Druids are masters of balance and transformation. Now, with the emergence of Druid Runes in SoD, you can harness this essence and unleash its potent effects, enhancing your healing, damage, and utility in both solo and group encounters. So, let’s dive into Druid Runes and locations in Season of Discovery. And for a better understanding, we also recommend reading Season of Discovery Runes guide.
4.9Season of Discovery Phase 6 Druid Runes
Druids in SoD Phase 6 will not receive any new runes. Instead, they’ll get a chance to buy any Rune that they wish from a Rune Broker in the starting zone of their race. The vendor sells Runes for 1 Copper only, so you’ll be able to buy as much as you want, even for your alts.
📌 Note: Obtaining a Rune from a vendor before you begin a related questline or when you are in the middle of the quest may affect the process of quest completion. Read our SoD Runes Guide to get more details.
Season of Discovery Phase 5 Druid Runes
In WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 5, Druids gain two new Ring Runes for those who specialize in Healing or Meditation:
Season of Discovery Phase 4 Druid Runes
In Phase 4 of WoW Classic SoD, the Druid class was blessed with 3 additional Runes tailored for Cloak slot:
Season of Discovery Phase 3 Druid Runes
In Phase 3 of the WoW Season of Discovery, 6 new Druid Runes appeared for the Bracer and Helm slots:
Season of Discovery Phase 2 Druid Runes
In SoD Phase 2, Druids received 6 new Runes for the Belt and Boots slots:
Season of Discovery Phase 1 Druid Runes
In World of Warcraft SoD Phase 1 there were introduced 12 foundational Runes for the Chest, Legs, and Gloves slots:
- Living Seed
- Wild Strikes
- Fury of Stormrage
- Survival of the Fittest
- Starsurge
- Lifebloom
- Skull Bash
- Savage Roar
- Sunfire
- Lacerate
- Wild Growth
Druid Idols
A notable aspect of obtaining certain Druid Runes involves the utilization of Idols. Player obtain these Idols by killing mobs or finding them in given locations in the game world. Equipped in the Relic Slot, each Idol offers Druids a unique challenge that they have to overcome to gain the corresponding Rune.
As Druids progress through the challenges associated with their equipped Idol, they accrue stacks of buffs, typically represented by the Building Inspiration buff. Upon meeting the conditions for Rune acquisition and completing the challenge, these buffs transform into the Rune itself.
Where to Find All Druid Idols
In this table you will find all Druid Idols locations, needed to unlock Runes:
| Rune | Idol | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Barkskin | Idol of the Raging Shambler | Thistleshrub Dew Collectors and Thistleshrub Rootshapers |
| Berserk | Idol of the Heckler | Zai’enki |
| Fury of Stormrage | Lunar Idol | Chest in Brambleblade Ravine or Grell |
| Savage Roar | Ferocious Idol | Kolkar’s Booty chest or Den Mother |
| Mangle | Idol of Ursine Rage | Flatland Prowler, Prairie Wolf Alpha, or Rageclaw |
Druid Ring Runes
Druids have access to two SoD Druid Ring Runes, but can only equip one at a time. The Rune of Healing Specialization enhances healing spells. The Rune of Meditation Specialization boosts mana regeneration, so you can be sure that your Druid can maintain their spells in long fights.
Rune of Healing Specialization Location
You can obtain Druids’ Rune of Healing Specialization by interacting with the black book located in Faldir’s Cove, Arathi Highlands at /way 34.1, 80.5. To get there, enter the tunnel southeast of Stromgarde Keep at /way 21, 75. Only Druids who can use this rune will be able to see it, and while it’s bind-on-account, its visibility is limited to eligible characters.
Rune of Meditation Specialization Location
The Druid’s Rune of Meditation Specialization is found inside a small goblin house in the Shimmering Flats, Thousand Needles at /way 80, 77. Simply click the black tome inside to acquire the Rune of Meditation Specialization.
