Introduction: This is a collection of the items currently in game (1.80) that possess the highest base armor stats. This collection does not take into account stats, only base armor. Calculations are made with the assumption that the druid has the Thick Hide Talents. Therefore, all base armor stats are multiplied by 4.7. Why 4.7? This is an issue that many nubs fail to understand. Druids with Thick Hide gain a 370% BONUS to armor, which means they are gaining 370% more armor on top of the armor already granted by the base stat. Therefore, the base stat counts as 100%. The total of this would be 470%, thus 4.7 is the number used to calculate the bear form value. THIS IS NOT A TOPIC FOR DEBATE. THIS IS FACT. If you have an issue with this method of calculation, please do not read any further and consider yourself a total nubface. Enjoy this fantasy shopping list of ultimate Feral Druid items!

Head: [Stormrage Cover] 183 Base ? 860.1 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=16900

Neck: Pick one, there are none with Armor

Shoulders: [Defiler?s Leather Shoulders] 258 Base ? 1212.6 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=20194

Chest: [Malfurion?s Blessed Hauberk] 392 Base ? 1842.4 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=19405

Cloak: [Cloak of Warding] 214 Base ? 1005.8 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=18413

Bracers: [Zandalar Haruspex Bracers] 122 Base ? 573.4 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=19840

Gloves: [Slaghide Gauntlets of?] 207 Base ? 972.9 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=13258

Belt: [Lava Belt] 223 Base ? 1048.1 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=19149

Legs: [Dark Heart Pants] 296 Base ? 1391.2 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=20627

Boots: [Boots of the Shadow Flame] 286 Base ? 1344.2 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=19381

Rings: [Thrall?s Resolve] 150 Base - 705.0 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=12544

[Ring of Protection] 150 Base ? 705.0 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=15855

Trinkets: [Mark of Tyranny] 180 Base ? 846.0 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=13966

[Smoking Heart of the Mountain] 150 Base ? 705.0 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=11811

Weapon: [Warden Staff] 260 Base ? 1222.0 Bear

http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?witem=943

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Totals: 3071 Base ? 14433.7 Bear

Improved Mark of the Wild Bonus 384.8 Base ? 384.8 Bear

Misc. Armor from Agility, ect. Approximiation 200.0 Base ? 200.0 Bear

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Grand Totals: 3655.9 Base ? 15018.5 Bear

Damage Reduction: 39.93%Base - 73.19% Bear

Conclusion: Feral Druids can reach beyond 15,000 armor! Incredible! Before you become enraged with thoughts of ?[Item Name] is the l337 Hun73r/R0gue/M0r0n item!!! OMG s0 dum!? keep in mind that this is not a declaration of priority by any means, it is simply a compilation of items that would yield the highest bear form armor stat. It is up to your governing leadership in your guild to determine priority on items. Along that same vine, it is wholly the opinion of the individual as to the worth of Feral Druids in high level instances or even in general and this guide makes no formal statement as to their usefulness. I hope that this guide showcases the staggering amount of armor a Feral Bear Form druid can accumulate and the subsequent damage reduction. I hope you have enjoyed this guide!