The World of Warcraft:Wrath of the Lich King will soon come to an end. Blizzard has officially stated that Cataclysm Classic Pre-Expansion Patch will be released on the eve of Cataclysm on May 2, while the Cataclysm Classic will be released worldwide on May 20.

According to the statistics from the PTR test server, Cataclysm Classic is the most balanced class of all versions. In terms of DPS, with the same gear, hardware and technical level, the DPS difference between the first and last place does not exceed 10%. Each profession’s professional abilities and skills in Cataclysm Classic have been updated to reflect those of version 4.34.

Now, let’s take a look at the DPS rankings for the Cataclysm Classic and plan accordingly.

1. WoW: Cataclysm Classic S-Tier Professions

S-Tier means top ranking, and is at the top of the pyramid. They have Fire Mage, Shadow Priest, Affliction Warlock and Survival Hunter, which are highly recommended. The high DPS might make team battles simpler.

Fire Mage

Fire Mage is one of the professions with the highest damage output in Cataclysm. It has the most single-target and AOC damage. Its sole drawback is the same as the Wotlk variant. It need advanced gear assistance, and the threshold is high. Critical Strike Chance, Haste Rating, and Mastery are all important to Fire Mage (mastery is a new attribute in the Cataclysm Classic. Mastery bestows unique skills on each profession and enhances many attributes.) If you have the ability to get Bis gear, the Fire Mage will provide you with plenty of critical strike delight.

Shadow Priest

Shadow Priest will be more powerful in Cataclysm Classic than during the Wotlk. Shadow Priest, like Fire Mage, demands significant gear support. With improved gear, Shadow Priest will have greater development potential than other professions. In addition to its high DPS, Shadow Priest may give the squad with other benefits and support, such as group dispersal, which is an almost irreplaceable and strong talent.

Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlock is different from Fire Mage and Shadow Priest in that he has relatively low gear requirements, which puts him in the lead in the P1 stage.Affliction Warlock also has the strongest Single Target Damage outputs. Affliction Warlock will have great changes in operation in the Cataclysm Classic, such as the Soul Shard system. At the same time, Affliction Warlock’s survivability has increased, and some damage skills can restore its own health. The disadvantage of Affliction Warlock is that the operation is difficult, which requires very high technical skills from the players.

Survival Hunter

Perhaps you find it difficult to believe that Survival Hunter can also be rated S-Tier? Yes, that’s right. In Cataclysm, the hunter’s energy bar replaces the Mana and the skill damage is increased. In this way, whether it is Single Target Damage or AOE damage, as well as operational playability, Survival Hunter has reached a very high level. Believe me, Survival Hunter is definitely a good choice.

2. WoW: Cataclysm Classic A-Tier Professions

DPS A-level includes Demonology Warlock, Balance Druid, Frost Death Knight, Arcane Mage, Retribution Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, Elemental Shaman and Assassination Rogue. A- Tier is also highly recommended. Although somewhat weaker than S-Tier, it is more popular and better suited to casual gaming.

Demonology Warklock

Demonology Warklock has significantly improved in CTM, particularly in AOE. Demonology Warklock does not rely much on gear. When there isn’t enough decent gear in the P1, Demonology Warlock may do massive damage relative to other professions.

Balance Druid

Balance Druid’s strong standing during the Lich King period was reinforced by the advent of CTM. AOE’s damage performance is superior to single-target damage, and it may be considered the king of AOE. However, Balance Druid relies too much on gear, and it is difficult to burst out powerful damage without the best gears.

Frost Death Knight and Unholy Death Knight

Unholy Death Knight focuses on AOE damage, and Frost Death Knight focuses on single-target damage. Both of them can provide good buffs to the team. Frost Death Knight requires more gear than Unholy Death Knight, who typically doesn’t need it to unleash tremendous bursts of damage. Players that enjoy playing Death Knight can begin with Unholy Death Knight and then transition to Frost Death Knight once their gear is enough, allowing them to perform well at various levels of combat.

Arcane Mage

Arcane Mage is not much different from what it was in Lich King. He doesn’t have many AOE skills. Although the overall damage is good, he is expected to be highly popular in the P1 stage. As the version evolves, he will undoubtedly be replaced by Fire Mage.

Retribution Paladin

The Retribution Paladin is the same as during the WLK period. He still has an effective damaging burst, and single-target damage is greater than AOE damage.

Elemental Shaman

Elemental Shaman should impress you in the CTM stage.  Its damage has been significantly increased, regardless of whether it is a single target, an AOE, or at the killing stage. It may deal a ton of harm to the squad, especially at the P1 stage.

Assassination Rogue

Assassination Rogue will also be enhanced during the CTM phase. The performance of both AOE and single target damage is excellent. Poison is another effective tool that criminals use. In the P1 stage, Assassination Rogue might not be as noticeable. The robbers become very frightening once they have the orange dagger.

3. WoW: Cataclysm Classic B-Tier Professions

DPS B-Tier includes Combat Rogue, Feral Druid, Enhancement Shaman, Marksmanship Hunter, and Arms Warrior.

Combat Rogue, if played well, can be classed as A-Tier. He can wield any weapon, and his AOE is quite powerful.

Feral Druid, compared to the Lich King, has no armor penetration, so it can be said to be weakened. As the equipment improves, it can still occupy a place in DPS, and it becomes more and more powerful.

Enhancement Shaman will be more embarrassing in Cataclysm. The damage is not the highest, and it is also greatly reliant on decent equipment.

Marksmanship Hunter is also one of the victims of the cancellation of armor penetration. In P1, the damage is still very good. In the later period, it is better to switch to Survival Hunter.

Arms Warrior will also be strengthened when CTM arrives, with both single target and AOE improved. It can even be upgraded from B-Tier to A-Tier after obtaining “Gurthalak, Voice of the Deeps”.

4. WoW: Cataclysm Classic C-Tier and D- Tier Professions

C-Tier Fury Warrior、Destro Warklock、BM Hunter.

D-Tier Subtlety Rogue、Frost Mage.

I don’t recommend C-Tier and D- Tier DPS, unless that’s a profession you particularly prefer, but when it comes to DPS, you have to be prepared to be criticized.

The above is what we have summarized for you, the DPS ranking information of the upcoming WOW Nostalgic Cataclysm. Maybe now you have decided what profession you will play in the Cataclysm. However, it is obvious and easy to understand that many powerful professions require powerful gear, which is not easy. MMOsale promises to continue to provide you with cheap, fast, safe and high-quality services such as WoW Classic Gold, Items and Boosting. Come on, be strong! Welcome the catastrophe and rebirth, and start a new era.