Start with the kind of combat you enjoy. Class rankings change with patches, but a preference for ranged combat, melee, healing or tanking gives you a useful shortlist.
Pick a combat style
Think about how close you want to be to enemies and which group role interests you. Resource management matters too: try a class before deciding whether you enjoy its rhythm. The official class pages list the roles each class can fill.
Try two classes
Create a character and play through its early abilities. Give each class a similar amount of time before comparing them.
- Try moving while using your core abilities.
- Check whether you enjoy the class theme and animations.
- Read the role descriptions before choosing a specialization.
- Compare two classes through a similar short play session.
Check a build’s version
Before copying talents, match the guide to your game edition, specialization and current patch. Look for an explanation of the choices and the activity the build is meant for.
Sources & scope
Blizzard: Playable ClassesThis introductory guide combines linked official references with practical editorial recommendations. It is not an independently tested speed route or a patch-specific build. Check in-game details for your exact edition. Our editorial standards →