WoW Classic Tier Lists: Best Classes for DPS, Healing, Tanking, and Hardcore Leveling!

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As you prepare to dive into the challenges of WoW Classic again, understanding how each class stacks up in DPS, healing, and tanking can make all the difference. Here’s a summary of the top-performing classes in each role, with links to detailed explanations of the rankings for full context!

DPS Tier List

Here’s how the damage-dealing classes rank in WoW Classic. These rankings highlight the raw output and utility of each spec, but for a full breakdown of the reasoning behind these placements, visit the DPS Tier List Guide.

  • S-Tier: Warrior
  • A-Tier: Mage, Warlock, Rogue
  • B-Tier: Hunter, Feral Druid
  • C-Tier: Shadow Priest, Retribution Paladin
  • D-Tier: Enhancement Shaman, Balance Druid, Elemental Shaman

Healer Tier List

Below are rankings for the most effective healer classes. For an in-depth look at their strengths and weaknesses, check out the Healer Tier List Guide.

  • S-Tier: Priest, Paladin
  • A-Tier: Shaman
  • B-Tier: Druid

Tank Tier List

For those stepping up to lead their groups as tanks, these are the rankings! Visit the Tank Tier List Guide for detailed insights into why these classes excel (or struggle) in the tanking role.

  • S-Tier: Warrior
  • B-Tier: Druid
  • C-Tier: Paladin

Hardcore Leveling Tier List

Leveling in Hardcore demands careful planning. Below is a quick overview of class rankings based on survivability, utility, and ease of leveling in Hardcore. For a full breakdown of these rankings, visit the Hardcore Leveling Tier List Guide!

  • S-Tier: Hunter,. Mage
  • A-Tier: Warlock, Paladin, Rogue
  • B-Tier: Druid, Priest, Shaman
  • C-Tier: Warrior