Interested in leveling a Druid? The Druid is a fun class to play as, one that not enough players try out at least on my server. They can dish out a lot of DPS, be a good tank and even a healer.

If you’re looking to get one started though, its important you start off on the right foot. What you’ll find here are some tips that will ensure you start your Druid off without a hitch.

Now before you get into leveling a Druid, you need to pick your race, now there isn’t really a choice here other than picking Night Elf or Tauren.

The Night Elves have an increased chance to dodge and have the ability to go stealth when stationary while the Tauren can stun enemies near them with War Stomp and get a 5% bonus to health.

Once you know which side you’re going to choose, when you start off at level 1 you basically have 1 ranged attack and 1 healing spell. Once you get enough money, go pick up “Mark of the Wild” which will be a helpful buff for you.

Use your ranged attack against the mobs you encounter until they come within melee range, then finish them off with your own melee attack. Make sure you heal yourself before your health gets too low.

Upon reaching level 4, you will gain the Moonfire and Rejuvenation abilities. When you have Moonfire, just start using it in combination with your ranged attack on each mob. In between fights, use your Rejuvenation unless you’ve lost a lot of health, in which case use Healing Touch.

Upon reaching level 6 you will be able to use Thorns, this is something you should keep on your Druid at all times. At level 8 you will be able to get Entangling Roots which is another useful ability for crowd control. Following this, you’ll want to make your way to your race’s main city.

Now if you need further assistance, with leveling a Druid, you might want to have a look at a more in-depth leveling guide to help with levels 10-80.