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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorMage: Mage with brown hair casting purple arcane magic

Warrior vs. Mage

First class

Warrior

Second class

Mage

Key differences

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

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorMage
RolesTank, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races2626
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Arcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play4/53/5

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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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Mage

The Mage is the classic ranged caster with arcane, fire and frost magic and big burst damage. It only deals damage, brings portals and food and is fragile in cloth.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Mage?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Mage?

Only the Warrior can tank. The Warrior fights in melee. The Mage fights at range. The Warrior wears plate, the Mage cloth.

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