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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorMage: Mage with brown hair casting purple arcane magic

Warrior vs. Mage

First class

Warrior

Second class

Mage

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Mage fights at range.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Mage cloth.
  • The Mage is more beginner friendly.
  • The Mage does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (10 instead of 6).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorMage
RolesTank, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races106
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Arcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/53/5
Solo play2/54/5

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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.

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Mage

The Mage is a ranged caster in WoW Forever with lots of damage and control that conjures its own food and water. New: the Orc Mage for the Horde.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Mage?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Mage?

Only the Warrior can tank. The Warrior fights in melee. The Mage fights at range. The Warrior wears plate, the Mage cloth.

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