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Paladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armorDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Paladin vs. Druid

First class

Paladin

Second class

Druid

Key differences

  • Both can tank, heal, and deal damage.
  • The Paladin fights in melee.
  • The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Paladin wears plate, the Druid leather.
  • The Paladin is more beginner friendly.
  • The Paladin does better solo.
  • More races can play the Paladin (9 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glancePaladinDruid
RolesTank, Healer, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorPlateLeather
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races98
SpecializationsHoly (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral (DPS), Guardian (Tank), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly4/52/5
Solo play5/54/5

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The classes in short

Paladin

The Paladin is a plate wearer wielding holy Light and, alongside Druid and Monk, can play all three roles: Holy heals, Protection tanks, Retribution deals damage. Plenty of emergency abilities make it very beginner friendly.

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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: Paladin or Druid?

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

What is the difference between Paladin and Druid?

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

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