Mythic+ Tank Rankings: A Tier List for Dragonflight (Patch 10.2.7. / Season 4)
From the weakest to the strongest tank specialization, each provide unique character distinction and add value toward shaping the Season 4 "meta" of Mythic+ in Dragonflight. The Tank specialization rankings provided for Dragonflight's Season 4 of Mythic+ are based on pure tanking strength and group-added-value such as utility, survivability, mobility, damage and self-sustain.
This list will be updated as new tuning and class changes come out over the course of the season.
About the Tier List
This tier list is NOT FINAL; it will change and will be updated as often as necessary prior and during Mythic+. There are often moments of tier set and class tuning, as well as talent changes and secondary stat scaling that will impact the placement of the specs.
I am Petko, a competitive Mythic+ player, known to be pushing the boundaries of High Mythic+ with several World first and Europe first rankings among past seasons on multiple classes. I have worked hard on preparing for Season 4 of Dragonflight, spending numerous hours per day examining each and every class and spec in a dungeon environment on PTR. This Tier list will continue to be updated as much as it requires over the course of Dragonflight and it will also focus on what the "meta" will look like as it stabilizes. Along the way, this Tier list will also be supported by various professional Mythic+ players with high credibility in the community, theorycrafters across all specializations, and my own empirical evidence.
To begin with, this Tier list will exclusively focus on the fourth Season of Mythic+ in Dragonflight. There will be no Warcraft Logs rankings added nor simulation data for the majority of the classes and specs. As a result, this Tier list will be solely based on empirical evidence of the current state of the classes' performance in Mythic+ from my own point of view and the point of view of the group of players testing those classes who are among the best representatives of the class in the community. Moreover, this Tier list will take into consideration every impactful class change and tier set tuning before and after the start of the season.
It is important to note that opinions might vary and that is completely okay, but remember to be respectful when providing feedback as the sole purpose of this tier list is to help the WoW community with their choice of main or alt each season.
This tier list is entirely based on several factors, such as tank durability, group composition synergy, mobility, damage profile, self-sustain and external party-wide cooldowns.
A Final Warning
Tank Tier List for Season 4 of Mythic+ in Dragonflight
Below, you can find the full rankings for Tank specializations in Dragonflight Mythic+. We encourage you to further read and understand why some classes are placed lower or higher than expected, with several factors taken into consideration.
- Vengeance Demon Hunter (S+Tier)
- Protection Paladin (A-Tier)
- Guardian Druid (A-Tier)
- Protection Warrior (B-Tier)
- Blood Death Knight (C-Tier)
- Brewmaster Monk (C-Tier)
DPS and Healer Class Rankings
If you are interested in our other rankings for Mythic+ in in Dragonflight, Season 4, please click the links below.
Full Tank Class Rankings
S+Tier
Vengeance Demon Hunter
Patch 10.2.7 update: Vengeance Demon Hunter
received minor damage and utility nerf in the upcoming patch, but not enough to place
them anywhere lower on the tier-list. The combination of Vengeance Demon Hunter's
strong survivability and great utility make Vengeance Demon Hunter the
best tank option for Mythic+ in Season 4. In addition, since magical damage dealers
are considered "meta," Chaos Brand provides a noticeable damage boost for the
entire group, meaning having a Demon Hunter is even more needed. At last, remember
that one of the biggest disadvantages of having caster-orientated groups are
interrupts and mob control, in which Vengeance Demon Hunter is the best
at - 2x
Sigil of Chains, 2x
Sigil of Misery, 2x
Sigil of Silence,
Chaos Nova, etc. is just part of their incredible toolkit. Overall, the best
tank choice so far across all key levels. and most importantly, the most pug-friendly
option.
