Guardian Druid Guide for WoW Dragonflight PvP

Patch 10.2Dragonflight PvP Season 3

Last Updated December 5, 2023

Best Guardian Druid PvP Build, Talents, Stat Priority, Trinkets, BiS gear, etc., ranked by their performance and popularity based on the World Top PvP Players in Dragonflight PvP Season 3.

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Type	Top Choice	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Capstone and Choice Talents	Verdant Heart Wild Charge Skull Bash Typhoon Incapacitating Roar Ursol's Vortex Bristling Fur After the Wildfire Rend and Tear Rage of the Sleeper Copy	1941	1884	8%
Top Capstone and Choice Talents	Mass Entanglement Copy	2027	1895	16%
Class Talented Abilities	Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Starfire Thrash Sunfire Moonkin Form Moonkin Form Ironfur Soothe Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	2141	1819	84%
Spec Talented Abilities	Maul Survival Instincts Copy	2141	1808	100%
Class Tree Talents	Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Thrash Improved Barkskin Sunfire Rip Improved Swipe Verdant Heart Moonkin Form Killer Instinct Ironfur Feline Swiftness Thick Hide Astral Influence Skull Bash Soothe Rising Light, Falling Night Typhoon Matted Fur Stampeding Roar Incapacitating Roar Lycara's Teachings Ursol's Vortex Well-Honed Instincts Improved Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	2141	1980	8%
Spec Tree Talents	Maul Gore Survival Instincts Brambles Mangle Innate Resolve Berserk: Ravage Ursoc's Endurance Gory Fur Vulnerable Flesh Survival of the Fittest Vicious Cycle Tooth and Claw Soul of the Forest Thorns of Iron After the Wildfire Berserk: Unchecked Aggression Berserk: Persistence Rend and Tear Circle of Life and Death Ursoc's Fury Flashing Claws Blood Frenzy Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc Raze Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1805	20%
Full Talent Tree	Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Thrash Improved Barkskin Sunfire Rip Improved Swipe Verdant Heart Moonkin Form Killer Instinct Ironfur Feline Swiftness Thick Hide Astral Influence Skull Bash Soothe Rising Light, Falling Night Typhoon Matted Fur Stampeding Roar Incapacitating Roar Lycara's Teachings Ursol's Vortex Well-Honed Instincts Improved Stampeding Roar Renewal Maul Gore Survival Instincts Brambles Mangle Innate Resolve Berserk: Ravage Ursoc's Endurance Gory Fur Vulnerable Flesh Survival of the Fittest Vicious Cycle Tooth and Claw Soul of the Forest Thorns of Iron After the Wildfire Berserk: Unchecked Aggression Berserk: Persistence Rend and Tear Circle of Life and Death Ursoc's Fury Flashing Claws Blood Frenzy Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc Raze Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1980	8%
PvP Talent	Entangling Claws	2027	2027	4%
Main Hand	Verdant Gladiator's Scepter	2141	2141	4%
Off Hand	Verdant Gladiator's Censer	2141	2141	4%
Trinket	Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2027	1966	8%
Trinket Combination	Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity Spiked Counterweight	2027	1966	8%
Head	Soulstarve Hood	2027	2027	4%
Neck	Elemental Lariat	1941	1941	4%
Shoulders	Hellbloom Shoulderguard	1845	1845	4%
Back	Drape of the Loyal Vassal	1941	1880	8%
Chest	Verdant Aspirant's Leather Vest	2141	2000	8%
Wrist	Thermal Bindings	2027	2027	4%
Hands	Verdant Gladiator's Leather Gloves	1884	1884	4%
Waist	Bloodfeaster Belt	2027	2027	4%
Legs	Benevolent Embersage's Leggings	2141	1823	80%
Feet	Vigorous Sandstompers	1905	1905	4%
Rings	Circle of Ascended Frost	2027	1923	8%
Item Level	442	2141	2000	8%
Tier	Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2027	1966	8%
Gem	Skillful Illimited Diamond	2141	1941	12%
Gem Combination	Skillful Illimited Diamond Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2141	1941	12%
Belt Enchant	Erosion	2141	1819	20%
Weapon Enchant	Skinning Technique: Stormscale (Rank 1)	1826	1805	12%

