Restoration Druid PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Season 1

The stat priority for Restoration Druid in PvP is as follows.

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

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. The most important secondary stat is Versatility. This increases the damage/healing you do and reduces the damage you take. Mastery ( Mastery: Harmony) is the next strongest secondary stat due to it increasing your healing for each heal over time effect is on the target.

In general, Restoration Druids want to get trinkets that either help with Mana recovery or increase your survivability. The stats you want to be increasing are Versatility and Haste. For more information about your spells in PvP, please refer to our dedicated page.

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

• Head: Branches of the Luminous Bloom
• Neck: Thalassian Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Seedpods of the Luminous Bloom
• Cloak: Galactic Gladiator's Shawl
• Chest: Trunk of the Luminous Bloom
• Wrists: Galactic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
• Hands: Arbortenders of the Luminous Bloom
• Waist: Galactic Gladiator's Leather Strap
• Legs: Phloemwraps of the Luminous Bloom
• Feet: Galactic Gladiator's Leather Treads
• Ring 1: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 2: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Trinket 1: Galactic Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Weapon: Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff

Note: It is essential to be wearing two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Restoration Druids, this is your tier set.

• 2-set: Wild Growth healing increased by 25%.
• 4-set: Wild Growth cooldown reduced by 2 seconds and mana cost reduced by 10%.

For more information about your talents, please refer to our dedicated guide.

Embellishments 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 two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Restoration Druid:

• Blessed Pango Charm gives your healing spells a chance to grant Versatility to your target. This is great for increasing the survivability of your team. Craft this on both rings or a ring and a neck.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Restoration Druid.

• Head: Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching
• Shoulders: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister
• Legs: Arcanoweave Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

Flawless Masterful Lapis is the best gem you can use. You also get access to a single Meta Gem. You should use Cognitive Heliotrope for the meta slot.