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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorHunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armor

Warrior vs. Hunter

First class

Warrior

Second class

Hunter

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Hunter fights at range.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Hunter mail.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (10 instead of 8).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorHunter
RolesTank, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races108
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Beast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/54/5
Solo play2/55/5

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The classes in short

Warrior

The Warrior is WoW Forever's classic plate tank and a strong melee fighter in raids. Leveling is slow and gear dependent, though, so it suits patient players.

Learn more about the Warrior ›

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: Warrior or Hunter?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Hunter?

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

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