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Monk: Pandaren monk with a straw hatDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Monk vs. Druid

First class

Monk

Second class

Druid

Key differences

  • Both can tank, heal, and deal damage.
  • The Monk fights in melee.
  • The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • Both wear leather.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • Both do similarly well solo.
  • More races can play the Monk (25 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glanceMonkDruid
RolesTank, Healer, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorLeatherLeather
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races258
SpecializationsBrewmaster (Tank), Mistweaver (Healer), Windwalker (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral (DPS), Guardian (Tank), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly2/52/5
Solo play4/54/5

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The classes in short

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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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: Monk or Druid?

Neither class is better in general. Both are similarly beginner friendly. Both do similarly well solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Monk and Druid?

Both can tank, heal, and deal damage. The Monk fights in melee. The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. Both wear leather.

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