Druid changes in WoW Forever

New Druid races in Forever

In Classic 2 races could be a Druid. Forever adds High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne, for 4 in all.

• High Order Skyborne DruidAlliance · a new race in Forever
• Windshaper Skyborne DruidHorde · a new race in Forever

Druid talent changes, Forever vs Classic

Of the Druid's 51 talents across Balance, Feral Combat and Restoration, 14 are new in Forever and 29 work differently from Classic. Each list runs tree by tree, top row first. Where a talent has several ranks, the comparison is its first rank.

New Druid talents 14

Balance

5 talents

• GenesisRow 1 · 5 ranksGenesisBalance talent · row 1 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases the periodic damage and healing done by your spells and abilities by 5%.
• Nature's MajestyRow 2 · 2 ranksNature's MajestyBalance talent · row 2 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Increases your critical strike chance with spells and melee attacks by 4%.
• Nature's SplendorRow 3 · 1 rankNature's SplendorBalance talent · row 3 · 1 rankIncreases the duration of your Moonfire and Rejuvenation spells by 3 sec, your Regrowth spell by 6 sec, and your Insect Swarm spell by 2 sec.
• OvergrowthRow 5 · 2 ranksOvergrowthBalance talent · row 5 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Increases the maximum number of targets you may have affected by Entangling Roots by 2.
• EclipseRow 5 · 3 ranksEclipseBalance talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Your Wrath spell reduces the cast time of your next 2 Starfire spells by 0.50 sec. Stores up to 4 charges. Lasts 15 sec.

Feral Combat

6 talents

• MangleRow 4 · 1 rankMangleFeral Combat talent · row 4 · 1 rankMangle the target for 100% normal damage plus 26.
• Predatory InstinctsRow 5 · 2 ranksPredatory InstinctsFeral Combat talent · row 5 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your melee abilities by 20%.
• King of the JungleRow 5 · 3 ranksKing of the JungleFeral Combat talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Tiger's Fury now instantly grants you 60 Energy.
• Natural ReactionRow 6 · 5 ranksNatural ReactionFeral Combat talent · row 6 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases your dodge chance by 5%, and gives you a 100% chance to gain 5 Rage each time you dodge.
• Rend and TearRow 6 · 5 ranksRend and TearFeral Combat talent · row 6 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases damage done by your melee abilities on Bleeding targets by 10%.
• BerserkRow 7 · 1 rankBerserkFeral Combat talent · row 7 · 1 rankCauses your Mangle ability to strike up to 3 targets, removes its cooldown, and increases the critical strike chance of your Combo Point-generating abilities by 100%. Clears and grants immunity to Fear effects for the duration. Lasts 15 sec.

Restoration

3 talents

• Gift of the EarthmotherRow 3 · 1 rankGift of the EarthmotherRestoration talent · row 3 · 1 rankReduces the global cooldown by 0.5 seconds on your Rejuvenation, Swiftmend, and Wild Growth spells.
• Living SpiritRow 5 · 3 ranksLiving SpiritRestoration talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases your Spirit by 15%.
• Wild GrowthRow 7 · 1 rankWild GrowthRestoration talent · row 7 · 1 rankHeals the target and their party for 336 over 7 sec. Party members must be within 43 yards of target. The amount healed is applied quickly at first, and slows down as Wild Growth reaches its full duration.

Reworked Druid talents 29

Balance

9 talents

• Improved WrathRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedImproved WrathBalance talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec and its Mana cost by 10%.OldRank 1Reduces the cast time of your Wrath spell by 0.1 sec.
• MoonglowRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from row 53% → 8%MoonglowBalance talent · row 2 · 3 ranksMoved from row 5NewRank 1Reduces the Mana cost of your damaging spells by 8%.OldRank 1Reduces the Mana cost of your Moonfire, Starfire, Wrath, Healing Touch, Regrowth and Rejuvenation spells by 3%.
• Improved MoonfireRow 2 · 2 ranks5 → 2 ranks2% → 5%Improved MoonfireBalance talent · row 2 · 2 ranks, 5 in ClassicNewRank 1Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 5%.OldRank 1Increases the damage and critical strike chance of your Moonfire spell by 2%.
• Nature's ReachRow 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 3Effect changedNature's ReachBalance talent · row 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 3NewRank 1Increases the range of your offensive Balance spells by 10% and improves your chance to hit by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the range of your Wrath, Entangling Roots, Faerie Fire, Moonfire, Starfire, and Hurricane spells by 10%.
• Improved Entangling RootsRow 3 · 3 ranksMoved from row 2Effect changedImproved Entangling RootsBalance talent · row 3 · 3 ranksMoved from row 2NewRank 1Increases the damage done by your Entangling Roots spell by 25%, and its victims can take up to 25% more damage without interrupting the effect.OldRank 1Gives you a 40% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting Entangling Roots.
• Insect SwarmRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from Restoration, row 366 → 48Insect SwarmBalance talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from Restoration, row 3NewThe enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit with attacks by 2% and causing 48 Nature damage over 12 sec.OldThe enemy target is swarmed by insects, decreasing their chance to hit by 2% and causing 66 Nature damage over 12 sec.
• Nature's GraceRow 5 · 1 rankEffect changedNature's GraceBalance talent · row 5 · 1 rankNewAll non-periodic spell criticals grace you with a blessing of nature, increasing your spellcasting speed and reducing your global cooldown by 10% for 3 sec.OldAll spell criticals grace you with a blessing of nature, reducing the casting time of your next spell by 0.5 sec.
• MoonfuryRow 6 · 5 ranksEffect changedMoonfuryBalance talent · row 6 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases the damage done by your Arcane and Nature spells by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the damage done by your Starfire, Moonfire and Wrath spells by.
• Moonkin FormRow 7 · 1 rankEffect changedMoonkin FormBalance talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewTransforms the Druid into Moonkin Form. While in this form, the armor contribution from items is increased by 360%, Omen of Clarity gains 100% increased chance to trigger, and all party members within 45 yards have their critical strike chance increased by 3%, exclusive with Leader of the Pack. The Moonkin cannot cast healing spells while shapeshifted. The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.OldTransforms the Druid into Moonkin Form. While in this form the armor contribution from items is increased by 360% and all party members within 30 yards have their spell critical chance increased by 3%. [Reduces all threat from Arcane and Nature spells by 0% while in this form]The act of shapeshifting frees the caster of Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.

