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Best in slot (BiS) · Level 50

WoW Forever Feral (bear) Druid BiS at level 50

Tank
role
6/15
new in Forever
12/15
with a known source

Summary

This is the site’s suggestion for Feral (bear) Druid at level 50, not an official list: we use our Feral (bear) stat weights to score every item a Druid can use with a required level of 50 or lower, and pick the best one for each slot. The beta does not reach this level yet (the current cap is 30): it is a forecast, and items and their sources may change.

Stat priority of the list, per point: Stamina > Defense > Agility > Strength. Percentage stats count too, per 1%: dodge and hit. Armour adds to the score too.

6 of the 15 pieces are new in Forever and 12 have a known source.

Gear by slot

For each slot, the suggested piece and the next two on the list.

Head

Top pickSprightring HelmChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 47 · no level requirement · Leather
+21 Stamina · +15 Agility
Quest Twisted Evils (level 47) in Maraudon
Alternatives
Embrace of the LycanClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Leather
Drops from Chief Ukorz Sandscalp (20%) in Zul'Farrak (Classic data)
Pirate's Eye Patch
Item level 52 · no level requirement · Leather
Unknown source

Neck

Top pickWoven Ivy Necklace
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
+10 Stamina · +9 Agility · +6 Strength
Quest Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (level 51, Horde) in The Hinterlands (Classic data)
Alternatives
Scout's MedallionUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
Sentinel's MedallionUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)

Shoulders

Top pickWarden's Leather ShoulderNew in Forever
Item level 47 · requires level 42 · Leather
+11 Stamina · +7 Agility · +9 Strength
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Phytoskin SpauldersClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 51 · requires level 46 · Leather
Drops from Razorlash (25%) in Maraudon (Classic data)
Fleshhide ShouldersClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Leather
Drops from Glutton (50%) in Razorfen Downs (Classic data)

Back

Top pickSergeant's CloakUnique
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Cloth
+14 Stamina
Vendor Sergeant Ba'sha — Accessories Quartermaster (Classic data)
Alternatives
Sergeant's CapeUnique
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Cloth
Vendor Officer Areyn — Accessories Quartermaster (Classic data)
Corpsefeeder's SheddingNew in Forever
Item level 43 · no level requirement · Cloth
Unknown source

Chest

Top pickWarbear HarnessChanged
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
+27 Stamina · +18 Agility · +11 Strength
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Mixologist's TunicClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Drops from Blackrock Depths
Hakkari BreastplateChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 55 · no level requirement · Leather
Drops from Trash in The Temple of Atal'Hakkar

Wrists

Top pickForest Stalker's Bracers
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
+17 Agility · +7 Stamina · +9 Strength
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Bladebane Armguards
Item level 49 · requires level 44 · Leather
Unknown source
Warden's Leather BracersNew in Forever
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Hands

Top pickWarden's Leather GauntletsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
+14 Stamina · +9 Agility · +9 Strength
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Skulker's Leather GauntletsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking
Prowler's Leather GauntletsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Waist

Top pickSkulker's Leather WaistguardNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
+14 Agility · +10 Stamina · +12 Strength
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Prowler's Leather WaistguardNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking
Warden's Leather WaistguardNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Legs

Top pickBasilisk Hide PantsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Leather
+21 Agility · +8 Stamina · +3 Spirit
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
Alternatives
Serpentskin LeggingsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 54 · requires level 49 · Leather
Drops from General Fangferror (0.24%) (Classic data)
Keeper's WooliesClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 52 · requires level 47 · Leather
Drops from General Fangferror (0.24%) (Classic data)

Feet

Top pickHighlander's Leather BootsUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Leather
+13 Stamina · +11 Agility · +12 Attack Power
Vendor Samuel Hawke — League of Arathor Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Defiler's Leather BootsUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Leather
Vendor Rutherford Twing — Defilers Supply Officer (Classic data)
Shadefiend BootsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Drops from Anub'shiah in Blackrock Depths

Ring 1

Top pickTheramore SignetNew in ForeverUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+14 Stamina · +15 Attack Power
Unknown source
Alternatives
Insurgent's BandNew in ForeverUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Legionnaire's BandUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)

Ring 2

Top pickInsurgent's BandNew in ForeverUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+14 Stamina · +15 Attack Power
Unknown source
Alternatives
Legionnaire's BandUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
Protector's BandUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)

Trinket 1

Top pickRune of the Guard CaptainChanged
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
+42 Attack Power · +0.7% Hit
Quest Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village (level 51, Horde) in The Hinterlands (Classic data)
Alternatives
Cleansed Vilebranch MedallionNew in Forever
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Smotts' Compass
Item level 50 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Quest Facing Negolash (level 50) in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic data)

Trinket 2

Top pickCleansed Vilebranch MedallionNew in Forever
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
+42 Attack Power · +0.7% Hit
Unknown source
Alternatives
Smotts' Compass
Item level 50 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Quest Facing Negolash (level 50) in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic data)
Arena Grand MasterChanged
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Miscellaneous
Quest Arena Grandmaster (level 55) in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic data)

Main hand

Top pickWarden StaffClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 48 · requires level 43 · Staff (Two-Hand)
+11 Stamina · +10 Defense
World drop (0.001%) (Classic data)
Alternatives
Feral StaffUnique
Item level 52 · no level requirement · Staff (Two-Hand)
Unknown source
Thorium CestusNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Fist Weapon
Crafted Blacksmithing

Off hand

Two-handed weapon: the off hand stays empty If you prefer one-hand + off hand, these are the best off-hand pieces:

Alternatives
Shard of the Green Flame
Item level 54 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Quest Kroshius' Infernal Core (level 55) (Classic data)
Fermented Restoration PotionNew in Forever
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Researcher's Night LightNew in Forever
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Relic

Relic: not scored

More on Feral (bear) Druid

Reasoning: Tank in Bear Form: Bear Form raises the armour from your items by 180%, that is, multiplies it by 2.8 (Dire Bear Form, at level 40, by 4.6, and Thick Hide adds more), which is why each point of armour weighs so much and a high-armour leather piece beats one with stats. Stamina also goes up in form (+20% with Heart of the Wild). Agility gives dodge and crit (Blood Frenzy), the bear's only avoidance since it cannot parry or block. Since October 1, every crit in Bear Form also generates 75% more rage.

Heads up: the beta is capped at level 30 and the weights are indicative, tuned for level 60 with no simulations behind them. Sources come from the WoWSims Forever database and, for items that already existed in Classic, from the Classic 1.12 database (CMaNGOS Classic-DB, marked "Classic data": they may change in Forever); an item without a source may not be obtainable yet. Set bonuses and procs are not scored. Everything will change with each build.

Treat these lists as a starting point: your talents, enchants and play style may make another piece the better pick.

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