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Restoration Druid Guide for Raid (Updated September 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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B
Raid Tier
104
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
11.54%
Raid Popularity
260 648
Raid HPS

Restoration Druid Stats for Raid

Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
252
Critical Strike
1 075
Haste
725
Mastery
185
Versatility
2 311
Intellect
28
Avoidance
162
Leech
30
Speed
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Restoration Druid Talents for Raid

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Rake1/1Frenzied Regeneration1/1Rejuvenation1/1StarfireGrievous WoundsSwipeUrsoc's Spirit1/1Wild Growth1/1StarsurgeRip1/1Verdant Heart1/1Improved Nature's Cure1/1Moonkin FormMaimKiller Instinct1/2IronfurImproved Barkskin1/1HibernateNurturing Instinct2/2SunfirePrimal FuryThick Hide1/1Natural Recovery1/1Astral Influence1/1Wild Charge1/1Soothe1/1Aessina'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 GuardiansFlourish1/1Flash of ClarityImproved Wild Growth1/1StonebarkRenewing Surge1/1Rampant Growth1/1RegenesisWild SynthesisPower of the Archdruid1/1CultivationUnstoppable Growth2/2Improved SwiftmendRegenerative HeartwoodYsera's GiftConvoke the Spirits1/1Call of the Elder DruidIntensity1/1Master Shapeshifter1/1Waking DreamEmbrace of the DreamCenarius' Guidance1/1Nature's BountyDream of CenariusThriving Vegetation2/2Abundance1/1Nurturing Dormancy1/1Photosynthesis1/1Harmonious BloomingReforestation1/1VerdancyEverbloom4/4
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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

286
LFR
300
Normal
312
Heroic
312
Mythic

Restoration Druid Minimum Raid ilvl

268
LFR
285
Normal
303
Heroic
303
Mythic

Restoration Druid Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
6.73%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
6.73%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.77%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.77%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.77%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.77%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.81%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.81%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.85%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.85%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.85%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.88%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety Rogue
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightSubtlety Rogue
2.88%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.88%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.92%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.92%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.92%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
1.92%

Restoration Druid race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf89.4%
  • Worgen
    Worgen9%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.6%

Horde

  • Tauren
    Tauren48.5%
  • Troll
    Troll33.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll9.7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren8%

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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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