Druid Cloak Runes
Druid Cloak Runes in Season of Discovery provide Druids with enhanced versatility and power, focusing on augmenting combat abilities, shapeshifting into specialized forms for increased support and defensive capabilities, and summoning celestial phenomena to rain havoc upon enemies, ensuring Druids excel in both offensive and supportive roles on the battlefield.
Improved Swipe Rune
Improved Swipe enhance your performance in both Cat and Bear Form. When in Cat Form, your Swipe ability transforms into Swipe (Cat), allowing you to swipe at nearby enemies, dealing 250% weapon damage and generating 1 combo point on your current target. In Bear Form, your Swipe ability strikes up to three additional enemies.
Improved Swipe Rune Location
Here are the steps to acquire the Idol of the Huntress, which is required to learn the Improved Swipe ability:
- This Idol is reportedly dropped by a Venomhide Ravasaur in Un’goro Crater.
- Defeat 5 sleeping targets while in Cat Form.
- After meeting the requirement, use the Idol of the Huntress to learn the new ability.
Tree of Life Rune
Tree of Life increases healing received by 10% for all party members within 45 yards. Your Wild Growth healing is boosted by 60%, and your heal-over-time spells cost 20% less mana. Additionally, you gain 25% increased Spirit and 200% increased armor, but you cannot cast harmful spells. Shapeshifting also frees you from Polymorph and Movement Impairing effects.
Tree of Life Rune Location
Follow these steps to find the Rune of the World Tree, which is essential for learning Tree of Life.
- Navigate to the Northern Felwood.
- Find and speak to the Vengeful Wisp at coordinates /way 46, 19.
- The Wisp will start following you once you talk to it.
- Proceed to the center of the area until you receive the Shimmering Light buff. You may need to eliminate any satyrs that appear.
- Once you have the buff, talk to the wisp once more. It will drop the Gift of the Wisp on the ground.
- Collect your rune from the Gift of the Wisp.
Starfall Rune
Starfall summons a flurry of stars from the sky for 10 seconds. These stars strike targets within 30 yards, each dealing 68.612 to 80.544 Arcane damage to its target and 11.932 Arcane damage to all other enemies within 5 yards. The maximum number of stars is 20. Shapeshifting or mounting cancels the effect, and any effect causing you to lose control of your character will suppress the Starfall effect. This ability benefits from and triggers most talents and effects associated with Moonfire.
Starfall Rune Location
Defeat Arcterris, an elite Owlbear located in the Hidden Grove north of Everlook in Winterspring, at coordinates /way 63 18. Collect the Rune of the Falling Star from its loot and you is to learn Starfall.
Druid Bracer Runes
Season of Discovery Druid Bracer Runes offer versatile enhancements to Druid abilities, focusing on augmenting healing capabilities, extending spell durations, and converting resources into health, ensuring Druids excel in supporting their allies across varied combat scenarios.
Efflorescence Rune
Efflorescence gives the ability to channel Swiftmend’s Energy into healing. When Swiftmend is cast, Efflorescence springs forth, nurturing all party members within 15 yards of the Swiftmend target’s location. They are healed for 78.198 Health every 1 second for 15 seconds.
Efflorescence Rune Location
Feralas:
- Travel to Feralas and locate Tyrisius within a tower at coordinates (57, 68).
- Accept the quest Wisdom of the Guardians from Tyrisius.
- Prove yourself to the guardian spirits of Feralas, Azshara, and the Hinterlands.
Guardian of Feralas:
- Locate the Shrine of Feralas and activate it to gain the Duty of the Warden buff.
- Find a Gordunni Warlock south of the Shrine (61.8, 55.6). They will cast Shrink on you. Remove the Shrink effect to gain the Decurse buff.
- Travel east towards the Writhing Deep (75, 62). Get Poison by a Zukk’ash Wasp and then dispel the Зoison, acquiring the Mark of the Warden buff.
- Return to the Shrine of Feralas and defeat Blightbark, the Guardian of Feralas (Level 50 elite).
Guardian of Azshara:
- Locate the Shrine of the Beast in Azshara.
