{"id":11867,"date":"2024-06-19T21:06:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T21:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=11867"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:22:32","slug":"sod-classes-tier-list-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/sod-classes-tier-list-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"WoW Season of Discovery Class Guide | Tier List Phase 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So it\u2019s finally happened \u2013 Blizzard introduced us to WoW SoD 4. And do you know what? We already know who is the meta among all the WoW Classic Season of Discovery classes. With all those lone wolf skills, warlock heals, and of course, enhancement shaman as the king\u2026 Ok, that was a joke! The reality of the WoW Season of Discovery Class tier list is a bit different. Yup, we\u2019ve discovered all the runes in Discovery, and as in previous guides, we can tell you that with the new runes, the new top in WoW SoD 4 is\u2026 But wait, among all those runes, we forgot about the tier sets from raids, which completely change the rules. So, by analyzing runes and tier sets, we\u2019ve created the first, unique, complete WoW Season of Discovery Phase 4 Tier List, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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WoW SoD 4 | Top Pve Tanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Phase 4, we\u2019re seeing some big shifts due to new runes and tier sets. This guide will help you figure out which tank classes are bossing it in raids and which might be a bit of a letdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class<\/td>Spec<\/td>Reason for Placement<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
S Tier<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Warrior<\/td>Protection<\/td>Warriors are staying strong. Fresh Beat rune boosts damage significantly, making them tough to beat in both damage and survivability.<\/td><\/tr>
A Tier<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Druid<\/td>Feral (Tank)<\/td>With the new Improved Swipe, Druids are not just about healing anymore. They\u2019re dishing out serious AoE damage, boosting their tanking creds.<\/td><\/tr>
B Tier<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Paladin<\/td>Protection<\/td>Righteous Vengeance rune enhances crit damage, making Paladins solid but not top-tier due to their generally lower damage output in tank spec.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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In the Classic WoW Season of Discovery, the competition among classes and specs for top DPS is fierce. With the introduction of new runes and significant changes to tier sets, the balance of power has shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Name<\/td>Class Spec<\/td>Tier<\/td>Reason<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Feral Druid<\/td>–<\/td>S<\/td>Improved swipe, huge AOE damage, strong tier set with improved rotation.<\/td><\/tr>
Elemental Shaman<\/td>–<\/td>S<\/td>Storm Earth and Fire rune, strong tier set with increased range and instant abilities.<\/td><\/tr>
Rogue<\/td>–<\/td>S<\/td>Fan of Knives, top AOE meters, nerfed competition.<\/td><\/tr>
Fire Mage<\/td>–<\/td>A<\/td>Overheat rune, high meters due to no GCD on Fire Blast, always crits.<\/td><\/tr>
Warrior<\/td>Fury<\/td>B<\/td>Fresh Meat rune, strong tier set but currently underperforming in PTR.<\/td><\/tr>
Warrior<\/td>Arms<\/td>B<\/td>Fresh Meat rune, strong tier set but currently underperforming in PTR.<\/td><\/tr>
Paladin<\/td>Retribution<\/td>B<\/td>Righteous Vengeance rune, strong party healing tier set with Judgment of Wisdom.<\/td><\/tr>
Shadow Priest<\/td>–<\/td>C<\/td>Vampiric Touch rune, decent tier set but overshadowed by top runes.<\/td><\/tr>
Hunter<\/td>Beast Mastery<\/td>D<\/td>Kill Shot rune, weak tier set with minimal improvements.<\/td><\/tr>
Hunter<\/td>Marksmanship<\/td>D<\/td>Kill Shot rune, weak tier set with minimal improvements.<\/td><\/tr>
Hunter<\/td>Survival<\/td>D<\/td>Kill Shot rune, weak tier set with minimal improvements.<\/td><\/tr>
Warlock<\/td>Affliction<\/td>F<\/td>Decimation rune, underwhelming tier set and overall weak performance.<\/td><\/tr>
Warlock<\/td>Demonology<\/td>F<\/td>Decimation rune, underwhelming tier set and overall weak performance.<\/td><\/tr>
Warlock<\/td>Destruction<\/td>F<\/td>Decimation rune, underwhelming tier set and overall weak performance.<\/td><\/tr>
Boomin Druid<\/td>–<\/td>F<\/td>Tier set with reduced cooldown on Starfall, not impactful enough.<\/td><\/tr>
Mage<\/td>Frost<\/td>C<\/td>Based on T9-T10 sets, not as impactful as Fire spec.<\/td><\/tr>
Mage<\/td>Arcane<\/td>C<\/td>Based on T9-T10 sets, not as impactful as Fire spec.<\/td><\/tr>
Shaman<\/td>Enhancement<\/td>B<\/td>Based on T9-T10 sets, decent melee DPS potential but overshadowed by Elemental.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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In this classic season of discovery, Feral Druids, Elemental Shamans, and Rogues are the top choices for PvE DPS. These specs have new abilities and runes that significantly enhance their effectiveness, making them the best picks for any raid group. Other classes and specs, while still viable, may need to work harder to compete on the damage charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WoW SoD 4 | Top Pve Heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Healing in WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 4 is super competitive. With new runes and tier sets, some healers are really strong, while others have a rough time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Name<\/td>Spec<\/td>Tier<\/td>Reason<\/td><\/tr>
Paladin<\/td>Holy<\/td>S<\/td>New tier set boosts party healing, Judgment of Wisdom 100% trigger chance.<\/td><\/tr>
Druid<\/td>Restoration<\/td>A<\/td>Strong HoTs, new tier sets make healing better.<\/td><\/tr>
Shaman<\/td>Restoration<\/td>A<\/td>Powerful totems and spells, better with new runes and tier sets.<\/td><\/tr>
Priest<\/td>Holy<\/td>B<\/td>Reliable healing, decent boosts from new tier sets and runes.<\/td><\/tr>
Priest<\/td>Discipline<\/td>B<\/td>Strong utility, good boosts from tier sets and runes.<\/td><\/tr>
Priest<\/td>Shadow<\/td>C<\/td>Can heal while doing damage, but not as strong overall.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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In WoW Classic Season of Discovery, the top healers will make a big difference in raids and dungeons. Holy Paladins, Restoration Druids, and Restoration Shamans are the best, bringing lots of healing and fun to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WoW SoD 4 | Top Pvp Tanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 4, PvP tanking is all about control and survivability. With new runes and tier sets, some tanks are standing out as the best. Let’s break down the top tanks in PvP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n