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Restoration Druid Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
16
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
2.71%
Raid Popularity
146 016
Raid HPS

Restoration Druid Stats for Raid

Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
151
Critical Strike
330
Haste
305
Mastery
90
Versatility
886
Intellect
16
Avoidance
57
Leech
11
Speed
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Restoration Druid Talents for Raid

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RakeFrenzied Regeneration1/1Rejuvenation1/1Starfire1/1Grievous WoundsSwipeUrsoc's Spirit1/1Wild Growth1/1Starsurge1/1RipVerdant Heart1/1Improved Nature's Cure1/1Moonkin FormMaimKiller Instinct1/2IronfurImproved Barkskin1/1HibernateNurturing Instinct2/2SunfirePrimal FuryThick Hide1/1Natural Recovery1/1Astral Influence1/1Tiger Dash1/1Soothe1/1Aessina's Renewal1/1Starlight Conduit1/1Feline Swiftness1/1Well-Honed Instincts1/1Matted Fur2/2Stampeding Roar1/1Lingering Healing1/1TyphoonUrsol's Vortex1/1Oakskin1/1Perfectly-Honed Instincts1/1Instincts of the ClawLycara's Teachings2/2Lore of the GroveGale WindsGift of the Wild1/1Incapacitating RoarUrsine VigorImproved Stampeding Roar1/1Circle of the WildLycara's InspirationSymbiotic Relationship1/1Forestwalk2/2Fluid FormHeart of the Wild1/1Innervate1/1

Wildstalker

Druid · Restoration

Druid · Restoration
Wildstalker's Power1/1Flower Walk1/1Strategic Infusion1/1Lethal Preservation1/1Bond with Nature1/1Thriving Growth1/1Vigorous Creepers1/1Implant1/1Hunt Beneath the Open Skies1/1Patient Custodian1/1Root Network1/1Rampancy1/1Bursting Growth1/1Green Thumb1/1
Specialization
Lifebloom1/1Swiftmend1/1Nature's Swiftness1/1Omen of Clarity1/1Prosperity1/1Overgrowth1/1Improved Regrowth1/1Soul of the Forest1/1Tranquil MindEfflorescence1/1Tranquility1/1Ironbark1/1Germination1/1Lifetreading1/1Grove Guardians1/1Flourish1/1Flash of ClarityImproved Wild Growth1/1StonebarkRenewing Surge1/1Rampant Growth1/1RegenesisWild SynthesisPower of the Archdruid1/1CultivationUnstoppable GrowthImproved Swiftmend1/1Regenerative HeartwoodYsera's GiftConvoke the Spirits1/1Call of the Elder DruidIntensity1/1Master Shapeshifter1/1Waking DreamEmbrace of the DreamCenarius' Guidance1/1Nature's Bounty1/1Dream of CenariusThriving Vegetation2/2Abundance1/1Nurturing Dormancy1/1Photosynthesis1/1Harmonious BloomingReforestationVerdancyEverbloom4/4
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Restoration Druid Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Restoration Druid Best Sockets for Raid

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Restoration Druid Best Enchants for Raid

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Restoration Druid Recommended Raid ilvl

283
LFR
295
Normal
300
Heroic
307
Mythic

Restoration Druid Minimum Raid ilvl

264
LFR
286
Normal
291
Heroic
307
Mythic

Restoration Druid Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
50.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
43.75%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
43.75%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
43.75%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
37.50%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
37.50%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
37.50%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
37.50%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
31.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
25.00%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
18.75%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
18.75%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%

Restoration Druid race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf93.8%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.3%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.9%

Horde

  • Tauren
    Tauren39.8%
  • Troll
    Troll34.1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll17.5%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren8.5%

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How the Restoration Druid guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Restoration 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 Restoration 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 Restoration Druid comes from two factors. Performance compares its average healing against the highest healing spec among raid healers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all healing specs. Strong healing with real representation earns S or A, while weaker throughput or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Restoration Druid raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Raw healing does not capture damage reduction or utility, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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