WoW WotLK Classic Phase 4 DPS Ranking & Tier List for ICC Raid

Which is the best DPS for the upcoming ICC raid in WoW Classic? Let's tell you the answer with this WotLK Phase 4 DPS Ranking List!

WotLK Phase 4 DPS Tier List - Best DPS Specs Ranking for ICC Raid

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is entering its fourth and final phase, which introduces the Icecrown Citadel raid and the legendary weapon Shadowmourne. With new content and gear, the DPS rankings of different classes and specs may change significantly. In this article, we will present the Wotlk Classic Phase 4 DPS Tier List based on data from various sources. We will also explain the reasons behind each ranking and provide some tips on how to optimize your DPS performance in ICC.

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1 - Fire Mage (S Tier)

Another top DPS spec, with high sustained damage, excellent AoE, and good utility. They can also benefit from the armor penetration buff in ICC and can use Combustion to deal massive damage to bosses.

2 - Fury Warrior (S Tier)

One of the best DPS specs in the game, with high burst damage, strong AoE, and good scaling with gear and buffs. They benefit from the armor penetration buff in ICC and can cleave multiple targets with ease.

3 - Combat Rogue (S Tier)

A solid DPS spec, with good single-target and cleave damage, and decent survivability. They can also benefit from the armor penetration buff in ICC and can use Tricks of the Trade to boost their threat and damage.

4 - Feral Druid (S Tier)

A versatile DPS spec, with good single-target and AoE damage, and the ability to off-tank or off-heal if needed. They can also benefit from the armor penetration buff in ICC and can use Savage Roar to increase their damage output.

5 - Unholy Death Knight (A Tier)

A strong DPS spec, with high single-target and AoE damage, and good survivability. They can summon a ghoul and a gargoyle to assist them in combat, as well as spread diseases and use Scourge Strike to deal massive damage to bosses.

6 - Retribution Paladin (A Tier)

A powerful DPS spec, with high burst damage, good AoE, and great utility. They can provide various buffs and auras to their raid, as well as healing and cleansing. They can also benefit from the armor penetration buff in ICC and can use Divine Storm to cleave multiple targets.

7 - Marksmanship Hunter (A Tier)

A reliable DPS spec, with good single-target and AoE damage, and good mobility. They can use their pet to tank or deal extra damage, as well as use Aimed Shot and Kill Shot to execute bosses.

8 - Affliction Warlock (A Tier)

A consistent DPS spec, with high single-target and AoE damage, and good survivability. They can apply multiple DoTs to their enemies, as well as use Drain Soul and Haunt to deal more damage to bosses.

9 - Frost Death Knight (A Tier)

A decent DPS spec, with good single-target and cleave damage, and good survivability. They can use Obliterate and Frost Strike to deal high damage to bosses, as well as use Howling Blast to hit multiple targets.

10 - Shadow Priest (B Tier)

A fair DPS spec, with good single-target and AoE damage, and good utility. They can provide mana regeneration and healing to their raid, as well as use Mind Flay and Mind Blast to deal damage to bosses.

11 - Balance Druid (B Tier)

A reasonable DPS spec, with good single-target and AoE damage, and good utility. They can provide various buffs and debuffs to their raid, as well as use Starfire and Wrath to deal damage to bosses.

12 - Arcane Mage (B Tier)

A viable DPS spec, with good single-target and burst damage, but poor AoE and survivability. They can use Arcane Blast and Arcane Missiles to deal high damage to bosses, but they have to manage their mana carefully.

13 - Demonology Warlock (B Tier)

An acceptable DPS spec, with good single-target and AoE damage, but poor survivability. They can summon a felguard or a doomguard to assist them in combat, as well as use Metamorphosis to increase their damage output.

14 - Assassination Rogue (B Tier)

A passable DPS spec, with good single-target damage, but poor cleave and survivability. They can use Mutilate and Envenom to deal high damage to bosses, but they have to manage their poisons and energy carefully.

15 - Survival Hunter (C Tier)

A weak DPS spec, with average single-target and AoE damage, but poor mobility. They can use Explosive Shot and Black Arrow to deal damage to bosses, but they have to manage their focus carefully.

16 - Enhancement Shaman (C Tier)

A mediocre DPS spec, with average single-target and AoE damage, but poor survivability. They can provide various buffs and debuffs to their raid, as well as use Stormstrike and Lava Lash to deal damage to bosses.

17 - Destruction Warlock (C Tier)

A subpar DPS spec, with average single-target and burst damage, but poor AoE and survivability. They can use Chaos Bolt and Conflagrate to deal high damage to bosses, but they have to manage their cooldowns carefully.

18 - Elemental Shaman (C Tier)

A poor DPS spec, with low single-target and AoE damage, but good utility. They can provide various buffs and debuffs to their raid, as well as use Lava Burst and Chain Lightning to deal damage to bosses. However, they suffer from low scaling with gear and buffs, and have to compete with other casters for spell hit rating. They also have poor mobility and survivability, and have to manage their mana carefully.

19 - Beast Mastery Hunter (C Tier)

 A weak DPS spec, with average single-target and AoE damage, but poor mobility. They can use their pet to tank or deal extra damage, as well as use Bestial Wrath and Kill Command to deal high damage to bosses. However, they have low scaling with gear and buffs, and have to compete with other hunters for armor penetration rating. They also have poor survivability, and have to manage their focus carefully.

20 - Blood Death Knight (D Tier)

Blood Death Knight is still the worst DPS in the game, and that doesn't change even in Phase 4.