The pre-patch version of World of Warcraft: The War Within launched on 23 July 2024. It is a great opportunity for fans to try out the new expansion. However, it is only a taste of what’s to come, and players should expect many updates before the complete version launches on 22 August 2024.
The War Within pre-patch version showcases the many adjustments that the tenth expansion will bring to World of Warcraft. Notably, the changes and updates also affect various class tiers, making them better than before. Here is an overview of the ten best tier classes in World of Warcraft: The War Within so far.
10. Warlock
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The Beta version of The War Within demonstrates the Warlock class’s potential to become a great caster. Sadly, most of this class’s aspects remain unchanged WoW’s latest expansion. Notably, Destruction Warlock is still the best overall Talent within this class. Moreover, it causes significant AoE damage and is one of the top DPS classes in the entire game. Affliction Warlock and Demonology Warlock are also fun to play but not as effective as Destruction Warlock.
9. Paladin
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Paladin is a reliable class for tanking, healing, and targeting individuals. It has undergone considerable changes in the Beta version of World of Warcraft: The War Within, and more changes are expected when the complete version launches. Most notably, it features several new Talents, and many of the existing Talents have been reworked.
Retribution is the best Talent within the Paladin class. It is better than before, thanks to extensive reworks, which include new synergy abilities with Hero Talents. Protection Paladin is also better and features a few new Hero Talents with new impressive tools after reworking.
8. Shaman
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The Shaman class comes with extensive changes and new features after a prolonged period of neglect. Elemental is the best Talent in the class because of its improved offensive and defensive abilities. It features a new Raid utility and two new Hero Talents that expand players’ strategic choices.
On the one hand, enhancements to the Talent’s offensive abilities include a 25% damage boost when using the Earthquake and Elemental Blast attacks. On the other hand, enhancements to its defensive abilities include Seasoned Winds and the Stone Bulwark totem.
7. Druid
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The recent changes to Druid in the Beta cycles position it as one of the best class tiers in The War Within. Guardian Druids have incredible durability and one of the highest damage profiles against most enemies. Moreover, their versatile utility abilities make them reliable for both offense and defense.
Notably, Guardian has two new Hero Talents and a new tier set in The War Within. The class’s two-piece simultaneously increases the damage you cause and reduces the damage you take by 1% for eight seconds when using Moonfire and Thrash. Moreover, the 4-piece increases Blood and Arcane damage by 8% and 5%, respectively.
6. Death Knight
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Extensive Talent reworks and Hero specializations make Death Knight a reliable and fun class. Moreover, it is versatile as specs are not limited to particular Hero Talent trees, enabling you to adopt varying playstyles.
Blood is the best Talent within the Death Knight class. Notably, it features a new tier set and two new Hero Talents. Moreover, the two-piece reduces the damage you incur, while the 4-piece increases the damage you cause. Frost Death Knight is also effective and ranks among the top five classes in DPS rankings.
5. Evoker
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Evoker has a high level of utility, damage, and mobility, making it one of the most reliable classes. Moreover, its new Hero Talents in The War Within improve its healing and damage level, further boosting overall utility and mobility. Interestingly, you can now empower your abilities by manipulating time and space using Chronowarden.
4. Warrior
Warrior currently ranks among the top three classes in DPS rankings when playing Raid. Arms is the best Talent within this class, followed closely by Fury. Moreover, Protection Warrior has undergone considerable changes and boasts the highest damage and raw mitigation stats among all other tanks. However, Protection Warrior also lacks much utility compared to other tanks.
Notably, the Warrior class reaches its peak towards the end of an expansion because it needs gear to boost its stats. As such, the class will continue to change and improve over time.
3. Demon Hunter
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Demon Hunter is one of the game’s best classes. Its swift mobility enables you to evade dangerous effects and switch targets quickly. Moreover, you can quickly bridge the gap with enemies in PvP and kite easily in PvE.
Vengeance is the best DH Talent in The War Within, with two new Hero Talents and boosted damage and healing abilities. For example, you can deal 15% more damage and have a 35% higher likelihood of shattering one Lesser Soul fragment using the Soul Cleave.
2. Monk
Monk has undergone extensive rework and has come out better in many aspects. Most notably, its Hero Talents offer more utility options for versatile builds. Brewmaster is the best Talent in the class after undergoing reworks to boost its survivability to the level of other tanks. You can deal 20% more damage using Keg Smash and Blackout Kick and take 3% less damage using Shuffle. Notably, this Talent is easier to play now that a lot of Button Loading has been cleared.
1. Mage
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Mage is one of the best classes and has everything you need to master The War Within. It has high specs in all aspects, including AoE damage, high burst, survivability, group utility, and mobility. Interestingly, the developers seem to give special attention to this class based on their responses to feedback in the Alpha and Beta stages.
Arcane is the best Talent within Mage. It has a versatile build, is easy to play, and deals more damage in The War Within. Additionally, Fire Mage is versatile, fun to play, and contains features that Arcane lacks. Frost Mage is also fun, easy to play, and overall reliable.
