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# Hunter vs. Druid
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## **Key differences**
- ◆Only the Druid can tank and heal.
- ◆The Hunter fights at range.
- ◆The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
- ◆The Hunter wears mail, the Druid leather.
- ◆The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
- ◆The Hunter does better solo.
- ◆More races can play the Hunter (8 instead of 4).
## At a glance
| At a glance | Hunter | Druid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | DPS | Tank, Healer, DPS |
| **Armor** | Mail | Leather |
| **Combat style** | Ranged | Melee and ranged |
| **Playable races** | 8 | 4 |
| **Talent trees** | Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS) | Balance (DPS), Feral Combat (Bear) (Tank), Feral Combat (Cat) (DPS), Restoration (Healer) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| **Solo play** | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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
### **Hunter**
The Hunter is WoW Forever's most relaxed class to level: its tamed pet holds enemies while it attacks from range. New: the Human Hunter for the Alliance.
[**Learn more about the Hunter ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/hunter)
### **Druid**
The Druid is WoW Forever's shapeshifter and, besides the Paladin, the only Classic class that can play all three roles: tank as a bear, deal damage as a cat or heal. New: the Skyborne can be Druids too.
[**Learn more about the Druid ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/druid)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever?classes=hunter,druid) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Hunter or Druid?
▶
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 Hunter and Druid?
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Only the Druid can tank and heal. The Hunter fights at range. The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Hunter wears mail, the Druid leather.
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