Class Guide
Roles, classic resources, armor types and race options for the nine classes.
Roles and spec names follow Classic; Forever abilities, talents, and balance may change before release.
Role
- Warrior
Melee physical class; tanks or deals damage. - Paladin
Plate class that can heal, tank or deal melee damage. - Hunter
Ranged physical class that fights alongside a pet. - Rogue
Melee damage class built on stealth, combo points and crowd control. - Priest
Cloth caster that heals or deals shadow damage. - Shaman
Mail class built around totems; heals, melees or casts. - Mage
Cloth ranged caster with crowd control and group utility. - Warlock
Cloth ranged caster that summons demons. - Druid
Leather shapeshifter that can fill all four roles.
Shaman
Provides group buffs through totems. The trees cover spell damage, melee damage and healing. Forever adds the Dwarf Shaman.
| Role | Healer / Melee / Ranged |
|---|---|
| Classic resource | Mana |
| Best armor | |
| Classic specs | Elemental / Enhancement / Restoration |
| Alliance | DwarfNew |
| Horde | Orc, Tauren, Troll, Windshaper Skyborne |