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Race-class combo is critical for PvP success. This tier list ranks all 9 race-class combos by PvP performance.
For broader content, see our WSG Strategy, Honor System, and Phase 2 Prep articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Undead Paladin + Night Elf Rogue. A tier: Skyborne Mage + Troll Warlock. Most balanced PvP combos in beta.
S tier (must-pick for PvP)
Undead Paladin
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Will of the Forsaken | Immune to Charm/Fear/Sleep |
| Touch of the Grave | +5% healing from damage |
| PvP immunity to CC | Best racial in PvP |
Best for: PvP healing + DPS hybrid
Night Elf Rogue
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Shadowmeld | Stealth escape + opener |
| Quickness | +5% dodge |
| Wisp form | Anti-death escape |
Best for: PvP stealth + burst
A tier (strong PvP picks)
Skyborne Mage
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wind Blessed | +1.5% universal Haste |
| Elemental Insight | +3% damage |
| Universal scaling | Best caster PvP |
Troll Warlock
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berserking | +10% cast speed |
| Beast Slaying | HP drain on beasts |
| Fast cast | Strong PvP burst |
Human Paladin
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| +5% Spirit | +Healing in PvP |
| Will to Survive | Removes stuns |
| Sword Spec | +Melee damage |
B tier (situational)
Orc Warrior
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Blood Fury | +AP burst |
| Hardiness | Stun resist |
| Axe Spec | Strong melee |
Tauren Warrior
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Endurance | +5% HP |
| War Stomp | AoE stun |
| Strong defense |
Dwarf Priest
| Strength | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stoneform | Anti-CC |
| Mace Spec | +Mace damage |
| Strong PvP healer |
PvP role analysis
Best PvP tank
| Combo | Tier |
|---|---|
| Orc + Warrior | A |
| Tauren + Warrior | A |
| Undead + Warrior | A |
Best PvP healer
| Combo | Tier |
|---|---|
| Undead + Paladin | S |
| Undead + Priest | A |
| Tauren + Priest | A |
Best PvP DPS
| Combo | Tier |
|---|---|
| Night Elf + Rogue | S |
| Skyborne + Mage | A |
| Troll + Warlock | A |
Faction balance (PvP)
Alliance strengths
- Night Elf (rogue / druid / priest)
- Human (paladin / priest / mage)
- Dwarf (priest / warrior)
Horde strengths
- Undead (mage / priest / warlock / warrior)
- Troll (mage / priest / warlock / shaman)
- Tauren (warrior / druid / shaman)
- Orc (warrior / warlock / shaman / rogue)
Common PvP questions
Best PvP race overall?
Undead (PvP immunities)
Best PvP class?
Paladin (PvP-broken immunities)
Best Horde PvP combo?
Undead + Paladin or Undead + Mage
Best Alliance PvP combo?
Night Elf + Rogue or Human + Paladin
Final verdict
S tier: Undead Paladin + Night Elf Rogue. A tier: Skyborne Mage + Troll Warlock.
Whatever you choose, PvP race matters most for CC immunity.
For more content, see our WSG Strategy, AB Strategy, Honor System, and Best Addons articles.