Classes
Well, lets get right into it. This page will tell you all about the different classes you can experience on WoW.
Mage
Introduction: Mages are a caster class, that use strong ranged spells to kill their opponent. They can only be DPS, and they have a water minion that travels with them. Mages can also conjure food and water for their allies.
Items: Stamina and Intellect - Cloth
Specializations: Frost, Arcane, Fire
PvP: Mages are great for PvP, because they are great at kiting the enemy and doing a lot of damage. Their spells usually always hit hard, and are good to run with.
PvE: Mages are good for PvE, because they can just sit there and cast. Their Arcane damage hits the target very hard, and their use of strong talents help them a lot.
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Warlock
Introduction: Warlocks are like ex-mages, using demonic and evil power to take down their foes. They have several minions they can chose from to accompany them, and can only be DPS. They are a bada** class to play and level. They can only be DPS
Items: Stamina, Intellect - Cloth
Specializations: Affliction, Destruction, Demonology
PvP: Warlocks are an awesome PvP class. Their use of fears and stuns can definitely take a toll on their enemy. They have several self heals that can keep them alive for a while. They have hard hitting and damage over time abilities that make their opponents health go down very fast.
PvE: If used right, Warlocks can be great PvEers. The wrong spec or the wrong attacks being used can take a toll of their DPS immensely. But, when using them right can put you on the top of the DPS charts.
Overall: Fun and awesome class play, stronger in PvP than PvE.
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Hunter
Introduction: Hunters are a unique class, that using a tamed pet to deal damage, They can tame almost any beast around Azeroth to accompany them. They are a ranged class, that used a bow and arrow to deal damage. They can only be DPS.
Items: Agility and Stamina - Mail
Specializations: Beast Mastery, Survival, Marksmanship
PvP: Hunters are great PvPers, with their use of traps and kiting abilities makes them have great survivability. They have hard hitting spells, and their pets can become essential when killing an enemy.
PvE: Great PvE class, because they can sit from afar and just DPS away. Their pets can help a lot when defeating a boss, and their burst is fantastic.
Overall: Awesome class for both PvP and PvE, and recommended for first time players because of the easiness of the class.
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Shaman
Introduction: Shamans can be a ranged or melee class, depending on what they spec in,
and can be either a Healer or DPS. They harness the power of the elements to do healing or damage.
Items: Agility and Stamina for Enhancement, Stamina and Intellect for Elemental,
and Stamina, Intellect and Spirit for Restoration.
Specialization: Enhancement, Elemental, or Restoration.
PvP: They can deal lots of damage in both DPS specs, and are great healers
in all aspects of the game. Their burst is great, and can keep both themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: Can do a crap ton of damage and healing if played right. Since their burst is great, They are usually around the top of the DPS charts.
Overall: A classic class that's fun play, and good if you want to experience casting and melee on one character.
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Priest
Introduction: They are casters,and they are super good for PvP in both DPS and Healing. They harness the power of the holy gods to smite their enemies.
Items: Stamina and Intellect (dps) - Cloth; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit (healing) - Cloth
Specialization: Holy, Shadow, or Discipline.
PvP: DPS priests hit hard, and they have lots of little healing abilities that can
keep them up during a fight. Their shields and heals do a lot, and are very helpful when keeping you and your allies alive.
PvE: DPS priests hit hard, and they have lots of little healing abilities that can
keep them up during a fight. Their shields and heals do a lot, and are very helpful when keeping you and your allies alive.
Overall: Cool class to experience and play.
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Druid
Introduction: Druids are a unique class, that can shape shift into different forms. They can be a big strong bear for tanking, or a cat for DPS. And even a tree for healing. Druids can take on the role of either DPS, Healing, or Tanking.
Items: Agility and Stamina for DPS + Tanking, - Leather ;Stamina, Intellect, Spirit for Healing - Cloth
Specializations: Boomkin (caster) Guardian (tank) Feral (dps) Boomkin (dps)
PvP: Druids are great in PvP. They can do lots of damage if played right. Their use of stuns and passive healing abilities are very helpful to them when going against enemies. Druid healing is very good as well. They use healing over time spells to keep themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: Druids are also very good DPS. They have several hard hitting spells that can ensure a spot on the top DPS charts.
