S = Top Tier (Strongest), A = High Tier, B = Mid Tier, C = Low Tier
Brewmaster Monk
Protection Paladin
Vengeance Demon Hunter
Guardian Druid
Protection Warrior
Blood Death KnightS — 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.
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 presence of strong defensive/support abilities and overall survivability; synergy with other popular classes; ease and comfort of gameplay (mobility, ability to gather packs of mobs, AoE crowd control, pulling mechanics).
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 and mechanics; 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. Also, survivability is crucial for tanks — if your class has issues in this area, it may negatively affect the entire group.
