Mythic+ DPS Rankings: PTR Tier List for The War Within (Patch 11.1 / Season 2) (2025)

Augmentation Evokeris going to continue to be one of the best Ranged optionsin Season 2. Although Ebon Might has been redesigned and no longer buffstanks/healers, the addition to Close as Clutchmates will make Augmentationjust as useful to your allies, with great utility, good mob control, and furtherbolstering their DPS/defensive profiles, but this time, you will do moredamage yourself.Overall, we are delighted with the spec's current performance and expectit to remain one of the strongest specs.

Fire Mageis entering Season 2 as one of the best DPS specs in Mythic+. Their newly introducedtier-set is one of the best designed sets out there and offers an immense power-spike to thespec, allowing you to have higher Combustion uptime.Their single target and AoE output is phenomenal and is considered one of the best.Just like every Mage spec so far, they have one of the best group-wideMythic+ utilities.

Destruction Warlockis starting the Season 2 PTR with an incredible performance, leading to one of thebest DPS specs so far. Incredible AoE damage, amazing single-target, and most importantlygreat sustained damage, are the primary factors why we consider this spec good. In addition,the playstyle went through some needed changes which slightly shifts the rotation(especially if you have talented Mayhem/Demonfire Infusion builds).In addition, every Warlock spec is quite durable and has a great party-wideutility, which fits perfectly for Mythic+.

Beast Mastery Hunteris one of the specs that have seen a lot of changes leading up to Season 2. Sadly (or not?)Beast Mastery Hunter will retain a similar playstyle, which willdisappoint some and delight others. After their most recent tuning, the specialization has"risen through the rankings", having one of the best AoE damage outputs (both sustainedand burst) compared to all other DPS specs. Single-target / priority-target damage has also improved,making them an even more attractive option. At last, Bestial Wrath uptime has also increased(thanks to our tier-set) which brings you in "minor cooldowns" at all times.A massively improved version of the spec compared to Season 1 and well deserved S-tier for the firsttime in a long time.

Enhancement Shamanreceived a total rework of some of their talents which resulted in a playstyle difference.Fortunately for the spec, they currently are arguably the best DPS (by output) inthe game. Great sustain damage, short offensive cooldowns, insane funnel damage, thereisn't anything bad to be said about the spec. Just like in Season 1, Enhancementshaman is incredibly strong and at the same time, fun to play, but no longer the best dpsspec in the game. Even after the recent nerfs, we believe the spec is among the S-tiercontenders.

Elemental Shamanwill continue to be an amazing Ranged option in Season 2 of TWW expansion.Incredible burst, amazing priority-target damage, great damage off-major CDs,and one of the best party-wide utilities, is there anything else to ask for?Overall we are happy with how the spec is playing and we are hopeful that it willremain that strong before the release of the season.

Frost Magereceived quite significant changes leading to the Season 2, with the mostnotable being less spamming of Ice Lance in your rotation and a muchbeefier Blizzard (damage, radius and duration increased). The currentpower of Frost Mage ranks them among the best ranged options on our DPS tierlist, withgreat burst and sustained damage (especially on ST), as well as good priority-targetcleave in it. In addition, Mage is one of the most most durable DPS specializations, andalso have one of the best Mythic+ utilities from a DPS.

Arms Warriorhave seen some noticeable damage changes for both single-target and AoE. Furthermore, theirexecuted damage profile (when there is demand) is one of the best in the game. They currently haveone of the best damage outputs across all melee specs, which as you might have guessed, is the bestasset of the spec. Although their utility will remain mostly the same, they have gained somequality-of-life changes on the general tree, leading to an increase in their durability capabilities.

Balance Druidis currently currently performing as one of the best-rated options in Mythic+ so far into the PTR for Season 2. Although their single target has improved(thanks to the recent buffs), their thorough strength lies in the AoE damage profile,which is among the best in the game. The utility of Druid is heavilydesired in a 5-man group due to its offensive and defensive powers. The only downside ofthe spec is their potential squishiness, having only one active "major" defensive cooldown,which can sometimes cause some trouble.

