Quick Picks: Choose Your Solo Main in 60 Seconds

If you don’t want a deep dive yet, pick based on what you care about most:

• Safest solo experience (hard to die): Blood Death Knight, Protection Paladin, Guardian Druid
• Easiest solo DPS (low stress, high safety): Beast Mastery Hunter, Demonology Warlock
• Fastest open-world farming and gathering: Druid (travel tools), Hunter (speed + pet), Demon Hunter (movement)
• Best “I can solo hard stuff” hybrid: Retribution Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, Warlock (multiple specs feel great solo)
• Best mobility + control for chaotic fights: Demon Hunter, Monk, Rogue
• Best if you want to rely on Valeera to cover your weakness: Many squishier casters become viable by pairing with Valeera as Tank or Healer—but you still want strong control tools.

If you’re still unsure, the “default safe bet” for most solo players in Midnight is Hunter or Warlock for DPS, and Paladin or Death Knight if you like tanky, self-sufficient gameplay.

What Soloing Looks Like in WoW Midnight

Midnight solo play isn’t just “do world quests alone.” Two new/expanded systems are specifically designed to give solo players real progression:

• Midnight Delves: Ten new Delves plus a seasonal Nemesis Delve. Some are outdoors, letting you use your ground mount. Delves are built for solo or up to 5 players and are designed as short, repeatable adventures with replayability.
• Valeera Sanguinar (Delve Companion): Valeera replaces Brann as the Delve companion and can be set to Tank/Healer/DPS. She also brings combat and utility customization through curios, meaning your solo setup can be tailored to survive harder tiers or speedrun easier ones.
• Prey System (Open World Hunts): An opt-in hunting system where you speak to an NPC in Silvermoon, choose a target, and keep playing normally while the hunt unfolds unpredictably. You unlock Normal, Hard, and Nightmare difficulties; higher difficulties add Torments that make the hunt and final fight much harder, and the final encounter is designed to be handled without raid groups.

Because of that, “best solo class” in Midnight should be judged by how well a class handles:

• short-to-medium instanced fights (Delves),
• unpredictable ambush moments (Prey),
• and long open-world sessions (farming, travel, survivability, low downtime).

The Solo Class Scorecard: What Actually Matters in Midnight

A class that feels amazing in group content can feel miserable solo if it lacks one key tool. Use this scorecard to understand why certain classes rise to the top:

• Reliable self-healing: Can you recover without stopping to eat, waiting for long cooldowns, or relying on potions?
• A “second body” (pet, tank spec, or companion synergy): Having something else hold threat or soak hits is a huge advantage.
• Control toolkit: At minimum, you want a dependable interrupt and at least one of: stun, fear, root, knockback, disorient, or long CC.
• Damage uptime while moving: Solo play forces movement constantly—dodging frontals, avoiding swirlies, repositioning for pulls.
• Emergency buttons: Immunities, damage reductions, “oh no” heals, or stealth/disengage options.
• Speed and convenience: Travel tools, stealth, loot convenience, and general quality-of-life directly impact how much you enjoy solo sessions.

In Midnight specifically, add two more:

• Ambush resilience: Prey fights can surprise you, and higher difficulties add Torments—classes that can stabilize quickly shine.
• Valeera pairing quality: If your class is squishy, can Valeera tank safely for you? If your class is tanky, can Valeera add DPS to speed things up?

How Valeera Changes Solo Class Choices in Delves

Valeera is not just a flavor companion—she can meaningfully change which classes feel “best” in Delves. The most important concept is simple:

Your class doesn’t need to do everything alone anymore—your class needs to do everything with Valeera.

Valeera can be assigned a role:

• Tank Valeera helps squishy DPS and healers by holding threat and reducing incoming damage pressure.
• Healer Valeera helps pet classes, tanks, and bruiser DPS push faster by keeping you topped so you can chain pulls confidently.
• DPS Valeera helps tank specs and slow-killing builds turn Delves into quick clears.

Valeera also brings universally useful tools like stealth utility, AoE damage, AoE damage reduction for herself, a “marked target” buff window, and a “tools” ability that can help you find extra resources and treasures during a run. Role-specific abilities add even more: interrupts and silences, stuns, dispels, damage reduction fields, and threat control.

Practical Valeera Pairing Rules (These Make Delves Easier Immediately)

• If you’re a pet class (Hunter/Warlock): Start with Healer Valeera for speed and safety. Your pet already “tanks,” so healing + buffs accelerate clears.
• If you’re a tank spec (Blood DK/Prot Paladin/Guardian Druid/Brewmaster/Prot Warrior): Start with DPS Valeera to avoid slow runs.
• If you’re a squishy caster (Mage/Priest/Elemental Shaman): Start with Tank Valeera so you can cast without being constantly pressured.
• If you’re a stealth class (Rogue): You can choose based on goal—Tank Valeera for brute force, DPS Valeera for speed, Healer Valeera for safety on higher tiers.
• If you keep dying to AoE: Lean toward setups that reduce AoE stress (Healer Valeera, plus cautious pulls and tighter stop usage).

