WotLK Classic Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Icecrown Citadel Update 25
Welcome to our blog post on the DPS rankings during the week of March 26th for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. In this analysis, we will be using data provided by Warcraft Logs Icecrown Citadel Statistics to get a better understanding of the current state of class balance in Phase 4.
Before we dive into the rankings, it's important to note that the data used for this article is sourced from the Icecrown Citadel Statistics Page on Warcraft Logs. We will primarily be focusing on data for the 95th percentile, which provides a more accurate representation of performance at the higher end. Additionally, we will also be looking at the overall results to paint a clearer picture.
Understanding the Perspective
It's crucial to approach these rankings with some perspective, as there are certain inherent biases when looking at the data this way. One important factor to consider is that specs considered underpowered tend to be played less frequently, which can make them appear weaker than they actually are. This discrepancy is further magnified by the fact that many performance-oriented players tend to gravitate towards the strongest spec or class, creating a larger gap between the top and bottom specs.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that the position of specs in the 95th percentile rankings may be affected by alternative strategies and parse funneling. This means that certain specs might be prioritized or utilized in specific ways to achieve higher rankings. To provide a more comprehensive view, we will also include a chart showing the results for all percentiles.
DPS Rankings in Phase 4 - Icecrown Citadel Week of March 26th
95th Percentile Statistics
Let's start by looking at the DPS rankings for the 95th percentile. These rankings provide insights into the top-performing specs in terms of overall damage and damage specifically dealt to bosses. It's important to keep in mind that these rankings are based on encounters with Hardmodes activated.
Spec | Overall Damage | Damage to Bosses |
Blood DK | 1st | 1st |
Frost DK | 2nd | 2nd |
Unholy DK | 3rd | 3rd |
Balance Druid | 4th | 8th |
Feral Druid DPS | 5th | 9th |
Feral Druid Tank | - | - |
Restoration Druid | - | - |
Beast Mastery Hunter | 6th | 10th |
Marksmanship Hunter | 7th | 11th |
Survival Hunter | - | - |
Arcane Mage | 8th | 7th |
Fire Mage | 9th | 5th |
Frost Mage | 10th | 6th |
Holy Paladin | - | - |
Protection Paladin | - | - |
Retribution Paladin | 11th | 13th |
Discipline Priest | 12th | 16th |
Holy Priest | 13th | 20th |
Shadow Priest | 14th | 15th |
Assassination Rogue | 15th | 4th |
Combat Rogue | 16th | 18th |
Subtlety Rogue | 17th | 19th |
Elemental Shaman | 18th | 14th |
Enhancement Shaman | 19th | 12th |
Restoration Shaman | 20th | 17th |
Affliction Warlock | 21st | 21st |
Demonology Warlock | 22nd | 22nd |
Destruction Warlock | 23rd | 23rd |
Arms Warrior | 24th | 24th |
Fury Warrior | 25th | 25th |
Protection Warrior | - | - |
Overall Statistics
Now, let's take a look at the overall statistics, which provide a broader understanding of the class performance in phase 4. These rankings consider both overall damage and damage dealt to bosses.
Spec | Overall Damage | Damage to Bosses |
Blood DK | 1st | 1st |
Frost DK | 2nd | 2nd |
Unholy DK | 3rd | 3rd |
Balance Druid | 4th | 10th |
Feral Druid DPS | 5th | 11th |
Feral Druid Tank | 18th | 28th |
Restoration Druid | 25th | 25th |
Beast Mastery Hunter | 6th | 15th |
Marksmanship Hunter | 7th | 16th |
Survival Hunter | 15th | 31st |
Arcane Mage | 8th | 6th |
Fire Mage | 9th | 7th |
Frost Mage | 10th | 8th |
Holy Paladin | 23rd | 23rd |
Protection Paladin | 27th | 27th |
Retribution Paladin | 11th | 18th |
Discipline Priest | 12th | 20th |
Holy Priest | 14th | 24th |
Shadow Priest | 16th | 21st |
Assassination Rogue | 13th | 4th |
Combat Rogue | 19th | 22nd |
Subtlety Rogue | 20th | 26th |
Elemental Shaman | 17th | 17th |
Enhancement Shaman | 24th | 19th |
Restoration Shaman | 21st | 29th |
Affliction Warlock | 22nd | 14th |
Demonology Warlock | 26th | 30th |
Destruction Warlock | 28th | 32nd |
Arms Warrior | 29th | 33rd |
Fury Warrior | 30th | 34th |
Protection Warrior | 31st | 35th |
Class Guides for Phases 4 and 5
If you're looking for more information on how to optimize your class in Phase 4 of Wrath Classic, be sure to check out our Class Guides! These guides cover various specs and provide valuable insights and tips to enhance your performance in Icecrown Citadel.
Here are the links to our Class Guides for Phase 4:
- Blood DK
- Frost DK
- Unholy DK
- Balance Druid
- Feral Druid DPS
- Feral Druid Tank
- Restoration Druid
- Beast Mastery Hunter
- Marksmanship Hunter
- Survival Hunter
- Arcane Mage
- Fire Mage
- Frost Mage
- Holy Paladin
- Protection Paladin
- Retribution Paladin
- Discipline Priest
- Holy Priest
- Shadow Priest
- Assassination Rogue
- Combat Rogue
- Subtlety Rogue
- Elemental Shaman
- Enhancement Shaman
- Restoration Shaman
- Affliction Warlock
- Demonology Warlock
- Destruction Warlock
- Arms Warrior
- Fury Warrior
- Protection Warrior