Moonfire


 * ''"In all other things, moderation."

Moonfire is an instant cast offensive spell that deals direct arcane damage along with a 12 second DoT that also deals arcane damage. It has become one of the Druid's signiture abilities that is most commonly used by Balance and Restoration Druids, however, it can also be a viable method for pulling if specced into the Feral Combat tree.

Moonfire is available at level 4 for.

Related Glyphs
Glyph of Moonfire increases the periodic damage of the DoT that moonfire applies by 20%. This is considered one of the best prime glyphs for Balance Druids due to the increased damage of this ability as of patch 4.0.1.

Tips and tactics

 * Generally this ability along with Insect Swarm add up to a large portion of the overall damage that Balance Druids deal during a fight, especially if both are glyphed. Thus opening with Moonfire followed by Insect Swarm or vice versa is the best option, however; Faerie Fire is also a good opener for longer lasting fights or when facing enimies that can Stealth.
 * It's often considered an excellent choice for pulling, regardless of the druid's spec due to its instant cast and long lasting DoT.
 * The talent Lunar Shower is makes Moonfire's direct damage increase by 90% AND turns it into one of the cheapest abilities in the druid's arsenal making it cost only 33 mana at level 85 when stacked to 3. The talent is worth investing in for fights that require lots of movement or if mana becomes an issue. It's also good for kiting in PvP or finishing off fleeing enemies.