Diablo 2 Druid Skills and Synergies
Explore all 30 Diablo 2 Resurrected Druid skills, prerequisites, synergies and rank values. Plan your build with the free D2R skill calculator.
Open the free D2R Skill Calculator & Build Planner and choose Druid from the class tabs.
Diablo II skill calculator and build-planning reference
Plan skill allocations for all eight classes, including the Reign of the Warlock class. Each tree uses the released game's page, row and column positions. The planner distinguishes invested points from bonus skill levels, enforces prerequisites and level limits, and stores named builds on this device within the selected profile.
Skill points, bonuses and saved builds
Characters earn one skill point per level after level 1. Den of Evil, Radament and Izual together award four additional skill points per difficulty, for up to twelve quest points and a maximum of 110 points at level 99. Select the rewards actually earned rather than assuming every quest is complete. A skill's unlock level also limits how quickly further points can be invested.
The current allocation uses your selected level. Target allocations use a level-99 point budget with the selected quest points. Bonus skill levels do not spend earned points and do not fulfill prerequisites. Some mechanics specifically use invested points rather than effective skill levels. Each build retains its edition and patch; changing a patch does not silently discard its allocation.
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Equipment, +skills and synergy accounting
Open +Skills beside level and quests to enter manual all/class, tree, elemental-type or individual skill bonuses. Open Gear to search compatible unique, set and runeword items by name, set variable skill rolls, or enter a generic bonus for an undecided slot. Manual bonuses and equipment add together; do not enter the same item twice in both places. The complete equipment and charm configuration is saved, backed up and shared with the build. A selected item's version remains pinned rather than silently changing its rolls when you compare build patches.
Annihilus adds one to all skills. Hellfire Torch adds three to its particular class; this skill bonus is fixed, and a different-class Torch adds no class skill levels. Skill grand charms add to the selected tree. Classic cannot use these charms. Distinct set pieces activate their eligible piece, partial and full-set bonuses; wearing the same set ring twice does not manufacture a missing piece. A completed set receives a decorative glow, not an additional calculated bonus.
Invested points, manual bonuses and equipment contributions are displayed separately. An effective rank above twenty is blue; an icon with the maximum invested points has a green border. General +skills do not learn a skill or fulfill its prerequisites. A direct individual skill grant can make a skill usable without investing, but never creates invested synergy points.
Most damage synergies use invested points only. Read each skill's reference breakdown: effective-level passives and masteries are explicitly distinguished, including Skeleton Mastery references. Supported Sorceress damage components include applicable Fire or Lightning Mastery and verified equipment percentage-skill-damage modifiers. These percentage modifiers are additive with mastery and multiply the synergized component. Cold Mastery instead reduces enemy resistance; it does not multiply displayed raw cold damage.
This is not a complete combat simulator. Enemy resistance, immunities, PvP penalties, weapon damage, summons, triggered spells, item auras and some missile/hit-frequency calculations require additional models. Unsupported tooltip values are marked not calculated, not filled with guessed numbers. Random item properties must be entered explicitly and are not all granted at once.
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Released patch comparison
Available snapshots: 3.2.92777 and 3.3.93847. Compare the same invested points and bonuses across these snapshots. Green means a verified beneficial change, red means a verified disadvantage, and neutral labels describe mixed or context-dependent changes. Lower mana cost can be beneficial even though its arrow points down. Unchanged skills are not presented as buffs or nerfs. PTR proposals and reverted changes are excluded.
The values below show isolated skill ranks 1 and 20, without synergy investment, bonus levels, equipment or mastery bonuses. The interactive calculator incorporates your saved bonuses and supported synergy/mastery contributions. Damage refers only to the calculated skill component. Outputs needing monster, weapon, missile or special game context are explicitly marked rather than guessed. They are not promises of in-game damage.
Druid · 30 skills · Summoning Skills / Shape Shifting Skills / Elemental Skills
This class is available in expansion editions, not Classic.
