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Death Knight: Hooded death knight with a glowing blue eye and dark plate armorDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Death Knight vs. Druid

First class

Death Knight

Second class

Druid

Key differences

  • Only the Druid can heal.
  • The Death Knight fights in melee.
  • The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Death Knight wears plate, the Druid leather.
  • The Death Knight is more beginner friendly.
  • The Death Knight does better solo.
  • More races can play the Death Knight (23 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glanceDeath KnightDruid
RolesTank, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorPlateLeather
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races238
SpecializationsBlood (Tank), Frost (DPS), Unholy (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral (DPS), Guardian (Tank), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly4/52/5
Solo play5/54/5

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The classes in short

Death Knight

The Death Knight is a plate fighter with dark magic, one of the most forgiving tanks as Blood and a melee damage dealer as Frost or Unholy. Strong self-healing makes it very sturdy solo.

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Druid

The Druid is WoW's shapeshifter and the only class with four specs: Balance (ranged), Feral (melee), Guardian (tank) and Restoration (healing). Maximum flexibility, with a learning curve.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Death Knight or Druid?

Neither class is better in general. The Death Knight is more beginner friendly. The Death Knight does better solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Death Knight and Druid?

Only the Druid can heal. The Death Knight fights in melee. The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Death Knight wears plate, the Druid leather.

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