Shadow Priest, Assassination Rogue, Balance Druid, Enhancement Shaman
The Antorus, the Burning Throne raid cycle (Patch 7.3.5) represents the absolute peak of World of Warcraft: Legion class design. With fully unlocked Artifact Weapons, optimized Netherlight Crucible relics, and powerful Tier 21 set bonuses, DPS rankings reached their ultimate form.
The armor sets from Antorus were transformative. For many classes, the 4-piece bonus completely changed the priority of their rotation, often making previously weak spells become their hardest hitters. Artifact Concordance
Affectionately known as "Boomkins," Balance Druids were highly desired in Patch 7.3.5. Their massive Starfall radius allowed them to passively cleave down spread-out targets, while their Innervate utility kept healers flush with mana during long, grueling progression encounters. Shadow Priest
: Capable of jaw-dropping burst AoE via Chain Lightning overload procs, but struggled with high-mobility single-target fights.
: One of the most consistent melee performers in Antorus, often leading the charts on boss fights like Kin’garoth due to its high mobility and burst. Assassination Rogue
Sacrolash's Dark Strike (for passive slow utility) and The Master Harvester torso. 2. Windwalker Monk (The Melee Emperor)
Known affectionately as "Boomkins," Balance Druids were a staple in every high-end raiding guild. Their strength came from their versatility and massive burst windows.
Unrivaled execute damage and "spread-cleave" (hitting multiple targets at once).
World of Warcraft ’s Legion expansion remains a legendary era for character power, largely defined by high-impact Tier sets, build-defining Legendaries, and the Netherlight Crucible. represents the absolute pinnacle of this power curve, centered around the final raid, Antorus, the Burning Throne .
Here is the definitive guide to the top DPS specs in WoW Legion Patch 7.3.5, broken down by performance tiers, strengths, and gameplay mechanics. S-Tier: The Absolute Top Performers
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Here is a closer look at the classes that dominated the meters, explaining why they were so powerful.
Having a maxed-out, 75+ point Artifact Weapon is mandatory for maximum power.
