WoW ForeverTier List

Best Helm for Balance Druids in WoW Forever

Living Crown is the best helm for a caster Druid in WoW Forever. We graded 15 helms S to D for Balance from their stats. BetaMany helms were not revealed when we graded this list, so it grades only the helms that were.

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STop1 helmBest in slot for this role right nowClick any helm for its gradeTap a card for its grade
Living CrownEpic, item level 61Living Crown
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AStrong4 helmsClose behind the top pick
Feralheart CowlEpic, item level 60Feralheart Cowl
Premier Field Marshal's Lunarhide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Wyrmhide HelmetEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Lunarhide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Wyrmhide Helmet
Sanctified Leather HelmRare, item level 66Sanctified Leather Helm
Premier Field Marshal's Dreamhide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Kodohide HelmetEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Dreamhide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Kodohide Helmet
BSolid4 helmsGood helms to use until a better one turns up
Premier Lunarhide Headguard / Premier Wyrmhide HeadguardRare, item level 60Premier Lunarhide Headguard / Premier Wyrmhide Headguard
Wildheart CowlRare, item level 62Wildheart Cowl
Outlaw's CollarEpic, item level 65Outlaw's Collar
Premier Dreamhide Headguard / Premier Kodohide HeadguardRare, item level 60Premier Dreamhide Headguard / Premier Kodohide Headguard
CSituational2 helmsWorth it for a specific need
Feathermoon HeaddressRare, item level 63Feathermoon Headdress
Darkmantle CapEpic, item level 60Darkmantle Cap
DBottom4 helmsPlaceholders until something better turns up
Premier Field Marshal's Beasthide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Dragonhide HelmetEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Beasthide Helmet / Premier Warlord's Dragonhide Helmet
Warbear HelmEpic, item level 61Warbear Helm
Shadowcraft CapRare, item level 62Shadowcraft Cap
Premier Beasthide Shroud / Premier Dragonhide HelmRare, item level 60Premier Beasthide Shroud / Premier Dragonhide Helm

What each tier means

  • STop Best in slot for this role right now
  • AStrong Close behind the top pick
  • BSolid Good helms to use until a better one turns up
  • CSituational Worth it for a specific need
  • DBottom Placeholders until something better turns up
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Board breakdown

What is the BiS helm for a Balance Druid in WoW Forever?

Living Crown leads our Balance Druid list at 100, with the next best helm at 79.

Score out of 100 on this list

Can’t get it?Outlaw's Collar

Best for Balance and RestorationTradeable

Should a Balance Druid wear the Restoration BiS helm?

Yes. Living Crown tops our Balance list and the Restoration list, so one helm serves both.

Helms left off the list

Which crafted helm is best for a Balance Druid in WoW Forever?

Living Crown is the best crafted helm for a Balance Druid, a Leatherworking craft at S tier.

What does the Feralheart Raiment set bonus do for a Balance Druid?

Feralheart Raiment has eight pieces and pays off for a Balance Druid at 2, 4, 6 and 8 worn.

  • 2+8 All Resistances.
  • 4When struck in combat has a chance of returning 300 mana, 10 rage, or 40 energy to the wearer.
  • 6+26 Attack Power.
  • 6Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 15.
  • 8+200 Armor.

Other pieces, Balance grade

Our Balance grade counts only the stats on each helm.