Druid · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 53?

Use the level picker to switch levels in place and remember your choice.

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

No new training at 53. Next trainer visit at 54: Shred 5, Rake 4, Swipe 5, Faerie Fire 4, Regrowth 8, Thorns 6.

Talent point

Reflection 1/3

Restoration · point 44 of 51 · split now 0 / 33 / 11 (Balance / Feral / Restoration)

Much more Mana regeneration while casting.

Next at 54: Reflection 2/3.

Full Feral order

Restoration spec at 53

Improved Regrowth 3/5 (Restoration), split 11 / 0 / 33.

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