WoW Classes: Druid
Druids are commonly referred to as a hybrid class, as they are able to fulfill various roles within World of Warcraft dependent on the specs assigned to each of them. Generally Druids can choose to be prominent in ranged magic, close melee or healing and restoration. Druids are also unique in that they have various forms they can shape shift into. Cat is a very quick (attack + speed) form that can stealth and is similar to a rogue. Bear can be utilised to grant increased strength in melee, whilst Cheetah is used as a key ability used for speed and flight from combat.
Mastering each of these abilities is the key to unlocking a Druid's full potential. Combining these abilities with the Druid's unmatched healing skills (most of which are auto-cast) make this class highly attractive to 2v2 and 5v5 games. Druids also have amazing kiting abilities (cheetah form) and the ability called Cyclone, which makes a character unable to do anything (Cyclone can't be dispelled). Druids are, unfortunately, notorious for being extremely fragile whilst in human form and so attract a lot of unwanted attention. Bear Form allows them to stay up for a while but they cannot heal while in this form and are effectively shut down. Effective use of kiting can usually keep the Druid out of harm, but this must be mastered and is still a tricky feat to pull off.
The Moonkin spec is becoming increasingly popular in top teams, as the Druid provides a great range of aggressive spells, whilst also coming complete with high level armour for a caster. This makes the Druid a less attractive target to the enemy. Moonkins bring great CC (Cyclone and Entangling Roots) and the only real downside to them is that they have very little defensive abilities. Teams with mostly casters can easily burn down a Moonkin and it will not be able to defend itself. Again though, this can be countered with skilled use of kiting abilities.
Feral Druids require a large amount of skill and perseverance to use, but once mastered their potential is rightly respected and feared. Their differing forms are usually at the peak of performance, with Bear form bringing unparalleled survivability and human form allowing for impressive and potentially game defining crowd control. Feral Druids can very easily lock down two healers with Feral Charges (Bear form) and well placed Cyclones. Mastering this spec can provide a team with their key player.
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