The latest data on the top 2,000 Raider.IO scores reveals insights into the most popular classes for DPS, healing, and tanking in high-end content.
The distribution highlights the preferred choices of the top players, offering a glimpse into the current meta. Whether you’re looking to switch classes or are curious about the meta shifts, this breakdown by HaleyAygee provides the answers!
DPS Distribution Analysis
The DPS role is by far the most diverse in class representation, with several classes contributing significantly:
All Classes Ranked by Percentage:
Death Knights, Mages, and Evokers are the top choices for DPS, with Death Knights leading the way with 17.8%. Mages are at 14.1% and Evokers have 11.1%. Priests are the least represented DPS class with just 2.1%.
- Death Knight: 17.8%
- Mage: 14.1%
- Evoker: 11.1%
- Shaman: 10.6%
- Paladin: 9.9%
- Rogue: 9.0%
- Warlock: 6.7%
- Hunter: 4.5%
- Druid: 4.1%
- Warrior: 4.0%
- Monk: 3.7%
- Demon Hunter: 2.2%
- Priest: 2.1%
Healer Distribution Analysis
Healers show less diversity than DPS, with certain classes standing out.
All Classes Ranked by Percentage:
Shamans lead the healer category with a whopping 66.7%. Priests follow with 13.4%. Paladins are a solid pick with 8.3%. The remaining three healer classes all have 3.9%.
- Shaman: 66.7%
- Priest: 13.4%
- Paladin: 8.3%
- Druid: 3.9%
- Evoker: 3.9%
- Monk: 3.9%
Tank Distribution Analysis
Finally, we’re taking a look at the tank distribution.
All Classes Ranked by Percentage:
Warriors dominate the tank rankings with 29.9%. Druids follow with 26.5%, and Death Knights are third with 22.8%. Paladins (2.6%) are the least popular choice for tanks.
- Warrior: 29.9%
- Druid: 26.5%
- Death Knight: 22.8%
- Demon Hunter: 14.3%
- Monk: 4.0%
- Paladin: 2.6%