Editorial route directory

Azeroth Survivors Builds for All Nine Classes

Start with the job you need the class to do. Every route shows its skill plan, talent split or stated limitation, recommended gear and the trade-off behind the recommendation.

v0.141.0 · Checked 2026-11-05 · Editorial guidance, not measured DPS rankings

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Class 01

Hunter

Hunter fights from range with a free pet, strong single-target crits and dependable pack damage. Kill Command now gives the pet plan a direct command skill. Its limitation is defense: the class has few emergency tools, so a first clear is less forgiving than Paladin or Druid.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Beast Warden

Complete

The pet takes pressure while ranged damage stays reliable.

Talent split: Beast Mastery 41 / Marksmanship 0 / Survival 10
Best for: A forgiving first Hunter run.
Trade-off: Lower focused burst than a Marksmanship build.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: A forgiving first Hunter run.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Beastmaster's Cap 4★, Shoulders: Beastmaster's Mantle 4★, Chest: Beastmaster's Tunic 4★, Waist: Beastmaster's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Lower focused burst than a Marksmanship build. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Killshot Volley

Complete

Aimed Shot and Multi-Shot create a long-range, high-tempo clear plan.

Talent split: Beast Mastery 0 / Marksmanship 44 / Survival 7
Best for: Known routes and elite focus.
Trade-off: Thin emergency tools when enemies close the gap.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Known routes and elite focus.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Beastmaster's Cap 4★, Shoulders: Beastmaster's Mantle 4★, Chest: Beastmaster's Tunic 4★, Waist: Beastmaster's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Thin emergency tools when enemies close the gap. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Trapline Control

Complete

Trap timing and wider area damage reward careful route planning.

Talent split: Beast Mastery 0 / Marksmanship 11 / Survival 40
Best for: Dense packs and deliberate positioning.
Trade-off: More setup than the pet-assisted plan.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Dense packs and deliberate positioning.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Beastmaster's Cap 4★, Shoulders: Beastmaster's Mantle 4★, Chest: Beastmaster's Tunic 4★, Waist: Beastmaster's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: More setup than the pet-assisted plan. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Aimed Shot turret

recommended

Auto Shot Multi-Shot Aimed Shot

Talents: 14 Beast Mastery / 32 Marksmanship / 5 Survival
Gear direction: Band of Accuria + Master Dragonslayer's Ring; Blackhand's Breadth + Mark of the Chosen; Eye of the Splitting Sky

Build most of the damage around Aimed Shot while Auto Shot and Multi-Shot keep the route active. The Marksmanship-heavy split gives a clear boss plan and enough area damage for normal packs.

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Alternative route

Pet-assisted marksman

alternative

Multi-Shot Volley Aimed Shot

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Use the pet to hold attention while Multi-Shot and Volley handle groups. This is the easier route when you want more space to move and are willing to trade some focused boss damage.

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Class 02

Warlock

Warlock spreads damage over time, adds demon pressure and becomes one of the strongest late-run classes once its key talents connect. The opening is deliberate rather than explosive, and survival depends on keeping enough distance and control for the damage-over-time effects to finish the pack.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Fel Bulwark

Complete

A durable pet route that gives damage-over-time plans more room to develop.

Talent split: Affliction 0 / Demonology 36 / Destruction 15
Best for: A controlled first Warlock clear.
Trade-off: The opening is slower than Destruction.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: A controlled first Warlock clear.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Deathmist Mask 4★, Shoulders: Deathmist Mantle 4★, Chest: Deathmist Robe 4★, Waist: Deathmist Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: The opening is slower than Destruction. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Ruin Cannon

Complete

Direct fire and shadow burst shorten familiar fights.

