Guardian Druid Tank Rotation & Cooldowns

Tank Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation offers a general priority list for Guardian Druid abilities, along with key cooldowns at the bottom. It's based on a standard build and is here to help while we work on a smarter, build-aware system. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1.5).

Single Target

Ensure Moonfire is active on the target before engaging.

Maintain uptime on the target.
Maintain 5 stacks.
Use off cooldown.
Use off cooldown.
Use when possible.
Use to generate Rage.
Use to generate Rage.
Use with Galactic Guardian proc.
Use for burst phases.
Use for burst phases.
Use as a filler.

Maintain Moonfire and 5 stacks of Thrash. Use Maul for damage and Mangle or Thrash to generate Rage. Activate Heart Of The Wild and Barkskin off cooldown, and use Incarnation Guardian Of Ursoc or Rage Of The Sleeper during burst phases.

AoE

Pull mobs together with Moonfire before starting.

Maintain 5 stacks.
Use off cooldown.
Use off cooldown unless saving for dangerous moments.
Use when possible.
Use to generate Rage.
Use to generate Rage.
Use for burst phases.
Use for burst phases.
Use as needed.
Use as a filler.

Maintain 5 stacks of Thrash and prioritize Raze for AoE damage. Use Heart Of The Wild and Barkskin off cooldown, and activate Incarnation Guardian Of Ursoc or Rage Of The Sleeper during burst phases.

Cooldowns

Reduces damage by 20% for 12 seconds. Use frequently or during magic damage phases.
Reduces damage by 50% for 6 seconds. Use preemptively for lethal damage or emergencies.
Boosts survivability and damage. Use during burst phases.
Provides damage reduction and reflects damage. Use during burst phases.

Use Barkskin liberally for consistent damage reduction. Save Survival Instincts for lethal damage or emergencies. Activate Incarnation Guardian Of Ursoc and Rage Of The Sleeper during burst phases for maximum impact.