Summoning Skills
Raven · unlock level 1
Summons ravens that strike and blind susceptible enemies. In-game row 1, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Summon Spirit Wolf, Summon Dire Wolf, Summon Grizzly. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Ravens | 1 | 5 |
| hits | 12 | 31 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 2–4 | 73–94 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost Per Raven | 6 | 6 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Poison Creeper · unlock level 1
Summons a vine that spreads poison among nearby enemies. In-game row 1, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Rabies. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| over second | 4 | 4 |
| Poison Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 12–18 | 300–331 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Mana Cost | 8 | 8 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Oak Sage · unlock level 6
Summons a spirit whose aura increases maximum life. In-game row 2, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 15 | 34 |
| Radius: yard | 20 | 45.33 |
| Max Life: % | 30 | 125 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Summon Spirit Wolf · unlock level 6
Summons spirit wolves to fight alongside the caster. In-game row 2, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Raven.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Defense: % | 50 | 240 |
| Attack Rating: % | 50 | 525 |
| Max Wolves | 1 | 5 |
| Cold Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 2–6 | 49–53 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Mana Cost | 15 | 15 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Carrion Vine · unlock level 12
Summons a vine that consumes corpses to restore the caster's life. In-game row 3, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Poison Creeper.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Heals: % | 4 | 23 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Mana Cost | 10 | 10 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Heart of Wolverine · unlock level 18
Summons a spirit whose aura improves weapon damage and attack rating. In-game row 4, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Oak Sage.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 20 | 39 |
| Radius: yard | 20 | 45.33 |
| Damage: % | 20 | 153 |
| Attack Rating: % | 25 | 158 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Summon Dire Wolf · unlock level 18
Summons wolves that can eat corpses to empower themselves. In-game row 4, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Oak Sage, Summon Spirit Wolf.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Defense: % | 4 | 80 |
| Max Life: % | 50 | 335 |
| Max Wolves | 1 | 3 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 7–12 | 85–109 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 20 | 20 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Solar Creeper · unlock level 24
Summons a vine that consumes corpses to restore the caster's mana. In-game row 5, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Carrion Vine.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 14 | 33 |
| Mana Recovery Rate: % | 4 | 23 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Spirit of Barbs · unlock level 30
Summons a spirit whose aura returns damage to attackers. In-game row 6, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Heart of Wolverine.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 25 | 44 |
| Radius: yard | 0 | 25.33 |
| Attacker Takes Damage of | 32 | 347 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Summon Grizzly · unlock level 30
Summons a powerful bear companion. In-game row 6, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Summon Dire Wolf.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage: % | 25 | 215 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 37–75 | 945–1039 |
| Life | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Defense: % | 0 | 0 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 40 | 40 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Shape Shifting Skills
Werewolf · unlock level 1
Changes the caster into a wolf form suited to fast melee attacks. In-game row 1, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed: % | 20 | 68 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 15 | 15 |
| Casting Delay: second | 1 | 1 |
| Duration: second | 40 | 40 |
| Max Stamina: % | 25 | 25 |
| Max Life: % | 25 | 25 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Lycanthropy · unlock level 1
Passively improves shapeshift life and transformation duration. In-game row 1, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Werewolf.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Duration: seconds | 40 | 420 |
| Max Life: % | 20 | 115 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Werebear · unlock level 6
Changes the caster into a bear form with increased durability and melee power. In-game row 2, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Defense: % | 40 | 230 |
| Damage: % | 55 | 340 |
| Mana Cost | 15 | 15 |
| Casting Delay: second | 1 | 1 |
| Duration: second | 40 | 40 |
| Max Life: % | 75 | 75 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Feral Rage · unlock level 12
A wolf-form attack builds a temporary movement-speed and life-steal benefit. In-game row 3, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Werewolf.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage: % | 50 | 145 |
| Life Steal: -% | 4–12 | 4–88 |
| Run/Walk Speed: -% | 19–32 | 19–55 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Duration: second | 20 | 20 |
| Mana Cost | 3 | 3 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Maul · unlock level 12
A bear-form attack builds a temporary damage benefit and can stun enemies. In-game row 3, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Werebear.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Stun Length: second | 0.92 | 3.4 |
| Damage: -% (skill component, synergies included) | 30–90 | 30–390 |
| Attack Speed: -% | 3–9 | 3–39 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Duration: second | 20 | 20 |
| Mana Cost | 3 | 3 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Rabies · unlock level 18
A wolf-form bite applies poison that can spread to nearby enemies. In-game row 4, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Feral Rage.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Poison Creeper. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| over second | 4 | 11.6 |
| Poison Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 18–43 | 924–996 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 10 | 10 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Fire Claws · unlock level 18
Adds fire damage to a shapeshifted melee attack. In-game row 4, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Feral Rage, Maul.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Firestorm, Molten Boulder. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 32–48 | 464–499 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 4 | 4 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Hunger · unlock level 24
A shapeshifted attack sacrifices damage in exchange for increased life and mana stealing. In-game row 5, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Fire Claws.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Steal: % | 72 | 176 |
