Mark of the Wild


 * "May Cenarius smile upon you." — Archdruid Hamuul Runetotem

Mark of the Wild (MotW) is a druid buff spell that can be cast on yourself and friendly players. It increases the target's strength, agility, stamina, intellect, and resistances. Since the spell has a very long duration, it is standard practice to keep the spell up on all party members while in a group.

Tips and Tactics

 * Unlike some buffs, Mark of the Wild benefits every class in some way.
 * A Druid should always have Mark of the Wild on themselves, and be sure that every member of their group has been buffed too (including any pets).
 * If you have Mana to spare while soloing, any nearby friendly player will appreciate and benefit from this ability. Casting it on a priest will encourage the priest to cast Power Word: Fortitude on you in return. Likewise mages will often return the favor with Arcane Brilliance and paladins may cast Blessing of Might on you.

Trivia
According to the World of Warcraft pen-and-paper RPG, Mark of the Wild is a druidic spell shared by druids, hunters, and elven rangers. By channeling the wild into a willing receptacle a caster can fill an ally with the feral grace and swiftness of the dire beasts of the Emerald Dream. Druids know two related druid-only spells called Greater Mark of the Wild, and Lesser Mark of the Wild.

Cataclysm
Pushed from a level one- to a level 30-ability, Mark of the Wild will no longer boost Spirit with Cataclysm. Furthermore it will increase the friendly target's Strength, Agility, Stamina, and Intellect by 5%, and all magical resistances by 65 (at level 80), for 1 hour. It will be identical to Blessing of Kings and will not stack with it.

Patch changes

 * . No longer castable on pets.