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September 6, 2024

5 best classes in Delves in The War Within

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The community wants to know everything about the best classes in Delves in the new expansion.

We’ve all finally received the new release we’ve been waiting for. Players will have access to a lot of new content, and everyone is ready for the adventure Blizzard has prepared for them. 

Soon, players will immerse themselves in the updated World of Warcraft. But after completing all the story quests, the heroes will face Delves under various conditions. So, what are the strongest classes in The War Within? Here are the best Delves classes ranked in our opinion.

As always, this list is just one opinion of many. The best class for you is the one that brings you the most joy while playing. So, if your favorite class isn’t here on the list, don’t be disheartened, and let’s share about your class with us in the comments!

What are Delves for?

Delves were released as an alternative to earning high-quality gear, such as in Mythic+ and Raids. Completing Delves is rewarded with Great Vault gear comparable up to Mythic 10+ and Heroic Raids quality. Instead of long waits to find party members (which often happens in M+), you can quickly start your Delves walkthrough solo. But despite the fact just one hero may complete Delves, you can also visit them with a party. 

In Delves, your brave companion, Brann Bronzebeard, will help you on your way. He can be a damage dealer or a healer, depending on what role you choose him to be. So you may attend Delves with any class/specialization.

For more information about Delves, be sure to check out our Comprehensive The War Within Delves guide.

Delves best classes: Our top 5

Delves require independence if you want to progress solo. So here are the best Delves classes based on the performance of all their specializations, whether they are in a party or not. We sorted them by the pros and cons of choosing this or that class regardless of the specialization you want to play.

Demon Hunter

Demon Hunters are a great class overall for solo-play content. They have excellent mobility due to Double Jump, Glide, Fel Rush, and Infernal Strike. Demon Hunters also have great self-healing. They can rehabilitate from almost any mistake. This class is known for its surprisingly Fast Pace. Their high Action Per Minute (APM) will never let you get bored. All of this lets this class handle any objective on their own and be capable of being a damage dealer in the party. 

Havoc 

Despite being a DPS specialization, Havoc Demon Hunters have great survivability (thanks to Shattered Souls and Blur). Havoc Demon Hunters have many AoE abilities with short cooldowns, such as Blade Dance and Eye Beam. They ‘’dance’’ on the battlefield and always have the next spell to use. This class performs very well in Delves solo and in parties.

New Hero Talents:

• Fel-Scarred: Better AoE damage and concentration around Metamorphosis burst.
• Aldrachi: Better solo target damage and extra defensiveness due to Army Unto Oneself.

Vengeance 

Vengeance Demon Hunters are excellent for different types of dungeons despite being a tank specialization. Moreover, being a high APM class, they might even let you forget you are playing a tank. Playing this Demon Hunter almost feels like a classic mele-DPS. You can use Infernal Strike to jump from one group of enemies to another, bombing them with Sigils (such as Sigil of Flame, Sigil of Chains, and Sigil of Silence). Such an aggressive playstyle lets Vengeance Demon Hunters compete even with the DPS in terms of outgoing damage.

New Hero Talents:

• Fel-Scarred: Strong burst on Demonsurge with a short cooldown.
• Aldrachi: Decent damage and healing buffs and extra damage against the main target due to Glaive Flurry and Rending Strike.

Hunter

Hunters performed well in Mythic+, and they feel confident in Delves. They conquer any solo content and have everything you might need. Due to their helpful crowd-control (such as Wing Clip and Freezing Trap), damage reduction from Aspect of the Turtle, a bit of healing from Exhilaration, and very high mobility, they don’t suffer from such solo content. Moreover, this class does not require a high skill level, so it suits new and experienced players. Hunter is probably the best class for Delves.

Marksmanship 

Marksmanship Hunters deal very high damage on solo targets and are capable of remaining distance from enemies. Good coordination between offensive abilities and mobility spells may lead to defeating enemies before they get close enough to fight with you. Marksmanship Hunters don’t have any problems with groups of enemies. Trick Shots makes your originally solo target spells like Aimed Shot and Rapid Fire ricochet between opponents. All of this means these Hunters can manage any objective in Delves.