Delves Strategy Basics That Make Any Class Feel Stronger

Even the “best solo class” will struggle if you approach Delves like a timed dungeon. A smarter Delve mindset is:

• Pull smaller until you learn the room. There’s no prize for overpulling early and losing lives.
• Respect frontals and swirlies. Delves are designed to punish standing in avoidable damage—sidestep early, not late.
• Use crowd control proactively. Lock down one target, burn another, then clean up.
• Treat defensives like part of your rotation. Waiting until you’re at 10% HP is how solo runs spiral.
• Plan your “stop chain.” Use interrupt, then stun, then disorient—don’t overlap everything at once unless you must.

This is exactly why classes with multiple stop options (or classes that pair well with Valeera’s stops) are so strong in Midnight Delves.

Open World in Midnight: Why the Prey System Rewards Self-Sufficient Classes

Prey hunts are designed to be unpredictable: you can be questing, gathering, or fighting other mobs, and the hunt can escalate into a dangerous encounter. On Hard and Nightmare, Torments add extra mechanics, and the final encounter is designed so you can’t rely on a raid to carry you.

That makes the best open-world solo classes the ones that can do at least three of the following under pressure:

• stabilize health quickly,
• prevent or stop dangerous casts,
• kite or reset fights,
• burst when a short “kill window” appears,
• and survive mistakes without immediately dying.

In other words: Prey rewards “toolkit classes.” If your class can answer problems in multiple ways, you’ll enjoy Prey more—and you’ll push higher difficulties faster.

The Best Solo Classes for WoW Midnight (Delves + Open World)

Below are the top solo picks, explained in a way that helps you choose based on playstyle—not just hype.

Hunter: The Safest Solo DPS With the Smoothest Delve Experience

If soloing is your main goal, Hunter is almost always near the top because it brings the single best solo advantage in WoW: a customizable pet that can tank. That one feature changes everything in Delves and open world:

• Your pet takes the hits while you deal damage safely.
• You can recover from mistakes more easily because you’re not face-tanking everything.
• You can manage chaotic pulls by having your pet hold threat while you reposition.

Why Hunter excels in Delves:

• Pet tanking is basically a built-in “Tank Valeera,” which frees you to run Healer or DPS Valeera depending on your goal.
• Hunters have strong control tools that are very solo-friendly: traps, slows, stuns, and disengage-style movement.
• They handle ranged mechanics comfortably and keep damage uptime high even while moving.

Why Hunter excels in Open World + Prey:

• When ambushed, a Hunter can stabilize quickly by controlling distance and letting the pet re-establish threat.
• Kiting is natural, and many Prey-style challenges become easier when you’re not forced to stand still.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Healer Valeera for fast, safe chain pulls.
• DPS Valeera when you outgear the tier and want speed.

Best for: beginners, low stress soloing, farming, steady progression.

Watch-outs: some mechanics punish pet management; you still need to use stops and defensives intelligently on higher difficulty content.

Warlock: The Solo King of “I Don’t Die” With a Pet and Self-Healing

Warlock is the other classic solo powerhouse: you get a pet, strong self-healing, and multiple forms of control that let you slow the game down when needed. If you like the idea of soloing hard content through durability rather than pure mobility, Warlock is a premier Midnight choice.

Why Warlock excels in Delves:

• A tanky demon can hold enemies while you set up damage.
• Warlock sustain is excellent: you can recover health mid-fight and reduce downtime between pulls.
• Control options (fear-style tools, stuns, and interrupts depending on setup) let you turn dangerous pulls into manageable ones.

Why Warlock excels in Open World + Prey:

• When an unpredictable fight starts, Warlock can often stabilize by layering defensives, controlling enemies, and healing through pressure.
• You’re excellent at “attrition fights”—the kind where you slowly win while refusing to die.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Often Healer Valeera (to keep momentum high) or DPS Valeera (to speed clears).
• Tank Valeera is rarely necessary because your pet already covers that role.

Best for: players who want safety, steady solo wins, and strong recovery tools.

Watch-outs: movement-heavy scenarios can feel slower; you’ll want to plan positioning and avoid panic casting.

Paladin: The Solo Swiss Army Knife (Especially If You Love Self-Saves)

Paladin is one of the best “solo mains” in Midnight because it can solve problems with a toolkit instead of raw stats. Paladins bring:

• strong self-healing,
• strong defensives,
• emergency immunity-style answers,
• and the ability to recover from mistakes that would kill other DPS.

