Mistweaver Monk Best Covenant for Mythic+ has added Kyrian alongside Necrolord.
Holy Priest Best Covenant for Raid is Necrolord, instead of Kyrian.
Holy Priest Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Necrolord, instead of Kyrian.
Restoration Shaman Best Covenant for Mythic+ has added Venthyr alongside Kyrian.
Unholy Death Knight Best Covenant for Raid is Venthyr, instead of Kyrian.
Balance Druid Best Covenant for Raid is Kyrian, instead of Necrolord.
Balance Druid Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Kyrian, instead of Venthyr.
Shadow Priest Best Covenant for Raid is Kyrian and no longer has Venthyr listed.
Shadow Priest Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Necrolord and no longer has Kyrian listed.
Assassination Rogue Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Night Fae, instead of Kyrian.
Outlaw Rogue Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Night Fae, instead of Kyrian.
Subtlety RogueBest Covenant for Mythic+ has added Night Fae alongside Kyrian.
Elemental Shaman Best Covenant for Raid is Necrolord, instead of Venthyr.
Elemental Shaman Best Covenant for Mythic+ is Kyrian, instead of Venthyr.
Enhancement Shaman Best Covenant for Raid is Kyrian, instead of Night Fae.
Enhancement Shaman Best Covenant for Mythic+ has added Kyrian alongside Venthyr.
Arms Warrior Best Covenant for Raid has added Kyrian alongside Venthyr.

The Best Covenant for All Specs in Shadowlands Beta Build 36512We highly recommend reading the comments to understand why the Covenant is the best in case tuning shakes things up. Best Tank Covenants in Shadowlands Build 36512

