World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for Tank Druids given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Druids have so you can ensure the safety of your party.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Druid Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Druid Runes
Tank Druid Runes
Chest
Survival of the Fittest
- Reduces damage taken
Hands
Lacerate
- High DPS + threat
LEGs
Skull Bash
- Useful charge + kick
This combination of runes will allow you to optimize your kit to sustain as much damage as possible while you even provide DPS through Lacerate.
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Druid Pre-Raid BiS
These are some items you can use before you start doing BFD runs to get the best possible items right now.
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Head
Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Ringed Helm
- Garneg Charskull (Alliance) in Wetlands
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Neck
Sentinel's Medallion
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Shoulders
Bristlebark Amice
- World Drop
Dark Leather Shoulders
- Leatherworking
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Tank Druid Pre-Raid Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Chest
Tunic of Westfall
- The Defias Brotherhood (Alliance) in Deadmines
Blackened Defias Armor
- Deadmines
Panther Armor
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains
Enchant Chest - Health
- Enchanting
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Wrists
Jurassic Wristguards
- Drop from Razormaw Matriarch in Wetlands
Forest Leather Bracers
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Druid Pre-Raid Hands
Pilferer's Gloves
- Leatherworking
Heavy Earthen Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Windborne Belt
- Highperch Venom (Alliance) in Dustwallow Marshes
Deviate Scale Belt
- Leatherworking
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Legs
Troll's Bane Leggings
- World Drop
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Druid Pre-Raid Feet
Warsong Boots
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale
Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Rings
Ring of Precision
- World Drop
Monkey Ring
- Willix the Importer in Razorfen Kraul
Protector's Band
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Seal of Wrynn
- The Unsent Letter into The Attack! (Alliance) quest chains, starting with a drop from Edwin VanCleef)
Silverlaine's Family Seal
- Shadowfang Keep
Thunderbrow Ring
- World Drop
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Tank Druid Pre-Raid Weapon
Smite's Mighty Hammer
- Deadmines
Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect
- Enchanting
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Druid BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your durability then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Tank Druid BiS Head
Twilight Slayer's Cowl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Druid BiS Neck
Glowing Fetish Amulet
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Druid BiS Shoulders
Sentinel Pauldrons
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Druid BiS Cloak
Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Druid BiS Chest
Twilight Slayer's Tunic
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Druid BiS Wrists
Bindings of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Druid BiS Hands
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Druid BiS Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Cord of Aquanis
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Druid BiS Legs
Troll's Bane Leggings
- World Drop
Tank Druid
BiS Feet
Twilight Slayer's Footpads
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
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Tank Druid
BiS Rings
Band of Deep Places
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Druid
BiS Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Druid BiS Weapon
Fist of the Wild
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Enchanting
Tank Druid BiS Relic
Mind-Expanding Mushroom
- Blackfathom Deeps
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