Hunter
Your pet tanks while you shoot, so you barely stop between pulls. The most relaxed leveling in the game, and very safe.
Best leveling spec: Beast Mastery · Hunter leveling guide →
Best Leveling Class in WoW Forever
Every class ranked for solo leveling from 1 to 60, and why
← Leveling zones 1–60Pick a class for its leveling guide
Quick answer: the easiest and fastest classes to level in WoW Forever are
Hunter, Warlock and Druid: a pet or self-healing means you
barely stop between pulls. Rogue, Shaman and Mage are close
behind. Paladin, Warrior and Priest are safe but slower, and
every class can reach 60 comfortably.
Easiest and fastest
Warlock
Drain tanking with a Voidwalker in front means you rarely eat or drink. Note that demons are squishier in Forever than in the beta, so keep Health Funnel handy.
Best leveling spec: Affliction · Warlock leveling guide →
Druid
Cat Form gives stealth, burst and bleeds, you heal yourself between pulls, and Travel Form (level 30) gets you around faster.
Best leveling spec: Feral (Cat) · Druid leveling guide →
Fast, with a little more effort
Rogue
Combat is fast and safe, especially with Shank and Poised feeding you energy. Stealth lets you skip fights, and Sprint and Evasion get you out of trouble.
Best leveling spec: Combat · Rogue leveling guide →
Shaman
Enhancement got launch buffs to Stormstrike, Maelstrom Weapon and Flurry, wears mail and heals itself. Ghost Wolf at 20 speeds up travel.
Best leveling spec: Enhancement · Shaman leveling guide →
Mage
Frost is very safe and Arcane is fast early, but you drink a lot. AoE farming still works but was nerfed in Forever, so no Classic-sized pulls.
Best leveling spec: Frost · Mage leveling guide →
Steady and safe, but slower
Paladin
Very hard to kill and heals itself, so you rarely die, but damage is steadier than the classes above.
Best leveling spec: Retribution · Paladin leveling guide →
Warrior
Much better than in Classic: Victory Rush heals you after kills and Slam is now baseline. You'll still eat between some pulls, and gear matters a lot.
Best leveling spec: Arms · Warrior leveling guide →
Priest
Shadow levels smoothly with damage over time, Mind Flay and a wand, and shields keep you safe. It starts slow until Mind Flay at 20.
Best leveling spec: Shadow · Priest leveling guide →
Best leveling class for…
| If you want | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| New players | Hunter | the pet does a lot of the work and keeps you safe |
| Fastest solo questing | Druid | stealth, burst, self-healing and the earliest travel form |
| Never stopping to eat | Warlock | drain tanking turns enemies' health into yours |
| Big AoE pulls | Mage | still the AoE class, even after Forever's nerfs |
| Finding dungeon groups fast | Paladin | tanks and healers always get invited, and Paladins can do both |
Where to level
Whatever you pick, the zones are the same for your faction: see the WoW Forever leveling route map for every zone from 1 to 60, and the best leveling builds voted by players.
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Leveling class FAQ
What is the fastest leveling class in WoW Forever?
Hunters, Warlocks and Druids are the fastest and easiest solo levelers: pets or self-healing mean very little downtime. Rogues, Shamans and Mages are close behind.
What is the easiest class to level for new players?
Hunter. Your pet tanks for you, you attack from range, and it's hard to get into real trouble.
Is Warrior hard to level in WoW Forever?
Less than in Classic. Victory Rush heals you after kills and Slam is baseline, so there's much less downtime, though you'll still eat between some pulls.
Is Mage still good for leveling after the AoE nerfs?
Yes. Frost is very safe and Arcane is fast early. AoE farming was weakened in Forever but still works on smaller pulls of low-health enemies.
Does the class I pick matter that much?
Less than you'd think: every class can reach 60 comfortably. Pick the one you'll enjoy playing at 60, since that's where you'll spend most of your time.