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Priest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armorWarlock: Hooded figure with glowing red eyes, chains and spikes

Priest vs. Warlock

First class

Priest

Second class

Warlock

Key differences

  • Only the Priest can heal.
  • Both fight at range.
  • Both wear cloth.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Warlock does better solo.
  • Both are open to the same number of races (26).

At a glance

At a glancePriestWarlock
RolesHealer, DPSDPS
ArmorClothCloth
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races2626
SpecializationsDiscipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)Affliction (DPS), Demonology (DPS), Destruction (DPS)
Beginner friendly3/53/5
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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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Priest or Warlock?

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

What is the difference between Priest and Warlock?

Only the Priest can heal. Both fight at range. Both wear cloth.

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