This page will serve as a repository for druid-related changes that have been announced for the next expansion, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. It will be updated as we discover more information.

To view all posts made about the expansion, click here. To view other upcoming patch changes, click here.



•  Trolls (Horde)

•  Worgen (Alliance) [new!]


Forms



• Both Troll and Worgen druids will have feral forms unique to their races (different to Tauren and Night Elf druids). They will also have unique travel and aquatic forms.

• Moonkin forms are being redone.
• Tree form may be redone.
• Aquatic form may be redone.

• Every healer class can now dispel magic, the niches will dispel other debuffs.

• Azeroth is now flyable.


Stats



• MP5: This will be removed from items and replaced with Spirit. All healers will be given a meditation-like ability.

• Spell Power: Spell Power is being removed from items as well. Don’t panic, we’ll be improving Intellect so that it provides mana and Spell Power.
• Attack Power: We’re removing Attack Power from items as well. Instead, we’re allowing Agility to provide the necessary Attack Power for leather and mail wearers. Strength will provide the appropriate amount of Attack Power for plate wearers. This means leather and mail items will no longer be desirable for plate wearers.
• Defense: The Defense statistic is also being removed from items so that players no longer have to worry about juggling around “the cap.” Tanks will receive the necessary anti-crit from talents, like Survival of the Fittest.
• Armor Penetration: This ability is too confusing and “mathy.” It is being replaced with Mastery, a stat that makes you better at what you do. More on that later!
• Haste: Will also increase the rate at which you gain energy, runes, and focus. Retribution paladins and Enhancement shaman will have a talent that allows them to take advantage of this benefit.
• Stamina: Players will notice more Stamina on gear as Defense, Spell Power, Attack Power and Armor Penetration are removed.