Restoration Druid Healing Gems, Enchants, and Consumables in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Restoration Druids
  • 3. Restoration Druid Strengths
  • 4. Restoration Druid Weaknesses
  • 5. Restoration Druid Viability
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics of Restoration Druids
  • 3. Talent Choice for Restoration Druids
  • 4. Stat Choice for Restoration Druids
    • 4.1. Raid Healing
    • 4.2. Dungeon healing
  • 5. Basic Playstyle for Restoration Druids
    • 5.1. Raid Healing
    • 5.2. Dungeon Healing
  • 6. Cooldown Usage for Restoration Druids
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Main Resource of Restoration Druids
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Restoration Druids
    • 3.1. Healing Spells
    • 3.2. Utility for Restoration Druids
  • 4. Important Procs for Restoration Druids
  • 5. Cooldowns for Restoration Druids
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Restoration Druid
  • 2. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 3. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 4. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 5. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 6. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 7. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 8. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 9. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 9.1. Restoration Druid War Mode Talents
      • 9.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 9.1.2. Restoration Druid PvP Talents
  • 10. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Restoration Druid
  • 2. Relative Strength of Azerite Traits for Restoration Druid
    • 2.1. S Tier
    • 2.2. A Tier
    • 2.3. B Tier
    • 2.4. C Tier
    • 2.5. D Tier
  • 3. Azerite Trait Details and Rotation Changes for Restoration Druid
    • 3.1. Azerite Traits Details
    • 3.2. Azerite Traits Rotation Changes
  • 4. Azerite Gear for Restoration Druids for Raiding
    • 4.1. Azerite Helms
    • 4.2. Azerite Shoulders
    • 4.3. Azerite Chests
  • 5. Azerite Traits for Restoration Druid
    • 5.1. Outer Ring
    • 5.2. Middle Ring
    • 5.3. Inner Ring
  • 6. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 7. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Rotation / Playstyle for Restoration Druids
    • 1.1. Raid Healing
    • 1.2. Dungeon Healing
  • 2. Cooldown Usage for Restoration Druids
  • 3. Optional Read: Mastering Your Restoration Druid
    • 3.1. Understanding Your Spells
      • 3.1.1. Healing Spells
      • 3.1.2. Utility for Restoration Druids
    • 3.2. Procs and Mechanics
      • 3.2.1. Mastery: Harmony
      • 3.2.2. Clearcasting Procs
      • 3.2.3. Ysera's Gift
    • 3.3. Detailed Cooldown Usage for Restoration Druids
      • 3.3.1. Tranquility
      • 3.3.2. Ironbark
      • 3.3.3. Innervate
    • 3.4. Mana Management
  • 4. Changelog
• +DPS Guide
  • 1. Introduction to DPS as Restoration Druid
  • 2. Spells and Passives Summary
    • 2.1. Caster Form
    • 2.2. Cat Form
  • 3. Basic Rotation
    • 3.1. 1-2 Targets
    • 3.2. 3+ Targets
  • 4. Advanced Rotation
    • 4.1. Single Target
    • 4.2. 2-4 Targets
    • 4.3. 5+ Targets
  • 5. Stat Priority
    • 5.1. Single Target
    • 5.2. 2+ Targets
  • 6. Gear and Azerite Traits
  • 7. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Restoration Druid in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Restoration Druid Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Restoration Druid Utility
  • 2. Mythic+ Talents for Restoration Druids
  • 3. Azerite Gear for Restoration Druids for Dungeons
    • 3.1. Azerite Helms
    • 3.2. Azerite Shoulders
    • 3.3. Azerite Chests
  • 4. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 4.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 4.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 4.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 4.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 5. Mythic+ Azerite Traits
    • 5.1. S Tier
    • 5.2. A Tier
    • 5.3. B Tier
    • 5.4. C Tier
    • 5.5. D Tier
  • 6. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Mismanaging Mana
  • 2. Low Cooldown usage
  • 3. Bad Uptime on Important Spells
  • 4. Thinking Damage Does Not Matter
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Restoration Druid Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. What Changed for Restoration Druid in BfA?
    • 1.2. How Much of Stat X Should I Have?
    • 1.3. Which Raid Frames Should I Use?
    • 1.4. Can I Level to 120 as Restoration?
    • 1.5. Why Pick Abundance After Healing Touch Was Removed?
    • 1.6. Do Autumn Leaves Work with Germination?
    • 1.7. Is Darkmoon Deck: Tides Worth Buying?
    • 1.8. Two-Handed weapon or One-Handed plus Off-Hand?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Introduction for Restoration Druid Boss Advice in Uldir
  • 2. Talent Cheatsheet for Restoration Druid in Uldir
  • 3. Taloc
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Taloc
    • 3.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Taloc
  • 4. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 5. Fetid Devourer
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Fetid Devourer
    • 5.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 6. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 7. Vectis
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Vectis
    • 7.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Vectis
  • 8. Zul, Reborn
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Zul, Reborn
    • 8.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 9. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 10. G'huun
    • 10.1. Suggested Talents for Restoration Druid on G'huun
    • 10.2. Restoration Druid Playstyle on G'huun
  • 11. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Restoration Druid
    • 1.1. Raid Healing
    • 1.2. Dungeon Healing
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Restoration Druid Stats
    • 2.1. Statistics Explanations
  • 3. Changelog
• ×Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Restoration Druids
  • 2. Enchants for Restoration Druids
  • 3. Consumables for Restoration Druids
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Druids
      • 1.1.1. Rebirth
      • 1.1.2. Shapeshift forms
      • 1.1.3. Canceling forms
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Restoration Druids
      • 1.2.1. Mouseover Macros
  • 2. Addons
    • 2.1. Healer Stat Weights
    • 2.2. Raid Frames
    • 2.3. Boss Mods
    • 2.4. WeakAuras
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Best in Slot for Restoration Druids
  • 2. Trinkets
    • 2.1. Trinket Tier Rankings for Raiding
    • 2.2. Trinket Tier Rankings for Mythic+
  • 3. Azerite Gear for Restoration Druid
  • 4. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Learning How to Simulate Your Character
  • 2. Best Trinkets
    • 2.1. Single-Target
    • 2.2. 3-Targets
    • 2.3. 5-Targets
  • 3. Azerite Trait Priority
    • 3.1. Single-Target
    • 3.2. 3-Targets
    • 3.3. 5-Targets
  • 4. Changelog