- Find and defeat the white stag Child of Apa’ro (43, 30). He drops the Sacred Stag Heart.
Note: This enemy is immune to spells. - Offer the Sacred Stag Heart at the Shrine of the Beast, summoning the Hippogryph Avatar.
- The Avatar will transform into Whisperwing, the Guardian of Azshara, who will speak to you.
Guardian of the Hinterlands:
- Travel to the Hinterlands and locate the Shrine of the Moon atop a hill.
- Interact with the Shrine. The message “The calm comes before the storm” appears.
- Cast Tranquility followed by Hurricane to summon Sagefeather, the Guardian of the Hinterlands.
- Defeat Sagefeather.
Return to Tyrisius:
- Travel back to Tyrisius at coordinates (57.2, 69.0) in Feralas.
- Completing the Wisdom of the Guardians quest grants you the Efflorescence Rune and the Seed of Renewal trinket.
Elune’s Fires Rune
Elune’s Fires elongates the duration of your damage and healing over time effects on their target. Starfire extends Moonfire, Wrath extends Sunfire, Regrowth extends Rejuvenation, and Shred extends Rip. Each extension can occur up to three times.
Elune's Fires Rune Location
- Travel to Azshara‘s temple (20, 62).
- Loot the Traveller’s Knapsack for Keldara’s Log and a Mortar and Pestle.
- Read the Log and gather 3 Satyrweed Samples nearby.
- Use the Mortar and Pestle to create Satyrweed Tincture.
- Locate a corrupted green Hippogryph and put it to sleep with Hibernate.
- Use the Tincture to dispel its Satyr Corruption, earning the Rune of the Moon Goddess.
Improved Frenzied Regeneration Rune
Improved Frenzied Regeneration, usable in all forms or while unshapeshifted, converts your active resource into Health over 10 seconds. Up to 10 Rage, 10 Energy, or 5% base Mana is converted per second into up to 10% Health.
Improved Frenzied Regeneration Rune Location
Speak with Shadowtooth Emissary in Felwood (51.5, 82) and accept the solo quest The Wild Gods.
Gather Wildwhisper Draught:
- Travel to Jintha’Alor in the Hinterlands (group optional).
- Defeat elite trolls until you acquire Wildwhisper Draught.
Summon the Spirit of Agamaggan:
- Head to Razorfen Downs.
- Clear the area around Amnennar the Coldbringer.
- One player drinks the Wildwhisper Draught, summoning the Spirit of Agamaggan.
- Speak to the Spirit to receive a quest and Agamaggan’s Roar.
Collect Wild Offerings (Solo):
Important: You only need to complete these steps once per dungeon, regardless of farming multiple offerings.
- Choose one of the three dungeons:
| Dungeon | Requirements | Spawned Mob |
|---|---|---|
| Zul’Farrak | Defeat any three bosses. | Ghostly Spider |
| Maraudon | Clear Princess Theradras area. | Ghostly Raptor |
| Blackrock Depths | Defeat High Interrogator Gerstahn, Houndmaster Grebmar, and Ring of Law event. | Ghostly Basilisk |
- Defeat specific bosses or enemies to trigger the spawn of a ghostly mob.
- Use Agamaggan’s Roar near the ghost to summon a level 52 elite Delirious Ancient.
- Defeat the Ancient to claim a Wild Offering.
- Repeat these steps in the remaining two dungeons to collect all three Wild Offerings.
Return and Claim Your Reward:
Travel back to the Shadowtooth Emissary in Felwood and turn in the quest. You’ll receive the Rune of Primal Energy.
Druid Helm Runes
WoW SoD Druid Helm Runes are imbued with formidable powers that enhance Druid abilities such as Hurricane potency, cooldown resets for key attacks, and expanded defensive capabilities, reinforcing their role as resilient frontline fighters and strategic support specialists.
Gale Winds Rune
Gale Winds elevates your Hurricane ability to new heights. When activated, your Helm becomes infused with the power to enhance Hurricane’s potency. It increases the damage done by Hurricane by 100%, removes its cooldown, and reduces its Mana cost by 20%, allowing you to unleash its tempestuous fury with unmatched ferocity.