New Hero Talents:

• Dark Ranger: Great survivability due to Smoke Screen, but is more complicated to play.
• Sentinel: Better AoE damage and simple rotation improvements due to Sentinel.

Beast Mastery 

Beast Mastery Hunters are accompanied by two pets that help them in any activity. Their companions have damage, crowd control (such as Intimidation), and great tanking potential. As a player, you can concentrate on mastering your rotation while the pet holds an agro. One of the key features of Beastmastery specialization is that almost all of its spells can be cast while moving. Such high mobility lets you get out of any void zone without loss to outgoing damage. This Hunter spec is one of the best for beginners.

New Hero Talents:

• Pack Leader: A simple upgrade to overall rotation and better AoE due to passives.
• Dark Ranger: Better survivability due to Smoke Screen and boost in damage against solo targets due to Black Arrow.

Survival 

Despite being one of the weakest specializations during most of their existence, Survival Hunters now can actually shine. This specialization has even higher mobility due to Harpoon and Flanking Strike. They also received a rework to their Wildfire Bomb spell. Now, Survival Hunters can use it more often due to Grenade Juggler. Of course, this change was followed by a decrease in Wildfire Bomb damage, but it still lets them perform better in AoE damage.

New Hero Talents:

• Sentinel: Great AoE and single target damage boost due to Lunar Storm and stronger defense due to Sentinel buffs.
• Pack Leader: A simple upgrade to overall rotation due to passives.

Death Knight

Despite being one of the most minor mobile classes, Death Knights perform very well on any Delves difficulty. Great damage and survivability (thanks to Death Strike and Lichborne) help them conquer any dungeon and be the strongest Delves class.

Frost 

Even though Frost Death Knights’ abilities are targeted against a single enemy, they have great potential for AoE damage. Frostwyrm’s Fury and Breath of Sindragosa compensate their abilities kit focus to single target damaging. That means you won’t feel powerless against groups of enemies despite Obliterate and Howling Blast being your primary abilities.

New Hero Talents:

• Rider of the Apocalypse: Simple gameplay changes based on Rider’s Champion Horsemen summon and extra mobility from Death Charge.
• Deathbringer: Reaper’s Mark adds to the rotation and frequent bursts.

Blood 

Like Vengeance Demon Hunters, Blood Death Knights show themselves great in Delves. This specialization can be almost unkillable due to their self-healing and defensive spells like Bone Shield and Rune Tap. Frequent use of Death Strike is a key to any level of Blood specialization mastery. This spell is the business card of this class. With Mastery: Blood Shield, it is not just the self-healing your enemies have to deal with – it’s your whole tankines potential.

New Hero Talents:

• Deathbringer: Great defense improvement as a reward for skilled rotation due to Exterminate and Painful Death.
• San’layn: Better survivability and self-healing due to Vampiric Strike and Vampiric Aura without any new abilities.

Unholy 

Spreading death and decay with Festering Wound and Virulent Plague, Unholy Death Knights are absolute winners in damage against large groups of enemies. Raise Dead, Raise Abomination, Army of the Dead, and Summon Gargoyle have a severe impact on the battlefield. Even if you decide to visit Delves alone, numbers can still be on your side.

New Hero Talents:

• Rider of the Apocalypse: Simple gameplay with extra mobility from Death Charge and great burst due to Raise Abomination, followed by four Horsemen.
• San’layn: Serious burst damage due to Gift of the San’layn and excellent self-healing from Vampiric Strike.

Paladin

Paladins are a universal class that can take any role, whether you want to play tank, healer, or damage dealer. This class has great survivability due to plate armor and such spells as Divine Protection, Lay of Hands, and a variety of blessings. Regardless of the specialization you play, you can always heal with Flash of Light. Paladins bring lots of utility to any group but can manage Delves content independently. All of this definitely makes them one of the best Delves classes, even for new players.

