Druid Balance PvE: Pre-Raid BiS (Level 60)

level 60

Provisional list for level 60 before the first raids, based on our game data (beta): quest rewards, crafting and reputation. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it. Current list for level 30

Provisional pre-raid gear for a level 60 Druid in WoW Forever, slot by slot, from quests, reputation and crafting. Balance PvE list: Spell power and damage of your own school first, then critical strikes, hit chance and intellect. Status: based on our game data (beta), values in Forever may still differ. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it.

HordeAlliance

List for Horde

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Living Crownlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Feralheart Cowl Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus Dreamweave Circlet Sanctified Leather Helm Ghostweave Hood
Neck	Orb of the Darkmoonlevel 60+	Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the DarkmoonLevel 55+	Amulet of the Dawn Beads of Ogre Mojo Archlight Talisman Beads of Ogre Might Medallion of the Dawn
Shoulder	Mantle of the Timbermawlevel 56+	Tailoring (290)	Argent Shoulders Defiler's Epaulets Ironfeather Shoulders Runecloth Shoulders Feralheart Spaulders
Back	Deep Woodlands Cloak	Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her MinionsHorde, The Hinterlands, level 46+. One of several rewards to choose from	Runecloth Cloak Earthweave Cloak Faded Hakkari Cloak Cerise Drape Cindercloth Cloak
Chest	Earthpower Vest	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Fernpulse Jerkin Ironfeather Breastplate Feralheart Vest Feathered Breastplate Dawn Armor
Wrist	Rockfury Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Nethershine Cuffs Runecloth Cuffs Skycaller's Leather Bracers Bracers of Hope Runic Leather Bracers
Hands	Sandworm Skin Gloves	Quest: Armaments of WarSilithus, level 58+	Gloves of Earthen Power Skycaller's Leather Gauntlets Stormshroud Gloves Earth Warder's Gloves Raider Handwraps
Waist	Belt of the Archmagelevel 57+	Tailoring (295)	Defiler's Cloth Girdle Girdle of Insight Skycaller's Leather Waistguard Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle Wisdom of the Timbermaw
Legs	Ironfeather Leggingslevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Ghostweave Pants Runic Leather Pants Tooled Leather Pants Stormshroud Pants Feralheart Kilt
Feet	Sandstorm Boots	Quest: Armaments of WarSilithus, level 58+	Venomspew Footpads Bileblister Boots Feralheart Boots Skycaller's Leather Boots Stormcloth Boots
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Band of Piety	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Might of Cenarius Darkspear Signet Glowing Crystal Ring
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragonlevel 60+ Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+	Quest: Darkmoon Beast DeckLevel 1+ Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Rune of the Guard Captain Shard of the Splithooves Defiler's Talisman Relentless Raider's Seal
Two-Hand	Radiant Stafflevel 45+	Enchanting (220)Only the crafter can wear it	Corrupted Blackwood Staff Sarah's Guide Fist of Cenarius Strength of the Treant Dreamstaff + 1 more
Main Hand	Mindfanglevel 55+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Verimonde's Last Resort Black Crystal Dagger Grave Scepter Persuader Heartseeker
Held In Off-hand	Earthcalm Orb	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Truesilver Conduit Flask of Forest Mojo Twisting Essence Jar Oblivion Orb Pyrestone Orb + 1 more
Relic	Talons of Wrathlevel 40+	Enchanting (210)Only the crafter can wear it	–

Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Spell Power	Enchanting (300)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Stamina	Enchanting (260)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance	Enchanting (265)
Off Hand	Enchant Off-Hand - Superior Intellect	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of Supreme Power	Alchemy (300)
Greater Arcane Elixir	Alchemy (285)
Mageblood Elixir	Alchemy (275)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Nightfin Soup	Cooking (250)
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise	Cooking (275)