Gale Winds Rune Location
Follow the concealed path up the hills within the Grimtotem Compound in Feralas, starting at coordinates (66, 33). Ascend the path (66.8, 38.6.) to a hut where Namida Grimtotem, a level 43 elite Tauren, resides. Defeat her to claim the Rune of the Windstorm.
Gore Rune
Gore imbues your Helm with enhanced abilities. Striking a target with Lacerate, Swipe, or Maul grants a 15% chance to reset the cooldown on Mangle (Bear) and provides 10 Rage. Additionally, when you strike a target with Mangle (Cat) or Shred, there’s a 5% chance to reset the cooldown on Tiger’s Fury.
Gore Rune Location
Once you’ve reached Friendly reputation with Emerald Wardens, visit an Emerald Warden Quartermaster and purchase the Rune of Bloodshed for 1 gold and 60 silver.
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Improved Barkskin Rune
Improved Barkskin gives the opportunity to cast Barkskin on allies, removing the penalty to melee combat speed or spellcasting time. Furthermore, you can cast Barkskin while shapeshifted, offering greater versatility and protection to you and your patry members.
Improved Barkskin Rune Location
- Go to Thistleshrub Valley in southwest Tanaris around (31, 65).
- Defeat Thistleshrub Dew Collectors and Thistleshrub Rootshapers until they drop the Idol of the Raging Shambler.
- Right-click the Idol to equip it.
Note: You must have at least level 44. - While under Barkskin‘s effect, use Nature damage to kill 5 enemies.
- Re-use the Idol to learn the Improved Barkskin.
Druid Belt Runes
Druid Belt Runes in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery empower Druids with offensive prowess and resource management enhancements, enabling them to unleash devastating attacks across multiple targets, amplify celestial energies for increased spell potency, and provide versatile healing support to allies.
Berserk Rune
Berserk gives you some Mangle (Bear) ability which is able to hit up to 3 targets without cooldown. On top of that, it will significantly decrease the Energy cost of all your Cat Form abilities by 50% for 15 seconds. For activating, you will need to be in Bear Form, Cat Form, or Dire Bear Form.
Berserk Rune Location
- Travel to coordinates (69, 55) in Thousand Needles, close to the northwest edge of Shimmering Flats. As you approach, you will get Beastly Effigy that will grant you a special buff when you’re near it.
- The Zai’enki elite can be summoned by the Challenging Roar on the Beastly Effigy, a powerful level 28 opponent. The victory over Zai’enki will help you to loot the prized Idol of the Heckler.
- Empower the Idol of the Heckler and use the Challenging Roar to taunt several enemies at a time. Send one opponent while they are taunted. Once the five enemies are killed in this way, press right click to learn the Berserk Runes from the Idol of the Heckler.
Eclipse Rune
Eclipse imbues wearers with celestial Energy, enhancing the potency of Starfire and Wrath spells. Starfire augments the critical strike chance of subsequent Wraths, while Wrath reciprocates the effect for Starfire. These effects stack, offering up to 4 charges, and grant a 70% chance to maintain casting time when under attack.
Eclipse Rune Location
- Firstly get the quest Highway Robbery from Desolace. It is situated at the Extinguished Campfire, the northwest of the Kodo Graveyard, and approximately located at (47, 54).
- Go to the (63, 39) of Kormek’s Hut in Desolace. Turn Highway Robbery to Bibbly F’utzbuckle and get the quest On the Lam.
- Go to the inn at Booty Bay and hand in On the Lam to Tokal. Pick up Cherry Grog from Nixxrax Fillamug nearby, and then move to the next part of the quest, No Honor Among Thieves.
- Rowboat is located under the bridge, which connects Arathi Highlands and the Wetlands, near (53, 91). Talk to the Rowboat to teleport to the eastern shore, which is approximately in the (93, 71) coordinates.
