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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorPriest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armor

Warrior vs. Priest

First class

Warrior

Second class

Priest

Key differences

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

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorPriest
RolesTank, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races106
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Discipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/53/5
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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Priest

The Priest is WoW Forever's classic healer and always in demand. Shadow offers a strong alternative for damage and solo play. New: the Gnome Priest.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Priest?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Priest?

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

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