If you are not sure what class to pick when starting World of Warcraft or you are looking for a strong alt, this guide gives a simple analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each class. Since the classes are so different, choosing the right character from the start can you save a great deal of time.

Warrior

Strengths:

1. Can wear mail from the start.
2. Great melee abilities.
3. Great tank class.
4. The best class to use for blacksmithing.

Weaknesses:

1. Depends on rage too much.
2. Not a broad class.
3. Not the highest melee damage dealer.
4. More equipment dependant than other classes.

Hunter

Strengths:

1. Having a pet.
2. Good solo class.
3. Flexible between melee and at range.
4. Tracking allows you to get a scope of enemies in the area.
5. Works great with the leatherworking skill.   

Weaknesses:

1. Can not wear mail until level 40.
2. Very few melee abilities.  
3. Can not use a shield.
4. Low damage per second (DPS)
5. Not sought after by groups

Rogue

Strengths:

1. Best melee damage dealing class.
2. Can open locks.
3. Great dual wielders.

Weaknesses:

1. Can not use mail period.
2. Relies on daggers too much.

Paladin

Strengths:

1. Able to heal self.
2. Strong and durable as a warrior.
3. Highly sought after when grouping.

Weaknesses:

1. Only available for the Alliance.
2. Cannot hold multiple enemies like a fighter.
3. Has been weakened somewhat after being too powerful at first.

Shaman

Strengths:

1. Can use leather and, later on, mail as armor.
2. Can use a shield while a hunter cannot.
3. Can heal group members.
4. The best combo for a spell caster/fighter.

Weaknesses:

1. Only available for the Horde.
2. Due to the great flexibility of the class, it's hard to focus on just 2 or 3 attributes.
3. Can not use weapons like swords and 2 handed axes.
4. Can not dual wield.

Priest

Strengths:

1. The best healing class in the game.
2. Strong defensive spells.
3. Can do damage as well.
4. Highly sought after by groups.

Weaknesses:

1. Can only wear cloth.
2. Not a role for everyone.

Mage

Strengths:

1. The best magic damage dealer.
2. Best range class.
3. Good combat control with Polymorph.
4. Can summon food and drink.
5. A great choice for grouping.

Weaknesses:

1. Can only wear cloth.
2. Not healers in battle.  

Druid

Strengths:

1. Able to take on the forms of different animals.
2. Can root enemies in place.
3. Very flexible.
4. Can heal group members.
5. Good solo class.

Weaknesses:

1. Cannot wear anything heavier than leather.
2. Not great at any one thing.  
3. Unpredictable for groups.
4. Can only be a Tauren or a Night Elf.

Warlock

Strengths:

1. Has various pets.
2. Can summon a mount.
3. Great for debuffs.
4. Can summon/teleport group members.

Weaknesses:

1. Not a good damage dealer.
2. Can only wear cloth.  
3. Hard class to play.

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