What classes are available in World of Warcraft?
The classes in the World of Warcraft are Warriors, Mages, Druids, Hunters, Warlocks, Priests, Paladins, Rogues, and Shamans. Please visit the Classes page for more information.
Have all the classes been announced?
Yes, we have announced all the classes that will be available in World of Warcraft at launch. However, we are also discussing ways for characters to evolve their classes through specialization, which will help differentiate them from others of the same class.
What classes can dual wield?
Rogues, Warriors, and Hunters can all learn to dual wield.
Are there any non-combat or "pacifist" classes that can gain levels from healing wounds, curing disease, "buffing," or by providing any other type of assistances to other players?
No.
Are there any sub-classes in the game?
There are no sub-classes, per se, in the game. However, players of the same class can differentiate themselves by choosing to specialize in three different trees of talents. A priest, for example, has access to talents in the holy, restoration, and shadow trees. One priest could become a "shadow" priest by specializing in shadow talents, while another could become a "holy" priest by focusing on holy talents. All classes can specialize through talents.
What classes have the power to bring someone back from the dead?
Priests, Shaman, Paladins, Druids, and Warlocks all have the power to bring someone back from the dead. Their strength in doing so varies.
Which classes can heal?
The classes that have the natural ability to heal are as follows:
- Priest
- Druid
- Shaman
- Paladin
- Warlock (themselves and their pets)
- Hunter (their pets)
Because Paladins need to use a skill to wield swords, will they be able to get their sword skill as high as their hammer skill?
Yes.
When a Warrior fights, will he just stand there swinging a sword or will he have combat moves?
There are currently six to eight combat moves per stance with multiple stances available for Warriors.
Can Warriors solo?
Yes, all classes will have the ability to solo, including warriors.
Can Rogues use two-handed weapons?
No, but they can dual wield.
Are Hunters the only class that can use rifles?
No. Warriors and Rogues can train in rifles and many other classes have other types of ranged attacks at their disposal.
Will the Druid be able to avoid obstacles like mountains when morphed into "flying" models?
This was a considered option, but the design team decided it would be too powerful of an ability.
As a shapeshifter, what forms can a Druid take?
The Druid can shapeshift into bear, cat forms, aquatic, and travel forms.
Can Druids fight in their morphed forms?
Yes, although some are better at fighting than others. The bear and cat forms are designed for battle, while the aquatic and travel forms are meant for traveling. |
