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Paladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armorDruid: Druid with tusks and feathers in green and gold armor

Paladin vs. Druid

First class

Paladin

Second class

Druid

Key differences

  • Both can tank, heal, and deal damage.
  • The Paladin fights in melee.
  • The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Paladin wears plate, the Druid leather.
  • The Paladin is more beginner friendly.
  • The Druid does better solo.
  • More races can play the Druid (4 instead of 3).

At a glance

At a glancePaladinDruid
RolesTank, Healer, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorPlateLeather
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races34
Talent treesHoly (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)Balance (DPS), Feral Combat (Bear) (Tank), Feral Combat (Cat) (DPS), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly4/52/5
Solo play3/54/5

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The classes in short

Paladin

The Paladin is a sturdy healer and support in plate in WoW Forever. New: with the Undead, the Horde can play Paladins for the first time.

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Druid

The Druid is WoW Forever's shapeshifter and, besides the Paladin, the only Classic class that can play all three roles: tank as a bear, deal damage as a cat or heal. New: the Skyborne can be Druids too.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Paladin or Druid?

Neither class is better in general. The Paladin is more beginner friendly. The Druid does better solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Paladin and Druid?

Both can tank, heal, and deal damage. The Paladin fights in melee. The Druid fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Paladin wears plate, the Druid leather.

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