YOUR NEXT CHARACTER

Find a class you want to play

Seven optional questions. A clear starting class, specialization paths and compatible races, with the trade-offs explained.

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1Which roles would you like to explore?

Choose one or several. A class may cover several roles through different talent trees and equipment.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

2How do you feel about a combat companion?

This compares the persistent Hunter pet and Warlock demon playstyles. Temporary summons and talent exceptions are outside this simple preference.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

3Which toolkit would you like to learn?

This is a playstyle preference. Every class has useful tools; these broad categories do not measure their strength.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

4What would you like to manage first?

These are editorial learning categories, not difficulty ratings. All classes take practice.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

5Already have a class in mind?

Keep that class as your starting point. If it conflicts with your roles or race, the result will explain the conflict and show compatible alternatives.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

6Which faction do you want to join?

The result will use the announced race and class matrix for that faction.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

7Is a particular race part of your plan?

A specific race is a compatibility condition. Race options are not ranked for damage, healing or racial strength. Skyborne requires the optional upgrade.

Optional. You can skip this question or see results with incomplete answers.

All nine classes

A direct route to the guides at any stage.

Druid

Change forms to tank, heal, or deal physical and magical damage.

Balance · Feral Combat · Restoration

Hunter

Fight at range with a pet, or explore trap and melee options.

Beast Mastery · Marksmanship · Survival

Mage

A ranged spellcaster with control and three schools of magic.

Arcane · Fire · Frost

Paladin

Use the Light to protect allies, heal, or fight in melee.

Holy · Protection · Retribution

Priest

Heal, shield, or deal Shadow damage with a flexible spell toolkit.

Discipline · Holy · Shadow

Rogue

Prepare from Stealth and convert openings into melee pressure.

Assassination · Combat · Subtlety

Shaman

Combine elemental spells, weapon attacks, healing and totems.

Elemental Combat · Enhancement · Restoration

Warlock

Use damage-over-time spells, demons and resource conversion.

Affliction · Demonology · Destruction

Warrior

Use weapons, stances and Rage to tank or deal melee damage.

Arms · Fury · Protection
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