Talent split: Affliction 0 / Demonology 6 / Destruction 45
Best for: Fast damage on known routes.
Trade-off: Less forgiving than the pet-focused plan.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Fast damage on known routes.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Deathmist Mask 4★, Shoulders: Deathmist Mantle 4★, Chest: Deathmist Robe 4★, Waist: Deathmist Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Less forgiving than the pet-focused plan. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Affliction Engine

Complete

Spreading damage-over-time effects creates the strongest long-fight engine.

Talent split: Affliction 37 / Demonology 14 / Destruction 0
Best for: Late-run scaling and durable targets.
Trade-off: Requires enough time for each effect to pay off.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Late-run scaling and durable targets.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Deathmist Mask 4★, Shoulders: Deathmist Mantle 4★, Chest: Deathmist Robe 4★, Waist: Deathmist Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Requires enough time for each effect to pay off. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Affliction pressure

recommended

Corruption Immolate Curse of Agony

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Band of Accuria + Seal of the Damned; Mark of the Chosen / Talisman of Ephemeral Power / Earthstrike; Pendant of the Plague

Start with Corruption, add Immolate when a target will live long enough, and use Curse of Agony for longer fights. The direct-damage skills are left out so the run can focus on stacking and spreading damage.

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Alternative route

Corruption spread

alternative

Corruption Rain of Fire

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Use Corruption for sustained damage and Rain of Fire to add area pressure. This route needs more setup than Affliction, but it can turn a chain of deaths into strong pack pressure.

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Class 03

Mage

Mage has the widest skill pool and several high-damage paths, making it one of the fastest endgame clearers. It also has the lowest margin for mistakes: health is low, there is no pet or built-in healing, and a bad position can end the run before the damage plan develops.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Frost Bastion

Complete

Frost control, roots and shields buy time without giving up ranged damage.

Talent split: Arcane 0 / Fire 11 / Frost 40
Best for: A first Mage clear.
Trade-off: Less immediate burst than Fire.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: A first Mage clear.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Sorcerer's Crown 4★, Shoulders: Sorcerer's Mantle 4★, Chest: Sorcerer's Robes 4★, Waist: Sorcerer's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Less immediate burst than Fire. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Fire Chain

Complete

Fire crits, free heavy casts and pack explosions form the fastest clear route.

Talent split: Arcane 11 / Fire 40 / Frost 0
Best for: Experienced players farming familiar waves.
Trade-off: The smallest mistake budget among the three plans.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Experienced players farming familiar waves.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Sorcerer's Crown 4★, Shoulders: Sorcerer's Mantle 4★, Chest: Sorcerer's Robes 4★, Waist: Sorcerer's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: The smallest mistake budget among the three plans. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Arcane Cascade

Complete

Cooldown recovery and repeat strikes scale strongly with late-run gear.

Talent split: Arcane 41 / Fire 10 / Frost 0
Best for: Gear-driven endgame attempts.
Trade-off: The payoff arrives later than the Fire route.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Gear-driven endgame attempts.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Sorcerer's Crown 4★, Shoulders: Sorcerer's Mantle 4★, Chest: Sorcerer's Robes 4★, Waist: Sorcerer's Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: The payoff arrives later than the Fire route. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Flamestrike control

recommended

Flamestrike Ice Barrier Pyroblast

Talents: 11 Arcane / 40 Fire / 0 Frost
Gear direction: Quick Strike Ring + Master Dragonslayer's Ring; Mark of the Chosen + Hand of Justice; Amulet of the Inferno

Flamestrike handles groups, Ice Barrier adds a defensive layer and Pyroblast gives the plan a heavy hit for bosses. The Arcane investment supports the route without diluting the Fire core.

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Alternative route

Pyroclasm burst

alternative

Pyroblast Fireball

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Lean into critical-hit chains and free high-damage casts. This version is more explosive against isolated targets but more dependent on crit outcomes than the Flamestrike route.

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Class 04

Paladin

Paladin is the safest first-clear class, with shields, self-healing, stuns and a one-time death save. It can also build enough damage for routine endgame content. The class rarely wins a pure speed contest, but it gives the player more chances to recover from mistakes.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Shieldbearer

Complete

Shields, stuns and recovery make this the most forgiving Paladin plan.

