World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic
- Platform:
- PC
- Developer:
- Blizzard
- Publisher:
- Activision
- Genre:
- MMORPG
- Multiplayer:
- Online Multiplayer
- ESRB:
- Teen
- Released:
- 2022-09-26
- Franchise:
- Warcraft
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Balance Druids are one of the most popular classes in Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. They have phenomenal damage, especially when it comes to multiple target scenarios. Boomkins stepping into the newest raid, Ulduar, will want to make sure that they're obtaining the best gear for their character. This post outlines which items are the Best in Slot (BiS) that can be equipped in the second content phase of Wrath classic. If you're still gearing up a new character, check out the Phase 1 BiS list if you're looking for gear before heading into battle with the Old God, Yogg-Saron.
All of our guides can be found in our Wrath of the Lich King Classic Directory or by navigating the Table of Contents at the Top of the screen. If you are looking to improve your Damage for Ulduar or any other content in Wrath Classic be sure to check out the Balance Druid PVE Guide.
Balance Druid BIS Phase 2 - Ulduar
The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Balance Druid. We've also included the Best Gems and Best Enchants for them as well.
Slot | Item | Gems | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
Head | |||
Neck | |||
Shoulders | (Inscription Exclusive: Master's Inscription of the Storm) > Greater Inscription of the Storm | ||
Back | (Tailoring Exclusive: Lightweave Embroidery) > (Engineering Exclusive: Springy Arachnoweave) > Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed | ||
Chest | Potent Monarch Topaz, Runed Scarlet Ruby, Purified Twilight Opal | ||
Wrists | (Leatherworking Exclusive: Fur Lining - Spell Power) > Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower | ||
Hands | (Engineering Exclusive: Hyperspeed Accelerators) > Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower | ||
Belt | |||
Legs | |||
Feet | (Engineering Exclusive: Nitro Boosts) > Enchant Boots - Icewalker | ||
Ring 1 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower) | ||
Ring 2 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower) | ||
Trinket 1 | |||
Trinket 2 | |||
Main-Hand | |||
Off-Hand | |||
Idol |
* Jewelcrafting: Replace any 3 Runed Scarlet Ruby with Runed Dragon's Eye. Replace 1 Runed Scarlet Ruby with 1 Runed Stormjewel.
Full BIS Options For Balance Druid Phase 2 - Ulduar
Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BiS for them too. If you're struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple options in case your luck has been bad or the competition for that BiS item is too high.
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Best Head For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
For the headpiece, the one from Mimiron is going to be far better than anything else, but will be BiS for many specs. For fights with a lot of movement keep the tier piece around for the 4-piece set bonus.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mimiron (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (25), 58x Emblem of Conquest | |
3 | Razorscale (25) | |
4 | Auriaya (25) | |
5 | Yogg-Saron (25) |
Best Neck For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
A lot of great options for the neck slot, and some that include hit rating if needed to reach the hit cap, or if luck has been bad due to the #1 bis being highly contested.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Flame Leviathan (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (10 HM) | |
3 | Trash (25) | |
4 | Assembly of Iron (25 HM) | |
5 | Assembly of Iron (10 HM) |
Best Shoulder For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
A lot of options here, but it's best to go for the tier gear for the set bonuses.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
2 | Flame Leviathan (25 HM) | |
3 | Yogg-Saron (10 HM) | |
4 | Mimiron (25) | |
5 | General Vezax (25) |
Best Back For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The top option isn't heavily contested and has hit rating, but the remaining options, all of which, are from Algalon. So if your healers don't need it, the 25m hardmode is also okay.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Assembly of Iron (10 HM) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
3 | ||
4 | ||
5 | Freya (25 HM) |
Best Chest For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The tier chest is good, especially if it means completing the set bonus, otherwise go with the top choice.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | General Vezax (25 HM) | |
2 | Hodir (25) and 58x Emblem of Conquest | |
3 | Kologarn (25) | |
4 | Auriaya (10) | |
5 | Assembly of Iron (25) |
Best Wrist For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The top choice is going to be very heavily contested, and there aren't any good options in 10 man.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25 HM) | |
2 | Kologarn (25) | |
3 | Razorscale (25) | |
4 | Razorscale (25) | |
5 | Trash (25) |
Best Gloves For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The top choice is also very highly contested as well and the Tier gloves aren't the greatest choice, but you'll likely want to have one lying around for fights with a lot of movement to complete the 4-set bonus.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | General Vezax (25 HM) | |
3 | Hodir (25 HM) | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (10 HM) | |
5 | Mimiron (25) |
Best Belt For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
