World of Warcraft stats priority for DPS, Tank, and Healer roles. Learn what stats to stack for each role.
DPS Stats Priority:
- Your primary power stat (Attack Power or Spell Power)
- Critical Strike
- Hit (until you reach the cap)
- Haste
- Armor Penetration (for Melee and Hunters)
Tank Stats Priority:
- Defense (up to 540 and beyond)
- Dodge (caps higher than Parry)
- Parry
- Stamina
- Hit
- Expertise
- Strength
- Critical Strike
- All other DPS stats
Healer Stats Priority:
- Mana per 5 seconds / Spirit
- Spell Power
- Haste
- Spell Critical Strike / Critical Strike
- Intellect
Tips
- You cannot always pick and choose every desired stat on gear, which can be beneficial as you will naturally acquire a mix of stats.
- Always be aware when epic gear might be missing a crucial stat. Even if it lacks a specific stat, it might still be an upgrade. Ensure you try to compensate for any missing stats by acquiring them from other gear pieces.
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