WoW Forever Beta DPS Tier List Best DPS Classes
DPS tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all 10 DPS 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: Skyborne Fire Mage + Sub Rogue + Unholy DK. A tier: most other specs. Mage + Rogue + DK are top 3.
DPS tier list (raid)
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Skyborne Fire Mage | Wind Blessed + Combustion |
| Subtlety Rogue | Burst + Stealth |
| Unholy DK | Anti-magic zone + DoT |
A tier (strong)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Frost Mage | Safe kills |
| Affliction Warlock | DoT pressure |
| Arms Warrior | Burst + Slam |
| Beast Mastery Hunter | Pet tank + ranged |
| Enhancement Shaman | Dual wield + Maelstrom |
B tier (situational)
| Spec | Why |
|---|---|
| Elemental Shaman | Burst |
| Feral Druid | Melee DPS |
| Balance Druid | Moonkin form |
| Retribution Paladin | Hybrid |
| Survival Hunter | Melee DPS |
Best DPS for raid
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyborne Fire Mage | Combustion burst |
| 2 | Subtlety Rogue | Burst + Stealth |
| 3 | Unholy DK | Anti-magic zone |
| 4 | Frost Mage | Safe kills |
Best DPS for dungeon
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frost Mage | AoE |
| 2 | Subtlety Rogue | Burst |
| 3 | Unholy DK | Anti-magic zone |
Best DPS for PvP
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subtlety Rogue | Burst + Stealth |
| 2 | Skyborne Frost Mage | Slow + AoE |
| 3 | Beast Mastery Hunter | Pet tank |
Stat priority (Skyborne Fire Mage)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Spell Power | 1 |
| Hit | 2 (cap 17%) |
| Crit | 3 (cap 30%) |
| Intellect | 4 |
| Haste | 5 |
Stat priority (Sub Rogue)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Agility | 1 |
| Hit | 2 (cap 9%) |
| Crit | 3 |
| AP | 4 |
| Haste | 5 |
Stat priority (Unholy DK)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1 |
| Hit | 2 (cap 9%) |
| Crit | 3 |
| AP | 4 |
| Haste | 5 |
DPS gear (level 20-30)
Pre-bis gear (caster)
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Excavator’s Hard Hat | Brogdul |
| Shoulders | Earthen Mantle | Excavation Site |
| Chest | Cenarion Vestments | Quest |
| Legs | Cenarion Pants | Quest |
Pre-bis gear (melee)
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Excavator’s Hard Hat | Brogdul |
| Shoulders | Earthen Mantle | Excavation Site |
| Chest | Cenarion Vestments | Quest |
| Weapon | Brogdul’s Mining Pick | Brogdul |
DPS rotations
Fire Mage rotation
- Scorch (debuff)
- Fireball (main)
- Fire Blast (proc)
- Pyroblast (proc/burst)
- Combustion (CD)
Sub Rogue rotation
- Shadowstep (gap)
- Ambush (open)
- Hemorrhage (CP gen)
- Eviscerate (finisher)
- Cold Blood (CD)
Unholy DK rotation
- Icy Touch (runic + DoT)
- Plague Strike (runic + DoT)
- Death Strike (runic + heal)
- Scourge Strike (runic)
- Army of the Dead (CD)
Common DPS mistakes
| Mistake | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wrong race | Lost DPS |
| No consumables | Slow recovery |
| Wrong rotation | -10% DPS |
| No pre-pot | Lost burst |
DPS addons
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Details! | Damage meter |
| WeakAuras | Cooldown tracking |
| BigWigs/DBM | Boss warnings |
| Recount (avoid) | High CPU |
FAQ
What’s the best DPS class?
Skyborne Fire Mage (post-buff).
Best melee DPS?
Sub Rogue (burst + Stealth).
Best ranged DPS?
Skyborne Fire Mage (Combustion).
Final verdict
S tier: Skyborne Fire Mage + Sub Rogue + Unholy DK. A tier: most other specs.
Whatever you choose, DPS race-class matters.
For more content, see our Class Tier Lists, Best Race-Class, Talent Builds, and Best Addons articles.
