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Released with path 3.0.2, Glyphs are learnable spell modifiers that allow you to customize your character and enhance your spells and abilities

 A level 80 character can select up to three major glyphs and three minor ones. With the introduction of the Dual Talent Specialization in patch 3.1.0 players who purchase this ability will now have two sets of glyphs depending on their current talent build.

Originally glyphs could only be scribed when you were near a Lexicon of Power, this was removed in patch 3.1.0 as well, making on the fly glyph swapping possible.


                                              Glyph Screen
 
While there are many combinations of glyphs available, and hopefully many more to come soon, there tends to be a few that rise above the others in regards to raiding.


Glyph of Wild Growth
Major Glyph - Allows your wild growth spell to expand from a 5 target heal to a 6 target heal.  
While druids are rarely called on to simply raid heal, Wild Growth is one of the most potent spells in our arsenal. Adding an additional target to it is especially beneficial in high damage zones like Ulduar.


Glyph of Lifebloom
Major Glyph - Increases the duration of Lifebloom by 1 sec.
This may not seem like a substantial increase at first glance, or to non druids who don't fully understand the Lifebloom mechanic. Lifebloom unlike other HoTs heals every second it is on the target, not every tick. Adding an additional second to it has the immediate effect of increased health to the target but also the domino effect of elongating your HoT rotation and increasing your five second rule mana regenration rate.


Glyph of Nourish
Major Glyph - Your Nourish heals an additional 6% for each of your heal over time effects present on the target.
So far in my testing this has been the most beneficial glyph for tank healing. Nourish is lightning fast if you have a decent amount of haste. I tend to use my wild growth for a fourth hot on my main tanks so  I have seen HUGE nourish heals with this glyph.



Minor Glyphs -
So far the minors for druids have been fairly underwhelming , but there are a couple of choices that are fairly nice.

Glyph of the Wild
 Mana cost of your Mark of the Wild and Gift of the Wild spells reduced by 50%

Glyph of Unburdened Rebirth
 Your Rebirth spell no longer requires a reagent.


Glyphs are another step Blizzard has taken towards allowing greater character customization. I encourage you to try as many as you can and see which work best for your play style as this is currently the least expensive form of customization in the game.

Until next week, stay safe and have fun in Azeroth!