| Life Steal: % | 72 | 176 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| Mana Cost | 3 | 3 |
| Damage: % | -75 | -75 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Shock Wave · unlock level 24
A bear-form wave damages and stuns susceptible enemies in front of the caster. In-game row 5, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Maul.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Maul. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Stun Length: second | 1.6 | 13 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 10–20 | 99–109 |
| Mana Cost | 7 | 7 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Fury · unlock level 30
A wolf-form sequence of rapid melee attacks. In-game row 6, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Rabies.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage: % | 100 | 423 |
| Attack Rating: % | 0 | 0 |
| hits | 2 | 5 |
| Mana Cost | 4 | 4 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Elemental Skills
Firestorm · unlock level 1
Releases branching streams of fire along the ground. In-game row 1, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Molten Boulder, Fissure. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Fire Damage: - per second (skill component, synergies included) | 3–7 | 107–125 |
| Mana Cost | 4 | 4 |
| Casting Delay: second | 0.6 | 0.6 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Molten Boulder · unlock level 6
Rolls a fiery boulder that pushes enemies and leaves burning ground. In-game row 2, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Firestorm.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Volcano, Firestorm. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 10 | 19.5 |
| Average Fire Damage: - per second (skill component, synergies included) | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Fire Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 6–12 | 130–155 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 6–12 | 130–155 |
| Casting Delay: second | 1 | 1 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Arctic Blast · unlock level 6
Channels a freezing wind that damages and chills enemies in front of the caster. In-game row 2, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: None.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Cyclone Armor. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost: per second | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Range: yard | 5.33 | 12 |
| Cold Length: second | 4 | 15.4 |
| Average Cold Damage: - per second (skill component, synergies included) | 12–24 | 184–203 |
| Minimum Mana Required to Cast | 4 | 4 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Fissure · unlock level 12
Creates erupting ground vents that deal fire damage. In-game row 3, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Molten Boulder.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Firestorm, Volcano. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 15–25 | 217–227 |
| Mana Cost | 15 | 15 |
| Casting Delay: second | 2 | 2 |
| Duration: second | 3.2 | 3.2 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Cyclone Armor · unlock level 12
Creates a barrier that absorbs fire, cold and lightning damage. In-game row 3, column 3. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Arctic Blast.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Twister, Tornado, Hurricane. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 5 | 24 |
| Absorbs damage | 40 | 268 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Twister · unlock level 18
Releases small winds that deal physical damage and briefly stun susceptible enemies. In-game row 4, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Cyclone Armor.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Arctic Blast, Tornado, Hurricane. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 6–8 | 104–106 |
| Mana Cost | 7 | 7 |
| Stun Length: second | 0.4 | 0.4 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Volcano · unlock level 24
Creates an eruption that throws out physical and fire damage. In-game row 5, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Fissure.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Molten Boulder, Fissure, Armageddon. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 8–10 | 78–80 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 8–10 | 78–80 |
| Mana Cost | 25 | 25 |
| Casting Delay: second | 4 | 4 |
| Duration: second | 6 | 6 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Tornado · unlock level 24
Releases a winding tornado that deals physical damage along its path. In-game row 5, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Twister.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Cyclone Armor, Twister, Hurricane. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 25–35 | 273–295 |
| Mana Cost | 10 | 10 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Armageddon · unlock level 30
Calls down a moving rain of destructive meteors around the caster. In-game row 6, column 1. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Volcano.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Fissure, Volcano, Molten Boulder, Firestorm. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Fire Damage: - per second (skill component, synergies included) | Needs additional game context — not calculated | Needs additional game context — not calculated |
| Fire Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 25–75 | 390–471 |
| Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 18–26 | 244–271 |
| Mana Cost | 35 | 35 |
| Radius: yard | 5.33 | 5.33 |
| Duration: second | 10 | 10 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Hurricane · unlock level 30
Creates a moving storm around the caster that periodically damages and chills nearby enemies. In-game row 6, column 2. Maximum invested points: 20. Prerequisites: Tornado.
Invested-point references in the released calculations: Cyclone Armor, Twister, Tornado. Their effects depend on the individual skill formula.
| Skill component | Rank 1 | Rank 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Damage: - (skill component, synergies included) | 25–50 | 202–227 |
| Mana Cost | 30 | 30 |
| Radius: yard | 6 | 6 |
| Duration: second | 10 | 10 |
No direct skill-definition change between these released snapshots.
Verification and limitations
Skill identities, coordinates, unlock requirements and native formulas come from pinned released extracts. Native calculation data does not completely describe every runtime behavior. Special-context outputs are not calculated until their interpretation is verified. The historical comparison currently covers two released snapshots, not every past patch or PTR.
Previous released snapshot: 3.2.92777
Other class skill trees
- Amazon skills and synergies — Bow and Crossbow Skills / Passive and Magic Skills / Javelin and Spear Skills
- Assassin skills and synergies — Traps / Shadow Disciplines / Martial Arts
- Barbarian skills and synergies — Combat Skills / Masteries / Warcries
- Druid skills and synergies — Summoning Skills / Shape Shifting Skills / Elemental Skills
- Necromancer skills and synergies — Curses / Poison and Bone Skills / Summoning Skills
- Paladin skills and synergies — Combat Skills / Offensive Auras / Defensive Auras
- Sorceress skills and synergies — Fire Skills / Lightning Skills / Cold Skills
- Warlock skills and synergies — Demon Skills / Eldritch Skills / Chaos Skills
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