In this guide, the WoW Dragonflight 10.2 Dueling PVP Tier List focuses on providing the best 1v1 class ranking, specifically for the dueling PvP format in Season 3. 

WoW Dragonflight Best 1v1 Dueling Specs Ranking & Tier List

1. Subtlety Rogue (S Tier)

Subtlety Rogues are considered to be in the A tier, and at the absolute skill cap, there are few circumstances where they should lose. Subtlety Rogues excel at controlling the fight by positioning themselves advantageously, using stuns, blinds, and resets to their advantage. They possess the highest burst damage of any class in the game, making them an absolute monster in terms of damage output.

2. Windwalker Monk (S Tier)

One of the challenges Windwalker Monks face when dealing with Rogues is the ability of Rogues to cloak their Karma, making it ineffective. This presents a significant issue as it renders the tools that would normally pose a legitimate challenge to Rogues useless. The Veil of Midnight PvP Talent is particularly overpowered against Rogues. However, despite this drawback, Windwalker Monks are still considered a highly formidable specialization. With proper navigation and positioning, especially utilizing their teleportation ability, Windwalker Monks can be extremely powerful in duels. They are often ranked among the top-tier dueling specializations.

3. Affliction Warlock (S Tier)

This is a specialization with great Mobility tools - Portal Gateway. It's able to reset its health bar through drain life and through the clever usage of some pets like succubus. You can actually create winnable opportunities against melee DPS by peeling them off of you with Sedu getting distance dotting them up and kiting and rotting them down.  Affliction Warlock may come as a surprise but is actually an S Tier 1V1 specialization. It brings pretty much all of the tools that are going to be required to have success in a 1v1 environment.

4. Arcane Mage (S Tier)

This specialization excels at prolonging fights and maintaining high mobility, constantly evading opponents. It carefully chooses moments to engage, utilizing abilities like Alter Time and Temporal Shield to recover any damage dealt. While it may be underrated in 1v1 scenarios due to its lower popularity, the Arcane Mage is a phenomenal specialization with excellent reset potential. It can strategically reset fights by sitting down to eat and then surprise opponents with a devastating Arcane Surge. Therefore, the Arcane Mage is often considered a top-tier choice, belonging to the S tier.

5. Feral Druid (S Tier)

The Feral Druid is a formidable specialization for 1v1 encounters. It possesses strong reset abilities, allowing you to maintain bleeds, run away, and keep your snares active similar to the assassination spec. However, Feral Druids have even higher reset potential due to their shapeshifting ability, which enables them to shift out of snares and kite away effectively. Feral Druids excel in melee-focused 1v1 situations and are often regarded as powerful opponents in duels.

6. Havoc Demon Hunter  (S Tier)

The Havoc Demon Hunter is an incredibly powerful specialization, especially when played at the skill cap. However, it requires a considerable amount of effort to make it work effectively, particularly in matchups against Rogues or Windwalkers. If you can successfully preimmunize against many of the stuns and utilize your demonic abilities to heal yourself back to full, the Havoc Demon Hunter becomes a formidable specialization with impressive sustainability. If you are able to consistently perform at the highest level of skill, the Havoc Demon Hunter is an excellent choice for dueling.

7. Enhancement Shaman (A Tier)

The Enhancement Shaman is currently performing exceptionally well in dual tournaments. It has a high chance of winning regardless of the opponent's actions. One of the main advantages of the Enhancement Shaman is its instant healing capabilities, which are further boosted by the availability of Instant Healing Surge. Additionally, the threat of Ascendance procs adds significant pressure and the ability to chase down opponents. Some players even opt to use Ascendance actively due to its intimidating nature. If you can identify the right moment to strike, the Enhancement Shaman can unleash devastating long-range attacks, making it a powerful force in duels.

8. Retribution Paladin (A Tier)

Retribution Paladins are considered to be a strong specialization for 1v1 duels, ranking around A tier. They possess powerful rotational cooldowns like Shield of Vengeance and Divine Protection, as well as Lay on Hands and additional defensive abilities such as Divine Shield, Blessing of Protection, and Blessing of Spellwarding. This array of cooldowns allows Retribution Paladins to outlast most casters and physical damage dealers. However, they may encounter challenges against classes like Mages who can sheep and reset the fight. Overall, Retribution Paladins are well-designed for 1v1 duels.

