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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorRogue: Worgen in dark armor, crouching in the shadows

Hunter vs. Rogue

First class

Hunter

Second class

Rogue

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • The Hunter fights at range.
  • The Rogue fights in melee.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Rogue leather.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Rogue (9 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterRogue
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorMailLeather
Combat styleRangedMelee
Playable races89
Talent treesBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Assassination (DPS), Combat (DPS), Subtlety (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.

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Rogue

The Rogue is a melee fighter from the shadows in WoW Forever, with stealth, poisons and strong crowd control. Feared in PvP and a solid damage dealer in raids.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Rogue?

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 Rogue?

Both can deal damage. The Hunter fights at range. The Rogue fights in melee. The Hunter wears mail, the Rogue leather.

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