Druid • Restoration • PVE
Restoration Druid (PVE)
Mobile healer focused on heal-over-time effects and strong PvP presence.
Aldor vs Scryer
When you first reach Shattrath City at level 60 or higher, you are given a choice between two factions: The Aldor and the Scryers. This decision affects which rewards you can purchase, which quest lines you can pursue, and which faction strongholds you can access in Shadowmoon Valley. While it is possible to switch later, it is best to avoid making a haphazard choice. For Restoration Druids, the Aldor versus Scryer decision is straightforward. The difference comes almost entirely from the shoulder enchant, as there are no notable bind-on-pickup items from either faction that significantly affect long-term healing performance.
Before you choose
Here are the only things you need to know before picking a side.
Shoulder enchants are the key factor
The shoulder enchant is the only faction reward that meaningfully affects Restoration Druid PvE performance.
Faction gear is negligible
There are no notable bind-on-pickup items from either faction that significantly impact long-term healing.
Tailoring synergy favors Aldor
Restoration Druids with Tailoring benefit from Aldor’s BoP Golden Spellthread recipe, allowing self-sufficiency.
Switching is unnecessary
If you already chose a faction, there is no strong reason to switch for Restoration PvE alone.
Aldor vs Scryer
Side-by-side comparison of early highlights, pros, and cons.
Neither choice is permanent, but your early gearing experience can feel very different depending on which faction you choose
- Greater Inscription of Faith provides more raw healing power than the Scryer alternative
- Offers the strongest shoulder enchant for Restoration Druid PvE
- Allows Tailors to craft Golden Spellthread using the Aldor-specific BoP recipe
- Provides no unique BoP gear beyond the shoulder enchant
- Provides access to Seer's Cane, a usable early healing weapon
- Seer's Cane is quickly replaced and falls behind as gear improves
- Greater Inscription of the Oracle provides less raw healing than the Aldor enchant
Recommendation for Restoration Druid PvE
We recommend choosing Aldor as a Restoration Druid in TBC Classic. - Greater Inscription of Faith provides considerably more raw healing than Greater Inscription of the Oracle. - Aldor also offers Tailoring synergy through the Golden Spellthread recipe. Scryer remains playable, but Aldor is the clear best option for maximizing Restoration Druid PvE performance.