Guardian Druid
Tank • Control Specialist • Root Master
Master of tank control with root chains, defensive positioning, and perfect team protection. The ultimate tank control for RBG teams.
Progression Guide
Master Guardian Druid from 1300 rating to R1 with these key improvements at each bracket
Foundation
Key Focus: Learn basic rotation and tanking
- Learn basic rotation
- Understand tank mechanics
- Practice positioning fundamentals
Root Mastery
Key Focus: Root healers in swaps
- Master root usage
- Learn to coordinate with team
- Understand CC timing
Defensive Usage
Key Focus: Pre-wall with Barkskin
- Master Barkskin usage
- Learn defensive timing
- Understand pressure prediction
Positioning
Key Focus: Tank positioning
- Master tank positioning
- Learn to protect team
- Understand defensive positioning
Team Protection
Key Focus: Protect team from pressure
- Learn to protect team
- Master team positioning
- Understand team synergy
Team Coordination
Key Focus: Coordinate roots with team
- Learn to work with team stuns
- Master root coordination
- Understand team synergy
CD Management
Key Focus: Stagger defensives
- Learn to stagger cooldowns
- Master defensive rotation
- Understand CD priority
Pre-positioning
Key Focus: Pre-wall incoming swaps
- Learn to read incoming pressure
- Master pre-positioning
- Understand defensive preparation
Perfect Timing
Key Focus: Perfect root execution
- Perfect root execution
- Master all timing windows
- Understand optimal coordination
Team Leadership
Key Focus: Lead tank control synergy
- Lead team's control strategy
- Master tank coordination
- Understand strategic leadership
Playmaking
Key Focus: Be the root playmaker
- Create game-winning plays
- Master all advanced techniques
- Understand playmaking opportunities
Mastery
Key Focus: Perfect execution in all situations
- Perfect execution in all situations
- Master all advanced techniques
- Understand optimal playstyle
R1 Mastery
Key Focus: Makes every root lethal, plays around CC perfectly
- Flawless execution in all situations
- Leads entire team's control strategy
- Creates game-winning plays
- Perfect balance of tank and control
R1 Behaviors & Coaching Points
Positioning
- Tank positioning: Perfect tank range
- Pre-positioning: Always ready for swaps
- Root positioning: Perfect for team control
- Defensive positioning: Safe from pressure
Control Mastery
- Root chains: Root healer before every burst go
- CC coordination: Perfect with team CC
- Team protection: Perfect team positioning
- Resource management: Perfect rage control
Team Coordination
- Root coordination: Perfect timing with team
- CC chains: Works with all teammates
- Call rotations: Leads team control strategy
- Strategic thinking: Leads team's control strategy
Defensive Play
- Barkskin discipline: Perfect timing
- Tank mastery: Never dies to pressure
- Defensive usage: Never dies with defensives unused
- Resource management: Perfect rage control
Key Abilities & Usage
Root
Your primary CC tool. Use on healers and chain with team stuns for perfect CC rotations.
Barkskin
Your defensive tool. Use proactively before incoming pressure, not reactively.
Bear Form
Your tank tool. Use to absorb damage and protect your team.
Charge
Your mobility tool. Use to engage, escape, and position for optimal control.