9. Assassination Rogue (A Tier)

The Assassination Rogue is surprisingly effective in dueling scenarios, especially when aggressively rushing down opponents. However, it may face challenges against certain factors such as opponents playing as Dwarves, Evokers, or those capable of removing bleeds and resetting the fight. Due to these considerations, it may be ranked slightly lower on the tier list compared to the Subtlety Rogue. Nevertheless, the Assassination Rogue can be considered an A-tier specialization for 1v1 encounters. Its ability to reset through Blind, Cloak, and Vanish provides valuable tactical advantages. Additionally, the Rogue's cloak ability is particularly useful for countering disarms, giving it an edge in 1v1 situations against melee DPS classes that rely on their weapons to attack.

10. Survival Hunter (A Tier)

Survival Hunters are surprisingly strong in 1v1 situations, particularly in World PvP. They can deal substantial damage while maintaining distance, making them formidable opponents. Despite their effectiveness, they are not commonly seen in dueling tournaments, which prevents them from being placed in the S tier. However, based on their remarkable damage output and ability to keep their distance, they are likely considered an A tier specialization for 1v1 duels.

11. Balanced Druid (A Tier)

The Balanced Druid is not considered to be as exceptional as one might expect in dueling scenarios. Many melee DPS classes can apply pressure and overwhelm the Druid despite its personal defensives. One strategy is to play with the Heart of the Wild talent to increase survivability and withstand the initial wave of cooldowns from opponents. In 1v1 situations, the Balanced Druid can be placed in the A tier, similar to the Assassination Rogue. However, other classes are generally more capable of outlasting the Druid, and the Druid is not guaranteed to survive against the burst cooldowns of many classes. As a result, the Balanced Druid is unlikely to reach the S tier in dueling rankings.

12. Shadow Priest (A Tier)

Shadow Priests can be surprisingly effective in 1v1 duels. Although they may not be exceptional or the best, they have valuable tools such as Dispersion, Phase Shift, Void Form, and Void Volley to crowd control melee DPS and create distance. Stun Silence is an instant cast CC chain that allows them to take down most targets in 1v1s. Shadow Priests also have off-healing capabilities with Desperate Prayer and Flash Heal. However, their lack of mobility prevents them from reaching the S tier. In terms of 1v1 duels, they are generally placed in the A tier. Windwalker Monks and Fury Warriors can pose challenges due to their ability to close the gap quickly. Nevertheless, Shadow Priests are considered good for 1v1 dueling.

13. Elemental Shaman (A Tier)

The Elemental Shaman excels in 3v3 and Solo Shuffle situations, but its performance in 1v1 encounters may vary. While Earth Shield and Ancestral Guidance provide significant passive healing for teammates, they may not be as impactful when the Shaman is under focused pressure. However, by utilizing specific tools such as Unleash Shield, Frost Shock Roots, and Knockbacks, the Elemental Shaman can create distance and fend off melee DPS opponents effectively. This can lead to a favorable outcome in 1v1 situations, as the Shaman can keep melee adversaries at bay. Additionally, Healing Stream Totem provides a substantial amount of healing. Overall, the Elemental Shaman has potential for success in 1v1 duels, especially with the right combination of tools and abilities.

14. Demonology Warlock (A Tier)

The Demonology Warlock specialization has strong potential for 1v1 battles, similar to Affliction Warlock, although it may be somewhat underrated. One challenge it faces is the longer reset time compared to other classes. If facing opponents with instant AoE crowd control, they can effectively control your burst and create opportunities to disengage and reset the fight. However, the Demonology Warlock still performs surprisingly well, ranking somewhere between the B and A tier. Its self-sustainability is not exceptional, but you can utilize drain life talents and coordinate your healing with abilities like Shadowfury. While not the strongest specialization, the Demonology Warlock is not completely useless and can be a formidable opponent in 1v1 encounters.

15. Devastation Evoker (A Tier)

The Devastation Evoker specialization may not excel in 1v1 scenarios. Many classes have defensive cooldowns that can help them survive your burst window during the opener. While the renewing Blaze mechanic provides a good source of self-healing and allows you to tank damage while overpowering opponents, it may not be sufficient against opponents with reset abilities. They can use crowd control effects like Blind, Polymorph, or Fear to disengage and wait for your effects to wear off before returning to attack you. In some cases, certain specs may even be able to eliminate you while you are under the effects of renewing Blaze. Overall, the Devastation Evoker may face challenges in 1v1 situations and may not perform as strongly compared to other specializations.

16. Frost Mage (A Tier)

The Frost Mage specialization with Snow Drift is indeed a highly effective specialization, particularly against classes that can stun you. The ice form you can enter with Snow Drift makes you essentially untouchable for melee DPS opponents. In fact, Frost Mage is often considered the best mage specialization for dealing with melee threats, even surpassing Arcane Mage in this aspect. The combination of crowd control and defensive capabilities provided by the Frost Mage makes it a formidable force against melee encounters.

