Restoration Druid Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 5 — Sunwell Plateau
Phase 5 (Sunwell Plateau) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Restoration Druid Healer gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (drafted ahead of the TBC Anniversary realm reaching this content, same approach as p3/p4). Enchants show the top-ranked pick per slot; the guide page lists further ranked alternatives. Gems are the general class/role recommendation from the guide's gemming section.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
| Slot | Item & alternatives |
|---|---|
| Helm | Cover of Ursol the WiseKil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | Amulet of Flowing LifeJewelcrafting Akil'zon — Zul'Aman |
| Shoulders | Spaulders of ReclamationEredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | Shroud of the HighborneIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Gurtogg Bloodboil — Black Temple |
| Chest | Sunglow VestM'uru — Sunwell Plateau Leatherworking |
| Wrists | Thunderheart BracersKalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | Tranquil Majesty WrapsTrash in Sunwell Plateau Leatherworking |
| Waist | Thunderheart BeltBrutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | Breeches of Natural SplendorKalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | Thunderheart BootsFelmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | Blessed Band of KaraborTrash in Black Temple Jewelcrafting Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau Third chest in a Zul'Aman timed run The Scale of the Sands — Exalted 2ndRing of Flowing LifeTrash in Black Temple Jewelcrafting Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau Third chest in a Zul'Aman timed run The Scale of the Sands — Exalted 3rdBand of Lucent BeamsTrash in Black Temple Jewelcrafting Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau Third chest in a Zul'Aman timed run The Scale of the Sands — Exalted 4rdSignet of the Quiet ForestTrash in Black Temple Jewelcrafting Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau Third chest in a Zul'Aman timed run The Scale of the Sands — Exalted 5rdBand of the Eternal RestorerTrash in Black Temple Jewelcrafting Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau Third chest in a Zul'Aman timed run The Scale of the Sands — Exalted |
| Trinkets | Essence of the Martyr41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple 2ndDirebrew Hops41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple 3rdMemento of Tyrande41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Weapons | Hammer of SanctificationKil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hands | Book of Highborne HymnsEredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau |
| Idols | Idol of the Emerald QueenAmbassador Hellmaw — Shadow Labyrinth |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|---|
| Head | Glyph of Renewal — from ThrallmarIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Resilience of the Scourge — from Sapphiron in Naxxramas Greater Inscription of Faith — available once of Exalted reputation with the The AldorIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Greater Shadow ResistanceIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Major SpiritIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Superior HealingIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Major HealingIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Golden SpellthreadIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Boar's SpeedIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Major HealingIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Rings | Enchant Ring - Healing PowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta | Insightful Earthstorm Diamond — or Bracing Earthstorm Diamond (personal preference: mana regen vs raw healing) |
| Red | Teardrop Crimson Spinel (+8 spell healing) |
| Yellow | Quick Lionseye (+4 spell healing / +4 haste) — occasional pick near a haste breakpoint, also unlocks the meta |
| Blue | Purified Shadowsong Amethyst (+4 spell healing / +6 spirit) — unlocks Insightful Earthstorm Diamond |