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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorRogue: Worgen in dark armor, crouching in the shadows

Hunter vs. Rogue

First class

Hunter

Second class

Rogue

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Rogue fights in melee.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Rogue leather.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • Both are open to the same number of races (26).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterRogue
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorMailLeather
Combat styleMelee and rangedMelee
Playable races2626
SpecializationsBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Assassination (DPS), Outlaw (DPS), Subtlety (DPS)
Beginner friendly5/52/5
Solo play5/53/5

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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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Rogue

The Rogue is a melee fighter with stealth, poisons and lots of crowd control. It only deals damage, is strong in PvP and rewards experience, but it is more demanding for beginners.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Rogue?

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 Rogue?

Both can deal damage. The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Rogue fights in melee. The Hunter wears mail, the Rogue leather.

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