Talent split: Holy 13 / Protection 38 / Retribution 0
Best for: First clears and unfamiliar boss rooms.
Trade-off: Clear speed is lower than a dedicated damage route.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: First clears and unfamiliar boss rooms.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Soulforge Helm 4★, Shoulders: Soulforge Spaulders 4★, Chest: Soulforge Breastplate 4★, Waist: Soulforge Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Clear speed is lower than a dedicated damage route. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Retribution Core

Complete

A direct melee plan with stronger damage while keeping Paladin recovery tools.

Talent split: Holy 11 / Protection 0 / Retribution 40
Best for: Repeat clears once the route is known.
Trade-off: Must stay in melee and loses some defensive margin.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Repeat clears once the route is known.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Soulforge Helm 4★, Shoulders: Soulforge Spaulders 4★, Chest: Soulforge Breastplate 4★, Waist: Soulforge Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Must stay in melee and loses some defensive margin. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Co-op support

Sanctuary Support

Complete

Healing and durable holy tools prioritize shared-run recovery.

Talent split: Holy 43 / Protection 8 / Retribution 0
Best for: Co-op and defensive play.
Trade-off: The lowest personal clear speed of the three plans.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets co-op support. Best for: Co-op and defensive play.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Soulforge Helm 4★, Shoulders: Soulforge Spaulders 4★, Chest: Soulforge Breastplate 4★, Waist: Soulforge Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: The lowest personal clear speed of the three plans. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Retribution hybrid

recommended

Exorcism Divine Shield Holy Shock

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Master Dragonslayer's Ring + Band of Accuria; Blackhand's Breadth + Talisman of Ephemeral Power; Eye of the Splitting Sky

Keep Exorcism and Holy Shock as damage tools while Divine Shield protects the engage. This is a balanced route for players who want a real melee damage plan without giving up the class safety net.

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Alternative route

Protection shield

alternative

Hammer of Justice Consecration Divine Shield

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Build around stuns, Consecration and defensive timing. Clear speed is lower, but the route is the most forgiving option in the game for unfamiliar stages.

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Class 05

Warrior

Warrior combines high health, strong melee tools and straightforward cleave. It is the best default melee class for most players because its damage plan does not demand precise aim. The remaining limitations are structural: the class must stand in melee and has no built-in healing.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Shieldwall Bruiser

Complete

Shield tools and damage reduction make melee exposure easier to survive.

Talent split: Arms 0 / Fury 11 / Protection 40
Best for: First clears and cautious melee play.
Trade-off: Lower damage ceiling than Arms or Fury.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: First clears and cautious melee play.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Helm of Heroism 4★, Shoulders: Spaulders of Heroism 4★, Chest: Breastplate of Heroism 4★, Waist: Belt of Heroism 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Lower damage ceiling than Arms or Fury. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Arms Execution

Complete

Direct strikes and finishing pressure give a dependable elite route.

Talent split: Arms 43 / Fury 0 / Protection 8
Best for: Boss focus and repeat clears.
Trade-off: No built-in healing and limited ranged safety.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Boss focus and repeat clears.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Helm of Heroism 4★, Shoulders: Spaulders of Heroism 4★, Chest: Breastplate of Heroism 4★, Waist: Belt of Heroism 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: No built-in healing and limited ranged safety. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Fury Tempest

Complete

Attack tempo and area pressure turn packed rooms into sustained damage.