Overall: They are a good class for both aspects of the game. Druid tanks are one of the best kind of tanks, because they can hold themselves up very well. This is a good class getting started, or if you want to explore all the roles the game has to offer.
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Rogue
Introduction: Rogues are a fun class to play, because you can be invisible! Only 3 classes in the game have the ability to do this, so it gives Rogues an aspect thats unique. They are stealthy, and use poisons and daggers to slice their enemy up. They can only be DPS.
Items: Agility and Stamina - Leather
Specializations: Subtly, Assassination, Combat
PvP: Rogues are an extremely good PvP class. Their use of invisibility really gives them the survivability you need in PvP. Their strong use of stuns and damage over time attacks are helpful when going against the enemy.
PvE: Rogues aren't the strongest DPS class for PvE, but they surely can do a good chunk of damage. Specializing in the right spec can give you a boost of damage that you wouldn't get in another/
Overall: Very fun class to play, and is a good class for PvP.
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Monk
Introduction: Monks are a new class, That were introduced in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Just like druids, they can handle the roles as DPS, Tank, and Healer. They use hand to hand combat to defeat their foes, and is very strong and nimble.
Items: Agility and Stamina for DPS + Tank - Leather; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit for healing - Cloth
Specializations: Windwalker, Brewmaster, Mistweaver
PvP: Monks are great in both aspects of the game. As a new class, they are definitely over-powered, but we won't get into that ;) Monk Tanks can do lots of damage, Monk DPS can do lots of damage, and even Monk Healers can do lots of damage, even when they are keeping themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: The same applies for PvE. All specializations are great. Monk Tanks are good at keeping themselves alive with their absorption spells. Monk DPS do great damage over all, to all enemies. Monk Healers, well, their Monk Healers!
Overall: Great class if you want an easy experience with all 3 roles of the game.
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Warrior
Introduction: Warriors are the first strictly melee class we have talked about. Warriors are hard hitting, well, warriors, that focus on doing high damage to their enemies at all times. Warriors can be Tank or DPS. If you love killing without mercy, Warrior is the class for you.
Items: Strength and Stamina - Plate (DPS + Tank)
Specializations: Fury, Arms, Protection
PvP: Warriors are vital for PvP. They hit hard, and several attacks they have can win or lose the game. Although they hit hard, that's not going to make you a great PvPer as a Warrior. They have several attacks if used correctly, can ensure a win in PvP all the time. It requires skill to be a great Warrior PvPer.
PvE: Since Warriors are the hard hitters, they hit like trucks in PvE. Their burst is great, and they pretty much do consistent damage the whole time. Their mobility and staying-alive spells are great for clutch dungeon or raid bosses.
Overall: Warriors are my favorite class, but not everyone can play and be the best at them. It gives them a uniqueness that no other class really has. Overall, an awesome class.
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Death Knight
Introduction: Death Knights are a very unique class, That were introduced in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. They were first used as the Lich King's minions, but later got off of his spell, which gives every death knight glowing blue eyes. They can be Tank or DPS.
Items: Strength and Stamina - Plate (DPS + Tank)
Specializations: Blood, Frost, Unholy
PvP: Death Knight is a great class for both aspects of the game. In PvP, their use of self healing and hard hitting spells and attacks, keep them alive for along time. They have a mix of ranged and melee spells, but are more melee then ranged.
PvE: They hit hard as a Tank or DPS in PvE. They are usually on the top of the DPS charts, and are good at surviving without a healer.
Overall: Fun, awesome, and easy class to play. Although they are easy, they can do lots of damage with certain attacks and spells.
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Paladin
Introduction: Paladins are a classic class, that harness the power of holy light to deal damage, tank, or heal their enemies/allies. They can take on the role as Tank Healer, or DPS.
Items: Strength and Stamina (dps + tank) - Plate; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit (healing) - Plate
Specialization: Holy, Retribution, Protection
PvP: Awesome for PvP. They do lots of damage, can self heal, and put absorption spells of themselves. They are one of the top PvP classes to use.
PvE: Not the best PvE class, but do average damage. They heal a lot in both aspects of the game, and can keep themselves up good as tanks.
Overall: Original and fun class to level and play. Pretty easy class, so a good first character.
