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Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Guide

Class
Spec
Rotation
Talent Builds
Consumables
Races
Professions

These guides are based on simulation data, tools, and theorycrafting from original Cataclysm. We'll be sure to update them when modern sims are finished. Rotations are likely to get optimized via sims, but it should already give you a very strong starting point.

Introduction

    Feral Tank Druids bring 5% Crit with
    Leader of the Pack
    , and increased Bleed Damage from
    Mangle (Bear)
    . They also bring important debuffs to attack speed, damage done, and armor reduction with
    Infected Wounds
    ,
    Demoralizing Roar
    , and
    Faerie Fire (Feral)
    . All Druids also bring an important Base Stat buff with
    Mark of the Wild
    , as well as incredible raid utility with
    Innervate
    and
    Rebirth
    .

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Rotation

    Feral Tank Druids are the most versatile tanks with the ability to DPS during encounters thanks to
    Cat Form
    . They are amazing AoE Tanks thanks to
    Thrash
    and
    Swipe (Bear)
    .

Single Target

  1. Maintain
    Faerie Fire (Feral)
    and
    Demoralizing Roar
    if assigned.
  2. Use
    Mangle (Bear)
    .
  3. Maintain at least 1 stack of
    Lacerate
    for
    Berserk
    procs.
  4. Use
    Berserk
    .
  5. Use
    Enrage
    .
  6. Use
    Thrash
    .
  7. Use
    Maul
    if you have excess Rage.
  8. Use
    Pulverize
    at 3 stacks of
    Lacerate
    if you don't already have the buff.
  9. Maintain 3 stacks of
    Lacerate
    .
  10. Use
    Lacerate
    .
  11. Use
    Faerie Fire (Feral)
    .

AoE

  1. Maintain
    Demoralizing Roar
    if assigned.
  2. Use
    Berserk
    .
  3. Use
    Thrash
    .
  4. Use
    Swipe (Bear)
    .
  5. Use
    Mangle (Bear)
    on different enemies based on their threat levels.
  6. Use
    Maul
    if you have excess Rage on different enemies based on their threat levels.
  7. Maintain
    Lacerate
    on as many targets as possible.

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Barkskin
  2. Survival Instincts
  3. Frenzied Regeneration

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Talents

Standard Build

If you aren't responsible for maintaining
Faerie Fire (Feral)
, you can the 2 points out of
Feral Aggression
and move them into
Stampede
for higher threat in your opener.
0
Balance
0
Feral Combat
0
Restoration

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Glyphs

  1. Prime:
    BerserkBerserk
    ,
    LacerateLacerate
    ,
    MangleMangle
  2. Major:
    MaulMaul
    ,
    Frenzied RegenerationFrenzied Regeneration
    ,
    RebirthRebirth
  3. Minor:
    Challenging RoarChallenging Roar
    ,
    Unburdened RebirthUnburdened Rebirth
    ,
    DashDash

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Flask of the Winds
    Alternatives:
  • Flask of Steelskin

Food

    Best:
  • Seafood Magnifique Feast
    ,
  • Skewered Eel
    ,
  • Fortune Cookie
    Alternatives:
  • Broiled Dragon Feast
    ,
  • Tender Baked Turtle

Potions

    Best:
  • Potion of the Tol'vir
    Alternatives:
  • Earthen Potion

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Best Races

Alliance

  1. Worgen:
    Viciousness

Horde

  1. Troll:
    Berserking
  2. Tauren:
    Endurance

Cataclysm Classic Feral Tank (Bear) Druid Best Professions

  1. Engineering:
    Synapse Springs
    .
  2. Blacksmithing:
    Socket Bracer
    and
    Socket Gloves
    .
  3. Leatherworking:
    Draconic Embossment - Stamina
    . This is the best profession if you want Stamina instead.
  4. The rest of the Crafting Professions provide nearly identical benefits.

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