[Top 10] WoW BfA Best PvP Class That Are OP

Updated:

21 May 2020

What are the best PvP classes to play in Battle for Azeroth?

PvP is a game in and of itself. It has everything to do with getting into your opponents head, and knowing their next move before they do. That being said, it’s easier to do when you know what the best classes are to play. In this list, I’m going to break down the top 10 character classes for PvP. Each class has multiple specs on this list, so I’ll give you an overview as well as specific spec benefits. . You’ll also find examples of how to build each spec/class, based on some of the top ranking PvP’ers world wide. So grab your cup of Thistle Tea, kick your feet up by the Hearth, and enjoy the read.

10. Havoc Demon Hunter

"I will burn them all!"

With a high mobility and massive damage output, you can’t have a PvP list without this class. Demon Hunters do insane amounts of burst damage, while still being able to hold their own in small cleave fights. That being said, Havoc is a simple class to play in an already stressful game setting. Plus it’s fun to watch them zip around the screen with Fel Rush.

Powerful Aoe in Mana Rift
Fel Barrage, Metamorphosis, and Chaos Strike brings high burst damage with ranged CD rates
With over 12k dps, this class is considered one of the highest damage dealers in Arena
Darkness (coupled with Cover of Darkness) and Reverse Magic makes team members harder to kill
Capable of self healing
Example Havoc DK Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/iyamballsack
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/thugonomikz

9. Death Knight

"All serve in death!"

Death knights bring a large amount of DPS to the table in two forms, Frost and Unholy Of the three specs available, these two are the most highly recommended for PvP. Both bring the benefit of high health and armor, above average DPS output, and unique mobility buffs. Each spec however has their own added specialties.

Both specs can self-heal with Death Strike
Powerful AOE’s such as Empower Rune Weapon
Powerful magic disruption tools like Anti-Magic Zone and Spell Eater
Frost Spec:
Massive cleave damage
Powerful movement disruption
High sustained Damage
Unholy Spec:
Benefit of raised minion
Strong burst damage with Unholy Frenzy
Great for kiting enemies
Example Death Knight Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/illidan/mesx
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/emerald-dream/h%C3%BDper%C3%ADon

8. Druid

"We must protect the wilds."

Druids are by far one of the best all around characters to play. They are easily molded into whatever the group needs at the time, such as Heals or Dps. Each spec has the benefit of shapeshift, thus making the ever present mage’s polymorph null and void. Aside from that, druids in general have powerful defensive abilities such as Entangling Roots, and heals like Lifebloom. However, the two most played specs are Feral and Restoration, and for very different reasons.

Powerful offensive and defensive abilities
Can talent into affinities of each spec for added perks
Can hide in play sight with Prowl, regardless of spec
Feral:
Strong burst damage with a 5pt Ferocious Bite
Massive crowd control abilities in Mighty Bash and Maim
Incarnation: King of the jungle is one of the strongest damage CD’s in the game
Restoration:
Powerful single target and multi-target heals
Feral Affinity
Added movement speed
Access to Mighty Bash and Rake
Restoration Druid Mastery grants a powerful bonus to healing done by HOT’s
Example Druid Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/flummoz
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/stormscale/%C3%A6lyk

7. Rogue

"“Hope is a cruel joke, played upon us by a harsh and uncaring world."

The Rogue is played a lot like you’d expect to see a Ninja. Rogues are great for surveillance of the battlefield. Like scouts they are fantastic at finding out where and who everyone is. They are also capable of massive amounts of damage, with the luxury of picking and choosing their fights. Each spec brings an added bonus to the class, making it great for PvP.

Rogue’s have a cheat death in Vanish, allowing them to get away if needed
Powerful stuns
Self heal with Crimson Vial
Outlaw:
Long range stun with Between the Eyes
Can spec into cooldown reduction on major abilities
Various incapacitators like Blinding Powder and Pistol Shot
Subtlety:
Mobility perks in Shadowstep and Shadowstrike
Burst damage in Dark Shadows and Nightstalker
Example Rogue builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/proudmoore/nicktherogue
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/tmpikaboo

6. Priest

"Let there be light!"

