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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorMage: Mage with brown hair casting purple arcane magic

Hunter vs. Mage

First class

Hunter

Second class

Mage

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • Both fight at range.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Mage cloth.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Hunter (8 instead of 6).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterMage
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorMailCloth
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races86
Talent treesBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Arcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play5/54/5

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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.

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Mage

The Mage is a ranged caster in WoW Forever with lots of damage and control that conjures its own food and water. New: the Orc Mage for the Horde.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Mage?

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 Mage?

Both can deal damage. Both fight at range. The Hunter wears mail, the Mage cloth.

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