Dragonflight Beginners Guide [Restoration Druid]

[@astral3278]

This is the best beginners guide to a healing spec I have ever seen. A lot of the other videos just talk about talents and stats (something easily obtainable from other sources like wowhead) and don't actually discuss how to play the class at all. This guide assumes the watcher has not played a druid before and goes step by step exactly what you need to do. Thanks for uploading all the guides in this series :)

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you for the feedback. Glad the format is appreciated :)

[@curry_online]

Seconded. Picked up resto in the space of an hour and felt comfortable taking this into dungeons straight away, thanks to this guide. Great job.

[@drewtodd1853]

Agreed

[@prince9262]

agree this is actually helpful

[@Zenox499]

Brilliant guide , has made the choice of resto druid alt much easier , cheers

[@michealvincent731]

Blizzard should hire you to do these class guides, they are perfect for newer players or those interested to try a different role

[@CATiiib]

I'm returning after about 10-12 years. This video was absolutely perfect for me. Thank you for taking the time. We need more of this style of content.

[@hidilley]

This quick & dirty beginner's guide is EXACTLY what I was looking for...just returning to wow after a long hiatus & this was perfect to get my brain back in the game as a resto druid. THANKS!

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you for checking it out. Glad you found it helpful

[@ayonmetar2301]

Thanks for this little guide. Haven't healed with my druid for 6 years. All I needed from this guide was "yes, you can spam regrowth" and "yeah, it's as simple as it seems. Just hot a lot"

[@ferociousbiscuit]

Something to keep in mind with Wild Growth is your target doesn't have to be an ally. Targeting an enemy will apply the effect to 5 allies near that enemy. Very useful on boss fights.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

I remember how helpful this was on Mists of Tirna Scithe. Ill be sure to mention this in the full 10.0 guide.

[@ewave662]

mind blown

[@DGenius505]

Thx dude, every other guides i've seen believes me to be 1000+ hours in the game, talking about tallents, stats, gearing, but don't actually tell me how to play as druid and what actually prioretise as a healer.

[@orangemc9358]

You, single handedly, made me want to give resto druid an honest shot again. All these other guides go into BIS, talents, complex rotations, and etc. But, they never break things down to a true beginner's level, despite the titles they use. I've been a tank main/DPS in my off time for years, and this ELI5 approach to healing has been very beneficial. A godsend, thank you!

[@kumu]

As a main holy priest, the guide is very easy to understand. I was overwhelmed with the healing rotations with other guides on yt. Thanks

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Talents, Stat Priorities, Additional Spells, and Further gameplay tips will be talked about in the full class guide I make once Dragonflight launches. The beginners guide is aimed towards players just picking up the class for the first time.

[@leonardodolc666]

yes and it’s great because i just want to level up my druid to lvl 60 first and then i can get in depth if i choose to play the class

[@nuggetmanman5459]

I keep seeing pre-patch talent builds on wowhead that require covenants, I haven't played since bfa so I don't have any covenant progress, does that affect the talents in any way?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@nuggetmanman5459 This late into the expansion you can just ignore the covenant portion of the guides and the talent builds will still work just fine.

[@nursemoonkinz]

Did you ever end up making said guide? If so can you link? Thx 😊

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@nursemoonkinz I did make one for Mythic+, though Raid has yet to be released though I plan to work on that for the current patch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH67ZIGcbreLaK8&t=

[@Armagedoen]

I'm only 7 mins deep on the video after boosting my first ever character thinking it was going to be easy xD Thank you for explaining everything so nicely so far

[@dinkleberrgh2651]

As a beginner I really appreciate this! Was very easy to follow along, and I feel a lot more confident now about setting up my binds.

[@moos5221]

I've decided on Resto Druid as my first healing class ever and your guide is the only/first guide I found to cover the noob approach to healing with Resto. Thank you so much for making this very beginner friendly guide, it's exactly what I needed (even though it's a tiny bit outdated and I want to play PvP only, but I can grab the not included info from other ressources now that you've covered the basics. Thank you!

