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# Hunter vs. Death Knight
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## **Key differences**
- ◆Only the Death Knight can tank.
- ◆The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
- ◆The Death Knight fights in melee.
- ◆The Hunter wears mail, the Death Knight plate.
- ◆The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
- ◆Both do similarly well solo.
- ◆More races can play the Hunter (26 instead of 23).
## At a glance
| At a glance | Hunter | Death Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | DPS | Tank, DPS |
| **Armor** | Mail | Plate |
| **Combat style** | Melee and ranged | Melee |
| **Playable races** | 26 | 23 |
| **Specializations** | Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS) | Blood (Tank), Frost (DPS), Unholy (DPS) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| **Solo play** | 5/5 | 5/5 |
These ratings help you pick a class. They are not a DPS ranking, and balance shifts with every patch. [How we rate ›](https://findyourmain.com/en/about#how-we-rate-classes)
## The classes in short
### **Hunter**
The Hunter is a ranged fighter with an animal companion and is widely seen as the easiest class in WoW, especially as Beast Mastery. It can only deal damage but is extremely strong solo.
[**Learn more about the Hunter ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/hunter)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Death Knight ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/death-knight)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en?classes=hunter,deathknight) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/wow-class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Hunter or Death Knight?
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Neither class is better in general. The Hunter is more beginner friendly. Both do similarly well solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.
### What is the difference between Hunter and Death Knight?
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Only the Death Knight can tank. The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Death Knight fights in melee. The Hunter wears mail, the Death Knight plate.
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- Shaman vs. Monk
- Shaman vs. Druid
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- Mage vs. Monk
- Mage vs. Druid
- Mage vs. Demon Hunter
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- Warlock vs. Druid
- Warlock vs. Demon Hunter
- Warlock vs. Evoker
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- Monk vs. Demon Hunter
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