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<div class="fw-notice">''' | <div class="fw-notice">'''Beta source guide · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Talent and selected spell descriptions below use source-reported client data for build 1.60.1.69876. This wiki has not independently tested the interactions in-game. Known issues can make gameplay differ from tooltips.</div> | ||
'''Druid''' — The Druid | '''Druid''' — The Druid beta combines spellcasting, healing, and form-specific melee tools. Its records mention Mana, Bear-form Rage, and Cat-form Energy and combo points; changing form is part of the resource discussion rather than only a visual change.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/druid Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref> | ||
Browse [[Druid talents|all | Browse [[Druid talents|all 51 active Druid talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes. | ||
For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Druid spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context. | |||
== Choose a reading path == | == Choose a reading path == | ||
The following is an editorial route through the | The following is an editorial route through the beta source, not a recommended point allocation.<ref name="preview" /> | ||
<div class="fw-query-table"> | <div class="fw-query-table"> | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table" | {| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table" | ||
! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with | ! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Balance || Nature and Arcane spell interactions plus Moonkin Form. Read which spell triggers a bonus and which spell benefits. || | | Balance || Nature and Arcane spell interactions plus Moonkin Form. Read which spell triggers a bonus and which spell benefits. || [[Nature's Grace]], [[Eclipse]], [[Moonkin Form]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Feral Combat || Bear and Cat abilities within one tree. Some talents apply to both forms while others have form-specific effects. || [[Heart of the Wild]], [[Thick Hide]], [[Mangle]], [[Natural Reaction]], [[Berserk]] | | Feral Combat || Bear and Cat abilities within one tree. Some talents apply to both forms while others have form-specific effects. || [[Heart of the Wild]], [[Thick Hide]], [[Mangle]], [[Natural Reaction]], [[Berserk]] | ||
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== Abilities and changes worth checking == | == Abilities and changes worth checking == | ||
These are summarized from the pinned | These are summarized from the pinned beta-client export. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" /> | ||
* '''Omen of Clarity and Nature's Grasp.''' | * '''Omen of Clarity and Nature's Grasp.''' Present in the beta spell records as trainable abilities rather than entries in the talent trees. | ||
* '''Revive.''' The export records an out-of-combat resurrection separately from Rebirth. Their different restrictions matter when discussing recovery after a fight. | * '''Revive.''' The export records an out-of-combat resurrection separately from Rebirth. Their different restrictions matter when discussing recovery after a fight. | ||
* '''Lacerate.''' | * '''Lacerate.''' Its beta spell record supplies Bear-form bleed text and a level-42 acquisition entry. This replaces the earlier inference from [[Shredding Attacks]]; the wiki has not independently visited the trainer.<ref name="preview" /> | ||
== How the beta tools fit together == | |||
These examples interpret source-reported beta-client descriptions. All talent ranks in this snapshot are explicitly flagged as client data; this is stronger evidence than the earlier estimated demo ranks, but does not establish tested gameplay. Damage shown by the export can depend on its reference character. See individual talent pages for exact ranks and conditions.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
=== Balance: follow the spell that receives the benefit === | |||
[[Balance of Nature]] is absent from the beta source tree and remains on this wiki as a historical demo record. [[Eclipse]] remains: Wrath grants charges that shorten Starfire casts. [[Nature's Grace]] responds to non-periodic spell criticals and briefly improves casting speed and the global cooldown. This beta tree therefore does not include the old alternating-school damage talent.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
[[Moonkin Form]] cannot cast healing spells in the recorded tooltip. The beta tooltip also doubles Omen of Clarity's trigger chance in Moonkin Form. Its party critical-chance aura is exclusive with [[Leader of the Pack]]. When organizing a group, distinguish an aura's coverage from the Druid's ability to leave form and heal; having both auras available does not establish that their bonuses add together.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
=== Feral: separate Bear and Cat decisions === | |||
The beta-client [[Mangle]] description in this snapshot requires Bear or Dire Bear Form. [[Berserk]] changes Mangle's target count and cooldown and also improves combo-point generators; the form requirements determine which part would be useful. Cat players can examine the observed Tiger's Fury spellbook entry alongside the beta-client [[King of the Jungle]] talent description. These descriptions do not establish a Cat version of Mangle.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
