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WoW Classic Era DPS Rankings 2025

Game: World of Warcraft

Published on：Feb 8,2025

DPS rankings in World of Warcraft Classic Era are based on in-game data recordings from all phases of the game.

Class and Specialization

Here's a summary of DPS class and specialization rankings in WoW Classic Era:

Warrior: Warriors are often at the top of the DPS charts, especially Fury Warriors, who are solid performers throughout all Classic content. Warriors' damage output is unmatched, especially once they acquire better gear. They are particularly strong in cleave situations and short boss fights due to abilities like Death Wish and Recklessness.
Rogue: Rogues are strong DPS dealers and are essential in some encounters because of their traps and ability to kite bosses.
Mage: Mages, especially Fire Mages, are consistently strong DPS casters. They also bring utility to the party with portals and the ability to conjure food and water.
Warlock: Warlocks provide serious DPS and are valuable in groups, offering utility through healthstones and soulstones.
Hunter: Hunters are consistent damage dealers who do not rely on debuffs.
Feral Druid: Feral Druids can be competitive DPS.
Shaman (Elemental): Elemental Shamans can deliver substantial DPS.
Priest (Shadow): Shadow Priests can be viable.
Paladin (Retribution): While not top-tier, Retribution Paladins bring utility in the form of auras, blessings, and fear breaks.
Enhancement Shaman: Enhancement Shamans can deal decent damage.
Balance Druid: Balance Druids can deal damage but typically cannot compete with higher-tier specs.

Farming WoW Classic ERA Gold involves several strategies, from gathering professions like Herbalism and Mining, which supply essential materials for crafting and can yield a decent income per hour, to more active methods like mob grinding in areas with high-demand drops such as cloth and crafting reagents. Auction House flipping, focusing on high-demand items like crafting materials and rare recipes, provides another avenue for generating wealth without extensive farming. Some lucrative spots include the Swamp of Sorrows for herbs and fishing, and specific areas for farming valuable leather or Dark Iron Ordinance.

DPS rankings can vary depending on the raid and available gear. Here’s a look at the historical DPS rankings from various raids in WoW Classic Era:

Naxxramas DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Warrior		1140.7
Rogue		1002.9
Mage	Fire	905.89
Warlock		768.94
Hunter		717.37
Druid	Feral	703.79
Shaman	Elemental	649.74
Mage	Frost	616.27
Shaman	Enhancement	580.85
Priest		496.99
Paladin		469.91
Druid	Balance	450.23

AQ40 DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Warrior		499.44
Mage	Fire	470.4
Rogue		466.14
Shaman	Elemental	383.73
Warlock		369.24
Hunter		357.54
Druid	Feral	354.95
Priest		352.01
Mage	Frost	329.54
Shaman	Enhancement	291.7
Druid	Balance	282.2
Paladin		254.88

Zul’Gurub DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Warrior		571.22
Rogue		552.36
Hunter		458.6
Mage		419.52
Warlock		403.68
Shaman	Elemental	384.89
Druid	Feral	377.32
Priest		373.95
Shaman	Enhancement	345.45
Paladin		300.68
Druid	Balance	273.94

BWL DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Rogue		594.7
Warrior		580.79
Druid	Feral	424.52
Mage		383.11
Hunter		375.09
Warlock		368.44
Priest		360.89
Shaman	Elemental	317.53
Shaman	Enhancement	308.18
Warrior		293
Paladin		271.78
Druid	Balance	244.87

Onyxia DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Rogue		309.84
Hunter		300.17
Warrior		273.44
Mage		244.54
Warlock		231.33
Priest		219.47
Druid	Feral	189.17
Shaman	Elemental	173.90
Paladin		158.38
Druid	Balance	154.09
Shaman	Enhancement	151.16

Molten Core DPS Rankings

Class	Spec	DPS
Warrior		620.39
Rogue		606.27
Hunter		458.96
Mage		417.9
Warlock		401.19
Priest		391.28
Shaman	Elemental	380.2
Druid	Feral	355.54
Shaman	Enhancement	346.67
Paladin		310.77
Druid	Balance	259.95

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