Updated Nov 4, 2026
Feral Druid
PvE guide, updated for Patch 12.1.5
Introduction
Welcome to this World of Warcraft Feral Druid DPS Resource, a guide to help you optimize your performance in end-game PvE content. Recommendations are based on SimulationCraft data and cover gear, stats, talents, and more. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: Midnight (Patch 12.1.5).
Feral in the current meta
Is Feral the best Druid DPS spec?
Yes, on Single Target. Feral sims about 26% above Balance.
- Feral267.2K DPS#2
- Balance211.5K DPS#26
Single Target, 338 item levelDPS rankings
How popular is Feral in end-game PvE?
Among top players on Blizzard’s Mythic+ leaderboards, Feral is the 14th most played of 27 DPS specs.
- Guardian57.3% of tanks#1
- Restoration1.7% of healers#5
- Feral1.7% of DPS#14
- Balance0.4% of DPS#18
Week of Oct 27, 2026View season trends
Is Feral rising or falling?
Feral is 1.7% of top Mythic+ DPS this week, up from 1.5% the week before Patch 12.1.5.
- Feralup 0.2 points since Patch 12.1.5
- BalanceToo few players
Guide sections
- Character SimsSimulate your character for accurate stat priority and top builds as a level 90 Feral Druid. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Stat PriorityStat priority for optimizing a level 90 Feral Druid. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Gems & EnchantsGems and enchants for optimizing a level 90 Feral Druid. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- ConsumablesPotions, flasks, and other important consumables for optimizing a level 90 Feral Druid. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Talent BuildsTalent builds for maximizing performance as a level 90 Feral Druid. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- RotationThe full rotation SimulationCraft sims play, and the game’s Assisted Highlight and One Button rotations beside it.
- BiS GearCurrent gear profile for a level 90 Feral Druid, intended as a best-in-slot (BiS) list. Maintained by SimC. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- MethodologyHow Feral Druid guide data is generated: SimC version, game patch, sim parameters, and update schedule. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
Additional resources
- Optimize your character with SimCQuickly simulate your character in the cloud.
- Compare Feral to other specsView a detailed breakdown comparing Feral Druid to other specs.
- DPS rankingsSee how DPS specs are currently stacking up in patch 12.1.5.
- Feral sim resultsView a detailed breakdown of simulation results for Feral Druids on the guide’s profile.