[@NoHopeIVHD]

Gonna be real with you here, I don't press like on videos, not sure why just something I don't do unless it is a video I have REALLY enjoyed or has taught me something interesting, I've played balance and guardian druid before, Resto has always tickled my fancy but the amount of abilities I had to learn what order to use them in what they do how they interact etc, always blew my brain.. You sir have made the best, THE BEST, beginners guide to a class I've ever seen, most videos I've seen it's like they've forgotten what it was first like to play the class and say just press this this and this, now you're rank1 in the world. I cannot put into words how simple this guide makes the class seem, all I needed was a priority for spells, not 1 guide I have watched taught me that until I saw this suggested. Honestly, hats off to you, you deserve more subs and appreciation for the work in just this one video, you have definitely gained one more sub, and a HUGE thank you.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you so much. I will keep working hard to ensure the content I make only improves and continues to help people enjoy the game more :)

[@jgmez98]

Hey just wanted to say I checked out this guide and the Hpal beginner guide you made, and I gotta say, absolutely GREAT job keeping these videos so beginner friendly. Honestly such a great introduction, good job

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you! I noticed a lot of guides forget some people haven't played the game before or aren't familiar with all the small details so I wanted to make something that could last most if not all of Dragonflight for new or returning players.

[@SuperLuccian]

I really like the sound effects from that WA. Subtle but there. Solid guide, I love all your guides. I am stepping into the world of healing and your Shaman, Priest, and Druid guides are fantastic.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you so much. Have fun and let me know on discord anytime you have questions or need help :)

[@ThaGreenranger]

I came to this video to look for clarification on the spec and you nailed it. Thanks buddy

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Expect updated versions for The War Within

[@LloydOzil]

Thank you very much, I've never had the confidence to heal before but jumped onto a level 10 char and have finished several dungeons following this guide!

[@Nick-fo8kq]

These are the best guides, simple to follow, good pace and no additional bloat. Thanks again!

[@KashQuests]

Absolutely fantastic guide. Thank you very much for taking out the fluff and getting down to the brass tacks of healing on resto. Great work!

[@realisticlevel2553]

Perfect example on how a beginners guide should be, thank you so much.

[@SoulCoin]

This is perfect. You explained exactly just what is necessary and didn't make it complicated. I was able to just practice with you. Nice!

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Glad it was helpful. Expect an updated version of this video every new expansion just to go over changes and updates to the class/game

[@SimKim]

Returning after 6 years, thank you so much for such a thorough and easy to understand guide! :)

[@LloydOzil]

Would like to say another big thank you, just leveled 10-60 using dungeon finder the entire way through. Think I've found my new main!

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Awesome. I've been playing a ton of druid in dragonflight. It's very fun

[@rakeow]

Best WoW guide I've watched. I've never healed and I learned so much!

[@Holysmokingcrazy]

I as well enjoyed this guide being semi-experienced on Restro Druid I learned better technique to help me level and survive. Thanks

[@lofiphixx]

I literally created my first ever WoW character yesterday. Decided to take a break from OSRS which I've played most of my life. There is so much to digest I don't even know where to start. Thanks for this guide.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Ironman btw

[@lofiphixx]

@@Moarcookiezlive I've never had the patience to build and Ironman but kudos to you sir 🙏

[@RC_723]

Just resubbed to WoW and the new talent trees are quite overwhelming for an old fellow like me. I will be watching your videos all day long! Thank you

[@booradley6832]

They are including pre-set builds in the case that people do find it overwhelming, which I think was a very smart thing for them to do as it is a lot. Or alternatively, just hit buttons until the tree turns gray.

[@SleepyHenryYT]

Once again a big help 😁 I'm having a lot of fun trying out new healer specs that had previously just stressed me out

[@RainingMetal]

Restoration Druid was a lot harder than the Holy Paladin and Priest that came before for me. I used to cast Regrowth before Restoration and generally only had Lifebloom on the Tank and myself, planting Efflorescence whenever I could. I might try your rotation next time (just came back from Brackenhide Hollow and frequently got overwhelmed by poison. That said, the Tank was a toxic rusher too).

[@stux4994]

Really good guide! New to resto, so this got me started real good :)

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you!

[@PaulwDeStefano]

I don’t comment much on vids but I wanted to write you. Because you really did a fantastic job breaking this down in a way easy for me to understand. I wish you the best going forward and made sure to subscribe. I look forward to seeing more from you

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you so much. I plan to release these beginners guides at the start of every new expansion just yo provide a refresher and update to any major class changes that happen by that time

[@itsavery2012]

thank you for this helpful guide! Just boosted a druid to 60 and had no idea what I was doing!