Stat	Median Value
Versatility	26%

Race	Representation
Night Elf	2 (100%)

Capstone and Choice Talents for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Verdant Heart Wild Charge Skull Bash Typhoon Incapacitating Roar Ursol's Vortex Bristling Fur After the Wildfire Rend and Tear Rage of the Sleeper Copy	1941	1884	8%
Verdant Heart Wild Charge Skull Bash Incapacitating Roar Brambles After the Wildfire Rend and Tear Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2027	1818	36%
Verdant Heart Wild Charge Skull Bash Typhoon Incapacitating Roar Ursol's Vortex Brambles After the Wildfire Rend and Tear Rage of the Sleeper Copy	1864	1807	20%
Verdant Heart Skull Bash Typhoon Incapacitating Roar Ursol's Vortex Brambles After the Wildfire Rend and Tear Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1807	28%
Verdant Heart Wild Charge Skull Bash Typhoon Incapacitating Roar Ursol's Vortex Brambles Rend and Tear Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	1845	1781	20%

Top Capstone and Choice Talents for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Mass Entanglement Copy	2027	1895	16%
Heart of the Wild Copy	1941	1888	20%
Cyclone Copy	1905	1872	16%
Protector of the Pack Copy	2027	1845	20%
Untamed Savagery Copy	1905	1839	8%
Bristling Fur Copy	1941	1826	12%
Rend and Tear Copy	2141	1819	72%
Typhoon Copy	2141	1819	72%
After the Wildfire Copy	2141	1819	76%
Nature's Vigil Copy	1905	1818	12%
Skull Bash Copy	2141	1813	96%
Hibernate Copy	1808	1808	4%
Brambles Copy	2141	1808	84%
Wild Charge Copy	2027	1808	88%
Incapacitating Roar Copy	2141	1808	92%
Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1808	100%
Ursol's Vortex Copy	2141	1807	60%
Verdant Heart Copy	2141	1807	92%
Ursoc's Guidance Copy	2141	1806	56%
Guardian of Elune Copy	1790	1776	8%
Convoke the Spirits Copy	1773	1773	4%
Ursine Vigor Copy	1790	1761	12%
Improved Rejuvenation Copy	1738	1738	4%
Mighty Bash Copy	1888	1733	8%
Tireless Pursuit Copy	1761	1697	8%

Class Talented Abilities for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Starfire Thrash Sunfire Moonkin Form Moonkin Form Ironfur Soothe Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	2141	1819	84%
Frenzied Regeneration Rejuvenation Thrash Swiftmend Wild Growth Ironfur Soothe Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	1738	1638	8%
Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Starfire Thrash Sunfire Rip Moonkin Form Moonkin Form Ironfur Soothe Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	2141	1632	20%

Spec Talented Abilities for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Maul Survival Instincts Copy	2141	1808	100%

Class Tree Talents for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Thrash Improved Barkskin Sunfire Rip Improved Swipe Verdant Heart Moonkin Form Killer Instinct Ironfur Feline Swiftness Thick Hide Astral Influence Skull Bash Soothe Rising Light, Falling Night Typhoon Matted Fur Stampeding Roar Incapacitating Roar Lycara's Teachings Ursol's Vortex Well-Honed Instincts Improved Stampeding Roar Renewal Copy	2141	1980	8%
Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Thrash Improved Barkskin Sunfire Improved Swipe Verdant Heart Moonkin Form Killer Instinct Ironfur Nurturing Instinct Thick Hide Wild Charge Astral Influence Skull Bash Soothe Rising Light, Falling Night Typhoon Matted Fur Stampeding Roar Incapacitating Roar Lycara's Teachings Ursol's Vortex Well-Honed Instincts Renewal Innervate Copy	1941	1817	16%

