GROUP ROLE
Damage
Defeat enemies quickly without pulling threat off the tank. Every class can deal damage.
Specs that fill it (20)
Arms WarriorClass page →Big two-handed hits with Mortal Strike. Strong in PvP and steady for leveling.
STATS Strength › Critical Strike › Hit › Agility › Stamina
STARTER BUILD 31/20/0 →
Fury WarriorClass page →Dual-wield rage engine with Bloodthirst. Top raid damage once geared.
STATS Hit › Strength › Critical Strike › Agility
STARTER BUILD 20/31/0 →
Retribution PaladinClass page →Two-handed melee with Seals and Judgement; good solo leveling.
STATS Strength › Critical Strike › Hit › Agility › Intellect
Beast Mastery HunterClass page →Your pet does the heavy lifting. The easiest way to level.
STATS Agility › Hit › Attack Power › Critical Strike
Marksmanship HunterClass page →Ranged burst with Aimed Shot and Trueshot Aura. A raid favorite.
STATS Agility › Hit › Critical Strike › Attack Power
Survival HunterClass page →Traps, control and Agility scaling.
STATS Agility › Hit › Critical Strike › Stamina
- Assassination RogueClass page →
Poisons and big finishers. Strong openers.
STATS Agility › Hit › Critical Strike › Attack Power
STARTER BUILD 31/20/0 → 
Combat RogueClass page →Sustained melee with Blade Flurry and Adrenaline Rush. Great for leveling and raids.
STATS Hit › Agility › Critical Strike › Strength
STARTER BUILD 20/31/0 →
Subtlety RogueClass page →Stealth tricks and control. Mostly for PvP.
STATS Agility › Critical Strike › Stamina › Hit
STARTER BUILD 0/20/31 →
Shadow PriestClass page →Damage over time and Shadowform. Easy, safe leveling.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Intellect › Stamina
Elemental ShamanClass page →Lightning burst caster with big crits.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Critical Strike › Intellect
STARTER BUILD 31/0/20 →
Enhancement ShamanClass page →Two-handed melee with Windfury and Stormstrike.
STATS Strength › Agility › Hit › Critical Strike
STARTER BUILD 0/31/20 →
Arcane MageClass page →Mana efficiency and burst with Arcane Power.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Intellect › Critical Strike
- Fire MageClass page →
Big crits and Combustion. A raid damage dealer.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Critical Strike › Intellect
Frost MageClass page →Slows, shields and safe leveling with Frostbolt.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Critical Strike › Stamina
Affliction WarlockClass page →Damage over time and drains; great solo.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Stamina › Critical Strike
STARTER BUILD 31/20/0 →
Demonology WarlockClass page →Stronger demons and Soul Link survivability.
STATS Stamina › Spell Power › Hit › Intellect
STARTER BUILD 20/31/0 →
Destruction WarlockClass page →Shadow Bolt nukes. Top raid damage.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Critical Strike › Stamina
STARTER BUILD 20/0/31 →
Balance DruidClass page →Moonkin caster with Starfire and Moonfire.
STATS Spell Power › Hit › Critical Strike › Intellect
Feral Combat DruidClass page →Cat damage or bear tank in one tree.
STATS Agility › Strength › Hit › Stamina › Armor
Your job in a dungeon
- 1Attack the tank's target, in the kill order.
- 2Give the tank a moment to build threat before you open.
- 3Control extra enemies with crowd control when asked (Sheep, Sap, Banish, Trap).
- 4Stay out of fire and other hazards; dead damage does none.
Tips
- A threat meter addon shows when to ease off.
- Hit rating matters most until you stop missing; see Stat priorities.
- Help the healer: bandage and use your own healing potions.
More: Dungeon guide · Stat priorities · Talents · Addons
Specs per role follow how each class is designed. UNCONFIRMED: stat orders and playstyle notes are general guidance, not confirmed for WoW Forever. Starter builds show only for classes whose Forever trees are verified, and are a mechanical starting point, not a tested build.