WoW SoD Phase 8 Druid BiS gear — All specs included!
Searching for the top Druid BiS gear in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8? Our guide breaks down the best gear from Scarlet Enclave and earlier Phases—everything you need to optimize your Druid BiS list.
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Key takeaways:
- Druids remain strong and flexible picks in every raid composition during Phase 8 of Season of Discovery, offering value in tanking, healing, melee, and ranged DPS roles.
- Balance and Restor can be dependant on Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian , however Druids scale impressively with Scarlet Enclave raid gear.
- Explore our full Druid Best-in-Slot (BiS) lists below—complete with ideal enchants and item sources—to gear up for success in any role this Phase.
WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8 is here, and with it comes the Scarlet Crusade raid—bringing powerful new gear upgrades for all Druid specs. Whether you’re tanking, healing, or dealing damage as Feral or Balance, there’s loot that fits your build.
Explore our complete Druid BiS lists for Phase 8 to find the best gear for Tank, Healer, Melee DPS, and Ranged DPS Druids in SoD Phase 8.
BiS lists for all classes in Phase 8
If you’re looking for guidance on tackling the Phase 8 raid, be sure to check out our full Scarlet Enclave raid boss guide.
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SoD 8 Tank Druid BiS gear
Tank rankings in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8 are based on threat generation and survivability. Once those are met, DPS and speed become key. All tanks—including Druid Tanks—are viable for main tanking, with each class appearing across top speedrun logs worldwide.
Here is Tank Druid BiS list for SoD:
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Cowl of the Covenant | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Roar |
| Neck | Mark of C’Thun | Ahn’Qiraj | – |
| Shoulders | Waywatcher Pauldrons | Scarlet Enclave | Fortitude of the Scourge / Soul of the Shifter |
| Back | Cloak of the Golden Hive | Ahn’Qiraj | Enchant Cloak – Dodge |
| Chest | Waywatcher Armor | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Chest – Living Stats |
| Wrist | Waywatcher Bracers | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Superior Strength |
| Hands | Dreamwalker Gauntlets | Naxxramas | Enchant Gloves – Superior Strength |
| Waist | Waywatcher Waistguard | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Legs | Waywatcher Leggings | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Roar |
| Feet | Waywatcher Sabatons | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Boots – Greater Agility |
| Rings | Loop of the Dreamwalker / Ring of Emperor Vek’lor | Rayne (Eastern Plaguelands) / Ahn’Qiraj | – |
| Trinkets | Heart of Light / Kiss of the Spider | Scarlet Enclave / Naxxramas | – |
| Weapon | Scarlet Rotbringer | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
| Idol | Idol of Ursin Power | Enchanting | – |
SoD 8 Restoration Druid BiS gear
Druid Healers in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8 offer strong group healing and impressive utility. Their healing-over-time toolkit excels in sustained encounters, and they contribute the second-highest DPS among healer specs, making them a powerful hybrid option for raid groups that value both healing and damage support.
Here is Season of Discovery Phase 8 Healer Druid BiS list:
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Waywatcher Headpiece | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Caress |
| Neck | Touch of Light | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Shoulders | Bearskin Mantle | Scarlet Enclave | Power of the Scourge / Soul of the Grove Tender |
| Back | Cardinal’s Shawl | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Subtlety |
| Chest | Waywatcher Tunic | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Dreamwalker Wristguards | Naxxramas | Enchant Bracer – Healing Power |
| Hands | Gloves of Departed Souls | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Healing Power |
| Waist | Waywatcher Girdle | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Legs | Waywatcher Legguards | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Caress |
| Feet | Savior Sandals | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Rings | Ring of the Dreamwalker / Ring of Resurrection | Rayne (Eastern Plaguelands) / Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Trinkets | Stiltz’s Standard / Eye of the Dead | Scarlet Enclave / Naxxramas | – |
| Weapon | Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian / Greatstaff of Fealty / Condemnation | Naxxramas / Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Spellblasting |
| Idol | Enchanted Mushroom | Enchanting | – |
SoD 8 Balance Druid BiS gear
Balance Druids in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8 can benefit greatly from Atiesh, but it’s not required to perform well. Our BiS list includes strong alternative gear options to keep your Balance Druid competitive without relying on the legendary staff.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Waywatcher Hood | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Balance |
| Neck | Pristine Enchanted South Seas Kelp | Zul’Gurub | – |
| Shoulders | Waywatcher Mantle | Scarlet Enclave | Power of the Scourge / Soul of the Astral Ascendant |
| Back | Flag of the Broken Admiral | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Greater Nature Resistance |
| Chest | Waywatcher Leathers | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Zandalar Haruspex’s Bracers | Zul’Gurub | Enchant Bracer – Greater Spellpower |
| Hands | Waywatcher Mitts | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Arcane Power |
| Waist | Waywatcher Cord | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Legs | Waywatcher Kilt | Scarlet Enclave | Animist’s Balance |
| Feet | Dreamwalker Sandals | Rayne (Eastern Plaguelands) | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Rings | Band of the Dreamwalker / Wrath of Cenarius | Scarlet Enclave / Silithus (Quest) | – |
| Trinkets | Lucky Doubloon / Wushoolay’s Charm of Nature | Scarlet Enclave / Zul’Gurub | – |
| Weapon | Mirage, Rod of Illusion / Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian | Scarlet Enclave / Naxxramas | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Arcanist |
| Idol | Idol of Sidereal Wrath | Enchanting | – |
SoD 8 Feral Druid BiS gear
And finally cat Druid. Here is our Feral BiS list:
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Waywatcher Cowl | Scarlet Enclave | Wolfshead Trophy |
| Neck | Talisman of the Scarlet Scoundrel | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Shoulders | Waywatcher Shoulderpads | Scarlet Enclave | Might of the Scourge / Soul of Predatory Instincts |
| Back | Scarlet Commander’s Cape | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Agility |
| Chest | Waywatcher Vest | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Chest – Living Stats |
| Wrist | Waywatcher Wraps | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Agility |
| Hands | Waywatcher Grips | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Superior Agility |
| Waist | Torturer’s Toolbelt | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Legs | Dreamwalker Trousers | Naxxramas | Animist’s Fury |
| Feet | Waywatcher Stompers | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Boots – Greater Agility |
| Rings | Mason’s Fraternity Ring / Signet of the Dreamwalker | Scarlet Enclave / Naxxramas | – |
| Trinkets | Sir Dornel’s Didgeridoo / Abandoned Experiment | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Weapon | Staff of the Glade | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Crusader |
| Idol | Idol of Feline Focus | Pix Xizzix (Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale) | – |
Conclusion
Druids continue to shine in Season of Discovery Phase 8, thanks to their unmatched versatility—capable of tanking, healing, melee DPS, and ranged DPS roles. Many pre-raid BiS items from earlier Phases, especially Phase 6 with Atiesh, are still highly effective and shouldn’t be ignored. That said, the Scarlet Enclave raid in Phase 8 introduces powerful new gear that can elevate every Druid spec and fine-tune your build for top-tier performance.
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