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# Warrior vs. Shaman
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## **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 glance | Warrior | Shaman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Roles** | Tank, DPS | Healer, DPS |
| **Armor** | Plate | Mail |
| **Combat style** | Melee | Melee and ranged |
| **Playable races** | 10 | 5 |
| **Talent trees** | Arms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank) | Elemental (DPS), Enhancement (DPS), Restoration (Healer) |
| **Beginner friendly** | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| **Solo play** | 2/5 | 4/5 |
These ratings help you pick a class. They are not a DPS ranking, and balance shifts with every patch. [How we rate ›](https://findyourmain.com/en/about#how-we-rate-classes)
## 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 ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/warrior)
### **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.
[**Learn more about the Shaman ›**](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/classes/shaman)
[⚔ Let them fight in the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever?classes=warrior,shaman) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/forever/class-quiz)
## 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?
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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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