PvE Guide

Guardian Druid

The War Within(Patch 11.0.5)

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Guardian Druid abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Ensure Moonfire is active before engaging the target.

Maintain on target at all times.
Keep 5 stacks up.
Use off cooldown.
Use off cooldown.
Use when possible.
Use as needed for Rage generation.
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 while using Heart Of The Wild and Barkskin as they come off cooldown. Use Maul and Mangle to generate Rage and keep your damage output steady.

AoE

Start with a strong opener to gather enemies.

Pull mobs from range.
Use to mitigate incoming damage.
Maintain 5 stacks on all targets.
Use to generate Rage.
Dump Rage into this on 2+ targets.
Reapply as needed.
Continue generating Rage.
Use as much as possible while maintaining Ironfur stacks.
Use for burst damage and survivability.
Use when available.
Use as needed for additional damage.
Use as a last resort if no other options are available.

In AoE situations, prioritize Moonfire to pull, followed by Barkskin for damage reduction. Maintain Thrash stacks and use Raze as your primary Rage dump.

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. Coordinate with healers to maximize effectiveness.