PvE Restoration Druid Best in Slot (BiS)

Luxrah • Published May 6, 2025

Gear is your character’s main source of power and progression in World of Warcraft. As Restoration Druids progress through Mists of Pandaria, they will seek to maintain consistent mana regeneration while also leaning more and more into their throughput stats.

Druids can use Cloth as well as Leather, but you should always wear Leather due to the 5% increased Intellect you receive through your Leather Specialization passive ability. The Relic slot is gone in Mists of Pandaria, so you won’t be equipping Idols anymore.

Phase 1 Best-in-Slot Items

This is the best gear that you can obtain in Phase 1 of Mists of Pandaria, including gear from the three Tier 14 raids: Mogu’Shan Vaults, Heart of Fear, and Terrace of Endless Spring. Don’t forget to gem, enchant, and reforge every item to complete your optimization.

Both Tier 14 set bonuses are worth pursuing for Restoration Druids. If you have all of your set bonuses, the best piece to swap out is your Leg slot. We’ve included alternatives for slots where there is at least one other item that is very close in terms of power.

Phase 1 Best-in-Slot Items

Head

Neck

Shoulder

Back

Chest

Wrist

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Finger

Trinket

Main Hand

Off Hand