Druid Pre-Raid BiS in WoW Classic: gear before Molten Core
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruBefore your first raid (Molten Core), a Druid assembles pre-raid BiS — the best items from 5-man dungeons, crafting, reputation and world sources. On the WoW x5 server the grind is shorter thanks to x5 rates, but the list is the same. This guide is by slot and spec.
Stat priority
Resto: +Healing → MP5 → Int. Feral: AP → Crit → Agi (Cat), Armor/Stamina (Bear). Balance: like a mage.
Pre-raid BiS by slot
Restoration (Heal)
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cindershot / Sage's Circlet | Dungeon |
| Back | Hide of the Wild | Craft (LW) |
| Chest | Robe of the Void-аналог / Feline Mantle | Scholomance |
| Legs | Bloodvine Leggings | Craft (Tailoring) |
| Weapon | Sceptre of Interdiction / Freezing Band | Dungeon |
| Trinket | Mindtap Talisman | Scholomance |
Feral (Cat DPS / Bear Tank)
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Wolfshead Helm | Craft (LW) |
| Back | Cape of the Black Baron | Stratholme |
| Chest | Cadaverous Armor | Stratholme |
| Hands | Devilsaur Gauntlets | Craft (LW) |
| Legs | Devilsaur Leggings | Craft (LW) |
| Weapon | Manual Crowd Pummeler | Gnomeregan |
| Trinket | Blackhand's Breadth | UBRS |
Crafted items
| Profession | Item | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Кожевничество / Leatherworking | Wolfshead Helm | обяз. для Feral: +энергия при трансформации / Feral must-have |
| Кожевничество / Leatherworking | Devilsaur Set + Hide of the Wild | Feral DPS / хилер |
| Портняжное / Tailoring | Bloodvine Leggings | Resto / Balance |
Key dungeons
| Dungeon | What to farm |
|---|---|
| Gnomeregan | Manual Crowd Pummeler (BiS Feral opener) |
| Stratholme | Cape of the Black Baron, Cadaverous Armor |
| Scholomance | heal slots, trinket |
| Dire Maul | Balance/caster items |
Wolfshead Helm is a mandatory Feral craft helm (returns energy on shapeshift). Manual Crowd Pummeler (Gnomeregan) is a legendary pre-raid 'cheat' weapon for Cat/Bear.
Related guides
- Pre-raid BiS — overview
- Druid raid BiS by phase
- Druid talent builds
- Molten Core — first raid
- WoW Classic dungeons
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FAQ
Which druid spec is best to start?
Restoration is the most wanted (raid/dungeon healing); Feral farms and tanks dungeons great; Balance is weaker in Vanilla PvE.
Why does Feral need Wolfshead Helm?
Shapeshifting normally zeroes energy; Wolfshead grants 20 energy entering Cat Form — a big DPS gain.
Can a Bear tank dungeons pre-raid?
Yes, Bear tanks 5-mans well with Manual Crowd Pummeler and Devilsaur; raids want a warrior MT, but Bear is a solid off-tank.