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Balance Druid

PvE Guide updated for Patch 12.0.1

Methodology

This page explains how Noxxic generates guide data for this spec. Every section of the guide has a specific data source. Most are powered by SimulationCraft simulations, while some rely on community-observed trends. The details below show exactly what powers each section and any known limitations.

Simulation Details

Game PatchMidnight 12.0.1
SimC Buildsimc@ff3be83
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
Fight ProfileRaid Boss (Max)
Update PolicyWhen WoW receives hotfixes or patches affecting class performance, or when SimulationCraft releases updates that may affect simulation accuracy.

Guide Sections

SectionSource
Stat PrioritySimC stat weights using BiS gear profile.
Gems & EnchantsDerived from SimC stat weights.
ConsumablesDerived from SimC stat weights.
Talent BuildsBiS profile build, simulated with SimC. Run a Character Sim for personalized build recommendations.
RotationDPS comparison across rotation assist modes using SimC rankings data.
BiS GearSimC gear optimization using BiS profile.

About SimulationCraft

SimulationCraft is an open-source tool used to model World of Warcraft combat. It is community-maintained and widely used for PvE optimization. Noxxic uses SimC to generate guide data, DPS rankings, and character simulations.