WoW Forever Beta Tank Tier List Best Tanks
Tank tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all 4 tank specs by raid + dungeon + PvP performance.
For broader content, see our Class Tier Lists, Best Race-Class, and Talent Builds articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Prot Warrior + Blood DK + Guardian Druid. A tier: Prot Paladin. All 4 tanks viable in beta.
Tank tier list
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec | Strength |
|---|---|
| Protection Warrior | Shield Block + threat |
| Blood DK | Self-heal + anti-magic |
| Guardian Druid | High HP + armor |
A tier (strong)
| Spec | Strength |
|---|---|
| Protection Paladin | Blessing + threat |
Best tank for raid
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prot Warrior | Threat gen + Shield Block |
| 2 | Blood DK | Self-heal + sustain |
| 3 | Guardian Druid | High HP + armor |
| 4 | Prot Paladin | Plate + Blessing |
Best tank for dungeon
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prot Paladin | Blessing + AOE threat |
| 2 | Blood DK | Sustain |
| 3 | Prot Warrior | Classic |
| 4 | Guardian Druid | Mobility |
Best tank for PvP
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood DK | Anti-magic zone |
| 2 | Prot Warrior | Charge + stun |
| 3 | Guardian Druid | High HP |
| 4 | Prot Paladin | Bubble + plate |
Stat priority (Prot Warrior)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1 (threat + damage) |
| Hit | 2 (cap 9% melee) |
| Crit | 3 |
| Stamina | 4 (HP pool) |
| Defense | 5 (cap 540) |
Stat priority (Blood DK)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1 |
| Stamina | 2 (HP pool) |
| Hit | 3 (cap 9%) |
| Expertise | 4 (cap 26) |
Stat priority (Guardian Druid)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Agility | 1 (armor + dodge) |
| Stamina | 2 (HP pool) |
| Hit | 3 (cap 9%) |
| Mastery | 4 |
Stat priority (Prot Paladin)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1 |
| Hit | 2 (cap 9%) |
| Expertise | 3 (cap 26) |
| Stamina | 4 |
Tank gear (level 20-30)
Pre-bis gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Excavator’s Hard Hat | Brogdul |
| Shoulders | Earthen Mantle | Excavation Site |
| Chest | Cenarion Breastplate | Quest |
| Legs | Cenarion Pants | Quest |
| Shield | Earthen Bulwark | Quest |
Tank rotations
Prot Warrior rotation
- Shield Slam (main threat)
- Revenge (off GCD)
- Devastate (filler)
- Demoralizing Shout (AoE threat)
- Shield Block (active mitigation)
Blood DK rotation
- Death Strike (main + heal)
- Heart Strike (threat + runic)
- Icy Touch (runic)
- Plague Strike (runic)
- Rune Tap (active mitigation)
Guardian Druid rotation
- Mangle (main threat)
- Thrash (DoT + AoE)
- Swipe (AoE threat)
- Ironfur (active mitigation)
- Savage Defense (active mitigation)
Prot Paladin rotation
- Avenger’s Shield (ranged threat)
- Consecration (AoE)
- Judgment (runic)
- Hammer of the Righteous (AoE)
- Shield of the Righteous (active mitigation)
Common tank mistakes
| Mistake | Cost |
|---|---|
| Low threat | DPS pulls aggro |
| No active mitigation | High damage taken |
| Wrong race | Lost utility |
| No consumables | Slow recovery |
Tank addons
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TidyPlates | Threat indicator |
| Omen | Threat meter |
| WeakAuras | Active mitigation |
| Details! | Damage taken |
FAQ
What’s the best tank?
Prot Warrior (raid + dungeon).
Best tank for PvP?
Blood DK (anti-magic).
Best tank for 5-man?
Prot Paladin (Blessing + AoE).
Final verdict
S tier: Prot Warrior + Blood DK + Guardian Druid. A tier: Prot Paladin.
Whatever you choose, Prot Warrior is most reliable.
For more content, see our Class Tier Lists, Best Race-Class, Talent Builds, and Best Addons articles.
