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Rogue: Worgen in dark armor, crouching in the shadowsShaman: Orc shaman with braids, surrounded by lightning

Rogue vs. Shaman

First class

Rogue

Second class

Shaman

Key differences

  • Only the Shaman can heal.
  • The Rogue fights in melee.
  • The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Rogue wears leather, the Shaman mail.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Shaman does better solo.
  • More races can play the Rogue (9 instead of 5).

At a glance

At a glanceRogueShaman
RolesDPSHealer, DPS
ArmorLeatherMail
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races95
Talent treesAssassination (DPS), Combat (DPS), Subtlety (DPS)Elemental (DPS), Enhancement (DPS), Restoration (Healer)
Beginner friendly3/53/5
Solo play3/54/5

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The classes in short

Rogue

The Rogue is a melee fighter from the shadows in WoW Forever, with stealth, poisons and strong crowd control. Feared in PvP and a solid damage dealer in raids.

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Shaman

The Shaman is a versatile totem hybrid in WoW Forever that can heal or deal ranged or melee damage. New: with the Dwarf, the Alliance gets Shamans for the first time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Rogue or Shaman?

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

What is the difference between Rogue and Shaman?

Only the Shaman can heal. The Rogue fights in melee. The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Rogue wears leather, the Shaman mail.

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