List for Alliance

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Living Crownlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Feralheart Cowl Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus Dreamweave Circlet Sanctified Leather Helm Ghostweave Hood
Neck	Orb of the Darkmoonlevel 60+	Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the DarkmoonLevel 55+	Amulet of the Dawn Beads of Ogre Mojo Archlight Talisman Beads of Ogre Might Medallion of the Dawn
Shoulder	Mantle of the Timbermawlevel 56+	Tailoring (290)	Argent Shoulders Highlander's Epaulets Ironfeather Shoulders Runecloth Shoulders Feralheart Spaulders
Back	Runecloth Cloaklevel 48+	Tailoring (220)	Earthweave Cloak Faded Hakkari Cloak Cerise Drape Cindercloth Cloak Ethereal Mist Cape
Chest	Earthpower Vest	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Fernpulse Jerkin Ironfeather Breastplate Feralheart Vest Feathered Breastplate Dawn Armor
Wrist	Rockfury Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Nethershine Cuffs Runecloth Cuffs Skycaller's Leather Bracers Bracers of Hope Runic Leather Bracers
Hands	Sandworm Skin Gloves	Quest: Armaments of WarSilithus, level 58+	Gloves of Earthen Power Skycaller's Leather Gauntlets Stormshroud Gloves Earth Warder's Gloves Theramore Handwraps
Waist	Belt of the Archmagelevel 57+	Tailoring (295)	Highlander's Cloth Girdle Girdle of Insight Skycaller's Leather Waistguard Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle Wisdom of the Timbermaw
Legs	Ironfeather Leggingslevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Ghostweave Pants Runic Leather Pants Tooled Leather Pants Stormshroud Pants Feralheart Kilt
Feet	Sandstorm Boots	Quest: Armaments of WarSilithus, level 58+	Venomspew Footpads Bileblister Boots Feralheart Boots Skycaller's Leather Boots Stormcloth Boots
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Band of Piety	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Might of Cenarius Glowing Crystal Ring Militant's Band
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragonlevel 60+ Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+	Quest: Darkmoon Beast DeckLevel 1+ Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Shard of the Splithooves Talisman of Arathor Enriched Seal Volunteer's Lucky Seal
Two-Hand	Ironbark Stafflevel 55+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Radiant Staff Corrupted Blackwood Staff Fist of Cenarius Dreamstaff Enchanted Battlehammer
Main Hand	Sageclawlevel 55+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Verimonde's Last Resort Black Crystal Dagger Grave Scepter Persuader Heartseeker
Held In Off-hand	Earthcalm Orb	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Truesilver Conduit Twisting Essence Jar Skullspell Orb Oblivion Orb Thermotastic Egg Timer
Relic	Talons of Wrathlevel 40+	Enchanting (210)Only the crafter can wear it	–

Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Spell Power	Enchanting (300)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Stamina	Enchanting (260)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance	Enchanting (265)
Off Hand	Enchant Off-Hand - Superior Intellect	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of Supreme Power	Alchemy (300)
Greater Arcane Elixir	Alchemy (285)
Mageblood Elixir	Alchemy (275)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Nightfin Soup	Cooking (250)
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise	Cooking (275)

Druid Balance PvE FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Druid Balance PvE?

Two-Hand: the best choice is Radiant Staff (Enchanting (220)). Good alternatives: Corrupted Blackwood Staff, Sarah's Guide, Fist of Cenarius.

Where do I get the BiS gear for Druid Balance PvE?

Quest rewards: 10 of 18 items, for example Orb of the Darkmoon (Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon), Deep Woodlands Cloak (Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions). Crafted: 7 of 18 items, for example Living Crown (Leatherworking (300)), Mantle of the Timbermaw (Tailoring (290)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 1 of 18 items.

Which professions do I need for Druid Balance PvE?

For the best choices you need Enchanting (Trinket, Two-Hand, Relic).

Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Druid Balance PvE?

Enchants: Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect (Weapon), Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect (Two-Hand), Enchant Chest - Greater Stats (Chest), Enchant Bracer - Spell Power (Wrist). Consumables: Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Mageblood Elixir, Major Mana Potion.

From what level can I wear the BiS items for Druid Balance PvE?

Items with a known level requirement need level 40 to 60. The earliest you can wear is Talons of Wrath (from level 40); the full list is usable from level 60.

How is this BiS list made?

Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 60, rated by the stats that matter for Druid Balance PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.

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Provisional pre-raid list for level 60, based on our game data (beta). Level 60 dungeon loot isn't included yet. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.