The War Within 11.1 3v3 Comps Tier List (Healer, Melee & Ranged DPS)

With the War Within Patch 11.1 bringing significant class changes, buffs, and balance tweaks, the meta for 3v3 Arena in WoW's The War Within expansion is shaping up in an interesting way. Based on class adjustments and expected team compositions, here's how the TWW 11.1 3v3 healer, melee and ranged tier list season 2 is looking for AWC-level competitive play.

The War Within 11.1 Best 3v3 Specs - TWW Season 2 3v3 Comp Tier List

In WoW the War Within Season 2 PvP, 3v3 Arena is one of the most competitive and strategically complex formats. Having good spec is crucial for the following reasons. A good spec must synergize well with teammates to create an effective win condition. For example, Frost Mage + Shadow Priest + Healer works well because both casters provide control, damage, and survivability, making it hard for enemies to counter. Some specs, like Demonology Warlock, struggle because they don’t synergize as well with top-tier melee or caster comps. Next, let's check the War Within 11.1 best healers, melee, and ranged dps for 3v3 comps.

The War Within 11.1 3v3 Healer Tier List 

S Tier

Holy Priest

Holy Priest is expected to dominate the meta due to its insane buffs. It has always excelled in setup-based compositions (like Rogue/Mage/Priest), and with the new changes, it now brings even stronger crowd control chains (Chastise + Fear + Psychic Scream). Its strong burst healing, solid mana efficiency, and high-impact cooldowns make it a clear S-tier healer in this patch.

A Tier

Restoration Shaman

While not as dominant as Holy Priest, Resto Shamans will still be strong due to their totem-based utility, ability to pair well with Shadow Priests, and good hybrid healing/damage output. Shadow Priest/Resto Shaman could be a popular pick in AWC.

Restoration Druid

Some top players believe Resto Druid could be the best healer in the game. It has strong mobility, HoT-based healing, and strong synergy with certain hybrid caster/melee comps like Shadow Priest/Windwalker Monk. The 8% buff in 11.1 gives it an extra edge.

Discipline Priest

Disc is still a strong pick, but with Holy Priest receiving major buffs, its role may be reduced. It remains viable, especially for offensive healing compositions, but Holy might push it out in most cases.

Mistweaver Monk

A potential dark horse healer. Mistweaver Monks can't heal through CC, which is a big weakness, but their insane raw healing output and mana buffs could make them a viable dampening-style healer. Some pros are already experimenting with it, and results are mixed but promising.

Holy Paladin

Still useful, but less dominant than in previous patches. While it brings strong defensive cooldowns, its overall impact is less game-changing than the top-tier healers.

B Tier

Preservation Evoker

Despite its strong mobility and unique healing mechanics, Preservation Evoker struggles in high-pressure, CC-heavy environments like 3v3 Arena. It can work in niche compositions, but it's simply outclassed by Priests, Druids, and Shamans.

The War Within 11.1 3v3 Melee Tier List 

S Tier

Feral Druid

Feral Druids continue to shine due to their high mobility, strong self-healing, and solid burst damage. Their flexibility allows them to pair well with casters and melee comps alike, making them the best melee dps for 3v3 comps in the War Within Season 2.

Subtlety Rogue

Subtlety Rogues remain one of the most powerful melee specs, thanks to their insane control, burst damage, and synergy with top-tier healers like Holy Priest. They fit perfectly into the meta-defining Rogue/Mage/Priest (RMP) comp, making them an S-tier melee on this TWW 11.1 3v3 arena comps tier list without question.

A Tier

Assassination Rogue

While not as dominant as Subtlety, Assassination Rogues still bring high damage pressure, strong bleeds, and solid control tools. They remain a viable pick, especially against teams that struggle with sustained damage rather than burst.

Windwalker Monk

Despite recent nerfs to burst damage, Windwalkers are still a strong A-tier pick due to their insane mobility, great AoE pressure and cleave potential. Strong defensive tools like Fortifying Brew and Diffuse Magic.

