Which Tertiary Stats do I want?

Speed, Leech, and Avoidance all have their specific applications. Assuming they offer the same quantity of stats, the type of tertiary is largely a personal preference. There are specific mechanic types that influence each type especially if you have the gold to freely swap: Leech is best against Heal absorbs and DoT damage. Avoidance is best against pulsing damage and large hits. Speed is a good default tertiary if you are not familiar with the mechanics but is almost never mandatory to complete any type of encounter.

Balance Druid DPS Best Gems, Enchants, and Consumables - 12.1 - World of Warcraft

On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Balance Druid, based on your stat priority. We also give budget alternatives. This page is updated for World of Warcraft Patch 12.1.

Table of Contents

Recommended Gems

Best Gems for Balance Druid

You should use Indecipherable Eversong Diamond in one socket, and a combination of Mastery and Haste gems should be socketed into your remaining sockets. While there are some edge-cases where other gems might be slightly more valuable, you cannot go wrong with this setup.

Balance Druid - Not satisfied with standard recommendations? Jump to these two guides to find out more about what your stats do, and how to fully optimize them.

Optimizations

Stats and Simulations

Not satisfied with standard recommendations? Jump to these two guides to find out more about what your stats do, and how to fully optimize them.

Stats Raidbots Guide

When comparing gems while simming, we recommend testing these different variants to see if you want to deviate from the standard Mastery+Haste recommendations:

Sapphire Gem - Flawless Masterful Lapis
Emerald Gem - Flawless Masterful Peridot
Ruby Gem - Flawless Masterful Garnet
Onyx Gem - Flawless Quick Amethyst

Best Enchants and Weapon Augments

The best weapon enhancement/oil is Thalassian Phoenix Oil Icon Thalassian Phoenix Oil, and you will want to apply it to your weapon in all content.

Slot	Best Enchantment
Helmet	Empowered Rune of Avoidance Empowered Hex of Leeching
Shoulder	Amirdrassil's Grace Silvermoon's Mending
Chest	Mark of the Worldsoul
Weapon	Arcane Mastery
Legs	Sunfire Silk Spellthread
Boots	Lynx's Dexterity Shaladrassil's Roots
Rings	Eyes of the Eagle

Speed, Leech, and Avoidance all have their specific applications. Assuming they offer the same quantity of stats, the type of tertiary is largely a personal preference. There are specific mechanic types that influence each type especially if you have the gold to freely swap:

Leech is best against Heal absorbs and DoT damage.
Avoidance is best against pulsing damage and large hits.
Speed is a good default tertiary if you are not familiar with the mechanics but is almost never mandatory to complete any type of encounter.

Balance Druid - Before applying gems and enchants to your equipment, make sure to check whether
there might be an easy-to-get item that is better than the one you're currently wearing!

Gear Information

Best in Slot Gear and Where to Get It

Before applying gems and enchants to your equipment, make sure to check whether there might be an easy-to-get item that is better than the one you're currently wearing!

Gear

Optimal Consumables

In addition to enchants and improvements to your gear, making sure you come prepared with the right consumables to endgame content has a big impact on your performance.

4.1.

Flask

The default flask for most situations is Flask of the Magisters Icon Flask of the Magisters. Depending on your gear set, you could also use Flask of the Blood Knights Icon Flask of the Blood Knights if you have plenty of Mastery.

4.2.

Potions

The best DPS potion is Potion of Recklessness Icon Potion of Recklessness. Depending on your gear, Light's Potential Icon Light's Potential may be better. Considering how close they are in power, you do want to sim yourself to determine the best option.

During encounters, you can heal yourself using Concentrated Silvermoon Health Potion and Healthstone Icon Healthstone. Make sure you use these when in danger of dying.

4.3.

Food Buff

Harandar Celebration Icon Harandar Celebration or Silvermoon Parade Icon Silvermoon Parade should be used in raid or dungeons if possible. Otherwise, Royal Roast Icon Royal Roast offers main stat but no stamina, making it a great choice for all content. The feast heavily outperforms other food options.

4.4.

Augment Rune

For close progression pulls or for pushing your damage, you can also use a Void-Touched Augment Rune Icon Void-Touched Augment Runes.

Professions

Create and Craft Your Own Consumables

While you can simply buy all these items from the Auction House, you may want to craft them yourself and sell the leftovers instead with our Icy Veins Profession Guides!

Midnight Professions Guide

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This was written by Borabank, a Balance Druid theorycrafter and raider in Country Club. You can watch him on his Twitch channel or find him in the Dreamgrove Discord server.