Phase 2 of Classic WoW introduces new raids and dungeons like, many players are wondering which class and spec combinations will provide the highest damage per second. Here is a tier list breakdown of the top DPS specs in Season of Discovery Phase 2.

WoW Phase 2 DPS Tier List Ranking - Best DPS Specs in WoW Phase 2

As World of Warcraft evolves through its phases, the DPS meta shifts, with certain classes and specializations rising to prominence while others fall by the wayside. In Phase 2, we've seen some significant changes, and a new hierarchy of DPS specs has emerged. Here's a comprehensive look at the current WoW Phase 2 DPS tier list, highlighting the top specs in each tier and explaining why they are placed there.

S Tier: Fury Warrior, Arms Warrior, Destro Warlock

- Fury Warrior: Fury Warrior tops the DPS charts in Phase 2 thanks to its immense damage output from abilities like Slam and Execute. With strong armor penetration and the ability to dual-wield weapons, Fury shines in both raids and dungeons.

- Arms Warrior: Bringing high sustained damage and utility from Impending Victory, Arms remains an S-tier spec. While its numbers are slightly below Fury, Arms is favored for its tank-shredding abilities and group buffs.

- Destruction Warlock: Becoming even more dominant in Phase 2, Destro locks rain chaos with spells like Shadowburn and Chaos Bolt. Immolate damage also increases significantly, cementing Destro as a top DPS choice. 

A Tier: Survival Hunter, Feral Druid, Enhancement Shaman, Beast Mastery Hunter

- Survival Hunter: With reworked mechanics, Survival rises in Phase 2. Using Ravager's aim, Hunter’s Mark and Serpent Sting delivers very high sustained damage and mana efficiency.

- Feral Druid: Feral Druids benefit from improved scaling and have access to abilities that enhance their bleed damage, placing them in the A tier.

- Enhancement Shaman: Enhance sustains their status with flametongue weapon imbues and auto attacks. Stormstrike crits provide good burst windows, solidifying Enhancement as a strong melee pick.

- Beast Mastery Hunter: Hunter: Beast Mastery Hunters have good scaling and powerful pets, making them a solid choice for DPS in Phase 2.

B Tier: Marksmanship Hunter, Fire Mage, Assassination Rogue, Combat Rogue, Ret Paladin, Arcane Mage, Demo Warlock

- Marksmanship Hunter: Marksmanship Hunters offer good damage output but are slightly behind the top-tier specs. They have strong single-target damage and excel in situations where burst damage is required.

- Fire Mage: Fire Mages deliver exceptional AoE damage and have scaling buffs from talents like Impact and Improved Scorch. Their crowd control abilities and utility in group scenarios make them stand out.

- Assassination Rogue: This is the highest DPS of Rogues right now in PVE. They have powerful abilities like Mutilate and excel in Phase 2 encounters. However, they are slightly less optimal compared to other top-tier specs.

- Combat Rogue: Combat Rogues offer good damage output and have useful abilities like Blade Flurry. While not the top choice, they are still a solid option for DPS in Phase 2.

- Ret Paladin: Retribution Paladins shine in short fights and excel in AoE scenarios. They have burst potential and receive powerful seals and passive mana regeneration in Phase 2.

- Arcane Mage: Arcane Mages offer good damage output but are not as strong as Fire Mages. They have efficient filler spells and can provide solid DPS in raids and dungeons.

- Demonology Warlock: Demonology Warlocks have improved direct damage spells and smoother mana management in Phase 2. While not at the top, they can still contribute effectively to DPS in PvE scenarios.

C Tier: Ele Shaman, Shadow Priest, Balance Druid, Affliction Warlock

- Elemental Shaman: Elemental Shamans face some challenges in Phase 2 due to their mana dependency. While they have decent damage and utility, they fall behind other specs in terms of overall performance.

- Shadow Priest: Shadow Priests struggle with single-target damage and face mana issues in Phase 2. While they have improvements in PvP, their performance in dungeon raids is not as strong. However, they can still be viable in certain situations.

- Balance Druid: Balance Druid: Balance Druids have seen improvements in Phase 2, with the introduction of Moonkin form and powerful abilities like Starfire and Starsurge. However, they still fall behind other specs in terms of overall DPS output.

- Affliction Warlock: Affliction Warlocks gain Shadow Embrace for stronger damage over time effects. While not at the top, they can still contribute effectively to DPS in PvE scenarios.

D Tier: Frost Mage, Subtlety Rogue

- Frost Mage: Frost Mages are currently underperforming, especially compared to Fire Mages. They have been placed at the bottom of the DPS tier list and are not recommended for top-tier DPS in Phase 2.

- Subtlety Rogue: Subtlety Rogues are not performing as well as Assassination Rogues.