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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorMonk: Pandaren monk with a straw hat

Hunter vs. Monk

First class

Hunter

Second class

Monk

Key differences

  • Only the Monk can tank and heal.
  • The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Monk fights in melee.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Monk leather.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Hunter (26 instead of 25).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterMonk
RolesDPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorMailLeather
Combat styleMelee and rangedMelee
Playable races2625
SpecializationsBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Brewmaster (Tank), Mistweaver (Healer), Windwalker (DPS)
Beginner friendly5/52/5
Solo play5/54/5

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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.

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Monk

The Monk is a highly mobile martial artist in leather that can play all three roles: Brewmaster tanks, Mistweaver heals, Windwalker deals melee damage. Its mechanics suit players with some experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Monk?

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

What is the difference between Hunter and Monk?

Only the Monk can tank and heal. The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Monk fights in melee. The Hunter wears mail, the Monk leather.

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