The Druid gives players several playing style options. The Druid in normal form is a caster that can fight with
spells or via melee combat. In Bear form the Druid becomes a Warrior with Rage. In Cat form the Druid becomes a
Rogue with Energy and stealth. The Druid can also transform into two other special animal forms. The Druid also
acts as a secondary healer to the Priest.
Strengths
-Multiple playing style options
-Transform into cool looking animals that impress other players and add a lot of character, flavor, and humor to the world
-Several weapon options
-Fast travel via aquatic and travel form
-The most powerful buff of all the classes
Weaknesses
-Only can wear Leather
-While has the option to be other classes, is not as powerful as the real classes.
-Has a lot of spells to purchase or quest for
Challenges
-Identifying when to use each shape-shifting form
-Learning how to properly use each form
Allowable Races: Night Elf, Tauren
Standard Bars: Health/Mana (Druid Form/Aquatic form), Health/Rage (Bear form), Health/Energy (Cat form)
Allowable Equipment: Cloth, Leather
Allowable Weapons: Staves, Axes (with training), Daggers (with training), Spears (with training), Two-handed Axes (with training)
This page does not have a complete listing of all abilities that are available. Look for more once our database section is active.
Nature Magic
Healing Touch - Heals a friendly target for X to X. This is the Druid's main healing spell. You can only use this ability while you are in Druid form. There are times where you should have two levels of this spell available on your action bar to use based on how damaged the target is. You don't want to waste mana by using a more powerful heal than is necessary.
Rejuvenation - Heals the target for X over X seconds. Rejuvenation is good to have active during combat. That way when the enemy is causing damage you are healing during that time mitigating some of that damage. If you or a party member is slightly damaged after battle you can cast Rejuvenation to help heal up that remaining amount. Rejuvenation is also useful to cast on tanks that are pulling monsters.
Regrowth - Heals a friendly target for X to X and another X over X seconds. This spell is a mix of a heal and a
heal over time spell. Regrowth takes a while to cast so you don't typically want to use it on yourself when you're being attacked. This spell is typically useful after battle or for casting on party members who are damaged but are not taking significant damage. Otherwise you will want to switch to Healing Touch instead.
Tranquility - Regenerates all nearby group members for X ever X seconds for X seconds. Druid must channel to maintain the spell. If a monster interrupts this spell it will cancel. This ability would be best used when multiple party members need healing at once.
Faerie Fire (Curse) - Decrease the armor of the target by X for X seconds. While affected, the target cannot stealth or turns invisible. This is a staple Druid spell that should be worked into combat the second it is available. Be sure to only use this ability when you're in melee combat with the enemy. If you're just casting spells on a monster, Faerie Fire is not needed.
Thorns (Additional damage buff) - Thorns sprout from the friendly target doing X nature damage to anyone who hits them. This is a mid-range timed buff that adds additional damage to the enemy in melee combat. Cast this on any party member that is tanking. Always have this up when you're in melee combat with the enemy.
Wrath (DD) - Causes X to X nature damage to the target. This is your first available direct damage blast spell. This is useful for causing initial damage to the enemy. It's also useful for finishing off an enemy that is trying to run away.
Mark of the Wild (Powerful Buff!) - Increases all friendly target's armor by X. At higher levels this spell adds an increase to all attributes. At even higher levels this ability also ads an increase to all resistances. This is one of the most powerful buffs in the game making a Druid a welcome addition to a party.
Entangling Roots - Roots the target in place and causes X nature damage over X seconds. Only usable outdoors. This spell has many uses. You can use Entangling Roots to break up spawns (groups of monsters). Cast Entangling Roots on a monster you wish to remain out of combat. Then engage the remaining monster(s). You can use Entangling Roots in solo combat to allow you to blast the enemy with Wrath or Starfire while the monster cannot respond. Another use of Entangling Roots it to stop runners from escaping to warn their friends.
Soothe Animal - Soothes the target beast, reducing the range at which it will attack you by X yards. Only affects targets level 39 or lower. This ability will help you avoid combat with a beast. If there are several beasts next to each other you can cast Sooth Animal on one then engage the other. This ability can also be useful for avoiding combat while traveling.
Curse Poison - Curses 1 Poison effect on the target. Another welcome ability when monsters are casting annoying poison on you.
Abolish Poison - Attempts to cure 1 poison effect on the target and another poison effect every X seconds.
Arcane Magic
Moonfire (DoT) - Burns the enemy for X to X damage and then an additional X damage over X seconds. This ability gives a starting blast and then damages over time. You should use this ability whenever you're fighting the monster long enough for the spell to run its full duration. Otherwise, you're just wasting mana. Moonfire is also good for stopping runners before they get help.