Why Paladin excels in Delves:

• Protection Paladin is an elite soloing tank spec: it brings survivability, control, and consistent damage that makes higher-tier delves feel doable.
• Retribution Paladin is a standout solo DPS because it can heal itself, reduce damage, and still burst targets down when needed.

Why Paladin excels in Open World + Prey:

• Prey Torments often punish weak defensives—Paladin shines here because it has multiple “answer buttons.”
• If the hunt forces a confined final fight, being able to outlast pressure is a major advantage.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Tank specs: DPS Valeera for speed.
• Ret: usually Healer Valeera for momentum, or Tank Valeera if you want to play extremely safe.

Best for: players who want control, self-saves, and confidence in unpredictable fights.

Watch-outs: Paladin mobility can feel slower than some classes; you’ll want smart positioning and consistent use of your toolkit.

Death Knight: The Best Solo Choice for Players Who Want to Face-Tank Reality

Death Knight is a top-tier solo class because it turns the usual solo problem upside down: instead of avoiding damage, you convert damage into healing through strong self-sustain.

Why Death Knight excels in Delves:

• Blood DK is one of the strongest solo tanks in the game for “hard mode” PvE. If you like pushing difficult tiers, Blood is often the safest path.
• DK control is excellent for solo: grips, slows, and disruption help you control pull chaos.
• You’re naturally strong against “elite-style” enemies because you can survive extended fights without running out of resources.

Why Death Knight excels in Open World + Prey:

• Prey encounters can punish fragile builds; DK’s ability to stabilize health repeatedly makes it well-suited for difficult hunts.
• If a Torment adds pressure over time, DK’s “refuse to die” pattern often counters it well.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Blood DK: DPS Valeera to speed clears.
• DPS DK: Healer Valeera for aggressive pulls, or Tank Valeera if you want extra safety on higher tiers.

Best for: “I want to solo hard stuff,” high-confidence survival, consistent elite killing.

Watch-outs: DK mobility is limited compared to hyper-mobile classes; you’ll want to plan movement and pull routes.

Druid: The Best All-Around Solo Lifestyle Class (Speed, Utility, Flexibility)

Druid is arguably the best long-term solo “lifestyle main” because it’s not just about combat. Druids bring unmatched convenience:

• fast travel tools,
• flexible roles,
• stealth options (in some setups),
• strong survivability,
• and excellent farming efficiency.

Why Druid excels in Delves:

• Guardian is a powerful solo tank option, and it pairs incredibly well with DPS Valeera for fast clears.
• Balance and Feral offer strong solo damage with enough self-sustain and control to handle tough pulls—especially when Valeera fills the missing role.

Why Druid excels in Open World + Prey:

• Druids are exceptional for open-world loops: gathering, questing, and moving between objectives quickly.
• When a hunt interrupts your routine, Druids can adapt: heal, kite, stealth/reset, or brute force depending on form and build.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Guardian: DPS Valeera
• DPS specs: Tank or Healer Valeera depending on how safe you want to be

Best for: players who want speed, freedom, and a class that feels good for everything.

Watch-outs: mastery comes from form-swapping and using the right tools at the right time; if you want ultra-simple gameplay, pet classes may feel easier.

Demon Hunter: The Fast Solo Farmer With Elite Mobility and “Get Out” Buttons

Demon Hunter is a fantastic solo class in Midnight for players who love speed and aggressive play. Even when solo systems punish sloppy movement, DH mobility is a real advantage:

• you reposition instantly,
• dodge hazards naturally,
• and often “save” a bad pull by simply moving better than the game expects.

Why Demon Hunter excels in Delves:

• Mobility lets you manage mechanics and reposition for safe damage.
• Strong self-sustain means you can recover quickly and chain pulls.
• DH control tools and stops are valuable in solo content where caster packs can be deadly.

Why Demon Hunter excels in Open World + Prey:

• Prey fights can include unpredictable moments—mobility helps you survive surprises.
• DH is excellent at quickly reaching targets, escaping bad engagements, and maintaining momentum in the world.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Often Tank Valeera if you’re playing squishier DPS builds and want maximum safety.
• Healer Valeera if you want chain pulling and high tempo.

Best for: speed farming, high mobility gameplay, players who enjoy an aggressive solo pace.

Watch-outs: if you rely on mobility but ignore defensives and stops, higher difficulty solo content will punish you.

Monk: The Underestimated Solo Specialist (Mobility + Control + Self-Sustain)

Monk is a sleeper pick for Midnight soloing because it often has exactly what solo players need:

• strong mobility,
• strong control,
• and enough self-sustain to avoid constant downtime.

Why Monk excels in Delves:

• Brewmaster can solo hard content through durability and damage smoothing, and it works extremely well with DPS Valeera.
• Windwalker brings burst, mobility, and control that helps delete priority targets before they become a problem.