Havoc Demon Hunterhas recently seen several positive damage adjustments for the upcoming Mythic+ season.Their sustained damage (outside of cooldowns) has significantly improved, which was previouslyone of their weakest points. In addition, their single-target and priority-targe damage hasskyrocketed, making them one of the best in that niche. Overall, we believe after the3rd concesacative buff, the spec finally managed to crack the top 10 (for now, although a few bugsstill inflate its damage and will likely get "fixed" soon.), well done!

Feral Druid has receivedits fair share of changes leading to the Season 2. The specialization will retain itssignature burst-orientated profile while being significantly weaker during dry periods.Energy starvation, unfortunately, is still present in the spec, resulting in pockets of timeof just "waiting" for more resources rather than actively engaging with your rotation.Their utility, just like any Druid spec, will retain its power, as Mark of the Wildis one of the strongest party-buffs in the group.

Shadow Priestreceived no significant changes leading to Season 2. Theirdamage profile is quite rampy which excels much better when targets live longer due to theirmajor cooldown - Voidform being such a long duration. When the key level is higherboth AoE and single-target/priority-target damage are great, however when things do notlast long, it is a dreadful experience (especially when you enter a pack without Shadow Crash).Their utility and defensiveness remain strong, which is positive for the spec as both factorsare considered valuable. Overall, we expect some adjustments to the spec, to shake up theplaystyle or tune-up its power since they haven't seen any (strange..).

Retribution Paladin'scurrent AoE burst damage output will remain strong (just like last season),while retaining their signature group-wide utilities for a DPS,which is a valuable asset for anyone who wants to play this spec. Although the specialization isconsidered way above average in performance, it lacks the output and the priority-target damageto compete for the highest ranks. Due to having short offensive cooldowns and being incredibly bursty,they are likely going to be one of the best specs for low-level keys. Keep in mind thatthey also possess excellent defensive options in case of danger, and are considered one of theeasiest specs to play in the current iteration of World of Warcraft.

Windwalker Monk recentlyreceived positive changes that are focusing on improving their AoE damage output,like the removal of Mark of the Crane and beefing up the Spinning Crane Kickitself and some further buffs to the Mastery effect. There are some new cool talentsadded like Slicing Winds (familiar spell?) which does decent damage but increasesyour mobility options. Unfortunately, Windwalker Monk is one of the few specs that yet remainsto have its target cap present, which can result in problems in mass AoE. Regardless of that,their single-target is one of the best, followed by strong AoE output on low-target packs.It is important to note that the utility package is largely unchanged, and it is still going to haveimmense value for any team.

Aside from the impressive Rogue's utility package, Subtlety Roguetier set still appears to have a few bugs(for some characters it seems to be always present,while others still can't use it), which makes it hard for us to adjust their rankings appropriately.For now, they will be placed on the top half of the spec, with a great burst-orientated damage profile,both for AoE and single-target. Priority-target damage is still one of the best, all together with funnel damage.Utility and durability are largely unchanged, but we all know how strong defensively rogues are!

Demonology Warlockreceived one of the most powerful tier sets across all DPS specs, which furthersupplements their already strong damage output. They will have better-sustained damagewhen running outside of cooldowns while having a stronger burst (compared to Season 1).In addition to this, the benefit to the additional Demonic Cores will allow themto have better mobility, which is always a welcoming change. In terms of utility,they will keep their unique Mythic+ package while being one of the most "tanky" Ranged DPS.

Frost Death Knightwill continue to be a great melee choice in Mythic+ leading to Season 2 ofTWW. They retain their signature burst (both in AoE and single target) whilekeeping incredible priority-target damage present. Although durability has been nerfed duringSeason 1, they are also one of the most durable DPS classes in the game (which is a huge advantage).This early into testing, it doesn't seem that the spec dominates the Mythic+scene like in the days of Season 1 (due to output) but its still one of the better melees out there.

Assassination Roguereceived no significant changes leading to the Season 2. Also, their rotationand spec-specific talents remain mostly unchanged so far. Nevertheless, theirAoE outputs remain their strongest asset in Mythic+, especially considering thegreat priority-target damage while doing the AoE. Single-target is the biggest disadvantage,as unfortunately, Assassination rogues will likely need some tuning around that. Overall,we still believe they will remain a solid melee contender in Season 2, but not as dominantas they were last season.

