WotLK Classic Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Icecrown Citadel Update 25

April 03, 2024 5 minutes

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:

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