WoW Classic SoD All Classes & Specs Guide for Phase 1

This ranged build is currently not as strong as other more viable DPS options, but possibly in the later phases of the game, Druids will have even more damage when they have their Moonkin form unlocked. 

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One of the stronger melee DPS contenders, Feral Druids have always been a staple and a very fun build to boot. 

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One of the best classes for ranged DPS currently, Hunters have always dominated the charts in the early game. Despite some nerfs to their pets, this spec remains a very strong option for players wanting to top the charts.

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Another great option for ranged DPS players as Mages can burst down enemies in quick succession and their new runes allow for even more AoE damage. 

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Paladins received a lot of love in Season of Discovery so their melee DPS build is one of the best currently in Phase 1 and a lot of fun to play as well.

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Not as solid as other options, this melee option lacks some of its core power due to the level cap, but you can have some fun ganking players in Ashenvale.

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Similar to the DPS Balance build, Priests have not unlocked their full potential and as a result, this ranged spec falls off a bit, but it should pick up in the later stages of SoD.

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One of the most fun ranged DPS builds to play as Shamans have a ton of burst damage and their spell rotation can be quite rewarding to master once you get a hold of their mana needs.

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Slightly weaker in comparison to the Elemental build, this melee DPS spec can struggle in some encounters, but overall it remains a very solid pick for players wanting to smash their enemies into a pulp.

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DPS Warlocks are absolute monsters in PvP and PvE with their new runes allowing them to do tons of AoE damage and remain a primary DoT spec.

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Warriors are known to be one of the best melee DPS classes in WoW Classic, and although their full potential is still not unlocked in Phase 1, Warriors still pose a powerful threat in PvP and PvE. 

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The new tools Druids have for healing make them very strong, and although there are better options, you should not sleep on this build.

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One of the newest additions in SoD, Mages can now both heal and deal damage and their gameplay is very similar to Retail so you can try and see if this class will be up your alley.

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Not the strongest healer in the game, but still very viable as the buffs can be a game changer in do-or-die scenarios.

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The best possible healer in Phase 1, Priests simply have everything you need for this role. Not only are they extremely good in PvE, but they can guarantee your success in PvP if you protect them.

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This build is also lacking in terms of healing capabilities as Shamans do not have access to their best healing spell during Phase 1, but you can still find a lot of merit in playing as a healer.

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Druids lack their much-needed threat generation and currently, they are not the best tank in the game, but you can still make use of them in dungeons as they will do just fine.

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With Paladins finally having access to a taunt, you can now more reliably run this build and although your sustainability is not that great, you can deal a lot of damage in certain scenarios.

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Another new addition to SoD, Rogues can now tank, but they are not as viable when facing spellcaster bosses as their defensive abilities mostly deal with physical attacks. A very fun way to play tank as well, but currently not as as strong as other options.

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Shamans can now tank in SoD and deal burst damage as a means of generating threat, this build can hold a lot of merit as an off tank as well.

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Another very exciting tank that has come to Azeroth thanks to the help of the new runes, Warlocks can now shapeshift into a fierce tank capable of dealing a lot of damage and sustaining heavy blows in the meantime. 

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The best of the best when it comes to tanking, Warriors have held a special place in every player's heart, and although Blizzard aims to create a diverse set of tanks that are strong in their own way, currently Warriors are one of the best tanking options.

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