Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – to maximize your power. This guide will cover the best items for each slot for Balance Druids in the current phase of Cataclysm Classic.
Cataclysm added armor specializations for each class, so you won’t want to wear Cloth armor anymore, even if the stats are better. The Intellect you get from Leather Specialization is too good to pass up.
Best in Slot Gear for Phase 1
- Head:
- Neck:
- Planetary Amulet of the Undertow – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Planetary Amulet of the Wavecrest – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Valiona’s Medallion – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Shoulder:
- Back:
- Shroud of Endless Grief – Sinestra in The Bastion of Twilight
- Planetary Drape of the Undertow – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Planetary Drape of the Wavecrest – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Chest:
- Wrist:
- Hands:
- Waist:
- Gale Rouser Belt of the Undertow – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Gale Rouser Belt of the Wavecrest – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Belt of the Nightmare – Nefarian in Blackwing Descent
- Legs:
- Stormrider’s Leggings – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Gale Rouser Leggings of the Undertow – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Gale Rouser Leggings of the Wavecrest – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Feet:
- Finger:
- Planetary Band of the Undertow – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Planetary Band of the Wavecrest – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Signet of the Fifth Circle – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Security Measure Alpha – Omnotron Defense System in Blackwing Descent
- Trinket:
- Darkmoon Card: Volcano – turn in Volcanic Deck at the Darkmoon Faire
- Theralion’s Mirror – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Bell of Enraging Resonance – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Heart of Ignacious – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Main Hand:
- Off-hand:
- Relic:
About the Author
Luxrah
I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.