Hardcore WoW Leveling Tier List/Rankings - WoW Classic

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Hardcore WoW Classic launches globally on August 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM PDT and we've prepared a Hardcore Leveling Tier List. This Tier List will rank each Class based on how well that class performs leveling from 1 to 60, taking into consideration things such as gear dependency, downtime, escape tools, and utility. If you'd like to read more about why classes were ranked a specific way for this Tier List, we've got the full guide linked below --

Hardcore WoW Leveling Tier List

Hardcore Leveling Tier List — WoW Classic

For this Tier List, here is how we're ranking each Class in Hardcore WoW:

• S: These are the classes that have the highest survivability, a large toolkit to help them handle any situation the game throws at them, and lack the common beginner traps that may be present in the lower tiered classes. These classes can easily solo most difficult quests.
• A: These classes are nearly as safe and efficient as the S tier specs, however, they typically have slightly smaller or less globally effective toolkits. Most also have some weaknesses that may catch inexperienced players off guard and result in quick deaths. Classes in this tier have an easy time handling most of the difficult quests in the game.
• B: This category is composed of classes that are viable and strong while leveling, but may require more knowledge or gear to level as safely as the higher tier classes. They also may not have as many escape tools. While they can do difficult quests, it requires high knowledge of the game and the quest, and is not typically recommended as their toolkits are not as fleshed out or not powerful enough to handle tougher quests easily.
• C: These classes have minimal escape tools, a heavy reliance on gear, and are outperformed by