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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorPaladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armor

Warrior vs. Paladin

First class

Warrior

Second class

Paladin

Key differences

  • Only the Paladin can heal.
  • Both fight in melee.
  • Both wear plate.
  • The Paladin is more beginner friendly.
  • The Paladin does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (10 instead of 3).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorPaladin
RolesTank, DPSTank, Healer, DPS
ArmorPlatePlate
Combat styleMeleeMelee
Playable races103
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Holy (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/54/5
Solo play2/53/5

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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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Paladin

The Paladin is a sturdy healer and support in plate in WoW Forever. New: with the Undead, the Horde can play Paladins for the first time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Paladin?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Paladin?

Only the Paladin can heal. Both fight in melee. Both wear plate.

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