Druid

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Shapeshifter that can tank (bear), deal damage (cat or Balance) or heal. Potions, enchants and racials now work in forms; ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes at 12, Omen of ClarityOmen of ClarityNew in ForeverRequires level 20Chance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes baseline at 20.

  • Bear to tank, cat for damage, caster to heal, Travel FormTravel FormCore abilityRequires level 30Faster movement outdoors.Classic-era level: check in game to move
  • Potions, enchants and racials work in forms now
  • ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notes at 12 and Omen of ClarityOmen of ClarityNew in ForeverRequires level 20Chance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes at 20
  • No snare, silence or interrupt

Specializations

  • Balance: Nature and arcane casting. (Damage)
  • Feral Combat: Cat for damage, bear for tanking, in one tree. (Damage / Tank)
  • Restoration: Heal-over-time healing, now with Wild Growth and Living Spirit. (Healer)
Druid talent trees in the Forever beta: Balance, Feral Combat, Restoration
Druid talent trees in the Forever beta · © Blizzard Entertainment

Key Abilities

  • New in Forever: Nature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesOmen of ClarityOmen of ClarityNew in ForeverRequires level 20Chance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesLacerateLacerateNew in ForeverRequires level 42Bear bleed. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes
  • Changed: Mark of the WildMark of the WildChanged in ForeverImproved version now baseline. Potions and enchants now work in forms.Blizzard beta notes
  • Core: Bear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameCat FormCat FormCore abilityRequires level 20Melee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in gameTravel FormTravel FormCore abilityRequires level 30Faster movement outdoors.Classic-era level: check in game
  • Talents: Wild GrowthWild GrowthTalentRestoration capstone talent.Blizzard beta notes

Source: Blizzard class class post (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Any role: bear tank, cat or Balance damage, Restoration heals
  • Heal in caster form between pulls instead of eating
  • Potions and weapon enchants no longer break forms
  • Travel FormTravel FormCore abilityRequires level 30Faster movement outdoors.Classic-era level: check in game at 30 (Classic level) speeds up travel between quests
  • No snare, silence or interrupt, per Blizzard
  • Weaker crowd control than most classes
  • Every form swap costs mana

Class Guides

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NameTypeLevelData
Bear FormBear FormCore abilityRequires level 10Tank form. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameTank form. Learned from a class quest.Core ability10Classic level
Nature's GraspNature's GraspNew in ForeverRequires level 10Roots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesRoots enemies that hit you. Now baseline.New in Forever10Beta notes
ReviveReviveNew in ForeverRequires level 12Out-of-combat resurrection.Blizzard beta notesOut-of-combat resurrection.New in Forever12Beta notes
Cat FormCat FormCore abilityRequires level 20Melee damage and stealth.Classic-era level: check in gameMelee damage and stealth.Core ability20Classic level
Omen of ClarityOmen of ClarityNew in ForeverRequires level 20Chance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesChance for a free spell or ability. Now baseline.New in Forever20Beta notes
Travel FormTravel FormCore abilityRequires level 30Faster movement outdoors.Classic-era level: check in gameFaster movement outdoors.Core ability30Classic level
LacerateLacerateNew in ForeverRequires level 42Bear bleed. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notesBear bleed. Now baseline.New in Forever42Beta notes
Mark of the WildMark of the WildChanged in ForeverImproved version now baseline. Potions and enchants now work in forms.Blizzard beta notesImproved version now baseline. Potions and enchants now work in forms.Changed in Forever–Beta notes
Wild GrowthWild GrowthTalentRestoration capstone talent.Blizzard beta notesRestoration capstone talent.Talent–Beta notes

FAQ

Is Druid good in WoW Forever?

Shapeshifter that can tank (bear), deal damage (cat or Balance) or heal. Potions, enchants and racials now work in forms; Revive at 12, Omen of Clarity baseline at 20. Players who want to tank, heal and deal damage on one character.

What is the best race for a Druid in WoW Forever?

Windshaper Skyborne: New Skyborne druid forms, plus haste and run speed. The fresh Horde choice. High Order Skyborne: The other Alliance Druid, with Skyborne forms and faster regeneration from ley lines. Tauren: Tauren and Night Elf are the classic Druids. Pick on looks until Blizzard posts the reworked racials.

Which races can be a Druid?

Tauren (Horde), Windshaper Skyborne (Horde), Night Elf (Alliance), High Order Skyborne (Alliance). Source: Blizzard's race and class table.

What roles can a Druid fill?

Tank, Healer, Damage. Its three talent trees are Balance, Feral Combat, Restoration.

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