Balance Druid PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (Season 1)

The stat priority for Balance Druid in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect;
2. Versatility;
3. Haste;
4. Mastery;
5. Critical Strike.

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat at all times because it increases the damage you deal and reduces the damage you take. Haste is the next strongest secondary stat because it reduces the Global Cooldown on abilities and the cast time for your spells.

In general, Balance Druids want to get trinkets that line up well with Incarnation: Chosen of Elune. Because this ability has a 3-minute cooldown, your trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect. You want to increase Intellect because it drastically increases your overall damage output.

Here is the best gear we recommend you using as a Balance Druid.

• Head: Forged Gladiator's Leather Mask
• Neck: Forged Gladiator's Amulet
• Shoulders: Maw of the Greatlynx
• Cloak: Forged Gladiator's Drape
• Chest: Hide of the Greatlynx
• Wrists: Forged Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
• Hands: Eviscerators of the Greatlynx
• Waist: Forged Gladiator's Leather Strap
• Legs: Leggings of the Greatlynx
• Feet: Forged Gladiator's Leather Treads
• Ring 1: Forged Gladiator's Signet
• Ring 2: Forged Gladiator's Ring
• Trinket 1: Forged Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Forged Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
• 2H Staff: Forged Gladiator's Staff

Note: It is important to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and Intellect boost that will increase your survivability and healing/damage output.

As noted above, acquiring your 2-set is very important. This set bonus will increase your overall damage output. Because you lose too many stats with 4-set equipped, it is recommended to only get 2-set and not 4-set. It is also important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. For Balance Druids, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Starsurge damage increased by 8%. Starfall damage increased by 10%.
• 4-set: Eclipse (Lunar) and Eclipse (Solar) each increase the Astral Power Wrath generates by 1 and Starfire generates by 2.

Embelishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These affects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have 2 Embelishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Balance Druids:

• Duskthread Lining. This Embellishment significantly increases your Versatility when you are above 80% health.
• Captured Starlight. This embellishment grants you a shield when you drop to low health. This is important to help increase your survivability.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Balance Druid:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Leeching Fangs
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Council's Intellect
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Weavercloth Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Cursed Versatility
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

Masterful Sapphire is the best gem you can use. You also get access to 1 Meta Gem. You should use Cognitive Bloodstone for the meta slot.