Restoration Druid PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.1.5)

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 Intellect or Versatility. The reason you want to increase Intellect is because it drastically increases your overall healing output. 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 Reclaiming Blight
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Jaws of Reclaiming Blight
• Cloak: Prized Warmonger's Cape
• Chest: Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Wrists: Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
• Hands: Grips of Reclaiming Blight
• Waist: Prized Warmonger's Belt
• Legs: Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Leather Boots - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Master
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Prized Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Staff: Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 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 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 Restoration Druids, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Your healing spells have a chance to apply Insurance! to their target that heals them over 15 seconds. Insurance is consumed if an ally drops below 40% health to heal them.
• 4-set: Lifebloom's bloom has a 30% chance to apply Insurance! to its target. When Insurance! is consumed or removed, it leaves a missing Rejuvenation, Regrowth, or Wild Growth heal over time effect on its target.

It is recommended to get 4-set for Restoration Druids

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

• Energy Redistribution Beacon. While above 80% health, your direct healing will redistribute up to 2% of your health to your target. This is great for increasing your overall healing output. Because this affect does stack, it is recommended to use 2 of them.
• Duskthread Lining. This Embellishment significantly increases your Versatility when you are above 80% health.

Here are the best enchants for a Restoration Druid:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Council's Intellect
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Daybreak Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Stonebound Artistry

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