Now that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has finally released, players around the globe are getting to explore the realms of the afterlife. With any new WoW expansion comes new rankings for classes, as fans eagerly experiment to see which classes perform best, especially in PvP and endgame raids like Castle Nathria. Most people seem to agree on DPS class rankings, though, which are based on the newest Shadowlands changes.
When deciding on which DPS class is best for Shadowlands, there are a few factors to consider. Classes like Hunter are great for solo play, while Death Knights and Monks are some fun fan-favorites. Overall, most DPS rankings for Shadowlands are based on the expansion's class changes, new Covenant abilities, and how well they'll fare in raid groups during World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' endgame.
The newest World of Warcraft content includes a level squish, which makes leveling faster and easier than ever before. In the endgame, players will get to a Covenant, which unlocks Covenant signature abilities as well as class-specific ones. These can cause variations in Shadowlands' DPS rankings, because some Covenants are more compatible with certain classes. Gear and party builds are other factors to consider, but most players agree that some DPS classes are just better than others.
Best (& Worst) DPS Classes In Shadowlands' New Rankings
World of Warcraft DPS rankings, like any tier lists, can be incredibly subjective. Some players just prefer certain classes to others. However, most players seem to agree that the top DPS classes for Shadowlands are Shadow Priest and Marksmanship Hunter. Shadow Priests are great for dealing DOTs (damage-over-time), which makes them valuable in raids. Marksmanship Hunters, although slightly nerfed in Shadowlands, are still testing high in raids thanks to their incredible damage output and mobility.
Affliction Warlock, Frost Death Knight, and Balance Druid also place near the top of a lot of DPS tier lists. However, classes like Demonology Warlock and Assassination Rogue usually test on the bottom of DPS rankings. This is because Assassination Rogues have single-target damage, which limits their damage output in raids like Castle Nathria. Demonology Warlocks have gotten some significant nerfs in Shadowlands, and they lack a lot of multi-dot abilities that World of Warcraft classes like Marksmanship Hunters have.
Ultimately, a lot of these DPS rankings will come down to player preferences. However, these are the reasons some classes have ranked higher or lower in Shadowlands than in previous expansions. Classes in MMOs routinely get tweaked, so the DPS rankings in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands may change in the future too.
