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WoW Forever Class Comparisons
Torn between two classes? Compare how they level, handle solo content and contribute to a group. All 36 pairings include a verdict and the Forever talent changes that could affect your choice.
All 36 WoW Forever class vs class matchups
Pick a pair to compare leveling, solo play, dungeon and raid roles, PvP and gold farming.
Druid vs Hunter
Pet-based solo leveling against a class with several roles.
Druid vs Mage
Shapeshifting and several roles against ranged damage and control.
Druid vs Paladin
The two great hybrids: shapeshifting against holy power.
Druid vs Priest
Heal-over-time blankets against big direct heals.
Druid vs Rogue
Cat form against the original stealth killer.
Druid vs Shaman
Forms against totems: which does-everything class delivers.
Druid vs Warlock
Several group roles against pets, drains and damage over time.
Druid vs Warrior
Bear against warrior: the two rage tanks.
Hunter vs Mage
The pet class against the glass cannon.
Hunter vs Paladin
The easiest solo against the safest solo.
Hunter vs Priest
Pet-based solo play against healing and Shadow damage.
Hunter vs Rogue
Range and a pet against stealth and stuns.
Hunter vs Shaman
The pet class against the totem class.
Hunter vs Warlock
The two pet classes: the oldest debate in WoW.
Hunter vs Warrior
The smoothest leveler against the roughest starter.
Mage vs Paladin
The glass cannon against the plate wall.
Mage vs Priest
The two cloth casters: Polymorph against Shadow.
Mage vs Rogue
The classic PvP rivalry: controller against control-breaker.
Mage vs Shaman
Burst against burst: Heating Up against Lightning Mastery.
Mage vs Warlock
The two cloth DPS: portals against summons.
Mage vs Warrior
The most fragile class against the toughest.
Paladin vs Priest
The two healers: plate and blessings against cloth and shields.
Paladin vs Rogue
The honorable crusader against the shadow.
Paladin vs Shaman
The faction mirrors: blessings against totems.
Paladin vs Warlock
Holy against fel: thematic opposites.
Paladin vs Warrior
The two plate wearers: rage against mana.
Priest vs Rogue
The healer against the assassin.
Priest vs Shaman
Direct heals and shields against totems and chain heals.
Priest vs Warlock
Cloth against cloth: Shadow fear against Affliction dots.
Priest vs Warrior
The classic duo: pocket healer and tank.
Rogue vs Shaman
Stealth against totems.
Rogue vs Warlock
The two PvP terrors: stuns against dots and fear.
Rogue vs Warrior
The two melee: energy against rage.
Shaman vs Warlock
Totems against demons.
Shaman vs Warrior
Windfury and the warrior: the melee enablers.
Warlock vs Warrior
The grinder against the front line.
How to use these WoW Forever class comparisons
- Start with the verdict. It gives the short answer, then explains the assumptions behind it.
- Check the table. A class can lose overall and still be the better pick for your role or favourite activity.
- Read the Forever section. New and changed talents are often more important than a Classic reputation.
- Plan the winner. Every page links both starter builds and both talent calculators.
Comparing more than two at once? The WoW Forever class picking guide puts all nine classes side by side.