Spamming wand attacks and shields can get boring sometimes, but you should be prepared to sacrifice some fun for survivability. You don’t mind a less dynamic playstyle.This is massive since most HC deaths occur from unexpected situations that require healing. Wands offer you the luxury of mostly staying above 70% mana. You want to save mana from offensive spells.Healers will always have an advantage when finding HC dungeon groups, especially priests, offering health buffs and competitive healing.

Priests are built to serve! You’ll have healing and shielding in abundance, which can help you get out of sticky situations, helping you survive until you lose aggro. Instant-cast sustain spells are incredibly useful to avoid death at all costs. You’ll also have improved effectiveness with shielding spells.

What makes Priests efficient in Hardcore leveling is their Wand Specialization, which can be maxed out at level 14, giving you an additional 25% damage to wands, allowing you to save resources from offensive spells and use them for sustenance. This build focuses on the Holy talent tree as a subspec, allowing you to perform better in extended fights and offer amazing healing to yourself and your dungeon party. Discipline Priestĭiscipline Priests are very resource-efficient and have a ton of utility and an unparalleled healing kit, making them great solo performers and easy to find a dungeon group with.

And while certain classes outrank others no matter the spec, we will showcase 5 highly viable Hardcore builds per class. This list will cover the best specs and talents for surviving in Azeroth until level 60, even if this means sacrificing some damage or utility. While damage is significant in leveling quickly, Hardcore puts an unusual emphasis on survivability.

Wow classic heart of the wild build