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PvE class tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks specs by raid + dungeon performance. This S/A/B tier covers all 18 specs.
For broader content, see our Class Guides, Best Race-Class, and Raid Prep articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Skyborne Fire Mage + Sub Rogue + Disc Priest + Unholy DK + Prot Warrior. A tier: most other specs.
PvE tier list (raid + dungeon)
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Skyborne Fire Mage | Wind Blessed + Combustion |
| Subtlety Rogue | Burst + Shadowmeld |
| Discipline Priest | Atonement (level 30+) |
| Unholy DK | Anti-magic zone |
| Protection Warrior | Shield Block + Threat |
A tier (strong)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Frost Mage | Safe kills |
| Affliction Warlock | DoT pressure |
| Arms Warrior | Burst |
| Beast Mastery Hunter | Pet tank |
| Holy Paladin | Blessing + Heal |
| Holy Priest | Spirit scaling |
| Restoration Druid | Mobility + HoT |
| Balance Druid | Moonkin form |
B tier (situational)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Elemental Shaman | Medium DPS |
| Retribution Paladin | Hybrid |
| Survival Hunter | Melee DPS |
| Feral Druid | Tank off-spec |
| Enhancement Shaman | Slow scaling |
Tank tier list (PvE)
Top 3 tanks
| Spec | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Warrior | S | Shield Block + Threat |
| Blood DK | S | Self-heal |
| Guardian Druid | A | High HP + armor |
Healer tier list (PvE)
Top 3 healers
| Spec | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Priest | S | Atonement (unique) |
| Holy Paladin | S | Blessing + heal |
| Resto Druid | A | Mobility + HoT |
| Holy Priest | A | Spirit scaling |
DPS tier list (PvE)
Top 3 DPS
| Spec | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Skyborne Fire Mage | S | Combustion burst |
| Subtlety Rogue | S | Burst + Stealth |
| Unholy DK | S | Anti-magic zone |
| Affliction Warlock | A | DoT pressure |
| Beast Mastery Hunter | A | Pet tank |
Best raid comp (5 man)
Optimal 5-man composition
| Slot | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prot Warrior | Tank |
| 2 | Disc Priest | Healer + Smite |
| 3 | Skyborne Fire Mage | Burst |
| 4 | Sub Rogue | Burst |
| 5 | Affliction Warlock | DoT |
Alternative 5-man
| Slot | Spec |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood DK |
| 2 | Holy Paladin |
| 3 | Frost Mage |
| 4 | Arms Warrior |
| 5 | BM Hunter |
Phase 2 PvE shifts
New content impact
| Content | Best class |
|---|---|
| Excavation Site | Frost Mage (AoE) |
| Honor BGs | BM Hunter (Pet) |
| Phase 2 raids | Skyborne Fire Mage |
FAQ
What’s the best PvE class?
Skyborne Fire Mage (raid DPS).
Best tank for 5-man?
Prot Warrior (Shield Block).
Best healer for 5-man?
Disc Priest (Atonement).
Final verdict
S tier: Skyborne Fire Mage + Sub Rogue + Disc Priest + Unholy DK + Prot Warrior.
Whatever you choose, raid comp matters for 5-man.
For more content, see our Class Guides, Best Race-Class, Raid Prep, and BiS Gear articles.