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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorWarlock: Hooded figure with glowing red eyes, chains and spikes

Warrior vs. Warlock

First class

Warrior

Second class

Warlock

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Warlock fights at range.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Warlock cloth.
  • The Warlock is more beginner friendly.
  • The Warlock does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (10 instead of 5).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorWarlock
RolesTank, DPSDPS
ArmorPlateCloth
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races105
Talent treesArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Affliction (DPS), Demonology (DPS), Destruction (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/53/5
Solo play2/55/5

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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.

Learn more about the Warrior ›

Warlock

The Warlock is a ranged caster with curses and demon companions in WoW Forever and one of the strongest classes for solo leveling. New: the Troll Warlock.

Learn more about the Warlock ›
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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Warrior or Warlock?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Warlock?

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

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