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Druid - Boon Support Healer (Fractal)
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People who say this build is no longer viable do not know the difference between "meta" and "viable". This build is still great for doing LFG runs in fractals or for running teammates who are new to fractals. There are definitely more meta options but this build is still great for keeping everyone alive and provides a ton of support.
Loving this build for LFG fractals. There are probably more optimal things out there, if you're playing in premade groups where everyone knows everyone, but this works great for slotting yourself into fractals and learning with randoms.
No longer viable --- after several patches this FOTM build belongs in the archives - where the boon chrono is.
Actively still use this build or Raid variant Great for keeping people up easy to use and provides ample time to actually help with dps alot
Works great even in high tier fractals! Don't know why the rating is so low.
This has been a run saver! The unique boons are a savior! I played hfb but this stands out far more and brings more to my teams.
I dont know why people are throwing hate on it. I understand that Hfb is much more popular these days, but given the fact I tried this build just for fun and was able to heal the whole team through the t4 and rec dailies without another heal let me wonder why people give it one star. I am much more experienced with DPS Builds, but this is not a 1 star build, since you actually can hold your team up easily if you are not a noob. Btw, its really fun to play this build, much more fun than Hfb.
Druid is no longer viable for fractal content at all. Should be archived completely.
As a user of this build, I have to say that I've always felt like I've helped a lot in pugs. As it is, the build isn't a part of the "Perfect fractal party", but when it comes to using LFG, this build can fit with many party compositions. There is one thing I need to add though:
Storm Spirit should not be on there, it should be an empty slot with storm spirit, stone spirit and sun spirit as options, depending on the help that the current party composition needs.
If the party needs help with damage mitigation and/or needs more CC, stone spirit.
If the party is condi, Sun Spirit can increase their damage by a large amount. It also gives the party Vigor for dodges if needed.
If the party somehow isn't maxing vuln, and needs more CC, Storm Spirit.
it's an ok build in certain scenarios and most of the guidelines seem fine, but:
DO NOT spam glyph of empowerment off cooldown, it's extremely bad advice and as a dps player this bothers me to no end, you should use it during burst phases(for example at the start of the fight right after the breakbar is broken)
stop recommending storm spirit, most groups have no issue with vulnerability and you already have jacaranda+warhorn4 for that(you almost cap it alone with those 2)..go with stone spirit which is far more beneficial since you play a pug carry build instead of a meta one anyway
some of the recommended pets are iffy: you should never ever struggle with might, fury or regeneration as a harrier druid..ever!
maximizing dps might be worth it if you play condi druid in raids or something but given how short fractal fights are..honestly just focus on proper cc, condition removal(don't be that druid that lets their team perma-chilled and weakened) and capping might ASAP, you won't push more than something like 2-3k anyway
While Druid is no longer mandatory in fractals, it's still an extremely solid utility class with healing, spirits, CC, and the all-powerful Glyph of Empowerment.
This build works well, until encountering pugs who think a druid can heal a group that decides to face-tank every encounter. I could before the healing nerf - and this build style was great - but not anymore. Pug groups are getting worse, not better. I have more success running support necro or raid healing ele (Twilight, Shattered, and Mai.)
Played well, this build will be extremely capable of carrying even bad groups, and even after the healing nerfs can still have some rather potent burst healing with the CA Glyph of Rejuvenation, Lunar Impact, and Rejuvenating Tides, while also having absurdly long lasting Fury, Swiftness, and Regeneration from Call of the Wild.
A well-played Druid is an asset to most groups, and most of the time not unwelcome. A badly played one, however, is extremely easy to notice.
For PUGs, this build is still great; however, for Fractal Pugs specifically, I suggest taking a Minstrel's chestpiece and rings (Fracs don't usually rely on Toughness based tanking strats, and you'd still be below the recommended toughness for tanks). You end up quite a bit more durable, you have a smidge more healing power, and you don't lose any Concentration. It IS much more expensive, however.
With the changes to Chronomancer and the optimal Fractal composition now being 3 Weavers 1 Chronomancer 1 Banner Slave, this build is no longer the optimal Druid build for Fractals nor should you be taking a Druid into Fractals at all. Should you do so, you should opt to take a Power Druid, as this build has overkill healing and boon duration for most players while bringing significantly more damage. It does however have decent Might generation however two Weavers and a Chronomancer can cover that on their own, meaning that it now lacks any proper advantages in such groups. However for groups without Weavers this build may be better.
Excellent healing, boon support and breakbar contribution capabilities make this build the first choice if a healer is needed in fractals.
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