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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorHunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armor

Warrior vs. Hunter

First class

Warrior

Second class

Hunter

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Hunter mail.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • Both are open to the same number of races (26).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorHunter
RolesTank, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races2626
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/55/5
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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Hunter

The Hunter is a ranged fighter with an animal companion and is widely seen as the easiest class in WoW, especially as Beast Mastery. It can only deal damage but is extremely strong solo.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Hunter?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Hunter?

Only the Warrior can tank. The Warrior fights in melee. The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Warrior wears plate, the Hunter mail.

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