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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorPaladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armor

Warrior vs. Paladin

First class

Warrior

Second class

Paladin

Key differences

  • Only the Paladin can heal.
  • Both fight in melee.
  • Both wear plate.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Paladin does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (26 instead of 9).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorPaladin
RolesTank, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorPlatePlate
Combat styleMeleeMelee
Playable races269
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Holy (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (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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Paladin

The Paladin is a plate wearer wielding holy Light and, alongside Druid and Monk, can play all three roles: Holy heals, Protection tanks, Retribution deals damage. Plenty of emergency abilities make it very beginner friendly.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Paladin?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Paladin?

Only the Paladin can heal. Both fight in melee. Both wear plate.

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