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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorShaman: Orc shaman with braids, surrounded by lightning

Warrior vs. Shaman

First class

Warrior

Second class

Shaman

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • Only the Shaman can heal.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Shaman mail.
  • The Shaman is more beginner friendly.
  • The Shaman does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (10 instead of 5).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorShaman
RolesTank, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeMelee and ranged
Playable races105
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Elemental (DPS), Enhancement (DPS), Restoration (Healer)
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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Shaman

The Shaman is a versatile totem hybrid in WoW Forever that can heal or deal ranged or melee damage. New: with the Dwarf, the Alliance gets Shamans for the first time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Shaman?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Shaman?

Only the Warrior can tank. Only the Shaman can heal. The Warrior fights in melee. The Shaman fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Warrior wears plate, the Shaman mail.

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