Not all classes are equally viable in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands when it comes to DPS. The truth is some classes are vastly superior to others and you can benefit greatly from knowing which ones.
If you’re confused about which DPS classes are stronger, look no further.
This World of Warcraft: Shadowlands DPS rankings will give you an overview of the current damage per second of each class so you can better strategize your moves.
Note: The list is based on simulations by SimulationCraft and is up to date with the latest 9.0.2 patch.
The DPS is calculated from a single-target Raid Fight in Patchwerk style with a fight length of 240 to 360 seconds. All classes assume an item level of 226 with a Legendary and 2 Conduits. The simulated raid is Castle Nathria.
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WoW Shadowlands DPS Rankings
| Class and Specialization | DPS (Damage Per Second) |
|---|---|
| Shadow Priest | 7.492 DPS |
| Frost Mage (Focus Magic) | 7.491 DPS |
| Shadow Priest (Necrolord) | 7.307 DPS |
| Frost Mage | 7.299 DPS |
| Feral Druid (Owlweave) | 7.192 DPS |
| Balance Druid | 6.985 DPS |
| Feral Druid | 6.974 DPS |
| Unholy Death Knight | 6.776 DPS |
| Outlaw Rogue | 6.771 DPS |
| Fire Mage | 6.743 DPS |
| Frost Death Knight | 6.726 DPS |
| Arms Warrior | 6.719 DPS |
| Windwalker Monk | 6.711 DPS |
| Enhancement Shaman | 6.702 DPS |
| Subtlety Rogue | 6.690 DPS |
| Fury Warrior | 6.690 DPS |
| Arcane Mage | 6.652 DPS |
| Elemental Shaman | 6.572 DPS |
| Assassination Rogue | 6.542 DPS |
| Affliction Warlock | 6.500 DPS |
| Marksmanship Hunter | 6.464 DPS |
| Enhancement Shaman (VDW) | 6.399 DPS |
| Beast Mastery Hunter | 6.387 DPS |
| Destruction Warlock | 6.349 DPS |
| Retribution Paladin | 6.337 DPS |
| Havoc Demon Hunter | 6.110 DPS |
| Windwalker Monk (Serenity) | 6.087 DPS |
| Havoc Demon Hunter (Momentum) | 6.069 DPS |
| Survival Hunter | 5.962 DPS |
| Demonology Warlock | 5.706 DPS |
| Protection Paladin | 5.288 DPS |
| Brewmaster Monk | 4.429 DPS |
| Guardian Druid | 4.231 DPS |
| Protection Warrior | 4.228 DPS |
| Blood Death Knight | 3.791 DPS |
| Vengeance Demon Hunter | 3.651 DPS |
