Each phase of World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery brings new runes to each class, and Phase 4 is no exception for Druid.
In addition to the new runes you can place in Cloak slot, you can also choose Druid Ring Runes, which can provide you with bonuses to various skills and let you feel the balance between attributes in combat.
While many new Druid Runes can be used to supplement the runes introduced in the first three phases, some of them are older or have been removed and replaced, so you can find the locations and effects of some new Druid Cloak Runes and Druid Ring Runes in this guide to help you face the battles in Phase 4.
New Druid Cloak Runes
Improved Swipe
Effects
While you are in cat form, your Swipe ability will become Swipe (Cat). While in bear form, your Swipe ability can hit up to 7 additional enemies and can also deal 250% weapon damage to the target and generate a combo point.
Location
Improved Swipe Rune is at Un’Goro Crater. You need to kill some Raptor enemies on the east side of this area to get Idol of Huntress. You don’t have to be afraid of the battle here because they are all lower-level Raptors.
After you equip Idol of Huntress, you will change into cat form, and then you need to use Hibernate ability to hypnotize and kill 5 enemies in your subsequent exploration to get this rune.
Tree Of Life
Effect
After you equip this rune, you will become Tree of Life. You cannot cast any offensive spells, but you can increase the healing effect of all party members within 45 yards by 10%. In addition, the healing effect of Wild Growth will also be increased by 60%.
Spirit and Armor increase by 25% and 200% respectively. But your Heal-over-time spell cost will be reduced by 20%.
Location
Tree of Life Rune is in Felwood. You need to head north of the area and find a Vengeful Wisp on the path northwest of the Irontree Woods to follow you to Jadefire Run.
There, you need to defeat 10 Satyrs to get Shimmering Light buff, and then you need to talk to your Wisp, who will give you this rune as a gift.
Starfall
Effect
When you use Starfall Rune, you can summon a shower of stars over 10 seconds that will attack all targets within 30 yards of where you are standing. This rune will cause heavy Arcane Damage to the primary target within the range, and a small amount of Arcane Damage to enemies within 5 yards of the target.
In addition, you can summon up to 20 stars, so be sure to pay attention to your positioning.
Location
Starfall Rune is located in Winterspring, one of the most beautiful areas in SoD. You need to go to a Hidden Grove north of Everlook first, through a very hidden path surrounded by various Owlbeasts, you need to kill them to reach Demon Fall Canyon.
After you defeat them, you will see the path leading to Demon Fall Canyon and a bunch of SOD Gold. In this area, you need to defeat the elite mob Arcterris to get the Starfall Rune.
Read More: How To Find And Effectively Use Mage Cloak Runes And Mage Ring Runes In WOW Classic SOD Phase 4?
New Druid Ring Runes
All Druid Ring Runes were unlocked in the same way. You need to find a specific book in the world to unlock it. Druid Ring Runes can improve your skills in specific weapon and spell specializations in Druid class. In addition, when you reach the highest level, your weapon or spell skills will be enhanced to make your combat easier.
Rune Of Arcane Specialization
- Applicable classes: Druid & Hunter & Mage
Effect
Rune of Arcane Specialization can increase your hit rate when using Arcane spells by 6%.
Location
You need to go to Hearthglen, the northernmost of Western Plaguelands. Ring Rune book is near (46, 16).
Rune Of Nature Specialization
- Applicable classes: Druid & Hunter & Rogue & Shaman
Effect
Rune of Nature Specialization can increase your hit rate when using Nature spells by 6%.
Location
To obtain this rune, you need to go to Felpaw Village in Felwood and find Ring Rune book at the junction with Winterspring. Alternatively, you can directly search for it at the coordinates (62.5, 7.5).
Rune Of Defense Specialization
- Applicable classes: Druid & Paladin & Rogue & Shaman & Warlock & Warrior
Effect
Rune of Defense Specialization increases your Defense skill by 25%.
Location
You need to go to Lower Blackrock Spire, more specifically near the meeting stone next to the instance portal. You can look around to see if there is a room, and Red Book is in that small room on the side. Alternatively, you can find this rune at the coordinates (29.5, 38).
Rune Of Dagger Specialization
- Applicable classes: Druid & Hunter & Mage & Priest & Rogue & Shaman & Warlock & Warrior
Effect
Rune of Dagger Specialization increases your Dagger’s skill by 5%.
Location
Rune of Dagger Specialization is in Burning Blade camp in the southwestern part of Silithus. Red Book is in the first tent from where you are standing. It is on the left at (20.5, 19.5).
Rune Of Feral Combat Specialization
- Applicable classes: Druid
Effect
Rune of Feral Combat Specialization increases your Feral Combat skill by 5%.
Location
To find Rune of Feral Combat Specialization, you need to go to the northernmost part of Winterspring, Frostsaber Rock. From here you will also need to continue north until you see a bay, which you can see on the map as an inch above “O” in “Frostsaber”.
These are all the new runes available for Druid in WoW Classic SOD Phase 4. You can choose between these new runes to best suit your current build. Have fun playing the game!