Cons
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Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
5% extra Magical damage |
Core | ![]() |
% chance to avoid all damage from an attack. |
Core | ![]() |
Silences all enemies affected by the Sigil for a short period of time. |
Optional | ![]() |
All enemies affected by the Sigil are pulled to its center and snared. |
Optional | ![]() |
AoE stun effect. |
Optional | ![]() |
Single-target out of combat crowd-control. |
Optional | ![]() |
Remove 1 beneficial Magic effect. |
Optional | ![]() |
AoE disturb effect. |
A-Tier
Protection Paladin
Patch 10.2.7 update: Protection Paladin received a buff to their "old-new" tier-set, from Season 1, which will be played in the next season. Protection Paladin will still remain one of the strongest tank specializations for Season 4. It boasts an impressive damage profile and unmatched group-wide utility, making it a highly sought-after choice. Additionally, its durability has improved since the last seasons, which is one of the most important details for every tank. Moreover, this specialization is one of the few tanks with exceptional off-healing abilities, making it a valuable asset when fulfilling extreme HPS Mythic+ requirements.
Cons
Playing around Consecration is simply an underlying issue
that has been going on for a while for Protection Paladin.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
Extra interrupt option that has a follow-up silence effect. |
Core | ![]() |
Permanent 3% group/raid-wide damage reduction aura. |
Core | ![]() |
In case you already have ![]() ![]() |
Core | ![]() |
A powerful single-target 6 sec stun effect. |
Core | ![]() |
Heals a member of your party/raid to full health. |
Core | ![]() |
Combat-resurrection |
Optional | ![]() |
Granting magical damage immunity for 10 sec on a chosen ally. |
Optional | ![]() |
Helps a single member of your raid in a
critical situation. This can be further improved by talenting
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Optional | ![]() |
Physical immunity, which can help you with some boss encounters. |
Optional | ![]() |
Immunity to movement impairing effects. |
Optional | ![]() ![]() |
You have the option between single-target crowd-control effect or a powerful mass AoE stop. |
Optional | ![]() |
Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() |
Be able to fear any Undead, Aberration or Demon, which is an additional form of crowd control. |
Guardian Druid
Patch 10.2.7 update: Guardian Druid received no changes in Season 4, outside of getting their Season 2 tier-set back. Guardian Druid will return to its "old-new" tier set, which immensely improves their performance from the previous season. With that in mind, we believe that their damage profile and durability will improve, while also keeping their amazing party-wide utility unchanged. Good days are coming for Guardian Druids and we are excited to see them perform in the last season of Dragonflight.
Cons
The tanks placed above Guardian Druid have some unique specifics (better damage, more durability, better utility, etc) better than you in the Season 4 of Mythic+.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
Increasing the Versatility of your raid/party by 3%. |
Core | ![]() |
Single-target root effect. |
Optional | ![]() |
Extra off-healing. |
Optional | ![]() |
Allowing 1 friendly healer to cast spells without spending mana for 8 sec. |
Optional | ![]() |
Increasing the movement speed to all raid members by 60% for 8 sec. |
Optional | ![]() |
Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() |
Dispelling all Enrage Effects from an enemy target. |
Optional | ![]() |
Single-target crowd-control effects against
beasts and dragonkins. It also works on ![]() |
Optional | ![]() ![]() |
You have the choice between AoE disturb effect or a single-target stun. |
Optional | ![]() | Aoe knockback. |
Optional | ![]() ![]() |
You have the choice between AoE root effect or AoE wind-of-vortex, pulling all the mobs to one location. |
B-Tier
Protection Warrior
Patch 10.2.7 update: Protection Warrior
received massive buffs leading to the next pack, with a much better damage profile, as well
as durability. Protection Warrior will be a great choice tank for
the upcoming season. Spell Reflection is proving to be a useful tool in
the Season 4 dungeon pool, effectively speeding up some of the instances.
Overall, Protection Warrior's biggest asset is durability, which
is the most desirable feature among tanks, but currently lacks the capabilities
in every other detail, compared to the rest of the tank specs. At last, with the most
recent damage buffs, their damage profile will now be much more competitive, bringing
to closer to the top-tier tanks.
