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Naturalist Naturalist

Druid · Restoration · Row 2 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Naturalist sits in row 2 of the Druid Restoration tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Naturalist does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.1 sec and increases all damage you deal by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.2 sec and increases all damage you deal by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.3 sec and increases all damage you deal by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.4 sec and increases all damage you deal by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Reduces the cast time of your Healing Touch spell by 0.5 sec and increases all damage you deal by 5%.

How to reach it

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Restoration rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Naturalist.

Is Naturalist worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Naturalist is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Nature's Swiftness.

Starter Druid builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Naturalist. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Naturalist in the Druid calculator

FAQ

How many points does Naturalist cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Naturalist in, and how do I open that row?

Row 2 of the Restoration tree. Spend 5 points in the rows above to open it. Level 15 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Naturalist unlock?

Maxing it opens Nature's Swiftness deeper in the Restoration tree.

Did Naturalist change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Restoration talents

More talents in the Restoration tree: