Classes & races
Hunter or Mage: Which to Pick in WoW Classic
Hunter and Mage are the two best classes for solo play and farming in WoW Classic 1.12.1, but they earn gold and levels differently. The hunter wins on safety and a pet; the mage on mass AoE grinding and utility. Here is what suits whom on the WoW Classic X5 server.
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◆Comparison
| Aspect | Hunter | Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Leveling | Very easy (pet tanks) | Fast via AoE grinding |
| Gold farming | Solo elites, kiting | King of AoE farm and boosts |
| Raid damage | Steady, average | Top among casters |
| Utility | Ranged buff, traps | Portals, food/water, Intellect |
| Survival | High (range + pet) | Low (glass), but control |
| Resource | Mana + ammo | Mana |
◆Class breakdown
Hunter — the benchmark of safe solo play. The pet holds the target, the hunter shoots from afar and takes almost no damage - leveling is fast and downtime-free. For gold the hunter solos elites well and kites dangerous packs. In raids it deals steady but not top damage plus a useful Trueshot Aura. Downsides: ammo costs, a melee dead zone and a reputation as a simple class.
Mage — the king of mass farming and utility. AoE grinding (Blizzard + Frost Nova + Arcane Explosion) gathers mobs by the pack and earns more gold per hour than any other class, and selling dungeon boosts adds even more. The mage hands the whole group food, water and Intellect, opens portals and keeps a target in Polymorph. In raids it is top caster DPS. The downside: fragility - without range and control a mage dies fast, and AoE grinding takes skill.
◆Verdict: which to pick
Pick the hunter if you want the safest, easiest leveling, ranged combat and reliable risk-free solo farming. Pick the mage if you want maximum gold income via AoE and boosts, top caster damage and raid utility (portals, water, Polymorph). The hunter is comfort and consistency; the mage is money, damage and utility at the cost of fragility.
Tips on the x5 server
- On x5 both farm gold well - the mage via AoE packs, the hunter via elites and kiting.
- As a mage, master the Blizzard + Frost Nova combo for safe AoE grinding.
- As a hunter, keep ammo stocked and level your pet - it is your damage and your tank.
- The mage quickly recoups dungeon boosts on an accelerated server - steady income.
- A beginner survives more easily as a hunter; an experienced mage squeezes out more gold per hour.
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◆In short
Pick the hunter if you want the safest, easiest leveling, ranged combat and reliable risk-free solo farming. Pick the mage if you want maximum gold income via AoE and boosts, top caster damage and raid utility (portals, water, Polymorph). The hunter is comfort and consistency; the mage is money, damage and utility at the cost of fragility.
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FAQ
?Who farms gold better - hunter or mage?
The mage: AoE-grinding mob packs and selling boosts give the highest income per hour. The hunter farms steadily and safely via solo elites, but usually earns less.
?Who is easier to level?
The hunter: the pet tanks and you shoot from afar with little risk. The mage levels fast via AoE but needs skill and care due to fragility.
?Who is more useful to a group and raid?
The mage: portals, food and water, Intellect, Polymorph and top caster damage. The hunter gives steady damage and Trueshot Aura but less utility.
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