Hello, I’m Cheesey, a Feral Druid player from Honestly, a top Oceanic guild. While I’ve been playing Feral for a long time, I became well-known during Shadowlands for demonstrating the situational strength of covenants beyond Night Fae, especially Necrolord, and for my ‘beekeeping’ Mythic+ guide that involved extensive theorycrafting and playtesting. Achieving rank 1 logs in raid across all four covenants, when only one was considered viable, reflects my approach: think creatively, test everything, and don’t rely solely on simulations. It’s a game, after all!
I enjoy both Mythic+ dungeons and raiding, and this guide will cover both aspects. You can also find me on YouTube, Twitch, and in the Druid Discord community.
Feral Druid: What’s New in The War Within?
Feral Druids are undergoing significant changes in The War Within (TWW). Some changes will be welcomed, and others will require adjustments, but overall, I’m very optimistic about TWW. The specialization is more engaging than it was in Dragonflight (which was already quite enjoyable), offers a stronger damage profile, and provides even more customization options for different playstyles.
While the complete list of changes is extensive, some key highlights include:
Tiger’s Fury Returns to its Roots
Tiger’s Fury is reverting to a more traditional burst window, shorter in duration, as the mechanics that extended and reset Tiger’s Fury have been removed. This shift emphasizes snapshotting and more thoughtful decision-making regarding DoT refreshes, rather than maintaining Tiger’s Fury as a permanent buff. New talents like Savage Fury and Tiger’s Tenacity, alongside Hero Talent effects (discussed later), will enhance Tiger’s Fury in new ways.
Energy Adjustments for Strategic Gameplay
Energy regeneration has been slightly reduced. Feral gameplay had become quite “spammy,” whereas traditionally, it involved resource management and “spinning plates.” However, these energy adjustments aren’t drastic. Even with a bit more downtime, there are still ample strategic choices to make. This change provides a little more breathing room for thoughtful decision-making during combat.
Feral & Druid Talent Tree Improvements
The Feral specialization tree has been improved, offering greater build diversity for a spec that already had good customization options. The Druid class tree has also been enhanced, allowing us to access more defensive and utility options, although some less impactful nodes remain. While we lost bonus melee range, gaining access to perks like Oakskin, Forestwalk, and Improved Barkskin helps to compensate.
Exciting New Hero Talents
Hero Talents are a significant addition! We’ll delve into these in the next section, exploring how they further shape the Feral Druid playstyle in The War Within.
