The World of Warcraft expansion Shadowlands again includes numerous class adjustments, which were already implemented in patch 9.0.1 prior to the release of this World of Warcraft expansion. Although the class changes are not as large as in Legion, they do change the way all classes and specializations play. However, this article is less about the gameplay and more about the DPS rankings for Shadowlands. The DPS rankings tell you how well or badly each specialization performs in the new addon.
Influence on DPS Rankings
Which values influence the strength of the character? The strength of each class is determined by the choice of talents and combat rotation. However, there are other things that influence the DPS value.
Skills and talents of each class and specialization.
- Pact Skills
- Equipment
- Legendary Items
- Soul bond talents
- Media (eng. Conduits)
- Profession improvements: Enchantments, Gems, Food, Potions and Vials
- Runes
- DPS Ranking Tools
DPS rankings are created through complex simulations using tools like Ask Mr.Robot, or Simcraft. Since the interest is high, we started the simulations as early as possible and updated them again and again. The following DPS rankings were last updated a few days before Shadowlands was released. Unless there are major changes in the meantime, the next DPS rankings for patch 9.1 will follow.
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DPS rankings for Patch 9.0.2
Below are the DPS rankings for Patch 9.0.2. After Blizzard still made class adjustments after the release of Patch 9.0.1 and Patch 9.0.2, we have created new simulations. The following simulations were created in the last week before the launch of Shadowlands. If you want to create your own simulations, you can do so at Ask Mr.Robot at this link.
| Rank | Average | MAX | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subtlety Rogue | 4.41K (100%) | Subtlety Rogue | 8.67K (100%) |
| 2 | Destruction Warlock | 3.84K (87%) | Destruction Warlock | 7.37K (85%) |
| 3 | Marksmanship Hunter | 3.76K (85%) | Marksmanship Hunter | 7.03K (81%) |
| 4 | Frost Mage | 3.61K (82%) | Unholy Death Knight | 5.24K (60%) |
| 5 | Arcane Mage | 3.26K (74%) | Frost Mage | 5.13K (59%) |
| 6 | Shadow Priest | 3.28K (74%) | Arcane Mage | 4.51K (52%) |
| 7 | Affliction Warlock | 3.2K (73%) | Fury Warrior | 4.45K (51%) |
| 8 | Outlaw Rogue | 3.24K (73%) | Retribution Paladin | 4.43K (51%) |
| 9 | Demonology Warlock | 3.24K (73%) | Demonology Warlock | 4.3K (50%) |
| 10 | Havoc Demon Hunter | 3.16K (72%) | Havoc Demon Hunter | 4.31K (50%) |
| 11 | Fury Warrior | 3.15K (71%) | Shadow Priest | 4.28K (49%) |
| 12 | Unholy Death Knight | 3.15K (71%) | Outlaw Rogue | 4.28K (49%) |
| 13 | Retribution Paladin | 3.03K (69%) | Balance Druid | 4.09K (47%) |
| 14 | Balance Druid | 3.03K (69%) | Affliction Warlock | 4K (46%) |
| 15 | Elemental Shaman | 2.93K (66%) | Elemental Shaman | 3.81K (44%) |
| 16 | Windwalker Monk | 2.88K (65%) | Assassination Rogue | 3.54K (41%) |
| 17 | Arms Warrior | 2.64K (60%) | Feral Druid | 3.44K (40%) |
| 18 | Feral Druid | 2.58K (59%) | Windwalker Monk | 3.36K (39%) |
| 19 | Beast Mastery Hunter | 2.59K (59%) | Beast Mastery Hunter | 3.29K (38%) |
| 20 | Survival Hunter | 2.56K (58%) | Arms Warrior | 3.18K (37%) |
| 21 | Frost Death Knight | 2.52K (57%) | Survival Hunter | 3.18K (37%) |
| 22 | Assassination Rogue | 2.44K (55%) | Fire Mage | 2.85K (33%) |
| 23 | Enhancement Shaman | 2.24K (51%) | Frost Death Knight | 2.8K (32%) |
| 24 | Fire Mage | 2.26K (51%) | Enhancement Shaman | 2.53K (29%) |
Demon Hunter
The Demon Hunter has only one damage specialization. As a Devastation Demon Hunter, it deals little damage compared to the other classes.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
DRUID
With the druid it gets a bit tricky. He is the only class in World of Warcraft with four different specializations and can therefore take on any role. Of his two damage specializations, he deals high damage as a savage druid when fighting against several opponents. As a balance druid he can be found in the middle of the rankings.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Affliction Warlock
The Affliction Warlock can be found in Shadowlands with all three specializations (Affliction Witch, Demonology Witch and Destruction Witch) in the middle of the DPS rankings. In the fight against single targets he is convincing as a Destruction Wizard.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Hunter
The Hunter is one of the most popular classes in World of Warcraft. With its three specializations (Marksmanship Hunter, Survival Hunter, and Beastmastery Hunter), it is at the top and bottom of the rankings. By far the best is the Marksmanship specialization with which it deals high damage in single-target and multi-target battles.
Warrior
In Shadowlands the warrior is one of the better melee classes in the fight against single targets. As a Weapon Warrior he deals more damage to single enemies and multiple enemies than with his second DD specialization (Furor Warrior)
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Mage
The Mage is one of the best DD classes in Shadowlands. As an Arcane Mage, he deals very high damage to single enemies. Against several enemies he is very strong as a Fire Mage. As a Frost mage, he is only found in midfield.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Monk
The Monk has only one DD specialization. But even as a Windrunner Monk he is not to be found at the front places. When fighting against several opponents, he is even listed at the bottom of the rankings.
Paladin
The Paladin has only one DD specialization (Retribution Paladin). Otherwise it is used as a tank (Protection Paladin) or healer (Holy Paladin). It is one of the best melee fighters in Shadowlands and deals high damage against single and multiple enemies.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Priest
The priest was as a shadow priest was the best class in the fight against several opponents before the downturns. Now he is not so far ahead when fighting against several opponents. When fighting single targets he unfortunately lost many places. With his other two specializations (holy priest and discipline priest) he is mainly used as healer.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Shaman
As a hybrid class, the shaman plays an important role in the group. His two specializations (Elemental Shaman and Amplifier Shaman) make him usable as a melee fighter as well as a ranged fighter. According to the DPS rankings the Amplifier Shaman is currently the best specialization in Shadowlands.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
Rogue
The Rogue has three different specializations (Assassin Rogue, Lawlessness Rogue and Deception Rogue) with which he deals damage. With the Deception specialization, he deals high damage to multiple enemies. Otherwise, it is found in the middle to back of the DPS rankings.
Death Knight
The Death Knight is one of the better melee fighters with his two DD specializations, Unholy Death Knight and Frost Death Knight. With his Unholy specialization, he is also useful when fighting multiple enemies.
- Mythical+ Battle with ADDs: Battle duration: 360 seconds, item level: approx. 200
- Single-Target: combat duration: 270 seconds, item level: approx. 200
