What classes are available in World of Warcraft?
The classes in World of Warcraft are warriors, mages, druids, hunters, warlocks, priests, paladins, rogues, and shaman. Visit the Classes page for more information, including details on specific classes.

Are there any "sub-classes?"
There are no sub-classes, per se, in the game. However, players of the same class can differentiate themselves by choosing to specialize in three different trees of talents. A priest, for example, has access to talents in the holy, discipline, and shadow trees. One priest could become a "shadow priest" by specializing in shadow talents, while another could become a "holy priest" by focusing on holy talents. All classes can specialize through talents, and can change their talents at any time by paying a fee to a class trainer.

Are there any non-combat or "pacifist" classes that can gain levels from healing wounds, curing disease, "buffing," or by providing any other type of assistance to other players?
No.

What classes have the power to bring someone back from the dead?
Priests, shamans, paladins, druids, and warlocks all have the power to bring other characters back from the dead. The method and frequency with which they can do so varies by class.

Which classes can heal?
The classes that have the innate ability to heal are:

• Priest
• Druid
• Shaman
• Paladin
• Warlock (themselves and their pets)
• Hunter (their pets)

What are the close-combat oriented classes?
Warriors, rogues, paladins, and shamans do their fighting up close and personal with the enemy. Warriors and rogues, in particular, have a host of melee abilities.

What classes are considered ranged attackers?
Mages, hunters, and warlocks are the primary ranged attacking classes. Priests can do damage from range as well, particularly shadow priests.

Can every class solo?
Yes, all classes will have the ability to solo through the game. Efficiency in soloing may be affected by talent specialization.

What classes can dual-wield?
Rogues, warriors, hunters, and shamans (with talent) can learn to dual-wield.

Will there be ever more classes added to World of Warcraft?
Wrath of the Lich King will introduce the death knight hero class to World of Warcraft. Once certain criteria are met, players will be able to create a new death knight character, which will start at a high level. Learn more here.