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Here's a quick compendium to help you make a choice as to what Faction, Race, Class you would like to roll. Keep in mind that at level 1, Rogues have always been at the top of the charts. For awhile classes like Hunters and Warlocks have been sexy, but for the most part a level 1 Rogue is the staple of this "bracket". However, that doesn't mean that other classes aren't fun, challenging, and able to do amazing things. If you want to maximize your character, these charts might help.
Just a quick outline of how this compendium is laid out.
Base Stats
Bonus Class Stats
In addition to the base stats each race gets, every class gets bonus stats.
By combining the above two charts, we are able to delineate which race and class combo will do more raw damage than another assuming all gear is equal. The chart includes the best combo for both factions. In some cases, the best stat race isn't able to be the best stat class. Those are marked by an asterisk to avoid confusion. This chart does not take into account racial traits, that information is found after the racial chart.
Racials
Class Abilities
Professions:
Just a quick outline of how this compendium is laid out.
- Base stats - included so that you maximize that 1 primary class stat when choosing your race
- Bonus class stats - included so that you can again maximize your 1 primary stat
- A chart combining 1 and 2 info for lazys
- Racials - some are really good, others are not. This chart should help you further customize the type of twink you'd like
- Class Abilities - at level 1 our options are limited. This chart should help you decide what each class can do
- Professions - as of 6.0.2 not necessary anymore
Base Stats
HORDE | Strength | Agility | Stamina | Intellect | Spirit |
Blood Elf | 17 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
Orc | 23 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 22 |
Tauren | 25 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 22 |
Troll | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 21 |
Undead | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 25 |
ALLIANCE | Strength | Agility | Stamina | Intellect | Spirit |
Draenei | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Dwarf | 25 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Gnome | 15 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Human | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Night Elf | 16 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Bonus Class Stats
In addition to the base stats each race gets, every class gets bonus stats.
CLASS | Strength | Agility | Stamina | Intellect | Spirit |
Druid | +1 | +2 | +2 | ||
Hunter | +3 | +1 | +1 | ||
Mage | +3 | +2 | |||
Monk | +1 | +1 | +1 | +2 | |
Paladin | +2 | +2 | +1 | ||
Priest | +2 | +3 | |||
Rogue | +1 | +3 | +1 | ||
Shaman | +1 | +1 | +1 | +2 | |
Warlock | +1 | +2 | +2 | ||
Warrior | +3 | +2 |
By combining the above two charts, we are able to delineate which race and class combo will do more raw damage than another assuming all gear is equal. The chart includes the best combo for both factions. In some cases, the best stat race isn't able to be the best stat class. Those are marked by an asterisk to avoid confusion. This chart does not take into account racial traits, that information is found after the racial chart.
CLASS | HORDE | ALLIANCE |
Druid | Tauren* / Troll* | Night Elf* |
Hunter | Blood Elf / Troll | Night Elf |
Mage | Blood Elf | Gnome |
Monk | Blood Elf/Troll | Night Elf |
Paladin | Tauren | Dwarf |
Priest | Blood Elf | Gnome |
Rogue | Blood Elf / Troll | Night Elf |
Shaman | Orc* | Draenei* |
Warlock | Blood Elf | Gnome |
Warrior | Tauren | Dwarf |
Racials
HORDE | _ | ALLIANCE | ||
Blood Elf | Arcane Resistance - Situationally useful Arcane Torrent - Useful against casters & replenishes 6% mana for casters or 15 energy, focus, rage for melee Arcane Affinity - No level 1 benefit Arcane Acuity - Useful for DPS | Draenei | Shadow Resistance - Limited PvP and PvE uses Heroic Presence - Useful in both PvP and PvE Gift of the Naaru - Only level 1 heal, helps build threat (PvE) Gemcutting - No level 1 benefit | |
Orc | Blood Fury - Useful for all classes as it increases both Spell Power and Attack Power. Command - Useful for Warlocks and Hunters Hardiness - Limited PvP and PvE uses | Dwarf | Stoneform - Useful for all classes Might of the Mountain - Great DPS boost Frost Resistance - Limited PvP and PvE uses Explorer - No level 1 benefit | |
Tauren | Cultivation - No level 1 benefit Endurance - Adds approximately 16HP Nature Resistance - Limited PvP and PvE uses War Stomp - Useful in PvP for bandaging, creating distance, free casting, or attacking from behind Brawn - Useful for DPS | Gnome | Arcane Resistance - Limited PvP and PvE uses Engineering Specialization - No level 1 benefit Escape Artist - Limited PvP and PvE uses Expansive Mind - Useful for all casters Nimble Fingers - Haste provides greatest DPS increase | |
Troll | Beast Slaying - Limited PvP and PvE uses Berserking - Useful for increasing DPS for all classess Da Voodoo Shuffle - Limited PvP and PvE uses Regeneration - Limited PvP and PvE uses | Human | Diplomacy - Useful for reputation farming Every Man For Himself - Limited PvP and PvE uses The Human Spirit - Limited usefulness for all classes | |
Undead | Cannabilize - Limited PvP and PvE uses Shadow Resistance - Useful against Warlocks Touch of the Grave - The only inherent level 1 healing ability Will of the Forsaken - Limited PvP and PvE uses | Night Elf | Wisp Spirit - Useful for zerging in PvE Shadowmeld - Useful for all classes Quickness - Useful for all classes Nature Resistance - Limited PvP and PvE uses Touch of Elune - you can have both! |
Class Abilities
Class | Comments | Abilities |
Druid | ||
Hunter | Probably the best ranged option because of the ability to DPS and move + pet damage | Call Pet Revive Pet |
Mage | The built in slow and high damage makes this the best caster option | |
Paladin | ||
Monk | ||
Priest | ||
Rogue | Still the best melee option for level 1 | |
Shaman | Has returned to the worst DPS with the removal of casting while running | |
Warlock | Highest possible DPS, but mobility is the issue | |
Warrior | With heroic strike off the GCD, a fully hasted Warrior is an interesting melee option |
Professions:
Gathering Professions | As of 6.0.2, these no longer provide combat bonuses and are therefore unnecessary. However, Blizzard has made it so that any skill level can gather any node, so these can be nice if you are the exploring type. |
First Aid | This is one of two must have professions. At max level you will be able to use Heavy Runecloth Bandages. Because of our health pools, one or two ticks will be enough to fill us to full HP. |
Cooking | This profession can be taken to a max of 525. It is now extremely quick to level by means of Halfhill Market in Pandaria. Other than the achievement points, cooking offers only a minor benefit at level 1 by being able to cook your own +2 stamina food which should only be used if you run out of the better food buffs. |
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