Talent split: Arms 8 / Fury 43 / Protection 0
Best for: Dense waves with strong late-run gear.
Trade-off: Demands constant melee uptime.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Dense waves with strong late-run gear.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Field Marshal's Helm 4★, Shoulders: Spaulders of Heroism 4★, Chest: Breastplate of Heroism 4★, Waist: Belt of Heroism 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Demands constant melee uptime. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Arms/Protection bruiser

recommended

Battle Shout Execute Shield Slam Mortal Strike

Talents: 27 Arms / 0 Fury / 24 Protection
Gear direction: Master Dragonslayer's Ring / Band of Accuria / Quick Strike Ring; Blackhand's Breadth / Mark of the Chosen / Earthstrike / Star of Mystaria; The Reaper's Amulet

Keep the direct damage tools and enough Protection points to stay healthy in melee. Battle Shout supports the damage window while Execute and Shield Slam give answers to weakened targets and tougher enemies.

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Alternative route

Whirlwind pressure

alternative

Whirlwind Battle Shout

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Use Bladestorm, Flurry and area scaling to keep Whirlwind active through clumped packs. This is the faster route when you can keep moving and do not need the extra Protection safety.

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Class 06

Shaman

Shaman is a flexible hybrid with strong area casting and a fast melee-proc route. Chain Lightning handles clumped targets, while the current Enhancement tools turn Stormstrike and weapon effects into concentrated burst. The class starts slower than the top casters and asks the player to keep its chosen route focused.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Co-op support

Restoration Tide

Complete

Healing, shields and recovery make this the safest group-oriented plan.

Talent split: Elemental 0 / Enhancement 8 / Restoration 43
Best for: Co-op and defensive first clears.
Trade-off: Clear speed trails Elemental and Enhancement.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets co-op support. Best for: Co-op and defensive first clears.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Coif of The Five Thunders 4★, Shoulders: Pauldrons of The Five Thunders 4★, Chest: Vest of The Five Thunders 4★, Waist: Cord of The Five Thunders 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Clear speed trails Elemental and Enhancement. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Elemental Storm

Complete

Lightning, shocks and totems turn clustered enemies into a repeatable damage route.

Talent split: Elemental 41 / Enhancement 10 / Restoration 0
Best for: Ranged pack clearing.
Trade-off: Route timing matters more than on Restoration.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Ranged pack clearing.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Coif of The Five Thunders 4★, Shoulders: Pauldrons of The Five Thunders 4★, Chest: Vest of The Five Thunders 4★, Waist: Cord of The Five Thunders 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Route timing matters more than on Restoration. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Enhancement Surge

Complete

Weapon effects and Stormstrike pressure scale with an aggressive melee plan.

Talent split: Elemental 14 / Enhancement 37 / Restoration 0
Best for: Players comfortable staying inside packs.
Trade-off: Less defensive margin than the Restoration route.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Players comfortable staying inside packs.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Coif of The Five Thunders 4★, Shoulders: Pauldrons of The Five Thunders 4★, Chest: Vest of The Five Thunders 4★, Waist: Cord of The Five Thunders 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Less defensive margin than the Restoration route. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Enhancement storm

recommended

Stormstrike Rockbiter Weapon Fire Nova Flame Shock

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Quick Strike Ring / Band of Accuria / Master Dragonslayer's Ring / Archimtiros' Ring of Reckoning; Star of Mystaria / Mark of the Chosen / Blackhand's Breadth / Lifegiving Gem; Heart of the Earthbreaker

Use the current melee proc package around Stormstrike, Rockbiter, Fire Nova and Flame Shock. The route is strongest once the 0.134-0.137 Enhancement tools are online and rewards staying inside melee range.

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Alternative route

Chain Lightning

alternative

Chain Lightning Flame Shock

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Stack elemental scaling and haste so Chain Lightning can hit dense groups. This is the lower-risk route when the stage gives you enough distance from the pack.

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Class 07

Priest

Priest is a controlled ranged class with shields, fear and strong self-sustain. Damage ramps more slowly than Warlock or Mage, so the class excels at surviving a long fight rather than racing through a map. It is a strong first-clear pick and a middling speed pick.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Discipline Ward

Complete

Shields and controlled damage make mistakes easier to recover from.