Holy

Holy Paladins are known for their versatility, even among healers. Utility spells we mentioned before, plus great heal and a decent amount of outgoing damage, are an ideal combination. Unlike other healers, this specialization has mele based playstyle. When the group is concentrated in one spot, they can shine using Light of Dawn and Holy Prism.

New Hero Talents:

• Lightsmith: Better Shields, extra AoE damage due to Sacred Weapon.
• Herald of the Sun: Burst healing, potential in Dawnlight performance.

Protection

Despite being a tank specialization, Protection Paladins have pleasant outgoing damage and are very entertaining to play. Like any other Paladins, they have great utility that can save their own and their allies. Their rotation of Judgement, Avenger’s Shield, and Shield of the Righteous will always keep you busy. And Avengining Wraith feels better than just a common burst, making you literally shine with your damage. Bringing righteousness is definitely painful for enemies around you.

New Hero Talents:

• Lightsmith: Simple and universal overall gameplay upgrade due to Sacred Weapon and Holy Bulwark.
• Templar: Decent boost against a single target and rotation changes due to Shake the Heavens.

Retribution

Retribution Paladins are a nice DPS class that doesn’t require much skill to perform well. Utility spells and good survivability with great damage make them almost the best spec for Delves. This specialization’s dependence on Holy Power does not feel frustrating. Quite the opposite, Templar’s Verdict, Final Verdict, and Divine Storm feel even better when you know what you pay for them. Retribution spec rotation is simple and clear.

New Hero Talents:

• Herald of the Sun: Extra Damage over Time (DoT) potential due to Burn to Ash and more mobility.
• Templar: Great damage boost due to Wake of Ashes and Hammer of Light with extra mobility.

Warlock

This class is known for its tankiness and great survivability (thanks to Dark Pact and Unending Resolve) despite being a caster class. Warlocks are followed by one of the many familliars that help them with any objective. They also have no lack of mobility due to Demonic Circle and Demonic Gateway. They provide the group with emergency healing from Create Soulwell and Battle Resurrection (BR) from Soulstone. All Warlock’s specs are performing well, simple to play, and very beginner-friendly.

Demonology

Demonology Warlocks are a fun summoner specialization with dramatically epic Hand of Gul’dan spell. Dreadstalkers, Felguards, Vilefiends, and Wild Imps assist them. These heroes bring themselves with an army. And due to such a big company – they are equally good against groups of enemies and solo targets. Demonology Warlocks are the best Delves class.

New Hero Talents:

• Soul Harvester: Strong survivability from Dark Pact and Gorebound Fortitude with better solo target damage due to Soul Anathema.
  
• Diabolist: Better overall damage due to the great demons upgrade from Diabolic Ritual.

Affliction

These Warlocks are absolute Damage over Time (DoT) masters. Any boss or strong single target will eventually fall under the destructive power of Corruption, Agony, and Soul Rot. And speaking of multi-target encounters, Affliction Warlocks have an ace up their sleeve. Vile Taint and Seed of Corruption can have a great AoE impact during fights.

New Hero Talents:

• Hellcaller: DoT concentrated gameplay based on Wither and Malevolence combination.
  
• Soul Harvester: Overall gameplay upgrade with Soul Anathema complementing Devouring Plague and Soul Rot granting 3 Soul Shards.

Destruction

Destruction Warlocks confirm their name very well. Brutal AoE damage from Rain of Fire and Infernals disintegrate enemies, while Chaos Bolts crush any stronger target. Despite a decent range of abilities, the main rotation is very simple and easy to manage.

New Hero Talents:

• Diabolist: Decent Summon Infernal upgrade and better AoE damage due to Ruination.
  
• Hellcaller: Better single target and cleave damage with a powerful Malevolence and Havoc combination.

Now, when you are prepared

This is our opinion based on the above factors, experience, common- and pro-players feedback, and the data we have collected. This article was made for easier choice in classes you might want to play, but remember: ‘’The best class is the one that suits you the best!’’

What about you? What do you think are the best Delves classes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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