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Mage
Introduction: Mages are a caster class, that use strong ranged spells to kill their opponent. They can only be DPS, and they have a water minion that travels with them. Mages can also conjure food and water for their allies.
Items: Stamina and Intellect - Cloth
Specializations: Frost, Arcane, Fire
PvP: Mages are great for PvP, because they are great at kiting the enemy and doing a lot of damage. Their spells usually always hit hard, and are good to run with.
PvE: Mages are good for PvE, because they can just sit there and cast. Their Arcane damage hits the target very hard, and their use of strong talents help them a lot.
Click here to learn more.
Warlock
Introduction: Warlocks are like ex-mages, using demonic and evil power to take down their foes. They have several minions they can chose from to accompany them, and can only be DPS. They are a bada** class to play and level. They can only be DPS
Items: Stamina, Intellect - Cloth
Specializations: Affliction, Destruction, Demonology
PvP: Warlocks are an awesome PvP class. Their use of fears and stuns can definitely take a toll on their enemy. They have several self heals that can keep them alive for a while. They have hard hitting and damage over time abilities that make their opponents health go down very fast.
PvE: If used right, Warlocks can be great PvEers. The wrong spec or the wrong attacks being used can take a toll of their DPS immensely. But, when using them right can put you on the top of the DPS charts.
Overall: Fun and awesome class play, stronger in PvP than PvE.
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Hunter
Introduction: Hunters are a unique class, that using a tamed pet to deal damage, They can tame almost any beast around Azeroth to accompany them. They are a ranged class, that used a bow and arrow to deal damage. They can only be DPS.
Items: Agility and Stamina - Mail
Specializations: Beast Mastery, Survival, Marksmanship
PvP: Hunters are great PvPers, with their use of traps and kiting abilities makes them have great survivability. They have hard hitting spells, and their pets can become essential when killing an enemy.
PvE: Great PvE class, because they can sit from afar and just DPS away. Their pets can help a lot when defeating a boss, and their burst is fantastic.
Overall: Awesome class for both PvP and PvE, and recommended for first time players because of the easiness of the class.
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Shaman
Introduction: Shamans can be a ranged or melee class, depending on what they spec in,
and can be either a Healer or DPS. They harness the power of the elements to do healing or damage.
Items: Agility and Stamina for Enhancement, Stamina and Intellect for Elemental,
and Stamina, Intellect and Spirit for Restoration.
Specialization: Enhancement, Elemental, or Restoration.
PvP: They can deal lots of damage in both DPS specs, and are great healers
in all aspects of the game. Their burst is great, and can keep both themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: Can do a crap ton of damage and healing if played right. Since their burst is great, They are usually around the top of the DPS charts.
Overall: A classic class that's fun play, and good if you want to experience casting and melee on one character.
Click here to learn more.
Priest
Introduction: They are casters,and they are super good for PvP in both DPS and Healing. They harness the power of the holy gods to smite their enemies.
Items: Stamina and Intellect (dps) - Cloth; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit (healing) - Cloth
Specialization: Holy, Shadow, or Discipline.
PvP: DPS priests hit hard, and they have lots of little healing abilities that can
keep them up during a fight. Their shields and heals do a lot, and are very helpful when keeping you and your allies alive.
PvE: DPS priests hit hard, and they have lots of little healing abilities that can
keep them up during a fight. Their shields and heals do a lot, and are very helpful when keeping you and your allies alive.
Overall: Cool class to experience and play.
Click here to learn more.
Druid
Introduction: Druids are a unique class, that can shape shift into different forms. They can be a big strong bear for tanking, or a cat for DPS. And even a tree for healing. Druids can take on the role of either DPS, Healing, or Tanking.
Items: Agility and Stamina for DPS + Tanking, - Leather ;Stamina, Intellect, Spirit for Healing - Cloth
Specializations: Boomkin (caster) Guardian (tank) Feral (dps) Boomkin (dps)
PvP: Druids are great in PvP. They can do lots of damage if played right. Their use of stuns and passive healing abilities are very helpful to them when going against enemies. Druid healing is very good as well. They use healing over time spells to keep themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: Druids are also very good DPS. They have several hard hitting spells that can ensure a spot on the top DPS charts.
Overall: They are a good class for both aspects of the game. Druid tanks are one of the best kind of tanks, because they can hold themselves up very well. This is a good class getting started, or if you want to explore all the roles the game has to offer.
