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Best Builds for each WoW Class

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Christian Dawson

Published: May 2, 2022 01:45 pm

While World of Warcraft might not have the most in-depth talent trees or class customization systems in place, there are still some critical choices to be made. Namely, what is the best performing subclass for each class, and what talents should be chosen?

World of Warcraft Best Class Talents

Death Knight (Blood)

Level 15: Heartbreaker, Blooddrinker, or Tombstone
Level 25: Hemostasis
Level 30: Blood Tap
Level 35: Will of the Necropolis
Level 40: Tightening Grasp
Level 45: Voracious or Bloodworms
Level 50: Red Thirst

Demon Hunter (Vengeance)

Level 15: Abyssal Strike or Agonizing Flames
Level 25: Fallout or Burning Alive
Level 30: Infernal Armor, Charred Flesh, or Spirit Bomb
Level 35: Feed the Demon or Fracture
Level 40: Quickened Sigils or Sigil of Chains
Level 45: Demonic
Level 50: Last Resort

Druid (Restoration)

Level 15: Abundance or Cenarion Ward
Level 25: Tiger Dash or Wild Charge
Level 30: Feral Affinity
Level 35: Heart of the Wild
Level 40: Soul of the Forest
Level 45: Spring Blossoms
Level 50: Flourish

Hunter (Beast Mastery)

Level 15: Animal Companion
Level 25: Scent of Blood
Level 30: Natural Mending
Level 35: Thrill of the Hunt
Level 40: Posthaste
Level 45: Stomp
Level 50: Aspect of the Beast, Killer Cobra

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Mage (Fire)

Level 15: Searing Touch
Level 25: Shimmer
Level 30: Rune of Power
Level 35: Flame On
Level 40: Frenetic Speed
Level 45: Flame Patch or Conflagration
Level 50: Kindling

Monk (Brewmaster)

Level 15: Chi Wave or Chi Burst
Level 25: Chi Torpedo or Tiger's Lust
Level 30: Light Brewing
Level 35: Summon Black Ox Statue or Ring of Peace
Level 40: Dampen Harm
Level 45: Rushing Jade Wind
Level 50: High Tolerance

Paladin (Holy)

Level 15: Bestow Faith or Light's Hammer
Level 25: Judgment of Light
Level 30: Repentance
Level 35: Rule of Law
Level 40: Divine Purpose
Level 45: Awakening
Level 50: Glimmer of Light or Beacon of Faith

Priest (Discipline)

Level 15: Twist of Fate or Schism
Level 25: Angelic Feather
Level 30: Power Word: Solace
Level 35: Psychic Voice
Level 40: Sins of the Many
Level 45: Purge the Wicked, Divine Star, or Halo
Level 50: Lenience or Evangelism

Rogue (Assassination)

Level 15: Elaborate Planning
Level 25: Subterfuge or Master Assassin
Level 30: Vigor
Level 35: Cheat Death
Level 40: Iron Wire
Level 45: Alacrity
Level 50: Poison Bomb or Crimson Tempest

Shaman (Enhancement)

Level 15: Lashing Flames, Forceful Winds, or Elemental Blast
Level 25: Stormflurry or Hot Hand
Level 30: Spirit Wolf
Level 35: Element Assault, Hailstorm, or Fire Nova
Level 40: Wind Rush Totem
Level 45: Sundering
Level 50: Elemental Spirits

Warlock (Destruction)

Level 15: Eradication
Level 25: Reverse Entropy
Level 30: Burning Rush
Level 35: Cataclysm
Level 40: Mortal Coil
Level 45: Rain of Chaos
Level 50: Soul Conduit

Warrior (Arms)

Level 15: Sudden Death
Level 25: Double Time or Storm Bolt
Level 30: Rend
Level 35: Bounding Stride or Defensive Stance
Level 40: Warbreaker
Level 45: Avatar
Level 50: Dreadnaught

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Christian Dawson

Christian has been playing games since he could hold a controller in the late 80s. He's been writing about them for nearly 15 years for both personal and professional outlets. Now he calls Pro Game Guides home where he worships at the altar of Destiny 2.