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Guardian Druid Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Guardian Druid for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

Last Updated:

Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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S
Raid Tier
312
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
26.83%
Raid Popularity
68 152
Raid DPS

Guardian Druid Stats for Raid

Haste > Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike
130
Critical Strike
387
Haste
220
Mastery
168
Versatility
655
Agility
19
Avoidance
70
Leech
12
Speed
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Guardian Druid Talents for Raid

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Rake1/1Frenzied Regeneration1/1RejuvenationStarfireGrievous Wounds1/1Swipe1/1Ursoc's Spirit1/1Wild GrowthStarsurgeRipVerdant Heart1/1Remove Corruption1/1Moonkin FormMoonkin FormMaimKiller Instinct2/2Ironfur1/1Improved Barkskin1/1HibernateNurturing Instinct2/2SunfirePrimal FuryThick Hide1/1Skull Bash1/1Natural Recovery1/1Astral InfluenceWild Charge1/1Soothe1/1Aessina's Renewal1/1Starlight ConduitFeline Swiftness1/1Well-Honed Instincts1/1Matted Fur2/2Stampeding Roar1/1Lingering HealingTyphoon1/1Ursol's Vortex1/1Oakskin1/1Perfectly-Honed Instincts1/1Instincts of the ClawLycara's Teachings2/2Lore of the Grove1/1Gale WindsGift of the Wild1/1Incapacitating Roar1/1Ursine VigorImproved Stampeding Roar1/1Circle of the Wild1/1Lycara's InspirationSymbiotic RelationshipForestwalkFluid Form1/1Heart of the Wild1/1Innervate

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Druid · Guardian

Druid · Guardian
The Light of Elune1/1Lunation1/1The Eternal Moon1/1Lunar Insight1/1Lunar Calling1/1Glistening Fur1/1Stellar Command1/1Moondust1/1Moon Guardian1/1Atmospheric Exposure1/1Boundless Moonlight1/1Bask in Moonlight1/1Penumbral Swell1/1Star Cascade1/1
Specialization
Maul1/1Gore1/1Survival Instincts1/1Front of the PackPersistence1/1Dream Guide1/1Infected WoundsInnate Resolve1/1Berserk1/1Vulnerable Flesh1/1Survival of the Fittest2/2Reinvigoration1/2After the Wildfire1/1Memory of YseraScintillating Moonlight2/2Ward of the ForestSoul of the ForestNatural Resilience1/1Reinforced Fur1/1Gift of an Ancient Guardian1/1Ursoc's Endurance1/1Ursol's Warding1/1Rend and Tear1/1RazeLunar Beam1/1Ursoc's Fury1/1Flashing Claws2/2Blood Frenzy1/1Moonless NightFury of Nature2/2Twin Moonfire1/1Harnessed RageIncarnation: Guardian of Ursoc1/1Elune's Favored1/1Killing BlowSundering Roar1/1Ursoc's Guidance1/1Waking Nightmare1/1Galactic Guardian1/1Wild Guardian
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Popularity:8.33%
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Guardian Druid Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Guardian Druid Best Sockets for Raid

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Guardian Druid Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Guardian Druid Recommended Raid ilvl

261
LFR
273
Normal
281
Heroic
287
Mythic

Guardian Druid Minimum Raid ilvl

228
LFR
239
Normal
255
Heroic
278
Mythic

Guardian Druid Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.56%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.24%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.60%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.96%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.96%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
0.96%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.96%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.96%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
0.96%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.64%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.64%

Guardian Druid race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf89.8%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran6.8%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.5%

Horde

  • Tauren
    Tauren51.9%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren20.1%
  • Troll
    Troll18.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll9.7%

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How the Guardian Druid guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Guardian Druid raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Guardian Druid players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Guardian Druid comes from two factors. Because survival is hard to read from logs, performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid tanks, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all tank specs. Solid damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Guardian Druid raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Damage is only part of tanking and does not show survivability or cooldowns, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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