With the release of Season 3 in World of Warcraft: The War Within, the meta has once again shifted — thanks to a mix of new tier sets, class tuning, raid mechanics, and Mythic+ affix changes. Choosing the right DPS class or spec can make a massive difference in both raid performance and dungeon efficiency.
This updated DPS tier list is designed to help players:
- ✅ Pick a strong main or alt for Season 3
- ✅ Understand how each DPS spec performs in different types of content (Mythic+, Raids)
- ✅ See how tier bonuses, utility, and burst damage affect real-game results
- ✅ Maximize your group’s efficiency in coordinated or pug environments
Whether you’re a returning player or someone looking to re-roll, this list provides a comprehensive snapshot of which DPS specs are currently overperforming, average, or struggling in PvE.
We’ve built this tier list using a combination of:
- 📊 Performance logs from early M+ clears
- 🔍 Community feedback from high-end players
- 🎯 Real testing across multiple content types
- 🧩 How each spec interacts with its new Tier Set bonuses
Keep in mind that class balance may shift slightly with hotfixes and tuning patches, but this list reflects the state of the game at the start of Season 3.
👉 Check out the full DPS tier list below and see where your favorite spec ranks!
Last update : 27th of July
| Tier | Specs |
|---|---|
| S | Arcane Mage, Frost DK, Marksmanship Hunter |
| A+ | Fire Mage, Elemental Shaman, Enhancement Shaman, Havoc Demon Hunter, Demonology Warlock, Devastation Evoker, Survival Hunter, Assassination Rogue, Shadow Priest, Feral Druid, Affliction Warlock, Frost Mage, Beast Mastery Hunter |
| A | Retribution Paladin, Arms Warrior, Balance Druid, Fury Warrior, Unholy DK, Outlaw Rogue, Windwalker Monk |
| B+ | Destruction Warlock, Augmentation Evoker |
| B | Subtlety Rogue |
Last tier list update Aug 2nd
| Tier | Specs |
|---|---|
| S | Assassination Rogue, Arcane Mage, Frost Mage |
| A+ |
Sub Rogue, Frost DK, Unholy DK, Destruction Warlock, Affliction Warlock, Beast Mastery Hunter, Elemental Shaman, Feral Druid, Shadow Priest, Devastation Evoker |
| A |
Havoc Demon Hunter, Enhancement Shaman, Survival Hunter, Marksmanship Hunter, Retribution Paladin, Demonology Warlock, Outlaw Rogue, Fire Mage |
| B+ | Balance Druid |
| B | Fury Warrior, Arms Warrior, Windwalker Monk |
| C | Augmentation Evoker |