Druid · Normal PvE

What should I do at level 56?

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Faction
Starting race

Where to quest

Alliance

Winterspring from Everlook after Felwood, or Western to Eastern Plaguelands if you stayed east.

  • Everlook
  • Light’s Hope Chapel

Alternative: Mount Hyjal through Darkwhisper Gorge when the approach is comfortable.

Horde

Winterspring from Everlook after Felwood, or Western to Eastern Plaguelands if you stayed east.

  • Everlook
  • Light’s Hope Chapel

Alternative: Mount Hyjal through Darkwhisper Gorge when the approach is comfortable.

Full 55-57 route, travel and notes

Trainer and class quests

Train at 56

  • Ferocious Bite 5
  • Healing Touch 10
  • Pounce 3 if you use it

Next visit at 58: Lacerate 5, Claw 5, Maul 7, Rejuvenation 10.

Talent point

Genesis 1/5

Balance · point 47 of 51 · split now 1 / 33 / 13 (Balance / Feral / Restoration)

+2/4/6/8/10% periodic damage and healing, which also helps Rake, Rip and Lacerate.

Next at 57: Genesis 2/5.

Full Feral order

Restoration spec at 56

Living Spirit 1/3 (Restoration), split 11 / 0 / 36.

Restoration build

Dungeon nearby Optional

  • Blackmaw HoldOfficial 55-60In rangeAzshara. Heal a run in Azshara.
  • Blackrock DepthsClassic dungeonRange not publishedBlackrock Mountain. Or another Classic high-level dungeon near your route.

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

Plan for 55-57

  • Mount Hyjal is a 55-60 zone. Darkwhisper Gorge on the way in is a level 60 area, so travel carefully.
  • Keep your healing set together and heal when a group forms near your route.

Any level