The loot gods smiled at me tonight in Trial of the Crusader, and I was able to pick up [Barb of Tarasque], and then by virtue of being the only druid in the raid, I picked up [Bindings of the Autumn Willow].  I think this puts me at 9 slots BiS towards my T8/T9 BiS list.  I’m hoping for [Belt of Pale Thorns] next.  The non-leather pieces, (ring, cloak, trinkets) are going to be the hardest to pick up.

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I’ve drafted a moonkin guide for ToC BiS, but I really would like your input into it.    It’s done from a Horde point of view, and includes a few different gear combinations.   The BiS guide is available to the right under “Moonkin Guides”, or you can click here.

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One of the biggest problems with imba tier bonuses is that parting is such a sweet sorrow. The 4-piece tier 5 bonus comes to mind ([Starfire Bonus]). Another is the 2-piece tier 8 ([Item - Druid T8 Balance 2P Bonus]). The “simplified” set bonuses, as Blizzard has referred to Tier 9 as such, have given me a dilemma on which gear I want to shoot for. While I like the instant double starfire crit / pull agro / die effect the 4pc T8 bonus brings ([Item - Druid T8 Balance 4P Bonus]), I think it’s a safe bet to say the 2pc tier 9 bonuses is far superior. ([Item - Druid T9 Balance 2P Bonus (Moonfire)]). The next decision is whether to break the 2pc Tier 8 bonus. Graylo has written an excellent post here detailing the number break down between 2pc T8 and the T9. His math shows it’s tier 9 4pc is not a viable option until you get 4 pieces of heroic gear. I guess Nightsong and I are going to be sticking around for awhile.

Nightsong Garb

• [Conqueror's Nightsong Cover]

• [Conqueror's Nightsong Gloves]

• [Conqueror's Nightsong Mantle]

• [Conqueror's Nightsong Trousers]

• [Conqueror's Nightsong Vestments]

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