WoW PvP Tier List: The War Within Season 1

PvP in World of Warcraft, like in many other MMORPGs, is one of the most appealing aspects of gameplay for many players. Choosing the best class and composition for the current season can make a huge difference for PvPers. That’s why we’ve created this guide — it’s simple for us to write and update, but it will save you months of time and a lot of frustration.

From this article, you’ll find the most up-to-date information about:

• The Best Melee DPS for PvP (Tier list)
• The Best Ranged DPS for PvP (Tier list)
• The Best PvP Healers (Tier list)
• The Best PvP Tanks (Tier list)
• The Best 3v3 Arena Comps in TWW Season 1 (bonus)
• The Best 2v2 Arena Comps in TWW Season 1 (bonus)

While creating this guide, we have been consulting with our Gladiator and Rank-1 teams to create really useful and relevant tier lists that will give you the edge you need to succeed in PvP in World of Warcraft The War Within Season 1.

The War Within PvP Tier List: Melee DPS

Melee DPS classes in World of Warcraft are those that excel in close combat, dealing damage to enemies within a short range. In PvP, they rely on mobility, positioning, and timing to defeat their opponents. Most melee DPS classes must stay close to their target, making positioning and movement key in PvP.

It’s also crucial (generally speaking, same as for all other character types) to use your crowd control abilities right to stun, slow down, blind, disarm, etc. your opponent at the right moment.

And, of course, giving high DPS (which on 70% depends, on if you’re in melee range from your opponent or not), good burst, and knowing the strong and weak points of your character are the cornerstones of success.

Below is our melee DPS classes tier list for Arenas and RBGs in WoW TWW Season 1.

Melee DPS Tier List: Arena

Class	Spec	Tier
Druid	Feral	S
Death Knight	Unholy
Rogue	Subtley
Warrior	Fury
Rogue	Assassination
Paladin	Retribution	A
Monk	Windwalker
Hunter	Survival
Demon Hunter	Havoc
Warrior	Arms
Death Knight	Frost	B
Rogue	Outlaw

Melee DPS Tier List: RBG

Class	Spec	Tier
Rogue	Subtley	S
Death Knight	Unholy
Demon Hunter	Havoc
Paladin	Retribution
Warrior	Fury
Rogue	Assassination
Druid	Feral	A
Monk	Windwalker
Warrior	Arms
Hunter	Survival
Shaman	Enhancement
Rogue	Outlaw	B
Death Knight	Frost

The War Within PvP Tier List: Ranged DPS

Ranged DPS classes in World of Warcraft The War Within focus on dealing damage from a distance, using spells or ranged weapons to keep themselves out of melee combat. In PvP, they rely on positioning and maintaining distance from opponents while dealing consistent damage. Most ranged DPS classes use crowd control abilities like roots, silences, and slows to keep enemies at bay and prevent them from closing the gap. High DPS and good burst potential are key to success, as well as knowing when to kite or reposition to avoid being caught in melee range. As usual, understanding your class’s strengths and weaknesses is essential for dominating PvP matches.

Below is our Ranged DPS classes tier list for Arenas and RBGs in WoW TWW Season 1.

Ranged DPS Tier List: Arena

Class	Spec	Tier
Warlock	Affliction	S
Hunter	Marksmanship
Mage	Frost
Priest	Shadow
Evoker	Devastation
Hunter	Beast Master	A
Shaman	Elemental
Druid	Balance
Warlock	Destruction
Warlock	Demonology	B
Mage	Arcane
Mage	Fire
Evoker	Augmentation

Ranged DPS Tier List: RBG

Class	Spec	Tier
Druid	Balance	S
Warlock	Affliction
Hunter	Marksmanship
Evoker	Devastation
Mage	Frost	A
Priest	Shadow
Warlock	Destruction
Shaman	Elemental
Mage	Fire
Warlock	Demonology	B
Evoker	Augmentation
Mage	Arcane
Hunter	Beast Master

WoW TWW PvP Tier List: Healers

Healers in World of Warcraft’s The War Within PvP play a crucial role by keeping themselves and their teammates alive during combat. In my opinion, the expression “Good healer is 50% of the 3v3 team in PvP” is 100% right.

You will need to rely on positioning, strategic vision of what’s happening during the match (keeping your teammates in your sight and doing your best to avoid crowd control from the enemy team), and timing to ensure you can heal effectively. Most healers use abilities to dispel harmful effects, provide shields, and restore health, while also managing crowd control to keep themselves and their team safe. Knowing when to move, when to heal, and when to use cooldowns can make or break a PvP match.

Below is our Healer classes tier list in WoW TWW Season 1.

The Best Arena Healers (Tier List)

Class	Spec	Tier
Priest	Discipline	S
Evoker	Preservation
Paladin	Holy	A
Shaman	Restoration
Druid	Restoration	B
Monk	Mistweaver
Priest	Holy	C

The Best RBG Healers (Tier List)

Class	Spec	Tier
Monk	Mistweaver	S
Priest	Discipline
Evoker	Preservation	A
Priest	Holy
Paladin	Holy	B
Druid	Restoration
Shaman	Restoration	C

WoW TWW PvP Tier List: Tanks

Tanks in World of Warcraft PvP play a unique role by absorbing damage, protecting teammates, and controlling the battlefield. While not as common in Arena as DPS or healers (thus there are many interesting comps with them), tanks can be must-have teammates in Rated Battlegrounds (for example, to carry a flag in Arathi Basin or to keep an orb in the Temple of Kotmogu).

