The Top 5 Most In-Demand Raid Specializations For The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 1

Posted 2026/03/15 at 12:59 PM by SleshTheRogue

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Comment by ClencherRet more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.Comment by magicottermew"With this specialization, you'll be using a 2-handed weapon typically, and Mortal Strike and Slam will be factored into your rotation."

No, the optimal way to play Arms is to dual wield. Two-handers are a considerable DPS loss.

Ret more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.ArmsWarriorAfflictionWarlockComment by Clencher

Ret more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.ArmsWarriorAfflictionWarlockComment by magicottermewWhat a fool you are, if you had the mental capabilities to read and comprehend what i said, see where i state "even with their lower-output specs", you'd see that nothing I state is not correct. Warriors and Warlocks (aswell as paladins, which can just offspec ret as prot is garbage in raids) are overpopulated and with dual spec it's easier than ever to get one to spec swap, especially with how desperate many are for raid spots.WarriorsArms WarriorscanwillWhile correct that "pure boomkin" is not the 100 parse meta, as that would be a dreamstate resto, not many guilds will be 3/4 healing bosses. with just 2 caster groups. Comment by JN879No, the optimal way to play Arms is to dual wield. Two-handers are a considerable DPS loss.Comment by slomonerds ^Comment by highfantasylolComment by magicottermewNot until glaives or swp sweetieright nowComment by EsoterickRet more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.Comment by ClencherRet more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.Comment by hazzxPlaying affliction is a punishment. You press the same buttons as a destruction warlock but only do half the damage. Such a good designed spec. Playing dotlock without being allowed to use dots.Comment by HolyfuryForgot about
Improved Sanctity Aura
auras, freedom, bop, loh.Comment by SavistikYou'll do less damage as a Destruction Warlock, but you'll bring key buffs and debuffs to your raid team.thanComment by VivienPlaying affliction is a punishment. You press the same buttons as a destruction warlock but only do half the damage. Such a good designed spec. Playing dotlock without being allowed to use dots.Comment by LilGazzi"With this specialization, you'll be using a 2-handed weapon typically, and Mortal Strike and Slam will be factored into your rotation."

No, the optimal way to play Arms is to dual wield. Two-handers are a considerable DPS loss.

Ret more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.ArmsWarriorAfflictionWarlockComment by LilGazziRet more in-demand than Boomkin? Warriors and Locks in demand? These two classes are what makesup half of the server's LookingForGuild, even with their lower-output specs.

Whoever is writing these TBC articles does not play the game at all.Comment by Gluthor

I'm not sure why you think popularity of a spec and demand are the same thing.

Whoever is writing the TBC comments should understand basis concepts before commenting at all.Comment by KlodaI'm confused on the purpose of the article tbh, is it in-demand as in 'we need more of these classes because nobody is playing them' or in demand as in 'these classes are really good for any raid and raids want them'?

Because if it is the latter I don't really see the point in all this data. It's the same TBC as the last TBC Classic. It's (relatively) the same TBC that has existed in various forms since it's actual release. I would think raid compositions are already well known and set in stone at this point.Comment by SmallindieSo based on the comments, enhancment shaman are in demand.Comment by Ezzekiel#1 isn't Boomkin, in fact Boomkin isn't even on this list, so this is just straight up completely incorrect lmao
In fact, Arms Warrior is the only one on this list that's even slightly correct because every single Warrior is Fury