[@drskeebs5034]

So useful and informative for my first healer class. THANK YOU

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you and welcome to healing :]

[@eeeeeeedward]

Great information presented well. *Chefs kiss*

[@vanguelisk]

nice :) can't wait for you "How to heal X dungeon " guides

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Just need to get enough experience in the new dungeons myself and Ill be releasing those asap once Mythic+ releases.

[@Nocc2991]

Druid is the only class I can ever get into. Everytime I try something else I miss the options of the druid and I go back. Thanks for the guide.

[@ericksonortiz6521]

ottima guida. facile da capire e ottime le indicazioni a video. grazie mille

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Grazie :]

[@dawdles1182]

came back, wanted a brush up. quick and easy thanks!

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you for watching the video and welcome back! Glad you enjoyed the format and delivery of the info

[@keifer7]

Exactly what I was looking for. Ty

[@kjc6152]

Made a hunter. Spent ages in queues for dungeons. Made a healer class and I instantly find parties lol love healing. Thanks for the guide

[@Mineeero]

Awesome video, thank you! One idea for future videos is to explain how some talents change your gameplay. For example, when you go for the double Lifebloom build, who should you apply Lifebloom (both tanks, you and the tank, etc.)

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Yep! The plan is to include talent builds in a separate video which will happen once I get time to play around more with them and see what we go into the expansion with :)

[@svimle511]

This is a great beginner's guide for someone who's completely new to druids, well done. This however, will only get you so far as there is a lot more nuance to the class. Especially when it comes to the dps spec where you suddenly start to mix in shapeshifting, depending on your build. That, will of course be for those who are actually interested in pushing keys and not just act like a heal bot. Since higher M+ keys will require the healer to pull their weight in dps, for which just having sunfire, moonfire and spamming wrath won't do much for. :)

[@orangemc9358]

And that will come later, from both natural progression and potentially even guides like Icy Veins/WoWHead. But, this video is still invaluable, and actually teaches people the bare bone basics when they're just starting the character (level 1+). No need for extra information if it's a *beginner's* guide.

[@michaelkneale3825]

The best guide so far! Thankyou

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to hear that

[@maksenDK]

Thank you so much. been away from wow for 3 years. I thought i wanted to try and heal because i never did that before. But i was overwelmed :D now it makes a little bit more sense.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Welcome back! Happy the video could help you get started again.

[@KampfQ87]

thank you very much for this rly good video. its non up to date, but it still helps me a lot to understand the restoration druid

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@KampfQ87 I have an updated version on my channel. I just recently uploaded it

[@xFuSiiON94]

This was a really great video, honestly, thanks

[@moltenjimmy1615]

this guide is top tier 10/10

[@Silentfeety]

Actually as I remember when you apply hot with 3s till the end,it refresh duration BUT also apply that instant heal you get at the end, I think thats why you only what to refresh at the end

[@mientobean3284]

Very solid beginners guide. Thank you. Been playing Mistweaver since forever but I’m tired of never being invited to shit so I’m refilling for a lil fun.

[@leonardodolc666]

thank you! helped a lot

[@esketitwareplays3331]

Really nice Guide, Thank you very much!

[@dariasraven]

Maybe I missed it, but did you cover Nourish? I'm glad it's usable again instead of competing with Cenarion Ward. It's a great spell instead of Regrowth spam due to the increased mastery buff it gets.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

It's not covered in the beginners guide but I will be talking about it in the full length Raid/Mythic+ Guides that will be coming when Dragonflight launches.

[@CowCast]

Thank you!

[@symerex]

Great video thank you man

[@lylestyle3002]

I'm new at this and trying to kill Karrac with my tank druid partner, this will help me so much. 😊

[@justingambino2186]

awesome video thanks!

[@hdmassive4360]

For resto its Improved Nature's Cure incase players were looking for Remove corruption in the skill tree etc

[@TobiasKryze]

Now we need a healer add on break down video from you. Everyone talks about adding for healers, but no one really truly goes into some of them for some reason. No idea why, especially macros that work well with Clique

[@apochan6537]

Thank you for the guide! Can you tell me which healing addon you are using or is the best?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Its just preference. I use Elvui Unitframes with mouseover macros. Popular options include... Elvui Vuhdo Grid2 Clique

[@apochan6537]

@@Moarcookiezlive I had healbot and I struggled, then just decided to create macros instead. but in raid, i do need an addon for that, so i will check them out, thank you!

