Druid · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 52?

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Faction
Starting race

Where to quest

Alliance

Un’Goro from Marshal’s Refuge, then Felwood for a Kalimdor finish or Western Plaguelands for an eastern one.

  • Marshal’s Refuge
  • Talonbranch Glade (Felwood)
  • Chillwind Camp (Western Plaguelands)

Horde

Un’Goro from Marshal’s Refuge, then Felwood for a Kalimdor finish or Western Plaguelands for an eastern one.

  • Marshal’s Refuge
  • Bloodvenom Post (Felwood)
  • The Bulwark (Western Plaguelands)

Full 50-54 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

Train at 52

  • Rip 5
  • Rejuvenation 9
  • Demoralizing Roar 5 if you use it
  • Cower 3 if you use it

Skip while Feral if gold is tight: Moonfire 9.

Next visit at 54: Shred 5, Rake 4, Swipe 5, Faerie Fire 4, Regrowth 8, Thorns 6.

Talent point

Naturalist 5/5

Restoration · point 43 of 51 · split now 0 / 33 / 10 (Balance / Feral / Restoration)

+2-10% all damage, faster Healing Touch (Classic), and up to 0.5 s off Wild Growth’s cast.

Next at 53: Reflection 1/3.

Full Feral order

Restoration spec at 52

Improved Regrowth 2/5 (Restoration), split 11 / 0 / 32.

Restoration build

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • Blackrock DepthsClassic dungeonRange not publishedBlackrock Mountain. Fits if you are already in the eastern zones and have quests ready.
  • Alcaz PrisonOfficial 48-53In rangeDustwallow Marsh. In range to 53.

Coming up at 60: Restoration becomes your main group role. Raids from December 9.

Plan for 50-54

  • Primal Bite, Lacerate and Wild Growth all get new ranks at 50.
  • Start comparing healing pieces instead of vendoring them.

Any level