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Paladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armorHunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armor

Paladin vs. Hunter

First class

Paladin

Second class

Hunter

Key differences

  • Only the Paladin can tank and heal.
  • The Paladin fights in melee.
  • The Hunter fights at range.
  • The Paladin wears plate, the Hunter mail.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Hunter (8 instead of 3).

At a glance

At a glancePaladinHunter
RolesTank, Healer, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races38
Talent treesHoly (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/54/5
Solo play3/55/5

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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.

Learn more about the Paladin ›

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 ›
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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Paladin or Hunter?

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

What is the difference between Paladin and Hunter?

Only the Paladin can tank and heal. The Paladin fights in melee. The Hunter fights at range. The Paladin wears plate, the Hunter mail.

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