At source-confirmed rank 5, [[Furor]] preserves the Energy held on leaving Cat Form, adds 10 Energy for each second outside Bear, Dire Bear, and Cat forms, and caps the return at 100. For example, leaving with 30 Energy and spending two seconds outside those forms describes 50 Energy on return, before any other effects are considered. This is a tooltip-based illustration, not an in-game measurement or proof of the best way to spend those two seconds.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
=== Restoration: distinguish recovery from group coverage === | |||
[[Swiftmend]] requires an existing Rejuvenation or Regrowth effect on its target. [[Wild Growth]] instead heals the chosen target and that target's nearby party over time, with more healing early in the effect. The recorded party restriction matters in a raid: it is not an unrestricted raid-wide heal. [[Gift of the Earthmother]] reduces the global cooldown of Rejuvenation, Swiftmend, and Wild Growth, rather than every healing spell.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
The beta-client Omen of Clarity description allows a free eligible damage or healing action, but specifically says Wrath and actions already costing no resources do not consume Clearcasting. Inspect the proc before selecting a spell solely to spend it.<ref name="preview" /> | |||
== Reading other Druid guides == | |||
Icy Veins usefully highlights linked spell effects and party healing. Its powershifting discussion is internally inconsistent: the Furor explanation and conclusion say extra Energy is removed, while its future-changes section says powershifting can add Energy. Treat that conflict as unresolved gameplay guidance.<ref>Meyra and Voulk, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/druid-class-overview Druid Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 15 September 2026; all sections reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> | |||
== Plan a beta test == | |||
'''Beta issue:''' Bear Form improperly multiplies armor bonuses from buffs and consumables.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/wow-forever-beta-known-issues-september-18/2352687 WoW Forever Beta Known Issues — September 18], checked 19 September 2026. See [[Beta changes]] for current issue tracking.</ref> | |||
These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build. | These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build. | ||
* For Feral, label each observation Bear or Cat and note which form-specific conditions apply. | * For Feral, label each observation Bear or Cat and note which form-specific conditions apply. | ||
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== Race choice == | == Race choice == | ||
Use [[Race and class combinations#Druid|the Druid race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader | Use [[Race and class combinations#Druid|the Druid race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader beta roster. Follow the linked [[Races|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice. | ||
== What remains unresolved == | == What remains unresolved == | ||
This guide does not establish a final powershifting routine, tank-versus-melee gear ranking, healing throughput, or a complete trainer progression. Form-specific interactions need tests in one recorded build. | This guide does not establish a final powershifting routine, tank-versus-melee gear ranking, healing throughput, or a complete trainer progression. Form-specific interactions need tests in one recorded build. Frenzied Regeneration now has a beta-client record describing 1% health per Rage converted, replacing the old Classic fallback. That establishes the source formula, not a measured healing result.<ref name="preview" /> | ||
For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Druid talents]] before replacing | For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Druid talents]] before replacing beta information. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 19 September 2026
Druid — The Druid beta combines spellcasting, healing, and form-specific melee tools. Its records mention Mana, Bear-form Rage, and Cat-form Energy and combo points; changing form is part of the resource discussion rather than only a visual change.[1]
Browse all 51 active Druid talents with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.
For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see Druid spellbook. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.
Choose a reading path
The following is an editorial route through the beta source, not a recommended point allocation.[1]
| Talent tree | What to compare | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Nature and Arcane spell interactions plus Moonkin Form. Read which spell triggers a bonus and which spell benefits. | Nature's Grace, Eclipse, Moonkin Form |
| Feral Combat | Bear and Cat abilities within one tree. Some talents apply to both forms while others have form-specific effects. | Heart of the Wild, Thick Hide, Mangle, Natural Reaction, Berserk |
| Restoration | Healing, shapeshifting costs, and resource behavior across form changes. Furor deserves a separate reading from healing-throughput talents. | Furor, Natural Shapeshifter, Swiftmend, Wild Growth |
Abilities and changes worth checking
These are summarized from the pinned beta-client export. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.[1]
- Omen of Clarity and Nature's Grasp. Present in the beta spell records as trainable abilities rather than entries in the talent trees.
- Revive. The export records an out-of-combat resurrection separately from Rebirth. Their different restrictions matter when discussing recovery after a fight.