Click here to learn more.
Rogue
Introduction: Rogues are a fun class to play, because you can be invisible! Only 3 classes in the game have the ability to do this, so it gives Rogues an aspect thats unique. They are stealthy, and use poisons and daggers to slice their enemy up. They can only be DPS.
Items: Agility and Stamina - Leather
Specializations: Subtly, Assassination, Combat
PvP: Rogues are an extremely good PvP class. Their use of invisibility really gives them the survivability you need in PvP. Their strong use of stuns and damage over time attacks are helpful when going against the enemy.
PvE: Rogues aren't the strongest DPS class for PvE, but they surely can do a good chunk of damage. Specializing in the right spec can give you a boost of damage that you wouldn't get in another/
Overall: Very fun class to play, and is a good class for PvP.
Click here to learn more.
Monk
Introduction: Monks are a new class, That were introduced in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Just like druids, they can handle the roles as DPS, Tank, and Healer. They use hand to hand combat to defeat their foes, and is very strong and nimble.
Items: Agility and Stamina for DPS + Tank - Leather; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit for healing - Cloth
Specializations: Windwalker, Brewmaster, Mistweaver
PvP: Monks are great in both aspects of the game. As a new class, they are definitely over-powered, but we won't get into that ;) Monk Tanks can do lots of damage, Monk DPS can do lots of damage, and even Monk Healers can do lots of damage, even when they are keeping themselves and their allies alive.
PvE: The same applies for PvE. All specializations are great. Monk Tanks are good at keeping themselves alive with their absorption spells. Monk DPS do great damage over all, to all enemies. Monk Healers, well, their Monk Healers!
Overall: Great class if you want an easy experience with all 3 roles of the game.
Click here to learn more.
Warrior
Introduction: Warriors are the first strictly melee class we have talked about. Warriors are hard hitting, well, warriors, that focus on doing high damage to their enemies at all times. Warriors can be Tank or DPS. If you love killing without mercy, Warrior is the class for you.
Items: Strength and Stamina - Plate (DPS + Tank)
Specializations: Fury, Arms, Protection
PvP: Warriors are vital for PvP. They hit hard, and several attacks they have can win or lose the game. Although they hit hard, that's not going to make you a great PvPer as a Warrior. They have several attacks if used correctly, can ensure a win in PvP all the time. It requires skill to be a great Warrior PvPer.
PvE: Since Warriors are the hard hitters, they hit like trucks in PvE. Their burst is great, and they pretty much do consistent damage the whole time. Their mobility and staying-alive spells are great for clutch dungeon or raid bosses.
Overall: Warriors are my favorite class, but not everyone can play and be the best at them. It gives them a uniqueness that no other class really has. Overall, an awesome class.
Click here to learn more.
Death Knight
Introduction: Death Knights are a very unique class, That were introduced in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. They were first used as the Lich King's minions, but later got off of his spell, which gives every death knight glowing blue eyes. They can be Tank or DPS.
Items: Strength and Stamina - Plate (DPS + Tank)
Specializations: Blood, Frost, Unholy
PvP: Death Knight is a great class for both aspects of the game. In PvP, their use of self healing and hard hitting spells and attacks, keep them alive for along time. They have a mix of ranged and melee spells, but are more melee then ranged.
PvE: They hit hard as a Tank or DPS in PvE. They are usually on the top of the DPS charts, and are good at surviving without a healer.
Overall: Fun, awesome, and easy class to play. Although they are easy, they can do lots of damage with certain attacks and spells.
Click here to learn more.
Paladin
Introduction: Paladins are a classic class, that harness the power of holy light to deal damage, tank, or heal their enemies/allies. They can take on the role as Tank Healer, or DPS.
Items: Strength and Stamina (dps + tank) - Plate; Stamina, Intellect, Spirit (healing) - Plate
Specialization: Holy, Retribution, Protection
PvP: Awesome for PvP. They do lots of damage, can self heal, and put absorption spells of themselves. They are one of the top PvP classes to use.
PvE: Not the best PvE class, but do average damage. They heal a lot in both aspects of the game, and can keep themselves up good as tanks.
Overall: Original and fun class to level and play. Pretty easy class, so a good first character.
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