Spec Tree Talents for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Maul Gore Survival Instincts Brambles Mangle Innate Resolve Berserk: Ravage Ursoc's Endurance Gory Fur Vulnerable Flesh Survival of the Fittest Vicious Cycle Tooth and Claw Soul of the Forest Thorns of Iron After the Wildfire Berserk: Unchecked Aggression Berserk: Persistence Rend and Tear Circle of Life and Death Ursoc's Fury Flashing Claws Blood Frenzy Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc Raze Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1805	20%

Full Talent Tree for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Frenzied Regeneration Starfire Thrash Improved Barkskin Sunfire Rip Improved Swipe Verdant Heart Moonkin Form Killer Instinct Ironfur Feline Swiftness Thick Hide Astral Influence Skull Bash Soothe Rising Light, Falling Night Typhoon Matted Fur Stampeding Roar Incapacitating Roar Lycara's Teachings Ursol's Vortex Well-Honed Instincts Improved Stampeding Roar Renewal Maul Gore Survival Instincts Brambles Mangle Innate Resolve Berserk: Ravage Ursoc's Endurance Gory Fur Vulnerable Flesh Survival of the Fittest Vicious Cycle Tooth and Claw Soul of the Forest Thorns of Iron After the Wildfire Berserk: Unchecked Aggression Berserk: Persistence Rend and Tear Circle of Life and Death Ursoc's Fury Flashing Claws Blood Frenzy Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc Raze Ursoc's Guidance Rage of the Sleeper Copy	2141	1980	8%

PvP Talent for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Entangling Claws	2027	2027	4%
Freedom of the Herd	1941	1845	20%
Overrun	1941	1819	36%
Emerald Slumber	2027	1818	44%
Den Mother	2027	1808	80%
Grove Protection	1888	1807	20%
Demoralizing Roar	1941	1807	44%
Charging Bash	1905	1741	8%
Alpha Challenge	1818	1662	8%
Malorne's Swiftness	1749	1644	8%

Stat Name for Guardian Druid

Name	Median Value
Versatility	26%
Mastery	21%
Haste	18%
Crit	14%

Main Hand for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Verdant Gladiator's Scepter	2141	2141	4%
Obsidian Stirring Staff	2027	2027	4%
Hellbloom Spire	1905	1897	8%
Borrowed Time	1941	1893	8%
Hellbloom Spear	1884	1884	4%
Scythe of the Fallen Keeper	1864	1864	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Polearm	1859	1859	4%
Blightreaper	1826	1823	8%
Hellbloom Club	1808	1808	4%
Rashon, the Immortal Blaze	1807	1806	8%
Howling Echoes	1781	1781	4%
Hellbloom Battlestaff	1790	1750	16%
Obsidian Seared Crusher	1749	1749	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Staff	1818	1678	8%
Winter Forager's Spire	1773	1639	8%
Wildleaf Staff	1577	1577	4%

Off Hand for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Verdant Gladiator's Censer	2141	2141	4%
Obsidian Gladiator's Rod	1808	1808	4%

Trinket for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Spiked Counterweight	2027	1966	8%
Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2027	1966	8%
Accelerating Sandglass	1941	1941	4%
Ominous Chromatic Essence	1864	1864	4%
Harlan's Loaded Dice	1864	1864	4%
Gift of Ursine Vengeance	1845	1845	4%
Xeri'tac's Unhatched Egg Sac	1845	1826	12%
Oakheart's Gnarled Root	1941	1826	12%
Porcelain Crab	1819	1819	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity	2141	1808	20%
Writhing Heart of Darkness	1807	1807	4%
Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge	1805	1805	4%
Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart	1805	1805	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Medallion	2141	1799	48%
Verdant Aspirant's Emblem	1859	1790	20%
Prophetic Stonescales	1819	1784	8%
Corrupted Starlight	1781	1781	4%
Ember of Nullification	1749	1749	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity	1738	1738	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	1884	1711	8%
Verdant Gladiator's Medallion	1538	1538	4%
Lifeflame Ampoule	1505	1505	4%
Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows	1505	1505	4%

