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# Warrior vs. Shaman
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## **Key differences**
- ◆Only the Warrior can tank.
- ◆Only the Shaman can heal.
- ◆The Warrior fights in melee.
- ◆The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
- ◆The Warrior wears plate, the Shaman mail.
- ◆The Warrior is more beginner friendly.
- ◆The Warrior does better solo.
- ◆More races can play the Warrior (26 instead of 15).
## At a glance
| At a glance | Warrior | Shaman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | Tank, DPS | Healer, DPS |
| **Armor** | Plate | Mail |
| **Combat style** | Melee | Melee and ranged |
| **Playable races** | 26 | 15 |
| **Specializations** | Arms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank) | Elemental (DPS), Enhancement (DPS), Restoration (Healer) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| **Solo play** | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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)
### **Shaman**
The Shaman uses totems and elemental magic and can play ranged damage (Elemental), melee damage (Enhancement) or healing (Restoration). It brings Bloodlust and lots of group utility.
[**Learn more about the Shaman ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/shaman)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en?classes=warrior,shaman) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/wow-class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Warrior or Shaman?
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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 Shaman?
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Only the Warrior can tank. Only the Shaman can heal. The Warrior fights in melee. The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Warrior wears plate, the Shaman mail.
## Popular comparisons
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- 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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