: A powerhouse on multi-target encounters. While they required significant ramp-up time, they excelled in high-level Mythic+ and specific Antorus bosses like the Coven of Shivarra. Balance Druid
: Seed of Corruption spam melted massive trash packs.
: Unmatched multi-dotting, passive self-healing, and absurd single-target execution window damage. wow legion best dps 735 top
: While historically niche, Arcane saw a rise in the rankings for 7.3.5, particularly on fights where mana management could be optimized for high-burst windows. Summary of Top DPS by Encounter Type Encounter Type Top Recommended Specs Pure Single Target Assassination Rogue, Windwalker Monk, Enhancement Shaman Sustained Multi-Dot Affliction Warlock, Shadow Priest, Balance Druid Heavy Burst AoE Elemental Shaman, Marksmanship Hunter, Windwalker Monk Mythic+ Utility Windwalker Monk, Affliction Warlock, Havoc Demon Hunter
: Consistently at the top for single-target boss damage, such as against Garothi Worldbreaker . : A powerhouse on multi-target encounters
: Unmatched multi-dotting, passive self-healing, and strong target swapping.
Their multi-dotting capability meant they consistently topped meters on fights like Kin'garoth, Portal Keeper Hasabel, and Aggramar. Assassination was stellar on pure single-target
Often brought for AoE damage and utility (roots, stun). Summary Table of Top 7.3.5 DPS Affliction Warlock Top Overall, Multi-dot, Sustain Windwalker Monk Top Melee, Burst AoE, Mobility Balance Druid Burst AoE, Cleave, Utility Subtlety/Assassination Single Target, Utility, Survival Arms Warrior Execute Damage, High Burst Final Thoughts on 7.3.5
Shadow Priests were the masters of "Spread Cleave." In Patch 7.3.5, their ability to maintain Voidform for extended periods allowed them to maintain a blistering pace of damage.
: The First Dead Man and Denial of the Half-Giants . The B-Tier: Middle of the Pack
Rogues in 7.3.5 were highly sought after for their damage-reduction cooldowns and, most importantly, their damage output. Assassination was stellar on pure single-target, while Subtlety was often preferred for burst windows. Arms Warrior Status: High Burst/Execute.