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Mage: Mage with brown hair casting purple arcane magicDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Mage vs. Druid

First class

Mage

Second class

Druid

Key differences

  • Only the Druid can tank and heal.
  • The Mage fights at range.
  • The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Mage wears cloth, the Druid leather.
  • The Mage is more beginner friendly.
  • The Druid does better solo.
  • More races can play the Mage (26 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glanceMageDruid
RolesDPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorClothLeather
Combat styleRangedMelee and ranged
Playable races268
SpecializationsArcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral (DPS), Guardian (Tank), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly3/52/5
Solo play3/54/5

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The classes in short

Mage

The Mage is the classic ranged caster with arcane, fire and frost magic and big burst damage. It only deals damage, brings portals and food and is fragile in cloth.

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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: Mage or Druid?

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

What is the difference between Mage and Druid?

Only the Druid can tank and heal. The Mage fights at range. The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Mage wears cloth, the Druid leather.

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