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WoW Forever PvP Tier List
The best classes and specs for battlegrounds and world PvP in WoW Forever.
Updated Sep 25, 2026
Beta build 1.60.1, level cap 20
Next update when the beta cap rises to 30
Affliction WarlockSTheory for 60
Soul Link cuts the damage you take and Fear resets a fight you are losing.
Assassination RogueSTheory for 60
Burst from Stealth, and combo points that stay on a target through a switch.
Discipline PriestSTheory for 60
Penance swings between burst damage and healing, the centerpiece of its PvP kit.
Restoration DruidAAs in Classic
Mobile and hard to kill, the flag carrier of choice in battlegrounds.
Restoration ShamanATheory for 60
Riptide heals on the move, great for holding points.
Survival HunterATheory for 60
The new melee Survival with reactive strikes is called one of the strongest picks.
Holy PaladinBTheory for 60
Holy Shock comes later than the burst tools of other healers.
Arms WarriorBAs in Classic
Mortal Strike still halves healing, but Rage can run dry early on.
Tap a class for the reason.
What changed
- 1.60.1.69977
First version of every tier list, ranked for the level 20 beta.
- 1.60.1.69977
Weekly client update with stability fixes, no class balance changes.
- 1.60.1
Blizzard announced eight fixes for the next build, among them Vengeance no longer triggering from periodic crits, which boosted Retribution Paladins while leveling.
- 1.60.1
The first week of beta play: Retribution Paladin and Beast Mastery Hunter lead leveling, Arms Warrior, Combat Rogue, Shadow Priest, Enhancement Shaman and Balance Druid trail behind.
- 1.60.1
Beta start: hit and crit merge into one stat per type, every tree gets a capstone at 16 points, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Kings, Improved Mark of the Wild and Improved Battle Shout become baseline.
How we rank
We rank by what the beta shows right now: levels played, example fights and the talents of every spec. With every build and patch we check the list again, and arrows then show who moved up or down.
- Played in the beta
- Theory for 60
- As in Classic
FAQ
What is the best class for PvP in WoW Forever?
Affliction Warlock, Assassination Rogue and Discipline Priest. Soul Link cuts the damage you take and Fear resets a fight you are losing.
Which class is the weakest for PvP right now?
Holy Paladin and Arms Warrior. Holy Shock comes later than the burst tools of other healers.
Is the Warlock good for PvP?
Affliction Warlock sits in tier S. Soul Link cuts the damage you take and Fear resets a fight you are losing.
Is the Rogue good for PvP?
Assassination Rogue sits in tier S. Burst from Stealth, and combo points that stay on a target through a switch.
Is the Priest good for PvP?
Discipline Priest sits in tier S. Penance swings between burst damage and healing, the centerpiece of its PvP kit.
Is the Mage good for PvP?
Arcane Mage sits in tier A. Control and escapes that make Mages hard to catch.
Is the Druid good for PvP?
Restoration Druid sits in tier A. Mobile and hard to kill, the flag carrier of choice in battlegrounds.
Is the Shaman good for PvP?
Restoration Shaman sits in tier A. Riptide heals on the move, great for holding points.
Is the Hunter good for PvP?
Survival Hunter sits in tier A. The new melee Survival with reactive strikes is called one of the strongest picks.
How often is this tier list updated?
With every beta build and every patch. This version is for Beta build 1.60.1, level cap 20. Next update when the beta cap rises to 30, and at the November 4 launch we rank everything again for level 60.
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