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Priest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armorDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Priest vs. Druid

First class

Priest

Second class

Druid

Key differences

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

At a glance

At a glancePriestDruid
RolesHealer, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorClothLeather
Combat styleRangedMelee and ranged
Playable races268
SpecializationsDiscipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral (DPS), Guardian (Tank), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly3/52/5
Solo play2/54/5

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The classes in short

Priest

The Priest is the classic healing class with two healing specs (Discipline, Holy) and Shadow as a ranged damage spec. In cloth it is strong in groups but vulnerable solo.

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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: Priest or Druid?

Neither class is better in general. The Priest 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 Priest and Druid?

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

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