Unholy Death Knight willcontinue to be in great shape, retaining its signature strong AoE burst and agood sustained damage profile. The spec offers better sustained damage off major cooldownsin Season 2 and just like its sibling spec, is incredibly durable in any environment.Although it has been recently nerfed (both in AoE and ST), we still believe they are oneof the better melee options for the season. Overall a relatively strong pickfor a melee spec, suitable to be played in any group composition.

The performance of Devastation Evokerhave received several adjustments, more specifically being able to play both builds(Flameshaper/Scalecommander), allowing you for more flexible gameplay. In addition,the tier set will offer a major power to the Devastation Evoker, making it one ofthe better ones out there. The spec has retained its unique Evokerutility, while keeping its damage profile will "bursty", which will help your performanceacross different key levels (with a much better-sustained damage profile).Unfortunately for them, their sibling spec, Augmentation Evoker is currentlyone of the best performing DPS specs which often results in a huge disadvantage for being chosen over.Moreover, furthe damage adjustments must be made to place this spec higher.

Fury Warrior willretain their signature burst-orientated profile as well as their general rotation (with a minorchanges done to it). The most recent damage changes will now put them in a much higherposition than before, further climbing the tierlist rankings. On a good note, they have donea general revamp of the Warrior tree so now more than ever you will enjoy higher durability(+10% Stamina) and extra mobility! In addition, their Mythic+toolkit remains mostly the same, having the lowest utility options across all DPS specs.

Affliction Warlock has seenminor changes in the upcoming Season 2. Their gameplay will remain similar, with a slight rotationchange coming from their newly introduced tier-set. They will remain with the same issues as Season 1,relying on Vile Taint to do most of its work in AoE, which becomes a significant problem onceit's on cooldown and a pack has been engaged (manual re-applications of the Agony is alsoproblematic). Either decreasing its cooldown (of Vile Taint) or making it haveseveral changes will have a positive impact on the spec. Nonetheless, when managingpulls and such scenarios do not occur, its performance is around A-tier with the currentoutput on both ST and AoE (especially in AoE with its great on-demand burst + priority-target damage).

Arcane Magehas received its fair share of changes leading to the Season 2 of TWW. The generalplaystyle has seen some shifts with the priority of spells, depending on your overalltalent choice, and making their minor cooldown - Touch of the Magi stronger.This will directly result in improvement in their consistent damage since that was one ofthe major issues leading up to the patch. In addition to all of that, Arcane has one of thestrongest tier-sets with a massive power spike attached to them. They will retain itsburst-orientated profile while simultaneously providing priority-target damage when doing so.The rankings of Arcane can fluctuate depending on the key level, as the higher the key goesthe better the spec becomes (due to mobs having higher health and enduring your whole burst).Complexity issues / Hybrid builds are still part of the problem, making the barrier to entryone of the highest among all specs, which is never a good thing.

Survival Hunterhas received its fair share of changes leading to the second season of Mythic+.There have been numerous attempts to shake up how this spec plays out ultimatelykeeping its rotation mostly unchanged. Their consistent damage is great since its majorcooldowns are relatively short and thanks to their newly redesigned 4-piece, will now beeven better. Unfortunately, the output is considered "mid",which is the major factor for their placement. If further changes come we will consider their placementand update the rankings.

Outlaw Roguedid not receive any major changes, but luckily for them, their tier-set is amazing.The spec will retain their great consistent damage, but unfortunately will stillbe target-capped. Their single-target will remain mid,as well as their priority-target damage while doing AoE. The lack of burst is alsoanother issue the spec is suffering from, as that can be quite offsetting on thelower level keys where burst is important to capitalize on the lower health mobs.Their defensive profile will remain unchanged, and so will their amazing group-wideutility and mob control.

Marksmanship Hunterreceived a complete rework and is now in a much better state compared to before. Withversatile builds, you can choose what exactly you would like your damage profile to be(going for mostly AoE talents? better single-target or 2-target cleave? etc.) Theywill retain their burst-orientated profile (thankfully!) which is a prominent feature ofMM for a long time now and is incredibly useful against all key levels. Their single-targethas improved compared to Season 1 (with Mythic+ builds), which is a welcoming change, but stillnot nearly enough compared to the majority of the specs (especially without major cds).Overall, the spec will have mediocre damage when dealing damage without any cooldowns and alsoone of the few "target-cap ranged specs", which are the leading reasons for its placement,further positive adjustments will allow them to climb higher.