Spec

Best Covenant
Raid

Best Covenant
Mythic+

Writer Comments

Blood Death Knight

Kyrian

Venthyr

Comments by Mandl & Panthea

Vengeance Demon Hunter

Kyrian

Comments by Itamae

Guardian Druid

Kyrian
Necrolord

Kyrian
Necrolord
Venthyr

Comments by Pumps

Brewmaster Monk

Kyrian

Necrolord

Comments by Llarold

Protection Paladin

Venthyr

Kyrian

Comments by Lincoln

Protection Warrior

Kyrian

Comments by Llarold

Best Healer Covenants in Shadowlands Build 36512

Spec

Best Covenant
Raid

Best Covenant
Mythic+

Writer Comments

Restoration Druid

Night Fae

Comments by Jaydaa

Mistweaver Monk

Necrolord

Necrolord
Kyrian

Comments by Anomoly

Holy Paladin

Kyrian

Comments by Pelinal

Discipline Priest

Venthyr

Kyrian

Comments by Jak

Holy Priest

Kyrian
Necrolord

Necrolord

Comments by Jak

Restoration Shaman

Necrolord

Kyrian
Venthyr

Comments by Niseko

Best DPS Covenants in Shadowlands Build 36512

Spec

Best Covenant
Raid

Best Covenant
Mythic+

Writer Comments

Frost Death Knight

Kyrian

Venthyr
Night Fae

Comments by Bicepspumps

Unholy Death Knight

Venthyr

Comments by Bicepspump

Havoc Demon Hunter

Venthyr

Kyrian

Comments by Kib

Balance Druid

Kyrian

Comments by Tettles

Feral Druid

Kyrian

Comments by Guiltyas

Beast Mastery Hunter

Kyrian

Comments by Impakt

Marksmanship Hunter

Kyrian

Comments by Moofz

Survival Hunter

Kyrian

Comments by Gray_hound

Arcane Mage

Night Fae

Comments by Malon

Fire Mage

Necrolord

Night Fae

Comments by Preheat

Frost Mage

Venthyr

Comments by Malon

Windwalker Monk

Kyrian

Comments by Babylonius

Retribution Paladin

Venthyr

Kyrian

Comments by Bolas

Shadow Priest

Kyrian

Necrolord

Comments by Djriff

Assassination Rogue

Kyrian

Night Fae

Comments by Mystler

Outlaw Rogue

Kyrian

Night Fae

Comments by Mystler

Subtlety Rogue

Kyrian

Kyrian
Night Fae

Comments by Mystler

Elemental Shaman

Necrolord

Kyrian

Comments by Gistwiki

Enhancement Shaman

Kyrian

Venthyr
Kyrian

Comments by Wordup

Affliction Warlock

Kyrian

Comments by Xyronic

Demonology Warlock

Necrolord

Night Fae
Venthyr

Comments by Not

Destruction Warlock

Kyrian

Comments by Loozy

Arms Warrior

Venthyr
Kyrian

Venthyr

Comments by Archimtiros

Fury Warrior

Venthyr

Comments by Archimtiros

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Comment by Matrixwolfbest covenant is whatever theme u want for that class/race :) this gunna suck being FORCED to chance covenants or not get raids invitesComment by Sp33deySurprise, it changed because of buffs/nerfs.
I'll pick what I want and I recommend you to do the same.Comment by HaxxicanMy balance/resto druid is still sticking to Night FaeComment by Labambaprincebest covenant is whatever theme u want for that class/race :) this gunna suck being FORCED to chance covenants or not get raids invitesComment by gangrelpupAGREED!

I will be choosing the Covenants that best fit the imagination of the characters I have created and played over the last 16 years. Embrace the story and the fantasy not the statistical mechanics.

Shadowlands, here we come...

:o)Comment by LabambaprinceSurprise, it changed because of buffs/nerfs.
I'll pick what I want and I recommend you to do the same.Comment by Cobalt314statistical mechanics.
Comment by ChaxtonI want the Night Fae plate armor. I want to tame the ghostly pink snake on my hunter (despite it being cunning, therefore only good as a trophy pet at best). I've enjoyed using those covenant abilities on the beta with the respective classes more than I've enjoyed the other covenant abilities. "Best" is my team dealing with it, because I'm going to be a tree hugging hippie.

It's a shame that the current best abilities for all the classes I like to play happen to be the abilities I like the least. Like, why WOULDN'T I take the Night Fae ability with a Havoc DH? I want to dash across the field like every bad Illidan player in HotS. Why would I not want to throw a surprise blue cone of magic at my enemies as a warrior like some kind of glitter bomb + pocket sand combo? Why would I not want to cause orbital bombardments as a hunter? Night Fae has the most fun abilities, and I don't care if people take issue with me picking the hippie faction. I'm going to have the obnoxious blue attacks, I'm going to rock the most unique "plate" armor set, and I'm going to actually enjoy my several hours a day grinding for resources I'll not care about in the next expansion.

TL:DR; I'm one of THOSE people who will complain, and the "best" choices suck because they're not fun for the classes I like.Comment by shimonuFor me for my dk it is easier to choose
Tree huggers? Nope
Light? Nope
Vampires addicts? (joke) Nope

On raiding side decision? Argh...Comment by kaleestrazaWow, so Blizzard really doesn't see the problem with overwhelming Kyrian supremacy huhComment by HungryfoassIt really feels like people here cant read. They specifically mention that this guide is meant for those who want to choose their covenant based on performance. If you want to choose your covenant based on theme and lore then it's perfectly fine to do so, no need to spam another 15 pages worth of comments letting everyone know about it.Comment by TobiasAmaranthI'm going Night Fae for Guardian no matter what 'guides' say, because I really like how it plays. The utility of it is really pleasant for me, even setting aside the aesthetic.

I agree that guides like these, while I understand their purpose, would be nice to die-in-a-doomfire. Bleh. Or at least put a lot more objectivity in it since it's not like they account for well-used utility...Comment by keeindordelmost of the time those type of guild dont really go far usually struggle with even clearing the raid on normal and heroicComment by KrijosLol blizz is so stupid. Just run covenants through raidbots and balance ezpz. That's how it works, right? All praise the almighty sim! 🙌Comment by sperclesIf you care about raid performance then pick your BIS... if not then pick whatever you want it's that simple. I'm happy to hear that you don't care what those 'terrible' guides say but if you feel that way they're not made for you. If your guild or friends wont take you because you're a certain covenant then switch or get new friends.Comment by Sielinththat's pretty cool skimming through the reasoning for a lot of them, they focus on a particular aspect of the role (staying alive for tanks, throughput for healers and dmg output for dps classes)

if you're looking for something else there's definitely some viability for the othersComment by juressCan't wait for them to make a big balancing pass a week or two after everyone picks their covenants. People will be very appreciative I'm sure.Comment by StackoBearFor #$%^s sake.... How can Blizzard not see the problem with this?Comment by DoomRevenantLol blizz is so stupid. Just run covenants through raidbots and balance ezpz. That's how it works, right? All praise the almighty sim! 🙌notComment by DoomRevenantFor #$%^s sake.... How can Blizzard not see the problem with this?created

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