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WoW Forever Raid Tier List
The strongest damage specs for the first WoW Forever raids on December 9. Level 60 is not open yet, so this list ranks the talents and example fights at 60.
Updated Sep 25, 2026
Beta build 1.60.1, level cap 20
Next update when the beta cap rises to 30
Theory until level 60 opens: expect big moves once players can raid.
Fury WarriorSTheory for 60
The highest single target damage of any spec at 60 so far, once a tank holds the boss.
Beast Mastery HunterSTheory for 60
Close behind Fury, and many see its talent kit as the strongest overall.
Retribution PaladinATheory for 60
Seals that scale with your weapon make it a strong raid damage dealer.
Enhancement ShamanATheory for 60
Rage of the Farseer and a big two-hander, plus Windfury Totem for the whole melee group.
Arms WarriorATheory for 60
Scales well with gear and keeps Mortal Strike for fights that need it.
Marksmanship HunterATheory for 60
Close to Beast Mastery, and Lone Wolf makes it strong without a pet.
Assassination RogueATheory for 60
Mutilate, poisons and combo points that survive a target switch.
Demonology WarlockBTheory for 60
Solid damage with a strong pet, and its talent changes could push it higher.
Shadow PriestBTheory for 60
Shadowform and Mind Flay put it in the same band as Demonology.
Subtlety RogueBTheory for 60
Hemorrhage and Rupture keep it in the middle of the pack.
Frost MageBTheory for 60
The strongest Mage spec in the example fights, even though it is the leveling pick.
Feral Combat DruidBTheory for 60
King of the Jungle and Berserk help, but Cat damage sits in the middle.
Destruction WarlockBTheory for 60
Shadow and Flame and Ruin make crit gear pay off.
Affliction WarlockCTheory for 60
Its strengths, DoT uptime and survival, matter less on a boss that stands still.
Balance DruidCTheory for 60
Eclipse helps, but Moonkin damage trails the other casters so far.
Fire MageCTheory for 60
Ignite only counts for yourself in Forever, which pulls Fire down.
Elemental ShamanCTheory for 60
Lava Burst and Lightning Overload are nice, but its damage is the lowest so far.
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 raids in WoW Forever?
Fury Warrior and Beast Mastery Hunter. The highest single target damage of any spec at 60 so far, once a tank holds the boss.
Which class is the weakest for raids right now?
Arcane Mage, Affliction Warlock, Balance Druid, Fire Mage and Elemental Shaman. Huge bursts, but mana runs out on a long boss.
Is the Warrior good for raids?
Fury Warrior sits in tier S. The highest single target damage of any spec at 60 so far, once a tank holds the boss.
Is the Hunter good for raids?
Beast Mastery Hunter sits in tier S. Close behind Fury, and many see its talent kit as the strongest overall.
Is the Paladin good for raids?
Retribution Paladin sits in tier A. Seals that scale with your weapon make it a strong raid damage dealer.
Is the Shaman good for raids?
Enhancement Shaman sits in tier A. Rage of the Farseer and a big two-hander, plus Windfury Totem for the whole melee group.
Is the Rogue good for raids?
Assassination Rogue sits in tier A. Mutilate, poisons and combo points that survive a target switch.
Is the Warlock good for raids?
Demonology Warlock sits in tier B. Solid damage with a strong pet, and its talent changes could push it higher.
Is the Priest good for raids?
Shadow Priest sits in tier B. Shadowform and Mind Flay put it in the same band as Demonology.
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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