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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorPriest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armor

Hunter vs. Priest

First class

Hunter

Second class

Priest

Key differences

  • Only the Priest can heal.
  • Both fight at range.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Priest 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 glanceHunterPriest
RolesDPSHealer, DPS
ArmorMailCloth
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races86
Talent treesBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Discipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play5/53/5

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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.

Learn more about the Hunter ›

Priest

The Priest is WoW Forever's classic healer and always in demand. Shadow offers a strong alternative for damage and solo play. New: the Gnome Priest.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Priest?

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 Priest?

Only the Priest can heal. Both fight at range. The Hunter wears mail, the Priest cloth.

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