S — The strongest classes at the moment; A — Strong classes, but they have some drawbacks; B — Average classes that can still complete high-level keys, but require more specific conditions and skill; C — Weaker classes that can complete high-level keys but perform slightly below stronger classes; D — The weakest classes at the moment.

Meta
Last update 2 hours agoTier List
S = Top Tier (Strongest), A = High Tier, B = Mid Tier, C = Low Tier
Rankings
Unholy Death Knight
Augmentation Evoker
Devourer Demon Hunter
Fury Warrior
Retribution Paladin
Demonology Warlock
Frost Mage
Elemental Shaman
Marksmanship Hunter
Havoc Demon Hunter
Subtlety Rogue
Arcane Mage
Feral Druid
Beast Mastery Hunter
Balance Druid
Affliction Warlock
Arms Warrior
Shadow Priest
Enhancement Shaman
Survival Hunter
Windwalker Monk
Devastation Evoker
Destruction Warlock
Outlaw Rogue
Fire Mage
Assassination Rogue
Frost Death KnightFAQ
We base the calculation on the key rating of the top 100 players who play a given class. This lets you see how high-level keys a class can complete.
A class's position depends on multiple factors: the total amount of damage the class can deal; the damage pattern it outputs (burst frequency, damage loss while moving, damage outside of burst phases); synergy with other popular classes; ease and comfort of gameplay (mobility, crowd control, ability to deal damage while moving).
There may be several reasons: the class has been nerfed by recent balance patches; the class requires high skill to unlock its full potential; the class may be balanced for other content (e.g., raids); the class lacks important abilities needed for comfortable dungeon runs; low popularity among players.
Absolutely! The developers continuously work on class balance, aiming to reduce the power of top-tier classes and boost lower-tier ones. That's why we update the rankings every 8 hours.
Yes, you can play any class regardless of its ranking and achieve high results! If you understand how your class works, its strengths and weaknesses, and the dungeon you're heading into, you'll succeed. However, other players might prioritise higher-ranked classes when forming groups.