General Information

On this page, we present you with the best gems and enchants for a Restoration Druid in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1. We also list the best consumables (food, flasks, and potions) and profession-specific perks.

The other pages of our Restoration Druid guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

About Our Author

This guide has been reviewed and approved by Torty, one of the main Restoration Druid theorycrafters. He is an author of the Twig It spreadsheet and DPS action priority list. He currently raids in Pure.

1. Gems for Restoration Druids

You should use Kraken's Eye of Intellect in one socket, and Quick Owlseye (or the cheaper Quick Golden Beryl) in all other sockets.

2. Enchants for Restoration Druids

Slot	Enchantment
Rings	Enchant Ring - Pact of Haste Enchant Ring - Seal of Haste (cheaper)
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Quick Navigation

3. Consumables for Restoration Druids

Flask of Endless Fathoms should be used for raids and dungeons. Battle Potion of Intellect, Potion of Replenishment and Coastal Mana Potion are your potions of choice.

Battle Potion of Intellect should be used right before the pull to last you through the start of the fight. Potion of Replenishment is a one-time usage potion per fight where you can restore Mana at the cost of not being able to cast or move while the effect lasts. Coastal Mana Potion can also be used once per fight for cases where you can not stand still for 10 seconds.

Coastal Healing Potion can be used together with Healthstones.

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Haste food ( Swamp Fish 'n Chips or the cheaper Ravenberry Tarts).

If you can afford it, you should use Battle-Scarred Augment Runes to increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them for when you need them.

4. Changelog

• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.

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