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Rerolling a new Class? Think About it.

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When it comes to MMOs, one of the more fascinating aspects of the game is the ability to create characters of various classes. While we tend to get attached to our first choice (aka our “main” character that we usually play), sometimes you just want to see what other choices different classes can offer. Warcraft gives you a number of distinctly different classes that usually perform one or many of the following roles: Healing, Tanking, DPSing. There are other factors to consider like crowd control, but those are the 3 main things to focus on.

So, how to decide?

Typically you are going to want a change of pace from your main character’s role. Are you tired of laying down the up-front pain on your mage? Perhaps you should try the slow agonizing death inflicted by warlocks. Being DPS and low on the demand totem poll getting old? Time to see what it’s like being the support that keeps everyone alive and kicking as a priest. Regardless, here are some tips to help you make your choice:

  • Class Demand: If you are looking to take your character through PvE content, consider the amount of demand there will be for your class. A Night Elf Rogue will not be nearly as wanted as say, a dwarf priest, because there are a LOT of rogues out there, and healers tend to be a precious few. If you are looking to be needed, consider rolling a tanking class such as a Warrior, Druid (Feral), or Paladin
  • Playstyle: Think about what role you’ve typically filled in a group/raid/pvp and what other styles would appeal to you. Maybe you like playing a healer but are tired of getting steamrolled by the assist train in the battlegrounds, so you may want to roll a paladin. If you’re more into twitch gaming and want a face paced style of DPS, roll a rogue. The class forums on Warcraft’s site can provide some great insight when deciding on a new class. Do yourself a favor though, and avoid overly opinionated posts about whether a class is balanced, overpowered, or in need of a buff. Look for stickied guides and other informational posts rather than forum trolls.
  • Know your Role: When choosing a class, you should definitely look into how groups typically accept that class into a group. If you have no interest in healing whatsoever, roll a pure-DPS class rather than a hybrid with the ability to heal. Not only will you DPS better, you won’t have anyone telling you to respec restoration or another healing spec that you have no desire to fill. If you’re going to pvp, look into a class that’s well suited for doing so. Consider filling a niche that is often overlooked. PvP healers for example, are always welcomed by the groups I bring my priest to, and so I’ve specced him with that role in mind.

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