[@AppleHater2012]

I’m going to give Druid healing a shot, is that Heal Bot continued you are using?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

I use Elvui with Mouseover casting

[@justinthornton2603]

Kinda of a weird question but I know you mentioned you just use wrath over and over but do you ever have to shift forms quickly? I have a hard time use it the shift forms

[@brickbrkr123]

One thing to add.. You actually want to let lifebloom expire. Because it does a chunky heal on expiry.

[@wiziek]

i think you can recast it during last 1-3 seconds, just like you would keep rolling any other over time effect, that should count as expiration of old one.

[@untelevized]

subbed, thanks for keeping it simple :)

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you!

[@travisrucinski804]

What addon are you using for your party frame? Or is it just the new blizzard UI?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Elvui

[@ewave662]

bro you nailed the forumla. good info+no bullshit = sub like and comment

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you so much!

[@creezies4545]

Nice beginner Guide!

[@WolfManJammer]

This was very well done. You have a natural teaching ability. Would you go over your UI setup a bit?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

I plan to make a full setup guide here in the next couple weeks but the addons I use are... Elvui Plater nameplates Weakauras Bigwigs

[@Tomrey8]

Hey there! Trying out resto for my friends. What are these macros and addons you have installed? Thanks for the informative video:)

[@Moarcookiezlive]

All of my UI and Addon profiles can be found in the community discord linked in the description of the video. The addons I use are... Elvui Weakauras Bigwigs If you have any specific questions feel free to dm me on discord.

[@trickwheeler]

Fire content!!!!!

[@dorvrith]

Thank you

[@piratebouviere]

What about your moonkin form? Should I also use that as much as possible when healing?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

The only time I use moonkin form is to do damage with my Convoke cooldown. If you want to do damage instead of healing, just go into moonkin form and channel convoke, then hop back into human form once its done casting. There is some other niche uses but I wouldnt worry about it until you are comfortable using offensive convokes

[@rickysinclair9082]

After 40 secs my eyes just glazed over on this vid. I’m trying to do a resto alt but this is extremely too technical. I’m sure this all clicks well with the majority of people. But I simply can not understand why WoW makes healing so convoluted. It is insane the amount of multitasking required I just can’t keep up. Your guide definitely swayed me never to touch the class thank you.

[@KevinG9012]

Great guide. Subbed. Making a pvp guide?

[@nicolaspuentes4763]

[@Bautaen202]

When you hoover your cursor over the player you get some information like name, class etc. What addon do you use for that info? I have used tiptac, but it doesn't seem to work anymore.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

It's from Elvui.

[@asasdsaasda]

hmm, isn't catweaving better if you want to dps?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Yes! This will be covered in the full length guide. This is aimed towards people just starting the class, so for that I recommend just getting used to the human form spells that deal damage

[@babylettuce]

Yes, it is

[@xirvin92]

I wonder how catweaving compares now that you can cast boomkin abilities on base form

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@xirvin92 Currently its looking like the best way of dealing damage is going to be lots more moonfires due to Natures Vigil and the protector something talent on the left side of the druid tree.

[@vampiro664]

What app is that that youre using? Makes being a healer alot easier

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Elvui with mouseovers Weakauras

[@yutami]

this helped a lot :)

[@RinKutanga]

what addons are u using for party frames and enemies/friendly nameplates??

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Elvui for Unitframes and Plater for nameplates

[@mickelrado]

Swiftmend then use wildgrowth due to Soul of the Forrest

[@tomcraft2594]

great vid ! quik wuestion to anyone what about moonkin ?? should u jump in to moonkin for quick dps for the buffs or just stayin normal form ? im confused as i never see resto druids go in to moonkin ? same goes for the tree guy is it worth using the points to go into tree form ?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Now that all the spells are usable in human form you do NOT need to switch to moonkin form (unless you are pressing convoke and you want to do more dmg, moonkin form lets you get more damage spells out of convoke). Tree form on the other hand is an actual cooldown, not just a new form and so typically its good for raid bad for m+ in most cases.

[@mericaviking7523]

Should I heal in moonkin form and switch between healing and dps or should I just have a my human for heal and moonkin dps?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Just keep moonfire and sufire active when you want to do dps. You can do that in human form. Once you are comfortable you can use some cat form abilities or use convoke the spirits in moonkin form for extra damage

[@mericaviking7523]

@@Moarcookiezlive thank you 🙏

[@MrNightfate]

what is the addon at your left? the bard modified?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Elvui unitframes.

