Beginner class guide for WoW Forever beta. This guide covers best class for new players, ease of play, and tips.
For broader content, see our New Player Tips, Returning Player, and Common Mistakes articles.
Quick summary: Best beginner class: Frost Mage. Easiest healer: Holy Paladin. Easiest tank: Protection Warrior.
Best beginner classes
Tier 1 (easiest)
| Class |
Why |
| Frost Mage |
Safe + range |
| BM Hunter |
Pet tank |
| Holy Paladin |
Easy healer |
Tier 2 (medium)
| Class |
Why |
| Arms Warrior |
High damage |
| Disc Priest |
Atonement |
| Sub Rogue |
Stealth |
Tier 3 (hard)
| Class |
Why |
| Feral Druid |
Forms |
| Shadow Priest |
DoT |
| Elemental Shaman |
Range + totem |
Best class by role
Tank (beginner)
| Class |
Why |
| Protection Warrior |
Shield Block |
| Protection Paladin |
Bubble |
Healer (beginner)
| Class |
Why |
| Holy Paladin |
Plate + heal |
| Holy Priest |
Spirit scaling |
DPS (beginner)
| Class |
Why |
| Frost Mage |
Safe + AoE |
| BM Hunter |
Pet tank |
| Affliction Warlock |
DoT |
Best class by playstyle
Solo play
| Class |
Why |
| Frost Mage |
Self-sufficient |
| BM Hunter |
Pet tank |
Group play
| Class |
Why |
| Holy Paladin |
Easy heal |
| Frost Mage |
AoE |
PvP
| Class |
Why |
| Undead Paladin |
CC immune |
| Frost Mage |
Slow + AoE |
Class difficulty ratings
| Class |
Solo |
Group |
PvP |
| Frost Mage |
Easy |
Easy |
Medium |
| BM Hunter |
Easy |
Easy |
Easy |
| Holy Paladin |
Easy |
Easy |
Easy |
| Arms Warrior |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| Disc Priest |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| Sub Rogue |
Hard |
Medium |
Hard |
FAQ
Best beginner class?
Frost Mage.
Easiest healer?
Holy Paladin.
Final verdict
Beginner = Frost Mage (safe + range). Healer = Holy Paladin.
For more content, see our New Player Tips, Returning Player, and Common Mistakes articles.