Talent split: Discipline 45 / Holy 6 / Shadow 0
Best for: A steady first clear.
Trade-off: Damage ramps more slowly than Shadow.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: A steady first clear.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Virtuous Crown 4★, Shoulders: Virtuous Mantle 4★, Chest: Virtuous Robe 4★, Waist: Virtuous Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Damage ramps more slowly than Shadow. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Shadow Torrent

Complete

Shadow damage-over-time and focused mind spells create stronger sustained pressure.

Talent split: Discipline 10 / Holy 0 / Shadow 41
Best for: Repeat runs with controlled positioning.
Trade-off: Needs time for its damage plan to develop.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Repeat runs with controlled positioning.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Virtuous Crown 4★, Shoulders: Virtuous Mantle 4★, Chest: Virtuous Robe 4★, Waist: Virtuous Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Needs time for its damage plan to develop. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Co-op support

Holy Haven

Complete

Renewal, area holy damage and recovery support a shared run.

Talent split: Discipline 0 / Holy 41 / Shadow 10
Best for: Co-op groups and defensive routes.
Trade-off: Less burst than the Shadow route.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets co-op support. Best for: Co-op groups and defensive routes.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Virtuous Crown 4★, Shoulders: Virtuous Mantle 4★, Chest: Virtuous Robe 4★, Waist: Virtuous Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Less burst than the Shadow route. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Shadow pressure

recommended

Shadow Word: Pain Mind Blast Mind Flay

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Spread Shadow Word: Pain, use Mind Blast for focused damage and let Mind Flay maintain pressure. Shield and fear provide the safety that makes the slower damage plan practical.

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Shield and fear

alternative

Power Word: Shield Psychic Scream Renew

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Choose the more defensive version when learning a stage. It gives up some damage to create long recovery windows and makes positioning mistakes easier to survive.

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Class 08

Druid

Druid can heal, root, summon treants and switch into bear or cat forms. That range of tools makes it one of the most forgiving first-clear classes. Its speed depends heavily on the chosen route, and mixing Balance with Feral points usually weakens both plans.

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Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Restoration Grove

Complete

Healing, roots and steady recovery create the widest margin for a first clear.

Talent split: Balance 0 / Feral Combat 6 / Restoration 45
Best for: Players learning boss patterns or playing with a partner.
Trade-off: Lower burst damage than Balance or Feral.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: Players learning boss patterns or playing with a partner.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Feralheart Cowl 4★, Shoulders: Feralheart Spaulders 4★, Chest: Feralheart Vest 4★, Waist: Feralheart Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Lower burst damage than Balance or Feral. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Balance Barrage

Complete

Starfire, Moonfire and area pressure turn familiar packs into a repeatable route.

Talent split: Balance 42 / Feral Combat 9 / Restoration 0
Best for: Fast clears at range.
Trade-off: Needs more distance and less forgiving positioning.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Fast clears at range.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Feralheart Cowl 4★, Shoulders: Feralheart Spaulders 4★, Chest: Feralheart Vest 4★, Waist: Feralheart Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Needs more distance and less forgiving positioning. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Feral Predator

Complete

A focused melee route that uses forms, slashes and critical scaling.

Talent split: Balance 10 / Feral Combat 41 / Restoration 0
Best for: Players who want a mobile melee plan.
Trade-off: Spends more time inside the pack.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Players who want a mobile melee plan.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Feralheart Cowl 4★, Shoulders: Feralheart Spaulders 4★, Chest: Feralheart Vest 4★, Waist: Feralheart Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Spends more time inside the pack. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Balance barrage

recommended

Starfire Wrath Moonfire

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Quick Strike Ring + Master Dragonslayer's Ring; Mark of the Chosen + Blackhand's Breadth; Eye of the Splitting Sky

Use Starfire and Wrath for direct pressure and Moonfire for mobile damage. The route keeps the spell package focused and leaves healing or roots as utility rather than splitting the damage plan.