Feral Combat

12 talents

• Heart of the WildRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 64% → 2%Heart of the WildFeral Combat talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 6NewRank 1Increases your Intellect by 2%. In addition, while in Bear Form or Dire Bear Form your Stamina is increased by 4% and while in Cat Form your Strength is increased by 2%.OldRank 1Increases your Intellect by 4%. In addition, while in Bear or Dire Bear Form your Stamina is increased by 4% and while in Cat Form your Strength is increased by 4%.
• Feral SwiftnessRow 2 · 2 ranksWas Feline SwiftnessMoved from row 3Effect changedFeral SwiftnessFeral Combat talent · row 2 · 2 ranksRenamed from Feline Swiftness · Moved from row 3NewRank 1Increases your movement speed while in Cat Form by 15%, and increases your chance to Dodge by 2%.OldRank 1Increases your movement speed by 15% while outdoors in Cat Form and increases your chance to dodge while in Cat Form by 2%.
• Feral InstinctRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved in its row5 → 3 ranksFeral InstinctFeral Combat talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases damage done by your Swipe ability by 10% and reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while Prowling as if you were 1 level higher.OldRank 1Increases threat caused in Bear and Dire Bear Form by 3% and reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while Prowling.
• Brutal ImpactRow 2 · 2 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedBrutal ImpactFeral Combat talent · row 2 · 2 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the stun duration of your Bash and Pounce abilities by 0.5 sec and reduces the cooldown of Bash by 15 sec.OldRank 1Increases the stun duration of your Bash and Pounce abilities by 0.5 sec.
• Thick HideRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved in its row5 → 3 ranksThick HideFeral Combat talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1While in Bear Form, Cat Form, Dire Bear Form, or Moonkin Form, you gain 1 additional base Armor per level and another 0.67 base Armor for each point of defense skill beyond five times your level. This amount can be further increased by multipliers from those forms.OldRank 1Increases your Armor contribution from items by 2%.
• Savage FuryRow 3 · 2 ranksMoved from row 510% → 5%Savage FuryFeral Combat talent · row 3 · 2 ranksMoved from row 5NewRank 1Increases the damage caused by your Claw, Rake, Shred, Maul, and Swipe abilities by 5%.OldRank 1Increases the damage caused by your Claw, Rake, Maul and Swipe abilities by 10%.
• Feral ChargeRow 3 · 1 rankMoved in its rowEffect changedFeral ChargeFeral Combat talent · row 3 · 1 rankMoved from another column of this rowNewCharge an enemy, immobilizing them and interrupting any spell they are casting for 4 sec. Leap behind an enemy.OldCauses you to charge an enemy, immobilizing and interrupting any spell being cast for 4 sec.
• Sharpened ClawsRow 3 · 2 ranksMoved in its row3 → 2 ranks2% → 3%Sharpened ClawsFeral Combat talent · row 3 · 2 ranks, 3 in ClassicMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases your critical strike chance while in Bear Form, Dire Bear Form, or Cat Form by 3%.OldRank 1Increases your critical strike chance while in Bear, Dire Bear or Cat Form by 2%.
• Shredding AttacksRow 4 · 3 ranksWas Improved Shred2 → 3 ranksShredding AttacksFeral Combat talent · row 4 · 3 ranks, 2 in ClassicRenamed from Improved ShredNewRank 1Reduces the Energy cost of your Shred ability by 6 and reduces the Rage cost of your Lacerate ability by 1.OldRank 1Reduces the Energy cost of your Shred ability by 6.
• Predatory StrikesRow 4 · 3 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedPredatory StrikesFeral Combat talent · row 4 · 3 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases your melee Attack Power in Cat Form, Bear Form, and Dire Bear Form by 50% of your level.OldRank 1Increases your melee attack power in Cat, Bear and Dire Bear Forms by 50% of your level.
• Primal FuryRow 4 · 2 ranksEffect changedPrimal FuryFeral Combat talent · row 4 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Gives you a 50% chance to gain an additional 5 Rage any time you get a critical strike while in Bear Form or Dire Bear Form. In addition, your non-periodic critical strikes from Cat Form abilities that generate Combo Points have a 50% chance to add an additional Combo Point.OldRank 1Gives you a 50% chance to gain an additional 5 Rage anytime you get a critical strike while in Bear and Dire Bear Form.
• Leader of the PackRow 5 · 1 rankMoved from row 7Effect changedLeader of the PackFeral Combat talent · row 5 · 1 rankMoved from row 7NewWhile in Cat Form, Bear Form, or Dire Bear Form, the Leader of the Pack increases the critical strike chance of all party members within 45 yards by 3%, exclusive with Moonkin Aura.OldWhile in Cat, Bear or Dire Bear Form, the Leader of the Pack increases ranged and melee critical chance of all party members within 45 yards by 3%.

