Restoration Druid Healing Guide — Dragonflight 10.0.7
Welcome to our Restoration Druid guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.0.7. Here, you will learn how to heal as a Restoration Druid in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons. We cover everything from the basics all the way to min-maxing techniques to optimize your output.
If you were looking for WotLK Classic content, please refer to our WotLK Classic Restoration Druid guide.
Restoration Druid Overview
Restoration Druids specialize in maintaining a steady stream of healing on a few targets in the raid and offer strong bursts of healing after using cooldowns. Restoration Druids also do well when healing a small number of targets for a prolonged period (such as players with debuffs).
Restoration Druids generally suffer when they have to react to damage for
which they were not prepared and when they did not have the time to set up their
HoTs. Tranquility,
Convoke the Spirits, and
Flourish
offer strong burst healing when needed.
To properly play a healing role, you will need more than just class-specific information. To better understand healing in general, we recommend that you read our healing guide.
Strengths and Weaknesses
A lot of high-impact cooldowns, such as
Tranquility,
Convoke the Spirits, and
Flourish.
Ability to sustain good healing on the move.
Retains strong healing even in situations of heavy spread.
Great tank healing.
Very good survivability.
Good debuff and spot healing.
Lack of a raid-wide damage reduction cooldown.
Very punishing in the case of mistimed cooldowns.
Reliance on cooldowns leaves healing outside of them weak.
Dragonflight Changes for Druids
We are maintaining a list of changes for Druids, so you can see what changes with every patch of Dragonflight.
Leveling and Getting Started as a Restoration Druid
Before you start leveling your Druid, we suggest you take a look at our Addons page, as setting up your UI before you begin will allow you to get more comfortable with playing your character on max level.
Unfortunately, leveling as a Restoration Druid is only optimal if you have a group and plan on doing it in dungeons. But if you decide to do it anyway, refer to our leveling guide:
Restoration Druid is all about using your abilities strategically. Rather than a fixed rotation, you will be using your flexible spell kit to adapt and overcome whatever the game throws at you.
Two abilities require constant maintenance throughout the combat:
Efflorescence and
Lifebloom.
Wild Growth has a
relatively low cooldown, high Mana efficiency, and high group-wide healing.
Using these 3 spells often is one of the basic things to learn as a Restoration
Druid.
Rejuvenation will be used as a filler spell for as much as your
Mana will allow, but preferably concentrated around heavy group damage and
coupled with your cooldowns such as
Convoke the Spirits,
Innervate,
Flourish.
If you are an absolute beginner to the spec, but would like to learn the fundamentals of the class, recommend looking through the Spell Summary first, as well as the Easy Mode page linked below.
If you are already somewhat familiar with Restoration Druid, you can head straight to the Talents and Rotation pages for more detailed information.
How to Gear Up a Restoration Druid
Gearing can get quite complicated as a healer due to many variables and multiple group sizes available. You can find information on how best to gear a Restoration Druid on the gearing page, which includes Best in Slot recommendations from this tier.
After acquiring gear, you will want to ensure that you have the best consumables, gems, and enchants. You can also find more information about the role of each stat for a Restoration Druid, which one you should be stacking and why.
Restoration Druid End-Game
End-game content can be very daunting right after leveling. Our Mythic+ Dungeon, Raiding, and PvP guides can guide you to perform as well as possible, regardless of your content preference.
Another important aspect of the end game as a Restoration Druid is dealing damage. You can check the in-depth guide here.
Improving as a Restoration Druid
If you find your performance lacking and are trying to figure out what you are doing wrong, you can check out the pages below that will help you improve.
Changelog
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (DPS guide): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Adjusted recommended talent builds.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Minor fixes.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Adjusted some enchant and consumable advice.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Adjusted talent advice for both Mythic+ and Raids.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (DPS guide): Changed spell priorities and Convoke the Spirits advice.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Changed talent build advice.
- 29 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated Mythic+ analysis.
- 12 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Fixed food and gem advice.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Updated with crafting recommendations and tier set analysis.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Added advice for boots enchant.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Page added.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (DPS guide): Adjusted DPS rotations.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Small updates to Mythic+ rotation and tier set advice.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Added more Mythic+ build options.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Updated with Vault of the Incarnates and Mythic+ loot.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (DPS guide): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 30 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated Regenesis advice.
- 30 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Changed talent build recommendation. .
- 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 31 May 2022 (DPS guide): Page reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
- 23 Apr. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated with live data.
- 18 Feb. 2022 (DPS guide): Updated for Patch 9.2.
- 10 Feb. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated for latest PTR builds.
- 21 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated with changes from latest PTR build.
- 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page added with initial thoughts and information.
- 01 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated for 9.1.5.
- 29 Oct. 2021 (DPS guide): Updated for Patch 9.1.5.
- 08 Aug. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated information.
- 28 Jun. 2021 (DPS guide): Reviewed and approved for Patch 9.1.
- 21 May 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated some information after recent PTR patch.
- 19 May 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Page created with initial information.
- 09 Mar. 2021 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
- 23 Nov. 2020 (DPS guide): Updated with Balance affinity rotations.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (DPS guide): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 17 Sep. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Updated recommendations. .
- 09 Aug. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Updated recommendations.
- 25 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Updated recommendations for the first 3 bosses.
- 08 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Page added.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 18 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Updated tips for both bosses. .
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Guide added.
- 23 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added Mythic Jaina advice, clarified Stormwall Blockade Phase 2. .
- 07 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added some clarification to all encounters. .
- 21 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Page created.
- 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated for Patch 8.1.
- 21 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Added some suggestions for Mythic versions of the bosses. .
- 07 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated recommendations for Fetid Devourer. .
- 01 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated talents.
- 11 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Page added.
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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.
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