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# Hunter vs. Mage
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## **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 glance | Hunter | Mage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | DPS | DPS |
| **Armor** | Mail | Cloth |
| **Combat style** | Ranged | Ranged |
| **Playable races** | 8 | 6 |
| **Talent trees** | Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS) | Arcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| **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)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Mage ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/mage)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever?classes=hunter,mage) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/class-quiz)
## 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.
## Popular comparisons
- [Mage** **vs.** **Warlock](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/compare/mage-vs-warlock)
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