[@MrNightfate]

@@Moarcookiezlive tks

[@cir0plus]

Why don't they have a constant form for restro? Guardian-bear. Feral-cat. Balance-Moonkin. Restro-___. Just bugs me. Great guide though.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

There used to be a permanent tree form but they changed it to just be your regular human form as the healer form. I think there might still be a glyph you can get to be a treant when in human form.

[@chazfernandes9840]

Nice video for sure! Only have one aside; I'm sure you mention later directly in the talent section, but in the future may be worth at least mentioning the lifebloom and rejuv talents that allow double blooms and rejuvs when touching on the spells section.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Yea plan to go over that In the official guide. The simpler this series can be while still being effective at understanding the class the better. Most talents aren't covered because I find it's easier to skip it now and see it later when taking a proper look at the talents. Thank you for the feedback, I will be sure to talk about this point in the 10.0 guide

[@AlexisWatanabe]

We dont you the other forms? Like that owl one or the tree form

[@Moarcookiezlive]

You do but that's going into more advanced gameplay. Check out my healing out loud videos or the more detailed guides from season 2. They are still applicable

[@AlexisWatanabe]

@@Moarcookiezlive perfect!!! I'll see. Thank you :) and congratulations for your amazing job

[@erencoban818]

is there a way to make buff icons bigger at party members health section?

[@erencoban818]

like lifebloom buf effect is so small that i can't see properly

[@Moarcookiezlive]

/elvui > unitframes > group units > party > aura indicator > configure

[@erencoban818]

@@Moarcookiezlive tysm

[@JT-zo2nk]

do druids still need to do that owl weaving thing?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Balance form spells are now usable in human form (Starsurge and Starfire) meaning you only "need" to swap into moonkin form when pressing convoke (if you want your convoke to primarily do dps rather than healing)

[@JT-zo2nk]

@@Moarcookiezlive oooh ok ty

[@gblan]

No Tranquility?

[@deco9195]

GREAT VIEDO!!!!!

[@blackie75]

U da bes cuh

[@PrinceofWalesisland]

So you don't let lifebloom bloom?

[@Moarcookiezlive]

It blooms by timing out or when REFRESHED with ~4 or less seconds remaining on its duration

[@PrinceofWalesisland]

@@Moarcookiezlive good to know, ty!

[@Bevo_FLA]

Yeah man.. such a good guide and finally one without some THICK European accent. If possible, please stop jumping around back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth... you get the point. Gets me super dizzy trying to watch your screen :) Other than that very minor thing, amazing video and explanations and extra thank you for not assuming everyone watching knows the class well. I learned SO much and now feel comfortable to heal my first dungeon.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Thank you for the feedback, I promise I'll get better about that x)

[@donna589]

Nature's Cure if resto

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Yep thank you! I was in balance spec when I did my script lol

[@donna589]

@@Moarcookiezlive Thank you for all the videos and this one especially Now I have to change healer class again like starting all over again. So grateful for this! ☺

[@germanchokolat1]

talents...???

[@Moarcookiezlive]

The beginners guide is aimed towards new players of the class and I want it to be relevant all expansion long. For talents I'd recommend written guides like wowhead or subcreation. Check out my ready check workshop: Character Optimization

[@peterkozma9387]

PLEASE. Stop jumping in your videos...

[@Moarcookiezlive]

Ill try but thats asking a lot

[@paracelsuz9489]

Not the best guide, but its fine for new players.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

What would you change about it?

[@paracelsuz9489]

@@Moarcookiezlive You dont talk about talents different set ups regarding m+ and raid. The rotation doesn't change much, but diffrent talents ask for a bit of diffrent gameplay. You dont mention convoke or the swarm thing. You dont mention cenarion ward. With also comes as a talent. Soul of the forest buff and any other talent buffs that people should know of. Its a good guide, but its not in depth.

[@paracelsuz9489]

@@Moarcookiezlive also this is more of a raid guide i guess. Since when u talk about dammage, u dont catweave and in m+ you usually do. In raids not so much.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@paracelsuz9489 Its not meant to be in depth is all. This is the absolute basics.

[@Moarcookiezlive]

@@paracelsuz9489 Catweaving is certainly an advanced topic. I would never ask a beginner to catweave in a dungeon.

[@mdrforce]

Thank you!!!