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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorWarlock: Hooded figure with glowing red eyes, chains and spikes

Hunter vs. Warlock

First class

Hunter

Second class

Warlock

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • Both fight at range.
  • The Hunter wears mail, the Warlock cloth.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • Both do similarly well solo.
  • More races can play the Hunter (8 instead of 5).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterWarlock
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorMailCloth
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races85
Talent treesBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Affliction (DPS), Demonology (DPS), Destruction (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play5/55/5

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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 ›

Warlock

The Warlock is a ranged caster with curses and demon companions in WoW Forever and one of the strongest classes for solo leveling. New: the Troll Warlock.

Learn more about the Warlock ›
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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Warlock?

Neither class is better in general. The Hunter is more beginner friendly. Both do similarly well solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Hunter and Warlock?

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

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