Another highly contested bis item, both from Algalon. However, there are 2 crafted tailoring options that provide 2 sockets as well.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
3 | Tailoring | |
4 | Tailoring | |
5 | Assembly of Iron (10) |
Best Legs For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The tier legs are a good choice to keep the set bonus as well, but the hardmode legs have great stat allocation.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Freya (25 HM) | |
2 | Freya (25), Emalon the Storm Watcher (25) | |
3 | General Vezax (10) | |
4 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
5 | Assembly of Iron (25) |
​​​​Best Feet For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
A lot of bis boots are going to be cloth, but there is also a Leatherworking pattern that will be decent as well.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yogg-Saron (25 HM) | |
2 | Flame Leviathan (25) | |
3 | Leatherworking | |
4 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
5 | Tailoring |
Best Rings For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
Both rings are highly contested with many other specs, but it's good to see a 10m option up there.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mimiron (25 HM) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
3 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (10) | |
5 | Hodir (25) | |
6 | General Vezax (25) |
Best Trinkets For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
There are a lot of good trinkets to upgrade from phase 1, the very best trinket is a big boost over the others but expect it to be BiS for a lot of other specs.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | General Vezax (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (25) | |
3 | Mimiron (25) | |
4 | Razorscale (25) | |
5 | Auriaya (10) |
Best Weapon For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The legendary weapon has the best overall stats and is BiS for sure, but due to the proc effect it is meant for healers. It would be replaced by other weapons in Phase 3 but Healers will still be looking to obtain it so don't expect it to go to DPS. Most of the options on this list are pretty equal in terms of power. The MH OH combo typically yields more stats than a staff, but they are on the list too.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
3 | General Vezax (10) | |
4 | Hodir (25 HM) | |
5 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) | |
6 | Hodir (10) | |
7 | Yogg-Saron (25) |
Best Off-Hand For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
A lot of good options for the Off-hand slot that vary depending on your needs.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Kologarn (25) | |
3 | Flame Leviathan (25) | |
4 | Ignis the Furnace Master (10) |
Best Idol For Balance Druid In WotLK Phase 2
The phase 1 idol purchased with emblems is still the best one to use. The one that drops from Kologarn is not an upgrade.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | 25x Emblem of Valor |
Best Gems For Balance Druid In Phase 2 - Ulduar
Be sure to replace a Runed Scarlet Ruby with the new fishing daily epic gem Runed Stormjewel. They are not soulbound so players can also purchase them at the auction house. Balance Druids will want to focus on getting these gems for each individual socket type:
Meta Gem Socket
The Crit gem still holds up as the BiS Meta Gem, typically players will want to use Purified Twilight Opal in 2 of their blue sockets.
Red Socket
For red sockets focus on Spell Power provided by these gems.
- Runed Dragon's Eye x3 (Jeweler's Gem)
- Runed Stormjewel x1 (Fishing Daily)
- Runed Scarlet Ruby
Blue Socket
For a blue socket, the Spell Power / Spirit gem is the best, only use 2 to activate the Meta Gem and aim to use it where the socket bonus is Spell Power.
Yellow Socket
Players can also use the orange gem below in yellow sockets, where the socket bonus is Spell Power, Crit is still a very strong stat.
Best Enchants For Balance Druid In Phase 2 - Ulduar
The list below shows which enchants players will want to use for their Balance Druid. These will likely be the same from Phase 1. Head and Shoulder enchants can be found via Reputation and the rest are from the professions (Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing) and can often be found at the Auction House. Some professions provide a better option that is Exclusive to the character that has the profession and should be used instead of the other options.
Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
Head | Kirin Tor - Revered | |
Shoulders | Master's Inscription of the Storm > Greater Inscription of the Storm | Inscription Exclusive > Sons of Hodir - Exalted |
Back | Lightweave Embroidery > Springy Arachnoweave > Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed | Tailoring Exclusive > Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting |
Chest | Enchanting | |
Wrists | Fur Lining - Spell Power > Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower | Leatherworking Exclusive > Enchanting |
Hands | Hyperspeed Accelerators > Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting |
Belt | Blacksmithing | |
Legs | Tailoring | |
Feet | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting | |
Ring 1 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
Ring 2 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
1H Weapon | Enchanting | |
Staff | Enchanting |
Other Druid Guides
All of our guides are listed in the WotLK Classic Directory, navigate with the Table of Contents to access the complete list. Here are the guides specifically for Druids.