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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorPriest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armor

Warrior vs. Priest

First class

Warrior

Second class

Priest

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • Only the Priest can heal.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Priest fights at range.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Priest 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 glanceWarriorPriest
RolesTank, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races2626
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Discipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play4/52/5

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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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Priest

The Priest is the classic healing class with two healing specs (Discipline, Holy) and Shadow as a ranged damage spec. In cloth it is strong in groups but vulnerable solo.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Priest?

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 Priest?

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

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