Tank Rotation & Cooldowns
This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Guardian Druid, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).
Single Target
Ensure Moonfire is active before engaging the target.
- Maintain on target at all times.
- Keep 5 stacks active.
- Use off cooldown.
- Use off cooldown for damage reduction.
- Use when Rage allows.
- Cast as often as possible.
- Reapply as needed.
- Use with Galactic Guardian proc.
- Use when needed for survivability.
- Use when available.
- Use as a last resort if no other options are available.
Focus on maintaining Moonfire and Thrash stacks while using Heart Of The Wild and Barkskin as needed. Prioritize Maul and Mangle for Rage generation.
AoE
Ensure Moonfire is active before pulling multiple targets.
- Maintain 5 stacks on all targets.
- Use off cooldown.
- Use off cooldown unless saving for a specific mechanic.
- Use as your primary damage ability on multiple targets.
- Reapply as needed.
- Use to generate Rage.
- Use for burst damage and survivability.
- Use when available.
- Use to pull and maintain damage.
- Use as a last resort if no other options are available.
In AoE situations, prioritize maintaining Thrash stacks and using Raze on multiple targets. Use Heart Of The Wild and Barkskin as needed.
Cooldowns
Use cooldowns wisely to mitigate damage spikes.
- Reduces damage taken by 20% for 12 seconds.
- Reduces damage taken by 50% for 6 seconds, has 2 charges.
Utilize Barkskin for general damage reduction and Survival Instincts for major damage spikes.