This guide aims at discussing the best DPS classes in WoW Classic's Season of Discovery. We gathered insights from Warcraft logs, as well as recent statistics on class performance. This will help you understand which classes are performing well in raids and why.

 

• The impact of Continuous Class Tuning
• Analyzing Warcraft Logs for DPS Rankings
• Top Performing Classes: A Closer Look
• The Role of Debuffs in Class Performance
• Casters Needing Love
• The Future of Class Balancing
• The Influence of Gear and Raid Speedruns
• Concluding Thoughts

 

↖ The impact of Continuous Class Tuning

Blizzard's continuous hotfixes, both buffs and nerfs, have been shaping the landscape of DPS. Classes like Red Paladins and Enhancement Shamans have seen significant improvements, while Mages and Shadow Priests face upcoming buffs. This continuous tuning is meant to even out DPS output across classes so that each week data can be potentially different from the last.

 

↖ Analyzing Warcraft Logs for DPS Rankings

The current DPS rankings based on median percentiles bring many intriguing points into light. It is important to consider both the median performance and the potential maximum DPS of each class. For instance, Warriors rank third for median DPS but can reach top-six maximums.

 

↖ Top Performing Classes: A Closer Look

• Warriors and Rogues: Dominating the charts these two classes exhibit both high median and maximum dps potential.
• Hunters: Both marksmanship and melee (likely beast mastery) hunters are doing well, displaying strength in physical dps classes.
• Feral Druids & Ret Paladins: These two classes are also ranked highly because they have seen some buffs recently that favor physical damage game mechanics.

 

↖ The Role of Debuffs in Class Performance

Introduction of debuffs such as Humility that significantly reduce armor has tilted things towards physical dps; hence, showcasing the importance of bringing Priests for their valuable debuffs. Unfortunately, casters do not have an equivalent debuff to boost magic damage – this can be a potential area to balance out things in future.

 

↖ Casters Needing Love

DPS rankings show that casters, particularly Arcane Mages, Balance Druids, Shamans and Frost Mages, are currently lacking. Therefore, a general debuff to boost magic damage like the one physical dps classes enjoy would make a huge difference in their performance.

 

↖ The Future of Class Balancing

Phase Two might see an improvement in classes who underperformed in Phase One. This shift could be in line with the introduction of new debuffs or class mechanics especially for casters.

 

↖ The Influence of Gear and Raid Speedruns

Gear plays a critical role in DPS output. For example, fire damage dealers benefit greatly from BoEs such as Phoenix set which boosts fire spell damage significantly. Also, the speed run culture in raids requires every class to optimize its dps with some guilds achieving incredibly fast clear times.

 

↖ Concluding Thoughts

As WoW Classic's Season of Discovery progresses so does the DPS hierarchy. While physical DPS classes are on top now, Blizzard's continuous adjustments can bring more balance and new strategies in future. Stay updated and align your gameplay accordingly to stay ahead of the DPS game.