17. Marksmanship Hunter (B Tier)

Marksmanship Hunters are known for their high damage output, which makes them strong in PvP overall. However, in duels, their lack of consistent passive healing becomes a challenge. While you can use crowd control abilities like Scatter Shot to create distance and reset, the absence of any complete reset mechanism is a drawback. Marksmanship Hunters can perform well against cloth-wearing classes, but they may struggle against plate-wearing classes that can quickly close the gap. As a result, Marksmanship Hunters are generally considered to be in the middle tier for dueling.

18. Destruction Warlock (B Tier)

The Destruction Warlock specialization may not be considered a strong choice for 1v1 encounters. The primary strength of the Demonology Warlock lies in its ability to rely on pets to deal damage, utilize crowd control, and maintain control over opponents. On the other hand, Destruction Warlock has limited options for crowd control, with only Shadowfury and Coil. Once opponents trinket out of the coil and exhaust their offensive cooldowns, Destruction Warlocks can face challenges in sustaining their presence in the fight. Additionally, the recoverability of Destruction Warlocks is not as notable as Affliction Warlocks. While Affliction Warlocks can employ tactics like using the Succubus pet for certain situations, Destruction Warlocks may struggle to maintain control and resilience in 1v1 engagements.

19. Fire Mage (B Tier)

While Fire Mage can utilize time alteration and deliver burst damage to wear down opponents before attempting a reset, it may not be considered as strong as the Arcane specialization. The defensive nature of Fire Mage, coupled with its relatively low health pool when played as a Glass Cannon, can make it vulnerable when opponents consistently apply pressure. In competitive Mage tournaments, many players opt for Arcane Mage due to its defensive capabilities. Given the challenges that Fire Mage faces with opponents constantly staying on top of them, it may not perform as strongly in comparison.

20. Holy Death Knight (B Tier)

When you're able to get your target pin it down get all your cooldowns rolling on it and run it over, it can do well, but any class that can reset that window - Divine Shield immune, Ice Block immune, even Alter Time or Temporal Shield and Dispersion, if they can survive that opening window, becomes a little bit tougher to survive. But you're way better off than Frost, Chains of Ice, and letting your pets do damage can also be viable in your dots for extending fights.

21. Fury Warrior (B Tier)

Fury Warriors are going to have more healing than Arms, but Mage is never going to lose to you ever, so there are certain matchups where you're just never going to win. We could see Fury Warrior doing decently into Warlocks probably Balanced Druids, it's probably going to feel pretty mid, probably going to be better than Fury with the overall amount of healing that you have, but it's still going to be pretty rough as a Warrior in a dueling environment.

22. Outlaw Rogue (B Tier)

In the dueling environments, Outlaw Rogues often don't use Kidney Shot as their burst ability because it lacks significant damage. Outlaw Rogues excel more in crowd control (CC) with their variety of control abilities. While they may not be as strong in 1v1 situations compared to Assassination or Subtlety Rogues, their CC capabilities still make them a formidable choice.

23. Arms Warrior (C Tier)

We have not seen Arms Warrior doing particularly well. You can die through some of your main defensive cooldowns against a lot of the classes here and a lot of them have completely hard resets. You can play second wind and you can try and kite away and reset your health while they're doing that. It's definitely not as bad as Warrior has been in the past for dueling, but it's definitely not great, so we would probably put it down at about B tier.

24. Beast Mastery Hunter (C Tier)

Beast Mastery Hunter is not fantastic for 1v1 dueling, you have no burst damage whatsoever. Beast Mastery Hunter used to be really insane when it had Spirit Bond that could consistently heal. But it doesn't have any sort of sustained healing, resetting is pretty hard on this specialization. Your best chance is keeping snares, keeping pets going, and running away. We think Beast Mastery Hunter is probably going to feel pretty mid maybe even below mid especially when you compare it to something like Survival Hunter, so definitely not a great specialization to go for 1v1.

25. Frost Death Knight (D Tier)

Frost Death Knight can't chill streak one target, at least not until the next patch when you chill streak yourself. So one of your main abilities isn't even going to work in 1v1. The main advantage of Frost Death Knight is cleaving two targets and you don't get that in duals. It does have decent burst but it's not great. We think Frost Death Knight is not made well for dueling, although we are sure there are some matchups where you can maybe do well.