function calculateDruidBuild() {
var bal = parseInt(document.getElementById('balancePoints').value) || 0;
var fer = parseInt(document.getElementById('feralPoints').value) || 0;
var res = parseInt(document.getElementById('restorationPoints').value) || 0;
var total = bal + fer + res;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('buildResult');
var totalPointsDisp = document.getElementById('totalPointsDisplay');
var archetypeDisp = document.getElementById('archetypeName');
var descDisp = document.getElementById('buildDescription');
var warning = document.getElementById('warningMsg');
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
totalPointsDisp.innerText = total;
warning.innerText = "";
if (total > 51) {
warning.innerText = "⚠️ Warning: You have used " + (total – 51) + " more points than available at Level 60.";
}
var buildName = "Hybrid / Custom";
var description = "You have a unique distribution of points. Druids thrive on flexibility, but most end-game builds focus on specific milestones like Nature's Swiftness or Leader of the Pack.";
if (bal >= 31 && res >= 11) {
buildName = "Moonkin / Balance DPS";
description = "A standard caster build utilizing Moonkin Form. Usually focuses on Starfire and Wrath damage while picking up Omen of Clarity from the Restoration tree for free casts.";
} else if (fer >= 31 && res >= 11) {
buildName = "Feral Tank/DPS (Omen)";
description = "A versatile Feral build that secures Leader of the Pack and Omen of Clarity. This is popular for leveling and flexible dungeon performance.";
} else if (res >= 31 && bal >= 11) {
buildName = "Deep Restoration / Swiftmend";
description = "The ultimate raid healer build. Focuses on mana efficiency, increased healing power, and Swiftmend for emergency burst healing.";
} else if (fer >= 30 && res >= 21) {
buildName = "Heart of the Wild / Nature's Swiftness (HotW/NS)";
description = "One of the most iconic Druid builds in WoW Classic. It provides a massive 20% Intellect boost and the emergency heal (Nature's Swiftness), making you the ultimate PVP and off-tank/off-heal hybrid.";
} else if (bal >= 30 && res >= 21) {
buildName = "Moonglow Restoration";
description = "A dedicated raid healing build that focuses on the 'Moonglow' talent to reduce the mana cost of Healing Touch. Highly efficient for long boss fights.";
} else if (fer >= 51) {
buildName = "Pure Feral Combat";
description = "Maximum investment in Feral abilities. Great for pure Cat DPS or dedicated Bear tanking, though usually loses utility from other trees.";
}
archetypeDisp.innerText = buildName;
descDisp.innerHTML = description;
}
Mastering the Druid Talent Trees in WoW Classic
In World of Warcraft Classic, the Druid is the quintessential "Jack of all Trades." Because Druids can fill every role (Tank, Healer, Ranged DPS, and Melee DPS), your talent point distribution is more critical than any other class. At level 60, you have exactly 51 talent points to spend.
The Core Balance Archetypes
Balance: Often referred to as "OOMkin" due to mana issues in early phases, a proper Balance build focuses on the 31-point talent Moonkin Form. Most Balance Druids will dip at least 11 points into Restoration to grab Omen of Clarity, which provides a chance for free spell casts, slightly mitigating mana problems.
Feral Combat: The Hybrid King
The Feral tree is where Druids find their durability and physical prowess. The HotW/NS (30/0/21) build is legendary. By taking Heart of the Wild (5/5) in Feral, you gain a 20% increase to Intellect, which pairs perfectly with the Nature's Swiftness talent in Restoration for an instant-cast big heal. This build allows you to tank dungeons and heal raids with the same talent setup.
Restoration: The Pillars of Raid Healing
While Druids are often assigned to "rejuvenation duty" or "innervate duty" in raids, a Moonglow build is frequently preferred for its sustainability. By spending points in the Balance tree to reach the Moonglow talent, you reduce the mana cost of your primary healing spells, allowing you to outlast other healers on long encounters like Chromaggus or Kel'Thuzad.
Common Talent Point Milestones
Nature's Swiftness (Restoration 21): Mandatory for almost every PVP and Healing build.
Omen of Clarity (Restoration 11): Essential for both Feral DPS and Balance DPS to manage resources.
Leader of the Pack (Feral 31): A massive 3% crit buff for your melee party members.
Furor (Restoration 5): Essential for Feral Druids to gain 10 Rage/40 Energy immediately upon shifting.