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WoW Forever Tank and Healer Tier List

Which tank and which healer to play in WoW Forever for dungeons and the first raids.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

Beta build 1.60.1, level cap 20

Next update when the beta cap rises to 30

Tanks

S
A
B

Tap a class for the reason.

Healers

S
A

Tap a class for the reason.

What changed

  1. 1.60.1.69977

    First version of every tier list, ranked for the level 20 beta.

  2. 1.60.1.69977

    Weekly client update with stability fixes, no class balance changes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 as a tank in WoW Forever?

Protection Paladin. Seal of Fury hits on every swing, adds an absorb and taunts through Judgement from 10 yards.

What is the best class as a healer in WoW Forever?

Holy Paladin, Restoration Druid and Discipline Priest. Holy Shock, Light's Vigil for the party and answers to mana problems in combat.

Is the Paladin good as a tank?

Protection Paladin sits in tier S. Seal of Fury hits on every swing, adds an absorb and taunts through Judgement from 10 yards.

Is the Warrior good as a tank?

Protection Warrior sits in tier A. The reliable Classic tank kit, though crits giving no extra Rage could slow it down.

Is the Druid good as a tank?

Feral Combat Druid sits in tier B. Great utility and Mangle, behind the two dedicated tanks for the main tank job.

Is the Priest good as a healer?

Discipline Priest sits in tier S. Penance between burst healing and a shield, rated highly everywhere.

Is the Shaman good as a healer?

Restoration Shaman sits in tier A. Chain Heal and Riptide for mobile group healing, plus totems no other healer has.

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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