- Lacerate. Its beta spell record supplies Bear-form bleed text and a level-42 acquisition entry. This replaces the earlier inference from Shredding Attacks; the wiki has not independently visited the trainer.[1]
How the beta tools fit together
These examples interpret source-reported beta-client descriptions. All talent ranks in this snapshot are explicitly flagged as client data; this is stronger evidence than the earlier estimated demo ranks, but does not establish tested gameplay. Damage shown by the export can depend on its reference character. See individual talent pages for exact ranks and conditions.[1]
Balance: follow the spell that receives the benefit
Balance of Nature is absent from the beta source tree and remains on this wiki as a historical demo record. Eclipse remains: Wrath grants charges that shorten Starfire casts. Nature's Grace responds to non-periodic spell criticals and briefly improves casting speed and the global cooldown. This beta tree therefore does not include the old alternating-school damage talent.[1]
Moonkin Form cannot cast healing spells in the recorded tooltip. The beta tooltip also doubles Omen of Clarity's trigger chance in Moonkin Form. Its party critical-chance aura is exclusive with Leader of the Pack. When organizing a group, distinguish an aura's coverage from the Druid's ability to leave form and heal; having both auras available does not establish that their bonuses add together.[1]
Feral: separate Bear and Cat decisions
The beta-client Mangle description in this snapshot requires Bear or Dire Bear Form. Berserk changes Mangle's target count and cooldown and also improves combo-point generators; the form requirements determine which part would be useful. Cat players can examine the observed Tiger's Fury spellbook entry alongside the beta-client King of the Jungle talent description. These descriptions do not establish a Cat version of Mangle.[1]
At source-confirmed rank 5, Furor preserves the Energy held on leaving Cat Form, adds 10 Energy for each second outside Bear, Dire Bear, and Cat forms, and caps the return at 100. For example, leaving with 30 Energy and spending two seconds outside those forms describes 50 Energy on return, before any other effects are considered. This is a tooltip-based illustration, not an in-game measurement or proof of the best way to spend those two seconds.[1]
Restoration: distinguish recovery from group coverage
Swiftmend requires an existing Rejuvenation or Regrowth effect on its target. Wild Growth instead heals the chosen target and that target's nearby party over time, with more healing early in the effect. The recorded party restriction matters in a raid: it is not an unrestricted raid-wide heal. Gift of the Earthmother reduces the global cooldown of Rejuvenation, Swiftmend, and Wild Growth, rather than every healing spell.[1]
The beta-client Omen of Clarity description allows a free eligible damage or healing action, but specifically says Wrath and actions already costing no resources do not consume Clearcasting. Inspect the proc before selecting a spell solely to spend it.[1]
Reading other Druid guides
Icy Veins usefully highlights linked spell effects and party healing. Its powershifting discussion is internally inconsistent: the Furor explanation and conclusion say extra Energy is removed, while its future-changes section says powershifting can add Energy. Treat that conflict as unresolved gameplay guidance.[2]
Plan a beta test
Beta issue: Bear Form improperly multiplies armor bonuses from buffs and consumables.[3]
These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.
- For Feral, label each observation Bear or Cat and note which form-specific conditions apply.
- For Furor, record the resource before leaving a form, time spent outside it, and resource on returning; a single screenshot cannot establish the whole rule.
- For Restoration, separate a heal’s initial effect from its later ticks when comparing target patterns and timing.
Race choice
Use the Druid race list to separate officially announced additions from the broader beta roster. Follow the linked race guides for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.
What remains unresolved
This guide does not establish a final powershifting routine, tank-versus-melee gear ranking, healing throughput, or a complete trainer progression. Form-specific interactions need tests in one recorded build. Frenzied Regeneration now has a beta-client record describing 1% health per Rage converted, replacing the old Classic fallback. That establishes the source formula, not a measured healing result.[1]
For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow Project:Data policy and compare against Druid talents before replacing beta information.
Sources
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Chris Baldwin, Talents Forever, CC BY 4.0 data export, snapshot 18 September 2026. Source reports extraction from Forever beta client 1.60.1.69876; checked 19 September 2026. Rank labels establish source provenance, not independent gameplay testing. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See Project:Talent data for evidence labels and attribution.
- ↑ Meyra and Voulk, Druid Class Overview, Icy Veins, updated 15 September 2026; all sections reviewed 17 September 2026.
- ↑ Kaivax, WoW Forever Beta Known Issues — September 18, checked 19 September 2026. See Beta changes for current issue tracking.