Cons
As always, Protection Warriors may suffer if anything cannot be blocked or reflected. Although their utility has never been considered the best, they make up for it with their raw power in terms of damage and survivability.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
Temporary increasing the health of your raid/party. |
Core | ![]() |
Extra 5% attack power. |
Optional | ![]() |
Usable in niche situations. |
Optional | ![]() |
AoE disturb effect capped at 5 targets. |
Optional | ![]() | 4 sec single-target stun. |
Optional | ![]() |
AoE Stun |
C-Tier
Blood Death Knight
Patch 10.2.7 update: Blood Death Knight received a buff to their "old-new" tier-set, from Season 2, which will be played in the next season. Blood Death Knight will enter Season 4, with a mediocre damage profile and not-so-impressive survivability, compared to the rest of the tank specializations. Their group-wide utility covers niche spots within your group, but it is yet not considered a top tier. The good part is that you can sync well with any other classes/specs and you still hold great mob control.
Cons
Although the spec plays decent in the current season of Mythic+, the tanks above you are better in particular game areas, such as: better mob control, better utility, better endurance or simply more raw output.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
Provides extra durability against heavy magical damage. |
Core | ![]() |
Repositions an enemy of your choice. |
Core | ![]() |
Combat-resurrection. |
Optional | ![]() |
Every 1 sec an enemy is pulled close to you. |
Optional | ![]() |
Mass-grip. |
Optional | ![]() |
Reduces the auto-attack speed of your target by 5% stacking up 4 times. |
Optional | ![]() |
Mind-control an undead enemy to fight on your side.
This ability can also Mind-control ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() |
5 sec single-target stun. |
Brewmaster Monk
Patch 10.2.7 update: Brewmaster Monk
received a substantial damage nerf which will impact their tier-list placement. In addition,
their Stagger effectiveness will be much more durable against
magical attacks, which was always a weak area of theirs.
Brewmaster Monk spec will remain relatively squishy
compared to other tank classes. However, their damage output is one of the highest,
in the game, which makes them a great fit for lower to mid-level keys.
Just keep in mind as you progress through higher-level keys, you may encounter more
survivability issues. Overall, the utility package of Brewmaster Monk is great,
providing all the necessary tools to tackle any issue in Mythic+. Whether or not the
Brewmaster Monk will become a competitive spec or remain in a mediocre state
will depend on further Season 4 tuning.
Cons
The only way this spec can improve rankings is by further buffs on behalf of their survivability.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() |
5% extra Physical damage for your raid. |
Core | ![]() |
Extra damage reduction against area-of-effect damage. |
Core | ![]() |
Increased healing from all sources for all allies within 10 yards. |
Core | ![]() |
3 sec stun effect. |
Optional | ![]() |
Removes all roots and snares. |
Optional | ![]() |
It can be used to help your tank kite and as a AoE disturb effect. |
Optional | ![]() |
Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() |
Single-target disturb effect. |
Changelog
- 02 Jun. 2024: Reviewed and updated based on the most recent class changes.
- 07 May 2024: Reviewed and update dfor 10.2.7 Patch.
- 23 Apr. 2024: Reviewed and updated for Season 4.
- 25 Mar. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 10.2.6 Patch.
- 12 Mar. 2024: No changes needed.
- 28 Jan. 2024: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 15 Jan. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 10.2.5 Patch.
- 18 Dec. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 04 Dec. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 12 Nov. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 05 Nov. 2023: Reviewed and Updated for 10.2 Patch.
- 04 Sep. 2023: Reviewed and Updated for 10.1.7 Patch.
- 22 Aug. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 09 Aug. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 25 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 17 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the 10.1.5 Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the 10.1.5 Patch.
- 27 Jun. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent hotfixes.
- 06 Jun. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent hotfixes.
- 23 May 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent Patch.
- 07 May 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent hotfixes.
- 01 May 2023: Fully Updated for Season 2 of Dragonflight.
- 21 Mar. 2023: Updated based on the most recent changes for 10.0.7. Patch.
- 04 Mar. 2023: Further Adjustments based .
- 14 Feb. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent Patch.
- 25 Jan. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the upcoming 10.0.5 Patch.
- 21 Dec. 2022: Further Adjustments based on the latest class changes.
- 18 Nov. 2022: Updated with the initial iteration for Season 1 of Dragonflight.
This guide has been written by Petko, one of the top M+ players of all time. He has accomplished several Europe and World #1 Team and Solo Seasonal rankings with multiple specialization and classes throughout the seasons. Moreover, he competes in MDI and streams his runs live on Twitch and and share his personal opinion on YouTube and Twitter.
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