The War Within Season 3 has arrived, reshaping the Mythic+ landscape with fresh dungeons and a revamped meta. Below are key insights from early live runs, focusing on DPS performance trends:

Season 3 Mythic+ Dungeon Lineup

• Ara-Kara, City of Echoes (Azj’Kahet)
• Eco-Dome Al’dani (K’aresh)
• Halls of Atonement (Revendreth)
• Operation: Floodgate (The Ringing Deeps)
• Priory of the Sacred Flame (Hallowfall)
• Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder (K’aresh)
• Tazavesh: So’Leah’s Gambit (K’aresh)
• The Dawnbreaker (Hallowfall)

Top Melee DPS: Season 3 Launch

1. Havoc Demon Hunter: Dominates with unmatched mobility, sustained damage, and a potent tier set.
2. Frost Death Knight: Retains strength in cleave and survivability despite minor nerfs.
3. Assassination Rogue: Trash-melting AoE shines in fast-paced clears.
4. Feral Druid: High skill ceiling rewarded with top-tier damage and utility.
5. Retribution Paladin: Balanced package of cleave damage and emergency healing.
6. Subtlety Rogue: Devastating burst potential in coordinated groups.
7. Survival Hunter: Surprising versatility with hybrid ranged/melee flexibility.
8. Enhancement Shaman: Situational performance balanced by Bloodlust utility.
9. Arms Warrior: Powerful priority damage hindered by setup requirements.
10. Fury Warrior: Fast-paced playstyle slightly overshadowed by other specs.

Top Ranged DPS: Season 3 Launch

1. Arcane Mage: Unrivaled single-target funneling and Time Warp utility.
2. Shadow Priest: Rising star with exceptional boss damage and group support.
3. Devastation Evoker: Pack-deleting burst windows plus Heroism access.
4. Elemental Shaman: Strong comeback with adaptable multi-target damage.
5. Frost Mage: Straightforward rotation delivering competitive numbers.
6. Marksmanship Hunter: Reliable choice for burst-heavy strategies.
7. Affliction Warlock: Improved consistency still limited by ramp time.
8. Balance Druid: Steady AoE overshadowed by burst-focused meta.
9. Destruction Warlock: Explosive potential hampered by mobility constraints.
10. Beast Mastery Hunter: Consistent performance outclassed by higher-output specs.

FAQ

Current strongest DPS specs?

Havoc DH (melee) and Arcane Mage (ranged) lead early rankings.

Who received major buffs?

Shadow Priests, Elemental Shamans, and Feral Druids saw significant power boosts.

Will rankings change?

Likely—balance adjustments typically occur in the season’s opening weeks.

Meta focus?

Prioritizing burst AoE and utility for trash-heavy dungeons.