Trinket Combination for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity Spiked Counterweight	2027	1966	8%
Verdant Aspirant's Medallion Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity	2141	1808	20%
Verdant Aspirant's Medallion Verdant Aspirant's Emblem	1859	1790	20%

Head for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Soulstarve Hood	2027	2027	4%
Peripheral Vision Projectors	1864	1864	4%
Life-Bound Cap	2141	1829	16%
Blackwater Helm	1941	1826	12%
Silent Tormentor's Hood	1819	1819	4%
Benevolent Embersage's Casque	1905	1818	20%
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Helm	1845	1808	12%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Helm	1859	1761	20%
Crystalline Tender's Guise	1781	1643	8%

Neck for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Elemental Lariat	1941	1941	4%
Ionized Choker	1905	1905	4%
Raven Filigree Pendant	1864	1823	16%
Verdant Aspirant's Pendant	2141	1813	40%
Ouroboreal Necklet	1807	1807	4%
Choker of Stolen Thunder	1805	1805	4%
Ironshell Pendant	1781	1781	4%
Dreambound Choker	2027	1766	8%
Verdant Gladiator's Amulet	1859	1711	16%

Shoulders for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Hellbloom Shoulderguard	1845	1845	4%
Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom	2027	1818	68%
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads	1884	1811	8%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Spaulders	2141	1761	12%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Mantle	1538	1538	4%
Fearless Faerie's Shoulderpads	1505	1505	4%

Back for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Drape of the Loyal Vassal	1941	1880	8%
Inflammable Drapeleaf	1864	1864	4%
Hellbloom Cape	2141	1859	36%
Verdant Aspirant's Greatcloak	1818	1818	4%
Shadowfeather Shawl	1845	1817	16%
Hellbloom Drape	1808	1808	4%
Raal's Bib	1805	1805	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Cape	2027	1750	16%
Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl	1749	1749	4%
Hellbloom Cloak	1505	1505	4%

Chest for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Vest	2141	2000	8%
Life-Bound Chestpiece	1905	1848	8%
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Vestments	1845	1832	8%
Benevolent Embersage's Robe	2027	1814	48%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Tunic	1761	1761	4%
Spymaster's Wrap	1749	1749	4%
Hellbloom Jerkin	1888	1685	16%
Tunic of the Pitiless Monstrosity	1505	1505	4%

Wrist for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Thermal Bindings	2027	2027	4%
Hellbloom Wraps	2141	1859	36%
Chronomancer's Stasis Shackles	1941	1845	12%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Armguards	1864	1808	20%
Venerated Raptorhide Bindings	1807	1806	8%
Life-Bound Bindings	1819	1781	12%
Scalewarden's Leather Wraps	1761	1761	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Wristguards	1505	1505	4%

Hands for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Gloves	1884	1884	4%
Benevolent Embersage's Talons	2141	1819	80%
Fading Chronogrips	1805	1805	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Gloves	1577	1558	8%
Drowsed Shepherd's Gloves	1505	1505	4%

Waist for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Bloodfeaster Belt	2027	2027	4%
Belt of Gleaming Determination	1941	1884	8%
Life-Bound Belt	1905	1848	8%
Belt of the Eternal Struggle	1845	1845	4%
Salty Shell-Studded Girdle	1819	1819	4%
Eternal Sentinel's Cord	1807	1807	4%
Hellbloom Belt	2141	1791	48%
Hound-Jowl Waistband	1805	1781	12%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Belt	1818	1678	8%

Legs for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Benevolent Embersage's Leggings	2141	1823	80%
Galakrond's Voracious Hide	1807	1807	4%
Legguards of Endless Horrors	1749	1749	4%
Hellbloom Breeches	1790	1648	8%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Leggings	1538	1538	4%

Feet for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Vigorous Sandstompers	1905	1905	4%
Life-Bound Boots	2141	1839	48%
Grove Darkener's Treads	1845	1825	8%
Moss-Covered Wingtip Shoes	1826	1823	8%
Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity	1941	1790	12%
Toxic Thorn Footwraps	1781	1765	8%
Verdant Aspirant's Leather Footpads	1761	1761	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Leather Treads	1538	1538	4%
Tasseted Emberwalkers	1505	1505	4%

