With the launch of the first phase of WOW Cataclysm Classic, many players are hoping that DPS will return to the battlefield with very ideal specs so that they can easily find raid groups. Taking your raid groups into the three new team dungeons – Throne of the Four Winds, Blackwing Descent, and Bastion of Twilight will earn you more WoW Cataclysm Classic Gold, which you can use to upgrade and trade in-game.
In this article, we’ll look at the 10 best DPS specs to start with in WoW Cataclysm Classic at present.
1. Unholy Death Knight
Unholy Death Knight performed well in previous Cataclysm versions, and Blood DK is also a very powerful tank. Both specialties can be ranked in the top ten. But today we will focus on Unholy Death Knight, which can generate a lot of AOE burst damage and continuous single-target damage in WOW Cataclysm Classic.
Besides its super high damage, Unholy Death Knight is also very good at dungeon farming. In dungeon farming, after finding a favorable location, you can get WoW Cataclysm Gold by fighting monsters or exploring the area.
Without Unholy Death Knight, you may not perform well in raid encounters. The skill that can best improve their power is Summon Gargoyle. Combining what I just said, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the best specialization, right?
2. Survival Hunter
The biggest advantage of Survival Hunters is that they don’t need a lot of gear to be effective, and can deal a lot of damage before they start to rely on more specialized gear. But obviously the better the gear, the more powerful they are.
With hunters having a lot of damage on their own and those powerful utility hunters, it’s never a bad idea to have a few hunters on your team, especially a Survival Hunter. They also have the best instant burst AOE damage in the entire game.
3. Fire Mage
In WoW Cataclysm Classic, Fire Mage can use its iconic Combustion spell, which will take this specialization to a whole new level. With good gameplay, proper settings, and a little of luck, Fire Mage will achieve results that other specs can’t even come close to in many cases.
As I just said, it does require a bit of luck to achieve the best DPS. While this random event doesn’t weaken its power too much, it can definitely discourage some players.
4. Demonology Warlock
Demonology Warlocks have been reworked since Wrath, and everything is starting to come together in Cataclysm Classic. They offer incredible burst damage in both AOE and single target encounters.
As warlocks, they also offer a ton of utility and reduced cooldowns on group attacks. The best time to use Demonology Warlocks right now is in Cataclysm Classic Phase 1.
5. Arms Warrior
Arms Warriors are not only extremely powerful in Cataclysm, but they are also S-tier spec items throughout the expansion. Their sustained single target damage and great burst windows are not worth mentioning, but the most important thing is that they have a shorter cooldown than other spec items, allowing you to use them more smoothly.
If you are looking for an item that is not only usable now but also performs well throughout Cataclysm, then Arms Warrior is the one for you.
6. Elemental Shaman
Elemental Shaman lacks some burst damage, but has an impressive demand for AOE damage and sustained damage to single targets. As shamans, they also add a lot of valuable team buffs to the team, making it the best addition to any team lineup.
7. Shadow Priest
Shadow Priest has a high single target and AOE damage like the previous specs, but it is far less than the previous ones. So why is it the best spec?
The main reason is that they bring unparalleled utility to the team, and some matchups are even completely dependent on the priest’s utility! Therefore, having a Shadow Priest on your team will allow you to reach higher levels and farm more Cataclysm gold.
8. Frost Death Knight
Death knights are really over-used in Cataclysm Classic right now. Similar to Unholy Death Knight in some ways, but a little different in the way they deal damage. While Unholy Death Knight focuses on summoning minions and applying sustained damage, Frost Death Knight focuses on repeatedly slamming enemies with powerful attacks and a passive with a short burst window.
Compared to Unholy Death Knight, Frost Death Knight’s AOE range is slightly weaker, which may need to be improved in other ways later. Although it seems to be slightly worse than Unholy Death Knight, it is also a very good specialization, which is better than most specs in the game.
9. Affliction Warlock
As one of the three professions in the top ten with multiple specialization, warlocks and death knights have the same appearance rate. Affliction Warlock provides huge AOE damage by hitting their sustained damage and is most effective like other warlocks.
But it should be noted that it is flawed in sustained single target damage.
10. Arcane Mage
Besides the warlocks and death knights just mentioned, the third profession with the highest appearance rate also appeared, mages. Arcane Mage is actually a bit similar to Frost Death Knight, with great utility and single target damage.
However, there are two other specs available for these two classes that provide higher AOE damage than Arcane Mage and Frost Death Knight, namely Unholy Death Knight and Fire Mage. Arcane Mage is a good choice overall, but it is still slightly inferior to Fire Mage with similar skills.
After reading this guide, I believe you will have a favorite specialization in mind. In the journey of WOW Cataclysm Classic, there will be more unknown areas waiting for players to explore. I look forward to you exploring more interesting things in the future!
