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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorDeath Knight: Hooded death knight with a glowing blue eye and dark plate armor

Warrior vs. Death Knight

First class

Warrior

Second class

Death Knight

Key differences

  • Both can tank and deal damage.
  • Both fight in melee.
  • Both wear plate.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Death Knight does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (26 instead of 23).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorDeath Knight
RolesTank, DPSTank, DPS
ArmorPlatePlate
Combat styleMeleeMelee
Playable races2623
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Blood (Tank), Frost (DPS), Unholy (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/54/5
Solo play4/55/5

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The classes in short

Warrior

The Warrior is a sturdy plate melee fighter that can deal damage (Arms, Fury) or tank (Protection). It is easy to learn and ideal for beginners who want melee without a spellbook.

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Death Knight

The Death Knight is a plate fighter with dark magic, one of the most forgiving tanks as Blood and a melee damage dealer as Frost or Unholy. Strong self-healing makes it very sturdy solo.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Death Knight?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Death Knight?

Both can tank and deal damage. Both fight in melee. Both wear plate.

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