Finding the best tanks for Season of Discovery is going to be important. Without a tank, running group content is impossible; someone needs to be able to hold aggro and withstand enemy damage!
Tanking is a big focus on Season of Discovery, with new tools being given to classes like Paladin, as well as the introduction of Warlock and Rogue tanks.
The best tank class in Classic World of Warcraft remains the best tank class in Season of Discovery. Who would have thought that giving Warriors new tools wouldn’t simply result in them still being the kings of tanking?
Back in the days of Classic World of Warcraft, Shaman tanks were a meme spec. It was fun when someone could pull it off, but more often than not, it was a joke. That’s not the case, as Shamans are one of the best tanks in Season of Discovery.
One big reason why Paladins perform well as one of the best tanks in Season of Discovery is the addition of an actual taunt to their tool kit. Additionally, they excel at AOE tanking. While they may lack the damage compared to other tank classes, they compensate for it with class utility.
The one thing holding them back is missing out on key Druid abilities such as Survival of the Fittest. Some people view them as one of the best tanks in Season of Discovery. For Phase One, however, I have them a little lower than Paladins. That can easily change in future phases.
The most anticipated tank class in Season of Discovery, Warlocks, thanks to their Metamorphosis rune, are proving to be an extremely viable tank option.We look forward to seeing how Warlock tanks perform in later phases.
The only “bad” tank in Season of Discovery, Rogues haven’t caught on as well as other classes. They can do well to off-tank in a pinch, which is useful for some bosses in BFD. Ghamoo-Ra is one example where a rogue off-tank can truly shine.