- Engage Illari Duskfeather in combat and obtain Illari’s Key. Illari’s Loot Cache can be opened with this key to receive the prized Jewel-Encrusted Box that holds the Rune.
Nourish Rune
Nourish heals a friendly target and further grows its strength if other healing effects are active on the target. Nourish, which is the heals-all spell, is a versatile healing spell that heals and triggers all associated effects with Healing Touch.
Nourish Rune Location
- Travel to Dustwallow Marsh and slay Rotting Ancient around (45, 51) to get the Rotten Seed, the first task in The Lost Ancient quest.
- Go to Moonglade and speak with Orokai to finish The Lost Ancient quest and get The Lost Saplings quest.
- Get the Waters of Crystal Lake Elune’ara and water four different Ancient Sapling all over the Eastern Kingdoms within one hour:
| Zone | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Alterac Mountains | (/way 58, 44) |
| Arathi Highlands | (/way 47, 72) |
| Swamp of Sorrows | (/way 10, 39) |
| Stranglethorn Vale | (/way 33, 65) |
- Go back to Oroki to complete the quest and get Rune of Nourishing, you’ll need to learn Nourish.
Druid Boots Runes
SoD Druid Boots Runes grant Druids enhanced mana regeneration, increased survivability through health boosts and resource recovery, and amplification of physical damage output, ensuring they remain versatile and formidable forces in both offensive and defensive roles.
Dreamstate Rune
Dreamstate is the Rune that is responsible for regeneration of Mana each time you land a critical strike on your damaging spell. When you hit your critical strike, you will regenerate your Mana at 50% and cast for 8 seconds. Lastly, this skill adds an extra 20% to the nature damage done to the target for a duration of 12 seconds.
Dreamstate Rune Location
- Defeat Kolkar Centaurs in eastern Desolace near (73, 49) and get the Desiccated Seed Pod.
- Continue southward to the pond at (70, 70). Swim in the pond until the pod blossoms into the Satyrweed Bulb.
- Head to Sargeron (northeastern corner) and plant the seed in Sandy Loam which is about (75, 20). This will result in you getting the Rune of the Dreamer as a reward, needed to learn Dreamstate.
Survival Instincts Rune
Survival Instincts gives you 30% of your maximum Health for 20 seconds when you activate it. This is the state of Health when the effect wears off. Furthermore, you replenish resources as you dodge, according to your current form (Rage in Bear Form, Energy in Cat Form and Mana in other forms).
Survival Instincts Rune Location
- Meet with Amaryllis Webb at (25.0, 54.2) and collect the Entomology Starter Kit.
- Go to the nearby Lake Nazferiti logging camp and hunt down an Arbor Tarantula to get an Arbor Tarantula Specimen.
- Explore Northfold Manor and kill a Hay Weevil from any of the barns or stables to have a Hay Weevil Specimen.
- Destination to the Kodo Graveyard and kill a Flesh Picker within the bone graveyard to collect a Flesh Picker Specimen.
- Back to Amaryllis Webb in Swamp of Sorrows to claim Rune of Instinct for your job. Use it to learn Survival Instincts.
King of the Jungle Rune
King of the Jungle alters the mechanics of Tiger’s Fury. Instead of a flat increase, it amplifies all physical damage output by 15%, while instantly restoring 60 Energy. Though no longer subject to the global cooldown, it now operates on its own 30-second cooldown cycle.
King of the Jungle Rune Location
- Travel to Deadwind Pass and visit the Dalaran Agent at Ariden’s Camp around (/way #1430 52 35). Acquire Ariden’s Sigil.
- Showcase Ariden’s Sigil to detect and destroy seven elite Dark Riders in different areas.