Rings for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Circle of Ascended Frost	2027	1923	8%
Rime Ridden Ring	1864	1864	4%
Thornwoven Band	1941	1861	8%
Snipping Sleet Circle	1845	1845	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Ring	1859	1845	12%
Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal	1864	1835	8%
Seal of the Regal Loa	1905	1826	12%
Ring of Contempt	1941	1826	12%
Signet of Titanic Insight	2027	1819	20%
Verdant Aspirant's Ring	1884	1818	12%
Anthia's Ring	1805	1805	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Signet	2141	1790	28%
Verdant Aspirant's Signet	2141	1790	44%
Lord Waycrest's Signet	1807	1778	8%
Band of Callous Dominance	1749	1749	4%
Verdant Combatant's Jeweled Signet	1738	1738	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Band	1538	1538	4%
Dreambound Loop	1505	1505	4%

Item Level for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
442	2141	2000	8%
454	2027	1956	8%
476	1941	1941	4%
453	1905	1905	4%
455	1864	1864	4%
467	1845	1845	4%
474	1826	1826	4%
462	1819	1819	4%
443	1818	1818	4%
437	1808	1808	4%
472	1805	1805	4%
475	1807	1794	8%
438	1790	1790	4%
449	1773	1773	4%
426	1761	1761	4%
466	1749	1749	4%
432	1738	1738	4%
448	1888	1733	8%
445	1632	1585	8%
447	1505	1505	4%

Tier for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	2027	1966	8%
Hellbloom Wraps	2141	1859	36%
Hellbloom Shoulderguard	1845	1845	4%
Benevolent Embersage's Leggings	2141	1823	80%
Benevolent Embersage's Talons	2141	1819	80%
Benevolent Embersage's Casque	1905	1818	20%
Benevolent Embersage's Wisdom	2027	1818	68%
Benevolent Embersage's Robe	2027	1814	48%
Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity	2141	1808	20%
Verdant Aspirant's Medallion	2141	1799	48%
Hellbloom Belt	2141	1791	48%
Verdant Aspirant's Emblem	1859	1790	20%
Lord Waycrest's Signet	1807	1778	8%
Scalewarden's Leather Wraps	1761	1761	4%
Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity	1738	1738	4%
Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity	1884	1711	8%
Hellbloom Jerkin	1888	1685	16%
Hellbloom Breeches	1790	1648	8%
Verdant Gladiator's Medallion	1538	1538	4%

Gem for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Skillful Illimited Diamond	2141	1941	12%
Fractured Neltharite	1941	1864	12%
Keen Ysemerald	1941	1859	12%
Keen Neltharite	2141	1852	48%
Crafty Ysemerald	1826	1826	4%
Fierce Illimited Diamond	1826	1826	4%
Energized Ysemerald	1905	1819	12%
Zen Malygite	1807	1807	4%
Energized Malygite	1781	1765	8%
Zen Neltharite	1790	1738	12%

Gem Combination for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Skillful Illimited Diamond Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2141	1941	12%
Fractured Neltharite Fractured Neltharite Fractured Neltharite	1941	1864	12%
Keen Ysemerald Keen Ysemerald Keen Ysemerald	1941	1859	12%
Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite Keen Neltharite	2141	1852	48%
Energized Ysemerald Energized Ysemerald Energized Ysemerald Energized Ysemerald	1905	1819	12%
Energized Malygite Energized Malygite Energized Malygite Energized Malygite	1781	1765	8%
Zen Neltharite Zen Neltharite Zen Neltharite	1790	1738	12%

Belt Enchant for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Erosion	2141	1819	20%
Grabbed	1577	1577	4%

Weapon Enchant for Guardian Druid

Name	Max. Rating	Median Rating	Popularity
Skinning Technique: Stormscale (Rank 1)	1826	1805	12%

Race for Guardian Druid

Name	Representation
Night Elf	2 (100%)

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