Restoration

8 talents

• Nature's FocusRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 2Effect changedNature's FocusRestoration talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from row 2NewRank 1Gives you a 14% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting Arcane and Nature spells.OldRank 1Gives you a 14% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting the Healing Touch, Regrowth and Tranquility spells.
• FurorRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedFurorRestoration talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Gives you a 20% chance to gain 10 Rage when you shapeshift into Bear Form or Dire Bear Form. When you shift into Cat Form, you will regain 20% of the Energy you had when you were last in Cat Form, plus 2 Energy for each second you spent not in Bear Form, Cat Form, or Dire Bear Form, up to a maximum of 20 Energy.OldRank 1Gives you 20% chance to gain 10 Rage when you shapeshift into Bear and Dire Bear Form or 40 Energy when you shapeshift into Cat Form.
• NaturalistRow 2 · 5 ranksWas Improved Healing TouchEffect changedNaturalistRestoration talent · row 2 · 5 ranksRenamed from Improved Healing TouchNewRank 1Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.1 sec and increases all damage you deal by 1%.OldRank 1Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.1 sec.
• SubtletyRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from row 35 → 3 ranks4% → 10%SubtletyRestoration talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from row 3NewRank 1Reduces the threat generated by your Nature and Arcane spells by 10%.OldRank 1Reduces the threat generated by your Healing spells by 4%.
• ReflectionRow 3 · 3 ranks5% → 17%ReflectionRestoration talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Allows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.OldRank 1Allows 5% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
• Gift of NatureRow 3 · 5 ranksMoved from row 5Effect changedGift of NatureRestoration talent · row 3 · 5 ranksMoved from row 5NewRank 1Increases the effect of all your healing spells by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the effect of all healing spells by 2%.
• SwiftmendRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 7Effect changedSwiftmendRestoration talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 7NewInstantly heals a target with an active Rejuvenation or Regrowth effect for an amount equal to the full duration of the periodic effect of one of those spells.Oldan amount equal to 12 sec. of Rejuvenation or 18 sec. of Regrowth.
• Improved TranquilityRow 5 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved TranquilityRestoration talent · row 5 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Reduces threat caused by Tranquility by 50% and its cooldown by 30%.OldRank 1Reduces threat caused by Tranquility by 50%.

Moved talents 1

The same talent, now in a different spot in its tree.

Balance

No changes

Feral Combat

No changes

Restoration

1 talent

• Natural ShapeshifterRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from Balance, row 2Natural ShapeshifterRestoration talent · row 2 · 3 ranksMoved from Balance, row 2Reduces the mana cost of all shapeshifting by 10%.

Reworded talents 3

The numbers are the same as in Classic, but the wording changed. A few of these still work differently, so read them side by side.

Balance

2 talents

• VengeanceRow 4 · 5 ranksEffect changedVengeanceBalance talent · row 4 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane and Nature spells by 20%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Starfire, Moonfire, and Wrath spells by 20%.
• Improved StarfireRow 4 · 5 ranksEffect changedImproved StarfireBalance talent · row 4 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.1 sec and Starfire has a 3% chance to stun its target for 3 sec.OldRank 1Reduces the cast time of Starfire by 0.1 sec and has a 3% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.

Feral Combat

1 talent

• FerocityRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedFerocityFeral Combat talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the cost of your Maul, Mangle, Swipe, Claw, and Rake abilities by 1 Rage or Energy.OldRank 1Reduces the cost of your Maul, Swipe, Claw, and Rake abilities by 1 Rage or Energy.

Restoration

No changes

Druid spell changes, Forever vs Classic

If you played a Druid in Classic, these are the spells that work differently now. Forever adds 5 new abilities, and reworks 30 spells from the Classic spellbook. Each list runs in the order you learn the spells, with talent spells last. A reworked spell is compared at its highest reworked rank.