- Collect seven Dark Rider Relics dropped by the Dark Riders:
| Zone | Coordinates | Relic |
|---|---|---|
| Deadwind Pass | /way #1430 43 29 | Curious Dalaran Relic |
| Duskwood | /way #1431 23 47 | Glittering Dalaran Relic |
| Swamp of Sorrows | /way #1435 69 28 | Odd Dalaran Relic |
| Arathi Highlands | /way #1417 60 40 | Whirring Dalaran Relic |
| Badlands | /way #1418 58 54 | Slippery Dalaran Relic |
| The Barrens | /way #1413 52 36 | Heavy Dalaran Relic |
| Desolace | /way #1443 65 25 | Creepy Dalaran Relic |
- Back to the Dalaran Agent and hand over each Dalaran Relic to earn up rewards and experience. After that, get Supply Bag with Rune of the Jungle King, needed to learn King of the Jungle.
Druid Chest Runes
Season of Discovery Chest Runes for Druids bolster Druid healing capabilities with supplementary healing effects and mana conservation benefits, while also enhancing melee combat proficiency and mitigating incoming damage, ensuring Druids excel as resilient healers and formidable combatants.
Living Seed Rune
Living Seed Rune possesses a remarkable ability to improve your healing spells. When you achieve a critical heal, the Living Seed Rune implants itself within the target, ready to bloom and provide supplementary healing upon its next hit. This symbiotic enchantment enhances your restorative abilities, ensuring your allies remain perpetually shielded from harm.
Living Seed Rune Location
- Tauren: Harvest 3 Prairie Flowers in Mulgore, shaping them into a Prairie Crown. Seek out the Wooden Effigy mob at (37.7, 49.5), and apply the crown. Witness the emergence of the Level 7 elite mob, Unleashed Nature Spirit, upon your success.
- Night Elf: Pluck 3 Glade Flowers around Teldrassil, creating a Glade Crown. Approach the Wooden Effigy mob at (66.9, 57.5), crown it, and brace for the appearance of the formidable Unleashed Nature Spirit.
Wild Strikes Rune
Wild Strikes is a powerful artifact that bestows upon Druids unparalleled dominance in melee hits. As you transform into Cat Form, Bear Form, or Dire Bear Form, this Rune unleashes a surge of ferocity, granting you and your allies a chance to unleash devastating extra attacks with increased Attack Power. With each strike, you’ll solidify your position as the undisputed master of close-quarters combat.
Wild Strikes Rune Location
To claim this Rune’s potent influence, venture into the south-eastern reaches of Stonetalon Mountains, near the coordinates (80, 88). There, you’ll encounter a group of formidable Grimtotem Tauren NPCs, including Grimtotem Ruffian and Grimtotem Sorcerers. Engage these formidable foes and vanquish them in a display of unyielding strength. Upon their defeat, the Wild Strikes Rune will emerge as your rightful prize, ready to amplify your melee prowess.
Fury of Stormrage Rune
Fury of Stormrage is a Druid’s secret weapon for conserving Mana and preserving the Health of their companions. This Rune decreases the cost of Wrath, allowing you to unleash a torrent of damage without depleting your Mana reserves. Moreover, after delivering a devastating Wrath strike, you’ll gain a chance to instantly heal a wounded ally with a Healing Touch, ensuring the safety and vitality of your party members. With this Rune’s blessings, you’ll become a Mana-wielding marvel and a beacon of healing prowess. And with our SoD Starting Pack you can get any three Runes of your choice to be ready for the endgame.
Fury of Stormrage Rune Location
- Tauren: At level 4, loot the Chest in Brambleblade Ravine (61, 76) for the Lunar Idol. Engage 6 creatures marked by your Moonfire, then use the Lunar Idol once more to unlock the Fury of Stormrage ability.
- Night Elf: Also at level 4, accept the quest from the Druid trainer and eliminate Grell in the starting area. Secure a Lunar Idol drop, equip it in the relic slot, and, following its instructions, achieve the transformation into the formidable Fury of Stormrage.
Survival of the Fittest Rune
Survival of the Fittest is a Druid’s sanctuary of resilience, granting them exceptional protection against incoming damage. This Rune not only reduces the likelihood of critical strikes but also significantly slashes the impact of any attacks that do connect. When you assume either Bear Form or Dire Bear Form, the damage reduction becomes even more formidable, making you an impenetrable bastion of defense.