Fury Warrior

Fury Warriors are a strong but underrated pick in high-pressure melee brawls. While not as strong as Sub Rogues or Ferals, they still bring solid teamfight presence in some tournament compositions.

Havoc Demon Hunter

Demon Hunters make the leap into A-tier due to their insane mobility, strong defensive cooldowns (Blur, Darkness), high burst potential with Eye Beam & The Hunt.

B Tier

Arms Warrior

Arms Warriors received buffs, but their lack of mobility and weak matchups against Mages keep them at B-tier. They can still be viable in some comps (Arms/Rogue/Priest, Arms/Ret Paladin, etc.), but they struggle against kiting and heavy CC.

C Tier

Survival Hunter

A niche, off-meta spec that might see some play if specific players (like Bickmix) force it into tournaments. Otherwise, it's outclassed by other melee and ranged hybrids.

Unholy Death Knight

Unholy DKs have high damage potential, but they suffer from survivability nerfs, reliance on long setups and hard counters by mobility-based classes.

Frost Death Knight

Similar to Unholy, Frost DKs struggle due to lack of mobility and being easily kited. Their burst can be strong, but they don't have consistent pressure compared to higher-tier melee specs.

Retribution Paladin

Retribution can work in ladder play but struggles in tournaments due to limited viable comps, countered by meta specs like Rogue and Mage, reliance on cooldown-based burst windows. It could be viable in Red Hunter or Red Warrior, but overall, it's too inconsistent for AWC play.

Enhancement Shaman

It's a fringe pick and will likely not see much play at the highest level.

The War Within 11.1 3v3 Ranged Tier List 

S Tier

Frost Mage

Frost Mage is incredibly strong in the current meta due to its excellent crowd control, survivability, and synergy with many top-tier melee and caster classes. It works exceptionally well with Feral Druids and Rogues, making it a staple in tournament play.

Shadow Priest

Shadow Priests offer a combination of high damage, strong defensive capabilities, and utility, making them a powerhouse in 3v3. Their tankiness and sustained pressure make them one of the most reliable casters in high-level tournaments.

A Tier

Balance Druid

While not quite S Tier, Balance Druids (Boomkins) are expected to see increased play due to buffs improving their consistent damage output. They remain a strong, durable caster with good utility.

Arcane Mage

Despite some nerfs, Arcane Mage is still viable in tournament play, especially in Rogue/Mage compositions. It has strong burst damage and mobility, making it a solid choice.

Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlocks are the most viable Warlock spec in tournaments. Their ability to spread Unstable Affliction effectively and maintain pressure makes them a strong pick, although they are slightly more vulnerable compared to Frost Mages and Shadow Priests.

Beast Mastery Hunter

Hunters, particularly BM, have strong potential in 3v3. Jungle Cleave (BM Hunter + Feral Druid + Healer) is expected to be a top-tier comp, giving BM a high ranking.

Marksmanship Hunter

MM Hunter is another strong choice, offering high burst damage and the potential to counter certain compositions, especially when paired with a Mage.

B Tier

Elemental Shaman

Despite buffs, Elemental Shamans remain a step behind A Tier casters. They have strong burst but struggle with consistency at the highest levels.

Fire Mage

Fire Mage is overshadowed by Frost and Arcane. It has strong peak burst, but lacks the overall control and survivability needed in high-end tournament play.

Devastation Evoker

Devoker is powerful on the ladder but struggles in tournaments due to its squishiness. If its defensives are countered properly, it becomes an easy target.

Destruction Warlock

Destro Warlocks have strong damage potential, but they are easy to counter. High mobility melee classes can shut them down, making them less viable in top-tier play.

C Tier

Demonology Warlock

Demo Warlocks are difficult to set up properly in a fast-paced meta. Their burst is easily controlled, making them a weaker choice in tournaments.

Augmentation Evoker

Despite receiving buffs, Aug Evoker remains niche. While its support capabilities are strong, it struggles to find a place in the current 3v3 tournament meta.