Superseded guides
This is a collection of superseded guides. I’ve kept them here as a record of how things used to be.
Stats, talents, gems, etc

What stats should resto druids look for?
A quick guide to how to approach item stats, and what Resto druids should focus on. [Sep 2009]
Resto Druid gems (part 1)
A guide to the gems you should choose for your resto druid.
Resto Druid gems (part 2)
An explanation of which meta gem to choose, and why you shouldn’t simply choose the spellpower option.
Mods & UI
Grid vs Healbot
Could a seasoned Grid user swap to Healbot – and like it? I took the time to examine whether Healbot can do all of the things that I love about Grid – and squash some myths at the same time. This is still an interesting read, but will become outdated as each addon is updated over time.
Grid – How to set up Grid to track HoTs
Steps for setting up Grid to show HoT timers. [Note: written pre-3.2]
Grid – Copy my layout
If Grid is a little overwhelming, follow these steps to copy my layout. [Note: written pre-3.2]
How do add raid debuffs to Grid
How to add debuffs to your Grid frames, as well as how to change their appearance to suit your preferences.
Grid – GridStatusHoTs fix
Some versions of GridStatusHoTs cause Grid to show all druid HoTs, not just your own. This simple fix may help.
General gameplay/strats
Patch 4.0 Resto Healing Guide
How to heal in 4.0, prior to Cataclysm.
Thinking of going druid in Cataclysm?
Tips for new druids and how to get started in Cataclysm.
Moonlighting as Moonkin
Tips for being a decent offspec Moonkin.
Jousting guide redux
A guide for Argent Crusade Jousting – for all skill levels.
Cooking – 100 recipes
Where to find 100 recipes.
Lower Spire
Resto specific tips for Lord Marrowgar, Lady Deathwhisper, Gunship Battle, and Deathbringer Saurfang.
The Plagueworks
Resto specific tips for Precious & Stinky (mini-bosses), Festergut, Rotface, and Professor Putricide.
Professor Putricide – Revitalize returns energy to Abom
By speccing into Revitalize, your Abomination will never again be energy-starved for slows and damage. Makes the fight a little smoother if you are trying to get him down.
Healing Valithiria Dreamwalker
Tips on how to spec, gem, enchant and glyph for this fight, as well as the rotation and strategies to use to maximise your healing.
General Vezax (hard mode)
Some druid-specific tips on how to use Innervate and HoTs to your advantage (yes, you can use Innervate – just not the usual way).
MT healing 25man Sartharion +3 drakes
A guide for resto druids healing the main tank on 25man Sarth+3. Includes a short video.



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