Survival of the Fittest Rune Location
Acquire the Survival of the Fittest Rune from Grizzby in Ratchet. Before obtaining this Rune, fulfill Grizzby’s pre-quests:
- Shredder Turbochargers: Collect 16 Shredder Turbochargers from Venture Co. Shredders in the Windshear Crag, Stonetalon Mountains.
- Dark Iron Ordinance: Acquire 20 Dark Iron Ordinance by vanquishing Dark Iron Insurgent in North Loch Modan or Dark Iron Rifleman and other Dark Iron dwarves in North Wetlands.
- Fish Oil: Gather 24 Fish Oil from murlocs in Hillsbrad or Wetlands, or acquire them through the Auction House.
Druid Legs Runes
Druid Legs Runes in WoW Season of Discovery focus on empowering Druids with potent arcane and nature damage abilities, sustainable healing mechanics, interrupting enemy spellcasting, and maximizing melee damage output, making them versatile assets in both magical and physical engagements.
Starsurge Rune
Starsurge lets you shoot surging stellar energies, dealing Arcane damage. It’s not just flashy; it plays well with talents and effects tied to Wrath or Starfire, making it a stellar addition to your toolkit.
Starsurge Rune Location
Now let’s discuss how to obtain Starsurge Rune:
To harness the Starsurge Rune’s cosmic power, embark on a journey to the Wetlands, a region teeming with ancient mysteries. Seek out a dwarf residing within a hidden cave, tucked away at the coordinates (35, 14). Initiate a conversation, and he’ll reveal a hidden pond nearby, where a wise frog resides on a stump. Approach this amphibian sage and present him with a Marshroom, a rare delicacy found in the Wetlands‘ marshy depths. The grateful frog will bestow upon you the Starsurge Rune, unlocking this celestial ability and empowering your Druid’s arsenal.
Lifebloom Rune
Lifebloom introduces a unique healing mechanic to your Druid repertoire. Unlike instant heals, Lifebloom acts as a persistent regenerative effect, gradually restoring the target’s Health over time. When the Lifebloom effect concludes or is dispelled, the target receives an immediate burst heal, and you regain a portion of the Mana spent, making Lifebloom a Mana-efficient and effective healing tool. To stack Lifebloom’s healing potential, apply it repeatedly on the same target, amplifying its regenerative power and ensuring your allies remain in peak Health.
Lifebloom Rune Location
- Night Elf: On the North side of Teldrassil, interact with a Skeleton at (33, 35). A Summoning ritual will ensue, requiring the assistance of another player in a group to manifest a spirit and obtain the Lifebloom Rune.
- Tauren: Initiate a ritual by speaking to the corpse at (60, 33). Even if activated by other party members, the Druid will be rewarded with the Lifebloom Rune.
Skull Bash Rune
Skull Bash empowers your Druid to unleash powerful melee attacks, interrupting enemy spells and momentarily locking them out of their spell school. This ability proves invaluable in both offensive and defensive scenarios, disrupting enemy casters, preventing them from healing or casting harmful spells, and granting you a crucial window to unleash your own offensive prowess.
Skull Bash Rune Location
You’ll need to reach Friendly reputation with either Durotar Supply and Logistics for Horde or Azeroth Commerce Authority for Alliance factions. Once you’ve reached the required reputation, you can purchase the Rune of Skull Bash from their respective faction vendors for a modest price of 2 gold.
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Savage Roar Rune
Savage Roar is a devastating finishing move for Cat Form Druids, transforming them into unstoppable predators of the battlefield. By utilizing the Ferocious Idol, Druids can unleash this potent ability, amplifying their physical damage and wreaking havoc on their foes.
Savage Roar Rune Location
- Night Elf: Defeat Den Mother in Darkshore to obtain the Ferocious Idol. Deal 20 instances of bleeding damage to humanoids, then use the Idol to unlock Savage Roar.
- Tauren: Open Kolkar’s Booty chests in The Barrens to find the Ferocious Idol. Perform the same bleeding damage ritual to unleash the power of Savage Roar.
