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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorWarlock: Hooded figure with glowing red eyes, chains and spikes

Hunter vs. Warlock

First class

Hunter

Second class

Warlock

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Warlock fights at range.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Warlock cloth.
  • 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 glanceHunterWarlock
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorMailCloth
Combat styleMelee and rangedRanged
Playable races2626
SpecializationsBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Affliction (DPS), Demonology (DPS), Destruction (DPS)
Beginner friendly5/53/5
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.

Learn more about the Hunter ›

Warlock

The Warlock is a ranged caster with curses and demon companions. It only deals damage but is very tough for a cloth class and comfortable to play solo.

Learn more about the Warlock ›
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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Warlock?

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 Warlock?

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

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