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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl
So since I hit 70 with my main on Tichondrius and got my flying epic mount, I was invited by some friends to roll a character on their server and level with them. So now I have a NE druid on Llane--my first experience on a PvE server, and let me say it's totally different. Tich is a high population server, and the economy moves a lot faster. It's kind of a bummer, but not getting ganked 20 times at Nesingwarys while trying to turn in quests makes it worth it. Despite the lack of a good economy, I'm still making a fair amount of gold.
I'm feral right now for leveling, but I'm probably going to go balance before too long--I just prefer playing a caster, especially in terms of pvp. I am used to pvping with my warlock, throwing up tons of dots, so this is a totally different, new experience for me. I feel bad when I try to BG (the only real pvp opportunity on a pve server) because I'm still trying to figure out what works best in pvp. 
People who have druids--tips are definitely welcome and appreciated. |
I began life in WoW on a PvP server as a druid, so I can give you some pointers. Feral is a great way to level, but if I may be so bold as to suggest (unless you're doing a lot of instances to level, which in that case is probably best to remain mostly in one talent tree): put a good amount of talent points into feral, but for sheer survivability while soloing out in the big bad world, put points in furor of the resto tree so that when you need to do those quick heals between diving back into the action, you have rage and/or energy to start the fight back up right away. This also works really well in PvP because you may find yourself switching between forms often if only to remove movement-impairing spells or abilities (amazingly handy in WSG for example, when you're the flag carrier). Also, a few points in balance for the nature's grasp is wonderful in both PvE and PvP since you can still use it while in bear or cat form, and also because it can give you up to an extra 10 seconds of time to quickly heal or to run away.
That's all a great way to level and to get in some PvP until you get to level 40-which is where I truly began tinkering with PvP builds. I found that moonkin druids do surprisingly well; I found myself at the top of the charts almost always. I mean, come on: the same armor buff as a tank druid (so it can survive through a lot more than most typical damage casters), plus mana regen based on attack power, plus a party buff that gives 5% spell crit chance? Top that off with the ability to still remove movement-impairing effects through shapeshifting? Yes, please!
The biggest suggestion I can make for you in BG PvP is to never be afraid to do a lot of switching between forms, no matter what you decide to ultimately specialize in. Always, always be moving, be willing to adapt at any moment, and do what you can to be the first to strike in any encounter and confuse your enemy.
Good luck, and message if you'd like any other tips!