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WoW Forever Beta Restoration Druid Healer Guide
Restoration Druid (Tree) is the HoT-based healer in WoW Forever beta, with Rejuvenation, Regrowth, Wild Growth, and Tree Form. Resto Druid is the most mobile healer. This guide covers talent build, rotation, gear, and best races.
For broader Druid info, see our Skyborne Druid Forms, Balance Druid Guide, Feral Druid Guide, and Best Race for Each Class articles.
Quick summary: Best Resto Druid race: Night Elf (Shadowmeld + Will to Survive) or Skyborne (Wind Blessed). Talent priority: Improved Rejuvenation → Tranquil Spirit → Tree of Life. Rotation: Rejuvenation + Regrowth + Wild Growth. Stat priority: Spirit > Spell Power > MP5 > Intellect.
Why Restoration Druid is strong
Strengths
- Rejuvenation (HoT, mana-efficient)
- Wild Growth (AoE HoT, level 30+)
- Tree of Life (level 30+, +healing form)
- Cyclone (level 30+, CC)
- Travel Form (mobile healer)
- Innervate (mana cooldown for self or party)
- Barkskin (level 30+, damage reduction)
Weaknesses
- Slow single-target heals
- Tree of Life locks caster form
- Mana-intensive in long fights
- Less armor than plate healers
Best races for Restoration Druid
S tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Night Elf | Alliance | Shadowmeld + Will to Survive |
| Tauren | Horde | Endurance + War Stomp |
A tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Skyborne | Both | Wind Blessed + Read Ley Line |
| Troll | Horde | Berserking + cast time |
B tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Undead | Horde | Will of the Forsaken |
| Human | Alliance | Spirit scaling |
Verdict: Night Elf for Alliance (Shadowmeld + Will to Survive), Tauren for Horde (Endurance + War Stomp).
Talent build (level 10-30)
Tier 1: Core Resto talents
- Improved Rejuvenation (5/5) — +30% Rejuvenation effectiveness
- Tranquil Spirit (5/5) — -25% mana cost on heals
- Improved Healing Touch (3/3) — -mana cost
Tier 2: HoT improvements
- Improved Mark of the Wild (2/2) — +buff effect
- Nature’s Focus (5/5) — interrupt protection
- Subtlety (3/3) — reduce threat
- Improved Tranquility (2/2) — +channeled heal
Tier 3: Advanced talents
- Improved Regrowth (3/3) — +Regrowth effectiveness
- Swiftmend (1/1) — instant heal from HoT
- Natural Shapeshifter (3/3) — instant forms
- Tree of Life (1/1) — healing form (level 30+)
- Improved Wild Growth (5/5) — +Wild Growth effect (level 30+)
Endgame (level 30+)
- Tree of Life (already in tree)
- Living Seed (3/3) — HoT heals if target is healed
- Swift Rejuvenation (5/5) — Rejuvenation instant cast
- Nourish (1/1) — HoT-consuming instant heal
- Wild Growth (1/1) — AoE HoT
- Heart of the Wild (1/1) — +Intellect (level 60+)
Healing rotation (raid)
Standard healing priority
- Rejuvenation (HoT, always maintain)
- Wild Growth (AoE HoT, level 30+)
- Regrowth (fast direct heal)
- Swiftmend (instant heal from Rejuvenation)
- Healing Touch (big heal)
- Tranquility (channeled AoE heal, emergency)
Tank healing priority
- Rejuvenation (always maintain)
- Regrowth (fast direct heal)
- Healing Touch (big heal)
- Swiftmend (instant from Rejuv)
- Lifebloom (level 30+, 3-stack HoT)
Raid healing priority
- Wild Growth (level 30+, AoE HoT)
- Rejuvenation (HoT on damaged targets)
- Swiftmend (instant from HoT)
- Nourish (level 30+, fast heal)
- Tranquility (channeled emergency)
Mobility
- Travel Form between pulls (no cooldowns on heal)
- Cyclone (level 30+, escape CC)
- Barkskin (level 30+, damage reduction)
- Innervate (mana cooldown, level 30+)
Stat priority
Raid healing
- Spirit (mana regen, primary)
- Spell Power (heal effectiveness)
- MP5 (when Spirit capped)
- Intellect (mana pool)
- Crit (burst heals)
PvP healing
- Stamina (survivability)
- Spirit (mana regen)
- Spell Power
- Resilience (when available)
Pre-bis gear checklist (level 20)
| Slot | Best in slot | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cenarion Helm | Quest reward |
| Shoulders | Cenarion Shoulders | Quest reward |
| Chest | Cenarion Vest | Quest reward |
| Legs | Cenarion Pants | Quest reward |
| Boots | Cenarion Boots | Quest reward |
| Weapon | Cenarion Spire (staff) | Quest reward |
| Trinket | Excavator’s Trowel | Brogdul rare drop |
PvP strategy
Defense
- Cyclone (level 30+, 6 sec CC)
- Barkskin (level 30+, 20% damage reduction)
- Travel Form (escape)
- Innervate (level 30+, mana cooldown)
Healing
- Rejuvenation (HoT)
- Swiftmend (instant)
- Regrowth (fast)
- Healing Touch (big)
Crowd control
- Cyclone (level 30+, 6 sec CC)
- Entangling Roots (root)
- Hibernate (vs Druids only)
- Travel Form (escape)
Common Restoration Druid questions
Is Resto Druid viable at level 20?
Yes — solid healer with HoT focus.
Which race is best for Resto Druid?
Night Elf (Alliance) or Tauren (Horde).
When does Tree of Life unlock?
Level 30 (Phase 2).
Is Resto Druid good for leveling?
Solid — HoTs are mana-efficient.
How much Spirit at level 20?
~150 Spirit is competitive.
Common Restoration Druid mistakes
| Mistake | Cost | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Not maintaining Rejuvenation | Lost HoT | Refresh before expire |
| Wasting Innervate | OOM | Save for boss fight |
| Casting Healing Touch too slow | Death to tank | Use Swiftmend |
| Not using Travel Form | Slow movement | Travel between pulls |
Phase 2 Restoration Druid preview
At level 30, Tree of Life form unlocks — major healing boost. Wild Growth (AoE HoT) is core. Swiftmend (instant heal from HoT) is essential. Cyclone adds 6 sec CC.
Final verdict
Best Restoration Druid race: Night Elf (Alliance) or Tauren (Horde)
Best Restoration Druid talents:
- Improved Rejuvenation + Tranquil Spirit + Tree of Life
- Swiftmend + Wild Growth + Living Seed
Best rotation: Rejuvenation + Swiftmend + Wild Growth + Regrowth
Whatever your race, Restoration Druid is the most mobile healer in WoW Forever. Travel Form + HoTs + Cyclone = unique playstyle.
For more Druid info, see our Skyborne Druid Forms, Balance Druid Guide, Feral Druid Guide, and Best Race for Each Class articles.
