Player Versus Player combat inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightcomes down to knowing the ins and outs of every specialization to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses. In this Tier List, we’re going to be breaking down and rankingevery DPS specializationand comparing them to predict who is going to be the best (and worst) to play in PvP in Dragonflight.
If you’re looking for DPS Rankings forPvE content, such as Raids and Mythic+, check out the link below.
WoW Dragonfight: PvE DPS Tier List
WoW Dragonflight PvP DPS Rankings Criteria
Most specializations are viable and can be found in the higher ranks of competitive play, but there are some that appear more often and some that will struggle due to balancing concerns. There are a number of factors that players should concern themselves with that influence how well a specialization performs in Player versus Player content.
Marksmanship Hunter
Best PvP Class Specs In Dragonflight
S Tier:The Best Specs in Dragonflight for PvP are almost always going to be seen at the top ranks in the arena. A skilled player utilizing one of these specs will be hard to counter. A team that is missing one of these specs will greatly miss out on team synergy.
Havoc DH
There’s really no competition right now when it comes toHavoc Demon Hunters. If there ever were a time to use the wordover-powered, now would be a good time for a nerf. They have the best setup in the game to cause lots of players to just give up against them.
Havoc Demon Hunter PvE Talent Builds
Demo Warlock
Demonology Warlockshave insane damage output tied to their pets but can be applied instantly withCall DreadstalkersandMaster Summoner.There’s also no ramp-up time for their sustained damage withDemonboltandDemonic Core.
Not only do they have high damage, but they have also improved defense throughSoul Link.
Lastly, they can control the playing field withFear, Hand of Gul-dan, Axe Toss, and a mortal strike effect withLegion Strike.
Demonology Warlock PvE Talent Builds
Affliction Warlock
Affliction Warlocks.To put it simply Affliction isn’t as great as Demonology, but it’s still very, very good. They have very high damage capabilities withSoul SwapandPrecognitionand they also come with great defensive and team utilities throughSoulburn.
Shadow Priest
Shadow Priestsare in a very strong position, basically having all the tools one would need in PvP. They can pump out high damage quickly and easily, they have great crowd control withPsychic Horror, Silence,andVoid Volley.
They can also provide incredible mobility support throughMass Dispel, Leap of Faith,Body and Soul,and Angelic Feathers.They also give outPower Infusiontooand can heal if needed. They are very strong against casters but can be weaker to melee if caught off guard.
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Great PvP Specs In Dragonflight
A Tier:These specializations are also great options for PvP. They will have a good mix of skills, damage, and utility but might be lacking in 1 of the criteria mentioned above.
Feral Druid
Feral Druidscan provide really high damage to multiple targets with ease but will require a high attentiveness to what’s going on around them should they need to heal and play defensively. They do offer great CC withCycloneandPredatory Swiftness.It can be a difficult spec to coordinate and execute correctly but for an experienced player, they will be a very difficult target to manage.
Destruction Warlock
The worst Warlock on this list is still a strong spec,Destruction Warlocks, provide great single-target damage. They don’t provide the same AoE potential as Affliction nor the control, defense, and healing reduction seen with Demonology. A problem they’ll run into is having to hard cast a lot of spells and without support, they’ll be left defenseless.