Starfire - Causes X to X damage to the target. The first question once this is available is typically how is this different from Wrath? Starfire is a different school of magic (arcane) allowing you to build up Arcane Magic skills. Starfire takes longer to cast but does more damage. It's a good initial strike spell. Additionally, Starfire does full damage while Wrath does nature damage. If the enemy has resistances to nature damage, Starfire is more effective to use.
Remove Curse - Dispels X curse from the target. This is a welcome ability as no one likes to be cursed!
Shapeshifting
The Druid can turn into a Bear, Cat, and transform into Aquatic Form and Traveling Form. The main penalty for this
transformation is that the Druid is unable to cast spells, use items, or even talk to NPCs. This requires management
of the forms. You will likely have to switch to Druid Form after combat to cast spells, heal, use buffs, then return
to combat (Bear or Cat) when you're ready to fight again. You will also need to learn which is the best form to
fight in for each situation.
Druid Form
This form is useful when soloing until your Cat abilities are built up. While in parties if you are acting as a healer,
you will need to remain in this form so you're ready to heal.
Bear Form
While in Bear Form you are similar to a Warrior. You might wish to read over the Warrior page
for insights on how to play a Warrior. Bear form increases armor, hit points, and allows the use of various bear abilities.
Bear Form is useful in parties when you need someone to tank. The Bear has several useful abilities including taunt and a
stun to prevent spellcasters from casting. These abilities are only useable in Bear Form.
Swipe - Swipe X nearby enemies
Growl - Adds a small amount of threat to the target. This is your taunt ability used to get the monster to attack you rather than a weak party member such as a spell caster. You will need to use this ability a lot to train it up to useful levels.
Demoralizing Roar - The Druid roars, decreasing nearby enemies attack power by X.
Maul - Increases the Druid's next attack by x damage.
Enrage - Generates X rage over X sec. but decreases armor by X%. The Druid is considered in combat for the duration.
Bash - Bashes the target, stunning him for x seconds. This of course is especially useful against spell casters
Challenging Roar - Taunts all nearby enemies for X sec.
Aquatic Form
Shapeshift into aquatic form, increasing swim speed and allowing the druid to breath underwater. Aquatic form looks like an
angry seal. This form is useful for exploring in the water. It's useful for traveling by water faster than by land until
travel form is available. Trick: if you're fighting under water and are about to run out of air (breath), convert to
Aquatic Form to replenish under water. Then switch back. You can fight in Aquatic Form for laughs but you can't use any
special abilities or cast spells.
Cat Form
Shapeshift into cat form, increasing attack speed and allowing the use of various cat abilities. The cat is
much like the Rogue. You should read the Rogue Basics page for more details on how to play a rogue.
Many of these abilities are similar to Rogue abilities. Cat Form is best for soloing and for party use. If you're a Rogue player,
you can appreciate how useful this form can be.
Sneak - Allows the Druid to sneak around, but reduces your speed to X% of normal.
Claw - Claw the enemy, causing 15 additional damage. Awards 1 combo point.
Rip - Finishing move that causes damage over time. Damage increases per combo point.
Shred - Shred the target, causing 150% damage plus X damage to the target. Must be behind the target. Awards 1 combo point. You do not need to be in stealth mode to use this ability.
Feline Fury - Increase damage done by X for X sec.
Rake - Rake the target for X damage and X damage over X seconds. Awards 1 combo point. Because this is a damage over time spell, you only should use it when you intend to fight a monster long enough for the spell to reach its full duration.
Dash - Increases movement speed for X sec.
Cower - Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat a small amount. Awards 1 combo point.
Man Tracking - Having a hard time keeping track of your man?... I mean Shows the location of all nearby humanoids
on the minimap for X minutes.
Play Dead - Druid falls over, imitating death to trick enemies into leaving him or her alone.
Pounce - Pounce. Stunning the target for X sec and causing X damage over X sec. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Awards 1 combo point.
Travel Form
Transforms the druid into a travel form, increasing movement speed. You become a cool looking cheetah.
Druid Form: Typical Combat
- Blast the enemy with Wraith or Starfire
- Cast Moonfire on the enemy
- Cast Faerie Fire
- Begin melee combat
Druid Form: Alternative Method
- Cast Entangling Roots on the enemy
- Blast the enemy with Wraith or Starfire
- Cast Moonfire on the enemy
- Blast some more or cast Faerie Fire once the target breaks the Entangling Roots
Look at the Warrior and Rogue pages for tips on playing in Bear (Warrior) and Cat (Rogue) form.
Trade Skill Options
You can pick whatever you want. You might find these more tailored to the Druid
Skinning and Leather crafting - The Druid can create their own equipment and sell it To others.
Herbalism and Enchanting - The Druid can enchant their equipment to make themselves more powerful.
Herbalism and Alchemy - The Druid can create buff potions or healing potions.
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