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Paladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armorPriest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armor

Paladin vs. Priest

First class

Paladin

Second class

Priest

Key differences

  • Only the Paladin can tank.
  • The Paladin fights in melee.
  • The Priest fights at range.
  • The Paladin wears plate, the Priest cloth.
  • The Paladin is more beginner friendly.
  • Both do similarly well solo.
  • More races can play the Priest (6 instead of 3).

At a glance

At a glancePaladinPriest
RolesTank, Healer, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races36
Talent treesHoly (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)Discipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play3/53/5

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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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Priest

The Priest is WoW Forever's classic healer and always in demand. Shadow offers a strong alternative for damage and solo play. New: the Gnome Priest.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Paladin or Priest?

Neither class is better in general. The Paladin 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 Paladin and Priest?

Only the Paladin can tank. The Paladin fights in melee. The Priest fights at range. The Paladin wears plate, the Priest cloth.

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