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# Rogue vs. Shaman
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## **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 glance | Rogue | Shaman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | DPS | Healer, DPS |
| **Armor** | Leather | Mail |
| **Combat style** | Melee | Melee and ranged |
| **Playable races** | 9 | 5 |
| **Talent trees** | Assassination (DPS), Combat (DPS), Subtlety (DPS) | Elemental (DPS), Enhancement (DPS), Restoration (Healer) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| **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
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Rogue ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/rogue)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Shaman ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/shaman)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever?classes=rogue,shaman) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which is better: Rogue or Shaman?
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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?
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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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