The Class Oracle

What class should you play in WoW TBC?

There is no single best class in The Burning Crusade — the right pick is the one that matches how you like to play. Start with the role you enjoy, then pick a class within it. Below are the strongest specs for each role, plus top picks for beginners and solo leveling. Want a personal answer? Take the 2-minute quiz.

Best tanks

Feral Druid Protection Paladin Protection Warrior

Best healers

Restoration Druid Holy Paladin Holy Priest Discipline Priest Restoration Shaman

Best melee DPS

Feral Druid Retribution Paladin Combat Rogue Assassination Rogue Subtlety Rogue Enhancement Shaman Arms Warrior Fury Warrior

Best ranged DPS

Balance Druid Beast Mastery Hunter Marksmanship Hunter Survival Hunter Arcane Mage Fire Mage Frost Mage Shadow Priest Elemental Shaman Affliction Warlock Demonology Warlock Destruction Warlock

Best classes for beginners

Beast Mastery Hunter Destruction Warlock Arcane Mage Protection Paladin

Best classes for solo play & leveling

Beast Mastery Hunter Affliction Warlock Feral Druid Retribution Paladin

Still torn? Let the Oracle read your playstyle.

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