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Rogue: Worgen in dark armor, crouching in the shadowsWarlock: Hooded figure with glowing red eyes, chains and spikes

Rogue vs. Warlock

First class

Rogue

Second class

Warlock

Key differences

  • Both can deal damage.
  • The Rogue fights in melee.
  • The Warlock fights at range.
  • The Rogue wears leather, the Warlock cloth.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Warlock does better solo.
  • More races can play the Rogue (9 instead of 5).

At a glance

At a glanceRogueWarlock
RolesDPSDPS
ArmorLeatherCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races95
Talent treesAssassination (DPS), Combat (DPS), Subtlety (DPS)Affliction (DPS), Demonology (DPS), Destruction (DPS)
Beginner friendly3/53/5
Solo play3/55/5

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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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Warlock

The Warlock is a ranged caster with curses and demon companions in WoW Forever and one of the strongest classes for solo leveling. New: the Troll Warlock.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Rogue or Warlock?

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

What is the difference between Rogue and Warlock?

Both can deal damage. The Rogue fights in melee. The Warlock fights at range. The Rogue wears leather, the Warlock cloth.

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