PvP class tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks specs by BG + world PvP + arena. This S/A/B tier covers all 18 specs.
For broader content, see our Class Guides, Best Race-Class, and Honor System articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Undead Paladin + Night Elf Sub Rogue + Skyborne Frost Mage + Disc Priest. A tier: most other specs.
PvP tier list (BG + arena)
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec |
Why |
| Undead Paladin |
CC immunity + plate |
| Night Elf Sub Rogue |
Shadowmeld + burst |
| Skyborne Frost Mage |
Slow + AoE |
| Discipline Priest |
Atonement (unique) |
A tier (strong)
| Spec |
Why |
| Arms Warrior |
Charge + stun |
| Frost DK |
Anti-magic zone |
| BM Hunter |
Pet tank |
| Elemental Shaman |
Burst |
| Holy Paladin |
Blessing + heal |
| Resto Druid |
Mobility |
B tier (situational)
| Spec |
Why |
| Fire Mage |
Risky burst |
| Balance Druid |
Moonkin form |
| Survival Hunter |
Melee DPS |
| Affliction Warlock |
DoT pressure |
WSG best spec
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Sub Rogue |
Stealth FC |
| 2 |
Undead Paladin |
Tank + heal |
| 3 |
Frost Mage |
AoE defender |
AB best spec
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Frost Mage |
AoE |
| 2 |
Arms Warrior |
Multi-target |
| 3 |
BM Hunter |
Pet tank |
Solo PvP best spec
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Undead Paladin |
Survivability |
| 2 |
Sub Rogue |
Burst + Stealth |
| 3 |
Frost Mage |
CC |
3v3 arena (future)
Top comps
| Comp |
Synergy |
| RMP (Rogue Mage Priest) |
Burst + CC |
| TSG (Warrior Disc Shaman) |
Tank + heal |
| WLS (Warrior Lock Shaman) |
Damage + pressure |
Race-class best for PvP
| Class |
Best race |
| Frost Mage |
Skyborne |
| Undead Paladin |
Undead |
| Sub Rogue |
Night Elf |
| Disc Priest |
Undead |
| Arms Warrior |
Orc |
| Frost DK |
Troll |
Stat priority by spec (PvP)
| Spec |
Stat priority |
| Frost Mage |
Spell Power > Hit > Crit > Intellect |
| Sub Rogue |
Agility > Hit > Crit > AP |
| Disc Priest |
Spirit > Healing > MP5 |
| Arms Warrior |
Strength > Hit > Crit > AP |
| BM Hunter |
Agility > Hit > AP > Crit |
| Undead Paladin |
Strength > Hit > Spell Power |
Common PvP mistakes
| Mistake |
Cost |
| Wrong spec |
Lost BG |
| No defensive |
Easy kill |
| No interrupt |
Wasted mana |
| Wrong race |
Lost utility |
PvP gearing
PvP gear (Rank 4)
| Slot |
Item |
| Head |
Bloodlust Helm |
| Shoulders |
Bloodlust Pauldrons |
| Chest |
Bloodlust Breastplate |
| Legs |
Bloodlust Leggings |
| Trinket |
Bloodlust Talisman |
FAQ
What’s the best PvP spec?
Undead Paladin (CC immunity + plate).
Best PvP healer?
Disc Priest (Atonement).
Best PvP DPS?
Sub Rogue (burst + stealth).
Final verdict
S tier: Undead Paladin + Sub Rogue + Frost Mage + Disc Priest. A tier: most other specs.
Whatever you choose, PvP class matters for team comp.
For more content, see our Class Guides, Best Race-Class, Honor System, and WSG Strategy articles.