Their main responsibilities include soaking up damage, disrupting enemy players, and using crowd control to support their team. Positioning and knowing when to use defensive cooldowns are critical for a tank’s success in PvP.

Below is our Tank classes tier list in TWW Season 1 for Arenas and RBGs.

The Best Arena Tanks (Tier List)

Class	Spec	Tier
Warrior	Protection	S
Death Knight	Blood
Monk	Brewmaster	A
Paladin	Protection
Druid	Guardian	B
Demon Hunter	Vengeance	C

The Best RBG Tanks (Tier List)

Class	Spec	Tier
Druid	Guardian	S
Demon Hunter	Vengeance
Death Knight	Blood	A
Monk	Brewmaster
Warrior	Protection	B
Paladin	Protection	C

3v3 Arena Comps Tier List (TWW Season 1)

One of the reasons, why WoW PvP is still so popular is because it’s decently balanced (in most seasons), it’s easy to learn but hard to master. It usually takes from several months to several years to understand all nuances of your character, his class, and your opponent’s classes, and grow your skill to the level, when arenas and battlegrounds become a place, where you enjoy and dominate instead of a place where you suffer and never win.

However, it would be wrong to say that all depends exclusively on your and your teammate’s skill in World of Warcraft. There’s always a so-called PvP meta: a class, team comp, and tactics that allow one player to have a real advantage over others just because he’s playing the right character.

Here are the best WoW 3v3 Arena comps in The War Within Season 1:

Comp	Tier	Representation Above 1800	Description
Sub Rogue Fire Mage Holy Priest	S	6%	Known as “RMP,” this comp excels in burst damage and crowd control, but requires precise execution to reset fights and secure kills.
Retri Paladin Fury Warrior Disc Priest		8.9%	High burst damage with strong utility and defensives from the Paladin. It is a predictable but potent comp with high kill pressure.
Surv Hunter Feral Druid Disc Priest	A	3.6%	A variant of “Jungle Cleave,” this comp has excellent crowd control and high cleave damage, making it versatile but not superior in any specific area.
Havoc DH Balance Druid Resto Shaman		2.8%	Known as “DH Boomkin,” this comp delivers strong AOE and single-target damage with significant crowd control, though coordination is required to manage diminishing returns.
Havoc DH Unholy DK Resto Shaman		2.5%	“Hero Cleave” relies on relentless pressure with powerful cleave damage and crowd control, but its defenses are weak outside of cooldowns.

2v2 Arena Comps Tier List (TWW Season 1)

Knowing the current PvP tier list for both classes and comps (especially for 2v2, because there are way less combinations there than in 3s or RBGs) is essential for any player:

• On one hand, it helps you choose the right character to play during the current Arena season.
• On the other hand, it gives you insight into what to expect from your opponents.

Blizzard regularly updates WoW, striving to keep the game balanced and diverse. These updates often lead to new meta-classes, overpowered 3v3/2v2/RBG comps, and may even encourage you to reroll.

Here’s WoW 2v2 Arena comps tier list in The War Within Season 1:

Comp	Tier	Description
Arms Warrior Resto Druid	S	Arms Warriors bring strong consistent pressure and survivability, complemented by Resto Druid’s potent healing and crowd control, excelling in drawn-out fights.
Fury Warrior Resto Druid		Fury Warriors’ high burst damage pairs well with Resto Druid’s efficient healing, creating a comp that can quickly overwhelm opponents while staying resilient.
Assassin Rogue Disc Priest		Assassination Rogues provide lethal burst and bleed pressure, while Disc Priests offer utility, mitigation, and healing, making this comp a dynamic and deadly pair.
Unholy DK Disc Priest		Unholy DKs provide relentless sustained damage, supported by Disc Priest’s versatile healing and offensive support, creating a comp that controls the battlefield.
Enhan Shaman Sub Rogue	A	Enhancement Shamans bring sustained damage while Sub Rogues offer burst potential and crowd control, making this comp capable of quick kills when timed properly.
Destr Warlock Resto Shaman		Destruction Warlocks deal massive spell damage, while Resto Shamans offer strong healing and crowd control, creating a powerful combination of offense and defense.
Feral Druid Resto Shaman		Feral Druids’ bleed damage and mobility work well with Resto Shaman’s healing and utility, creating a comp that can wear down opponents with sustained pressure.
Survival Hunter Disc Priest		Survival Hunters provide steady damage and control with traps, supported by Disc Priests’ healing and offensive utility, resulting in a versatile and adaptive comp.
Frost Mage Healer	B	Frost Mages offer strong crowd control and occasional burst damage, but recent nerfs make them less effective without consistent support from a healer.
Survival Hunter Healer		Steady damage and utility make this comp reliable, but it lacks the burst potential needed to quickly finish off opponents compared to other top-tier comps.
Feral Druid Healer		Feral Druids bring strong bleed damage and crowd control, but struggle in the current burst-heavy meta, relying heavily on coordination to secure kills.