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# Warrior vs. Death Knight
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## **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 glance | Warrior | Death Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | Tank, DPS | Tank, DPS |
| **Armor** | Plate | Plate |
| **Combat style** | Melee | Melee |
| **Playable races** | 26 | 23 |
| **Specializations** | Arms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank) | Blood (Tank), Frost (DPS), Unholy (DPS) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| **Solo play** | 4/5 | 5/5 |
These ratings help you pick a class. They are not a DPS ranking, and balance shifts with every patch. [How we rate ›](https://findyourmain.com/en/about#how-we-rate-classes)
## 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.
[**Learn more about the Warrior ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/warrior)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Death Knight ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/death-knight)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en?classes=warrior,deathknight) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/wow-class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Warrior or Death Knight?
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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?
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Both can tank and deal damage. Both fight in melee. Both wear plate.
## Popular comparisons
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**All comparisons (78)**
- Warrior vs. Paladin
- Warrior vs. Hunter
- Warrior vs. Rogue
- Warrior vs. Priest
- Warrior vs. Death Knight
- Warrior vs. Shaman
- Warrior vs. Mage
- Warrior vs. Warlock
- Warrior vs. Monk
- Warrior vs. Druid
- Warrior vs. Demon Hunter
- Warrior vs. Evoker
- Paladin vs. Hunter
- Paladin vs. Rogue
- Paladin vs. Priest
- Paladin vs. Death Knight
- Paladin vs. Shaman
- Paladin vs. Mage
- Paladin vs. Warlock
- Paladin vs. Monk
- Paladin vs. Druid
- Paladin vs. Demon Hunter
- Paladin vs. Evoker
- Hunter vs. Rogue
- Hunter vs. Priest
- Hunter vs. Death Knight
- Hunter vs. Shaman
- Hunter vs. Mage
- Hunter vs. Warlock
- Hunter vs. Monk
- Hunter vs. Druid
- Hunter vs. Demon Hunter
- Hunter vs. Evoker
- Rogue vs. Priest
- Rogue vs. Death Knight
- Rogue vs. Shaman
- Rogue vs. Mage
- Rogue vs. Warlock
- Rogue vs. Monk
- Rogue vs. Druid
- Rogue vs. Demon Hunter
- Rogue vs. Evoker
- Priest vs. Death Knight
- Priest vs. Shaman
- Priest vs. Mage
- Priest vs. Warlock
- Priest vs. Monk
- Priest vs. Druid
- Priest vs. Demon Hunter
- Priest vs. Evoker
- Death Knight vs. Shaman
- Death Knight vs. Mage
- Death Knight vs. Warlock
- Death Knight vs. Monk
- Death Knight vs. Druid
- Death Knight vs. Demon Hunter
- Death Knight vs. Evoker
- Shaman vs. Mage
- Shaman vs. Warlock
- Shaman vs. Monk
- Shaman vs. Druid
- Shaman vs. Demon Hunter
- Shaman vs. Evoker
- Mage vs. Warlock
- Mage vs. Monk
- Mage vs. Druid
- Mage vs. Demon Hunter
- Mage vs. Evoker
- Warlock vs. Monk
- Warlock vs. Druid
- Warlock vs. Demon Hunter
- Warlock vs. Evoker
- Monk vs. Druid
- Monk vs. Demon Hunter
- Monk vs. Evoker
- Druid vs. Demon Hunter
- Druid vs. Evoker
- Demon Hunter vs. Evoker
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