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# Paladin vs. Druid
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## **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 glance | Paladin | Druid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | Tank, Healer, DPS | Tank, Healer, DPS |
| **Armor** | Plate | Leather |
| **Combat style** | Melee | Melee and ranged |
| **Playable races** | 3 | 4 |
| **Talent trees** | Holy (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS) | Balance (DPS), Feral Combat (Bear) (Tank), Feral Combat (Cat) (DPS), Restoration (Healer) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| **Solo play** | 3/5 | 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
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Paladin ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/paladin)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Druid ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/druid)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever?classes=paladin,druid) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Paladin or Druid?
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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?
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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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