WoW TWW 11.1 M+ DPS Tier List: Best DPS Ranking in Season 2 Mythic+

With Season 2 kicking off in WoW The War Within, today, we're talking about the Mythic+ meta for Patch 11.1 in Season 2, looking at the best-performing ranged and melee DPS specs based on PTR data from high-level keys. We’ve been snooping around Warcraft logs to sort out the WoW TWW M+ Tier List and go over which DPS specs are dominating and which might be struggling in Season 2 Mythic+ dungeons.

WoW TWW Season 2 DPS Tier List for M+

After scouring the War Within 11.1 PTR results from Warcraft Logs, we're here to break down what players are leaning toward in high-level Mythic+ dungeons. One way to pick up trends is by tracking which specs dominate high keys. For example, if Protection Paladins were the go-to tank in Season 1 but suddenly Protection Warriors are everywhere in the PTR, that could hint at a shift in the meta. While this is just an example, this kind of trend analysis helps us predict what to expect in the upcoming season 2.

With that in mind, we analyzed the highest-level Mythic+ keys being run on the PTR and broke down which DPS specs are making waves. Some specs continue to dominate, while others have fallen off significantly. Let’s go through the current state of the meta and where each DPS spec stands in the WoW TWW Season 2 tier list.

TWW 11.1 Melee DPS Rankings for Season 2 M+

Let’s start with Melee DPS, which has always been a competitive field in Mythic+. The 11.1 PTR data gives us a good idea of which specs are seeing play in high-level keys.

1. Windwalker Monk

Windwalker has made a massive comeback in 11.1, thanks to new Capstone talents and buffs to Hero Talents. The addition of Slicing Winds, taken from Plunderstorm, provides high mobility and AoE burst, making it one of the most explosive melee specs this season. While complex to optimize, its damage ceiling is incredibly high, making it a top-tier melee choice in Mythic+.

2. Enhancement Shaman

Enhancement Shaman has remained one of the most played melee specs in the PTR Mythic+ keys, with Stormbringer and Totemic builds both performing well. The reworked Fire-based talents and strong AoE burst potential keep it at the top of the tier list. Its damage profile is flexible, excelling in both single-target and AoE scenarios, making it a powerhouse in dungeons.

3. Havoc Demon Hunter

Havoc continues to be a highly reliable melee DPS, offering strong burst, mobility, and defensive utility. Despite meta shifts, it remains one of the safest melee picks due to consistent tuning and synergy with Mythic+ mechanics. The buffed Hero Talents and rotation improvements solidify its S-tier placement for Season 2.

4. Fury Warrior

Fury Warrior remains a strong melee choice, boasting fast-paced gameplay and solid cleave damage. While it lacks some of the high-end burst of other S-tier melee specs, its consistent damage output makes it a reliable pick.

5. Retribution Paladin

Ret Paladin offers solid burst damage, strong self-sustain, and group utility. While not as dominant as in Season 1, it is still a great melee option thanks to its strong cooldowns and survivability.

6. Arms Warrior

Arms Warrior brings strong burst damage, but its sustained output is lower compared to Fury. Its AoE potential is decent, but it lacks the versatility needed to push into S-tier.

7. Subtlety Rogue

Subtlety Rogue is situational, excelling in priority damage and burst windows. While it has some viability in Mythic+, other rogue specs and melee DPS options are simply stronger.

8. Outlaw Rogue

Outlaw has fallen in popularity, as its cleave damage is weaker compared to Windwalker and Enhancement. While it still offers great survivability, it struggles to compete with higher-tier melee specs.

9. Unholy Death Knight

Unholy DK has lost a lot of ground in 11.1, with fewer players running it in high keys. While it still has solid AoE burst, its ramp-up time and downtime issues make it less attractive compared to other melee specs.

10. Assassination Rogue

Assassination struggles in AoE-heavy dungeons, where its single-target focus makes it less effective. While strong in boss fights, it lacks the versatility needed for high-tier dungeons.

11. Feral Druid

Feral remains underrated, providing good sustained damage but lacking group utility. It performs decently, but other melee specs outshine it in Mythic+.

12. Frost Death Knight

Frost DK has plummeted in popularity, with very few players running it in high keys. It lacks strong burst and struggles to keep up with other melee DPS choices.

13. Survival Hunter

Survival is the least played melee spec, as Marksmanship and Beast Mastery are simply better choices. Its hybrid melee-ranged playstyle makes it unique, but it is not competitive in Mythic+.

TWW 11.1 Ranged DPS Rankings for Season 2 M+

With some major tuning changes on the PTR, Ranged DPS is looking stronger than ever in Season 2. Let’s break it down.

1. Balance Druid

Balance Druid has become one of the most played ranged specs, with high Starfall damage and strong consistency. Its utility, survivability, and AoE damage make it one of the best Mythic+ specs in Season 2.

2. Marksmanship Hunter

Marksmanship has received one of the biggest reworks in 11.1, making it one of the most engaging and effective ranged DPS specs. Its new synergy between abilities improves damage output and cleave potential, making it a top-tier choice.

3. Destruction Warlock

Destruction has made a strong comeback, with buffs to Rain of Fire and Chaos Bolt scaling. Its reliable damage output and durability make it one of the strongest ranged picks for Mythic+.

4. Beast Mastery Hunter

BM remains popular, but its passive playstyle makes it less engaging. While it delivers consistent damage, it lacks depth compared to other ranged specs.

5. Elemental Shaman

Elemental Shaman is solid in Mythic+, with multiple viable builds and great AoE damage. However, its Primordial Wave mechanics feel clunky, keeping it out of S-tier.

6. Arcane Mage

Arcane Mage is fun but chaotic, with constant changes making it difficult to master. The Sunfury Hero Talent is interesting, but the spec still needs more stability.

7. Frost Mage

Frost Mage benefits from strong AoE damage, but its single-target output is weak. While Blizzard buffs improve AoE, Frost remains a niche pick.

8. Devastation Evoker

Devastation is fun, but its damage consistency is weak. While frequent Deep Breath casts make it enjoyable, it still lacks competitive performance.

9. Demonology Warlock

Demonology has dropped in popularity, as its damage is too passive. While it remains viable, other ranged specs perform better in Mythic+.

10. Affliction Warlock

Affliction can be fun when everything lines up, but setting up DoTs in Mythic+ is frustrating. It excels in sustained AoE, but struggles in burst situations.

11. Shadow Priest

Shadow Priest has fallen off, with a clunky rotation and weak mobility. While Void Weaver builds are interesting, the overall playstyle feels less fluid.

12. Fire Mage

Fire Mage has struggled in 11.1, with mobility nerfs making it feel less fluid. The rotation feels clunky, and it no longer stands out as a top-tier pick.

13. Augmentation Evoker

Augmentation has lost its dominance, dropping to fifth most played DPS spec in high Mythic+ keys. The nerfs to its tank and healer empowerment have significantly weakened its impact.

As always, the PTR is just a testing ground, and things may change before the patch goes live. But for now, these trends give us a solid idea of what to expect in Season 2 Mythic+.