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Hurricane control

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Hurricane Insect Swarm Moonfire

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Amulet of the Inferno

Hurricane and Insect Swarm handle larger groups, while Moonfire fills gaps. This plan clears wide packs faster but gives up some of the direct boss pressure from the Balance route.

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Starfall treants

alternative

Moonfire Starfire

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Use treants to add bodies and damage while Moonfire and Starfire carry the main route. It is the most forgiving caster variant when movement and pack control matter more than top speed.

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Class 09

Rogue

Rogue attacks faster than any other class and can burst elites and bosses hard. It is also the most fragile option, with the smallest defensive margin. The class is a strong specialist choice for players who know the route, not a safe default.

Full class guide

Ready-to-load builds

Three complete plans

Each plan opens with all 51 talent points, six skills, every class gear slot, two rings, two trinkets and one amulet. Equipment strength is staged from Early through Endless.

Safe clear

Subtlety Ghost

Complete

Mobility and control reduce the risk of being trapped in melee.

Talent split: Assassination 11 / Combat 0 / Subtlety 40
Best for: Learning routes without abandoning burst.
Trade-off: Still has less recovery than shielded classes.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets a first clear. Best for: Learning routes without abandoning burst.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Darkmantle Cap 4★, Shoulders: Darkmantle Spaulders 4★, Chest: Darkmantle Tunic 4★, Waist: Darkmantle Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Still has less recovery than shielded classes. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Fast farm

Assassination Edge

Complete

Focused burst deletes elites and bosses before they can reset the run.

Talent split: Assassination 45 / Combat 6 / Subtlety 0
Best for: Experienced players hunting fast clears.
Trade-off: Very little room for a defensive mistake.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets farming. Best for: Experienced players hunting fast clears.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Darkmantle Cap 4★, Shoulders: Darkmantle Spaulders 4★, Chest: Darkmantle Tunic 4★, Waist: Darkmantle Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Very little room for a defensive mistake. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Late scaling

Combat Blades

Complete

Attack cadence, area pressure and cooldown tools reward strong late-run gear.

Talent split: Assassination 9 / Combat 42 / Subtlety 0
Best for: Dense packs and sustained melee pressure.
Trade-off: Needs more exposure in melee than Assassination.

Evidence: Derived from game data · not run-tested

Basis: Derived from game data and the site's class ranking
Scenario: This plan targets late-game scaling. Best for: Dense packs and sustained melee pressure.
Gear assumptions: Assumes Head: Darkmantle Cap 4★, Shoulders: Darkmantle Spaulders 4★, Chest: Darkmantle Tunic 4★, Waist: Darkmantle Belt 4★ at the listed star levels.
Known limitations: Needs more exposure in melee than Assassination. Uses base client values; difficulty, party size and later patches can change results.
Game version: v0.141.0
Checked: 2026-11-05
Review status: Not yet verified in a full run.

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Recommended route

Assassination burst

recommended

Sinister Strike Eviscerate Slice and Dice Adrenaline Rush Ghostly Strike

Talents: 32 Assassination / 5 Combat / 14 Subtlety
Gear direction: Master Dragonslayer's Ring / Archimtiros' Ring of Reckoning / Band of Accuria; Mark of the Chosen / Star of Mystaria / Blackhand's Breadth; Onyxia Tooth Pendant

Build a direct single-target package around Sinister Strike, Eviscerate and Adrenaline Rush. Slice and Dice and Ghostly Strike support the cadence while the route avoids spreading damage too thinly.

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Alternative route

Toxic chain

alternative

Rupture Blade Flurry Eviscerate

Talents: Flexible route; use the planner to place all 51 points.
Gear direction: Gear priority is not specified for this route.

Use Rupture to keep damage moving and Blade Flurry to spread pressure across a pack. It has more area potential than the burst route, but it needs a tighter route and gives up some immediate elite damage.

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