Druid Gloves Runes
WoW Season of Discovery Druid Gloves Runes enhance Druid offensive capabilities with searing nature damage, bleeding effects for sustained damage, and group healing capabilities, ensuring Druids can control the battlefield and provide crucial support to their allies.
Sunfire Rune
Sunfire is a powerful artifact that empowers Druids with the ability to scorch their enemies with searing Nature damage. With a single blast, the Rune ignites your enemy targets, inflicting an initial burst of harm. But that’s just the beginning. The Rune’s true power lies in its persistent burn, inflicting additional damage over time as your enemies struggle to contain the relentless flames.
Sunfire Rune Location
- Tauren: Around (35.72, 69.61) in Mulgore, cast Moonfire on three white Lunar Stones. Witness the emergence of a chest containing the coveted Sunfire Rune.
- Night Elf: At (53, 78) in Teldrassil, cast Moonfire on three Lunar Stones to reveal a chest holding the Sunfire Rune.
Lacerate Rune
Lacerate Rune is a formidable Rune designed specifically for Druids who excel in the Bear Form or Dire Bear Form. With this Rune’s enchantment, your ferocious strikes become laced with bleed effects, relentlessly draining your enemies’ Health. Stack these bleeds effectively, and you’ll become a relentless harvester of threat and damage.
Lacerate Rune Location
Below are instructions on how to unlock this Rune for each race.
- Night Elf: Acquire Crab Treats from Furlbogs or fishing in Darkshore. Feed it to a Young Reef Crawler for the Rune.
- Night Elf: Purchase Rainbow Fin Albacore Chum from Khara Deepwater in Loch Modan at around (40, 39). Feed it to a thresher in The Loch to obtain the Rune.
- Tauren: Discover an Abandoned Snapjaw Nest in The Barrens at around (44, 22). Interact with it to receive an Abandoned Snapjaw Egg. Proceed to the Easternmost point of the Lushwater Oasis Pond at around (48, 40), and interact with the Empty Snapjaw Nest to obtain the Rune.
Wild Growth Rune
Wild Growth bestows upon Druids the ability to unleash a symphony of Healing Energy, radiating outwards to encompass their entire party. With a single cast, this Rune weaves a tapestry of healing, restoring the vitality of your allies and keeping them firmly in the fight. The healing effects intensify over time, providing a surge of restorative power that can turn the tide of any battle.
Wild Growth Rune Location
Seek out the Druid trainer residing in Moonglade, a tranquil sanctuary nestled deep within the forests of Azeroth. They will guide you on a quest to locate three elusive symbols: Symbol of the First Owl, Symbol of the Second Owl, and Symbol of the Third Owl. These symbols are hidden within the depths of Northeast Ashenvale, Duskwood, and Hillsbrad, respectively. Upon retrieving these sacred emblems, return to the Druid trainer in Moonglade, and you’ll be tasked with the Trial of the Owls, a challenging yet rewarding quest that will ultimately bestow upon you the Wild Growth Rune.
Mangle Rune
Mangle Rune empowers Druids with the ability to unleash the destructive power of Mangle, a devastating attack that deals substantial damage and increases the vulnerability of their target to bleed effects. This Rune complements the Bear and Dire Bear Forms perfectly, making you a formidable force of nature in close-quarters combat.
Mangle Rune Location
Obtain the Idol of Ursine Rage from the following locations:
- Tauren: Drops from Flatland Prowler and Prairie Wolf Alpha in Mulgore.
- Night Elf: Drops from Rageclaw in Teldrassil.
Once obtained, maintain a Rage of over 50 for at least 60 seconds to unlock the new engrave, embracing the might of Mangle.
Druid Class Runes are a game-changer for Druids in Season of Discovery, offering powerful enhancements that elevate their healing, weapon damage, and utility. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the class, exploring Druid Rune locations and their abilities is an essential step in mastering the role and becoming a force to be reckoned with in both solo and group content. As you delve into WoW Classic SoD and encounter these Runes, embrace the power of transformation and unleash the true potential of your Druid.
