier to manage your gear, you may want to look for the Wardrobe add-on which will let you easily select your desired equipment.
Here are some stats you should focus on at lower levels. At high levels (60 to 70), other stats will become available that you will want to pick up. By that point, you should be able to figure out the right balance of stats for what you want to do.
Bear tanking uses agility, stamina, and dodge (though strength and attack power will help with keeping threat).
Healing PvE:
Yes, even as a Feral Druid, you will be called on to heal perhaps more often than you would like. Primary stats Intellect, Stamina, Spirit, spell power & crit.
Balance PvE:
Low level moonkin should look for: Intellect, stamina, spell power, and critical strike. When you have improved moonkin form, then spirit becomes somewhat useful for leveling.
Gearing for PvP:
At lower levels (especially in the 19 & 29 level range), stamina is by far the most important stat in PvP since it will keep you alive. Intellect is important, since a balance of HP/Mana is required to maintain flexibility, as well as be able to shift in and out of snares. For ferals, STR/AGI apply just as in PvE for helping you do DPS. If you can get resilience, that helps, too. At higher levels, other stats become important.
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5. & 6. Additional advice & What to Wear
5) Appendix (Poster Suggestions).
There are always different perspectives, and no one correct way to do things. Here’s some advice from forum posters:
For Balance druids:
Really Bad Talents for leveling: Genesis, Improved Faerie Fire (Imp FF becomes better at level 80 raiding), Subtlety, Naturalist
Really Good Talents: Starglight Wrath, Moonkin Form, Moonfury, Earth and Moon.
Okay talents: Anything else in Balance, or the first three tiers of Resto
—————————-
For Feral druids:
Bovie: “Personally, I would put 11-14 points into (restoration) right after getting feline swiftness. OOC is a very good tool for healing, dps, and tanking alike – and the extra 10% damage will be welcome.”
—————————-
Abyss – “If you want to do split resto (13 feral, 11 resto, back to feral) and find it hard to lose Furor to respec later for LotP or Mangle, a Wolfshead helm is a great investment. For efficiency, I do split spec to 40, then I get a Wolfshead and spec full feral- the proc on the hat is perfect for charge and you get the best of both worlds. Also- by the time you’re 40ish you’ll have the gear to make the higher end scaling talents of the feral tree work.”
—————————-
Gku- For 10 thru 20, Balance may actually be faster until you get cat form. You can pick up Balance talents from 10 to 20 and then spec back to feral when you get cat form.
————————————–
Sond:
“1. As a young feral druid you must keep the cower skill in your toolbar for when you are in groups, especially if you invest any points feral instinct. Coming from experience of off DPSing in cat form pre-1.8 to now, I’ve had to rediscover cower the hard way. Learn to use your cower, a well timed cower can be the difference between life and death (in groups).”
6.0 What Glyphs should I use for leveling?!?
Balance lower level Glyphs:
Glyph of Entangling roots (Req. level 15)
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40924
Until you get owlkin frenzy, Glyph of Wrath: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40922
After you get owlkin frenzy, switch Wrath out for Glyph of Innervate (if you need more mana), Glyph of Moonfire and Glyph of Starfire if you instance a lot (moonfire/starfire combo goes together as a pair), or Glyph of Insect Swarm if you are using that spell a lot.
By level 80, the best glyphs for balance are Moonfire & Starfire, with the third one really being whatever you think is best.
Feral (cat) lower level Glyphs:
Glyph of Rip: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40902
Glyph of Shred: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40901
May also be useful for leveling:
Rake (stops things from fleeing): http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40903
Feral (bear) Glyph:
Glyph of Maul: http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40897
Other glyphs:
Glyph of Aquatic form is a great minor glyph for all specs.
6.1 Equipping for PvP & PvE (& more info on important stats)
Druids are heavily reliant on their gear to be able to perform whatever role they’ve chosen. Whether you are Feral, Balance, or Restoration, you will be significantly less effective compared to a well-geared druid if you do not carefully select your equipment. Most high level Druids carry at the very least two equipment sets on them at all times, with some carrying as high as seven (with some cross over items). To make it easier to manage your gear, you may want to look for the Wardrobe add-on which will let you easily select your desired equipment.
Here are some stats you should focus on at lower levels. At high levels (60 to 70), other stats will become available that you will want to pick up. By that point, you should be able to figure out the right balance of stats for what you want to do.
Feral PvE:
Cat leveling focuses primarily Strength, agility, stamina, critical strike, and attack power.
Bear tanking uses agility, stamina, and dodge (though strength and attack power will help with keeping threat).
Healing PvE:
Yes, even as a Feral Druid, you will be called on to heal perhaps more often than you would like. Primary stats Intellect, Stamina, Spirit, spell power & crit.
Balance PvE:
Low level moonkin should look for: Intellect, stamina, spell power, and critical strike. When you have improved moonkin form, then spirit becomes somewhat useful for leveling.
Gearing for PvP:
At lower levels (especially in the 19 & 29 level range), stamina is by far the most important stat in PvP since it will keep you alive. Intellect is important, since a balance of HP/Mana is required to maintain flexibility, as well as be able to shift in and out of snares. For ferals, STR/AGI apply just as in PvE for helping you do DPS. If you can get resilience, that helps, too. At higher levels, other stats become important.