Though a squishy class, the priest comes packed with an arsenal of versatile toolkits. Of the three possible specs to play, the two best ones are Discipline and Shadow. Go figure, being as they are both DPS. The Priest in general has a high mana pool, and moderate health. The armor class is the biggest weakness, but that can be overshadowed by the utilities it brings to the team.

Powerful heals like Flash Heal and buffs like Power word: Shield
Increased mobility with Leap of Faith
Effective Crowd control abilities like Psychic Scream and Mind Control
Discipline:
Large output of consistent damage
Powerful AOE DOT in Purge the Wicked
Shadow:
Mass Dispel and Void Shift
Powerful silences
Example Priest Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/estaross%C3%A1
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/malganis/fatandslow

5. Warrior

"A gladiator's life is simple: You win and live, or lose and die."

No matter what RPG you play, there is always a warrior, and for good reason.. PvP in WoW is no different. Warriors are one of the best, and honestly easiest, classes to play in PvP. They have a high armor and health pool, and put out massive amounts of damage. Their tankiness and DPS output definitely earn their place on this list.

Mobility boosts in Charge and Heroic Leap
Fury and Arms both have great multi-target capabilities
Powerful burst and cleave damage
Arms:
Powerful burst damage
Massive debuffs like Overpower and Deep Wounds
Fury:
High sustained damage
Self-healing capabilities in Fresh Meat and Impending Victory
Example Warrior Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/sargeras/magnuszx
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/nerzhul/greentko

4. Shaman

“The beginning of wisdom is the statement 'I don't know'. The person who cannot make that statement is one who will never learn anything.”

Shamans, like druids, are a great all around class to play. Not only are they fantastic for PvE, but they bring outstanding benefits to any PvP group. All three specs are good for PvP combat, but the two most played are Enhancement and Restoration.

Mobility buffs make Shaman great for kiting
Strong disruption toolkits
Enhancement:
Low skill cap is designed around dealing massive amounts of damage
Very high sustained damage
High pressure output
Many offensive burst damage CD’s
Restoration:
Offensive pressure toolkit with damage and purges
Super effective defensive pressure with Windshear and Grounding Totem
Elemental:
4 schools of magical damage (fire, frost, nature, and elemental)
Example Shaman Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/sargeras/smxn
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/arthas/metaphors
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/proudmoore/joru

3. Monk

"It is said: Wise men do not poke bear."

When I think of a monk, I think of Po from Kungfu panda. To be honest, a pandaren monk would make that happen. Monks are one of the best Melee specs in the game. They are also ranked among the strongest heals. Not to mention they are super fun to play.

Impeccable mobility
Very versatile
Capable of self and off heals
Windwalker:
Strong team utility in Tiger’s Lust
Powerful burst damage in spells like Fists of Fury
Ranged Stun with Paralysis
Mistweaver:
Above average heals
Effective crowd control with abilities like Leg Sweep
Example Monk Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/malganis/zenli
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/tichondrius/blindgator

2. Warlock

"The tides of war encroach, are you ready to meet them?"

Like Priest, Warlock has a low armor rating due to their squishyness. However they have something a Priest doesn’t, the ability to summon minions. Various different types of demons can be summoned to aid in combat, leading to a wide variety of damage classifications for the warlock.

Multiple disruptive toolkits
A tank like Demon, leading to a higher survivability by the warlock
Powerful debuffs in curses
Affliction:
Multi-target DOT’s
High spread damage
Wide range of instant casts
Destruction:
Great burst damage
High sustained damage
Example Warlock Builds:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/malganis/thugonomicz
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/area-52/gregl

1. Paladin

“Vengeance cannot be a part of what we must do. If we allow our passions to turn to bloodlust, then we will become as vile as the orcs.”

To round out our list, I bring you the Paladin. Another of WoW’s well rounded characters. Much like a Druid, this class is capable of being anything the group needs at the time. Unlike a Druid however, this class has a higher armor pool due to Plate armor. Paladin is known to be aggressive at heals and potent with DPS.