Why Monk excels in Open World + Prey:

• Monks can handle chaotic encounters by repositioning quickly and controlling enemies.
• If a hunt turns into a messy brawl, Monk tools help you stabilize and recover.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Brewmaster: DPS Valeera
• Windwalker: usually Healer or Tank Valeera, depending on how safe you want to play

Best for: players who like active gameplay, movement-based control, and smooth solo pacing.

Watch-outs: Monk performance is often tied to consistent button flow—if you prefer slower, simpler rotations, other options may feel easier.

Rogue: The Best “I Choose My Fights” Class (Stealth, Resets, Control)

Rogue isn’t always the fastest brute-force solo class, but it’s one of the smartest—because stealth changes the solo game. If you prefer skipping trash, choosing your pulls, and resetting fights on your terms, Rogue is elite.

Why Rogue excels in Delves:

• You can avoid unnecessary fights, isolate dangerous enemies, and control pulls with precision.
• Delves reward careful play, and Rogue can turn “danger rooms” into controlled encounters through CC and interrupts.

Why Rogue excels in Open World + Prey:

• If a hunt turns bad, Rogue often has the best reset options: vanish-style tools, stealth re-entry, and controlled re-engage.
• In unpredictable ambush scenarios, being able to disengage and replan is powerful.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Tank Valeera if you want to brute-force fights more safely.
• Healer Valeera if you’re comfortable controlling fights and want sustained momentum.

Best for: strategic solo players, stealth lovers, efficient open-world routing.

Watch-outs: Rogue can feel squishier if you mismanage defensives; you win through control and resets, not face-tanking everything.

Shaman: Strong Solo Tools With One Big Question—How Much Safety Do You Want?

Shaman can be very good solo, especially if you enjoy having answers: interrupts, slows, utility, and flexible damage styles. But compared to top solo kings, Shaman often requires cleaner play and smarter defensive planning.

Why Shaman can excel in Delves:

• You have strong control options and utility that help manage packs.
• You can handle dangerous casts well and adapt to different enemy types.

Why Shaman can excel in Open World + Prey:

• Shaman utility supports long sessions and chaotic fights.
• If Torments require consistent interrupts and movement, Shaman can respond well.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Tank Valeera is a common “make it comfortable” choice for squishier setups.
• Healer Valeera works once you’re confident and geared.

Best for: players who enjoy utility-heavy gameplay and adaptable solo tools.

Watch-outs: if you want effortless soloing with minimal risk, Hunter/Warlock/Paladin/DK usually feel easier.

Mage: High Power, High Control, But You Must Respect Fragility

Mage can solo surprisingly well when played deliberately: strong control and powerful damage can trivialize fights—until you make a mistake. If you like playing solo as a “glass cannon with a plan,” Mage can be rewarding in Midnight.

Why Mage can excel in Delves:

• Excellent control lets you take fights one enemy at a time.
• Big burst can delete priority targets before they become dangerous.

Why Mage can excel in Open World + Prey:

• Prey ambushes can be handled with smart control and defensive timing.
• Mage can survive chaos if you’re disciplined with movement and defensive tools.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Tank Valeera is the common pairing to keep enemies off you while you cast and control.
• Healer Valeera becomes viable once you’re confident and want speed.

Best for: skilled solo players who enjoy control-heavy combat and planning.

Watch-outs: mistakes are punished harder than on tanky classes; if you want relaxed solo play, Mage may feel stressful.

Priest: Surprisingly Viable Solo—But Best for Players Who Like Control and Safety

Priest soloing depends heavily on your preferred pace. If you want a safe, methodical solo style, Priest can work well—especially when Valeera covers your missing role.

Why Priest can excel in Delves:

• Strong defensive and healing options can keep you alive in long fights.
• Control tools can make dangerous packs manageable.

Why Priest can excel in Open World + Prey:

• Prey hunts can become endurance tests; Priest can survive by stabilizing and outlasting.
• If Torments create pressure spikes, having reliable recovery tools matters.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Often Tank Valeera so you can focus on casting and control rather than constant threat pressure.
• DPS Valeera can help speed up slower solo clears.

Best for: players who prefer safety, control, and steady solo wins.

Watch-outs: if your goal is maximum speed farming, other classes will feel faster.

Warrior: Tough, Direct, But More Dependent on Gear and Execution

Warrior can solo well—especially when built for survivability—but it’s generally more gear-sensitive than the top solo classes. The upside is a simple, direct gameplay loop and strong durability when played correctly.

Why Warrior can excel in Delves:

• Tank setups can be reliable and safe, pairing well with DPS Valeera.
• Strong control and defensive timing can stabilize hard pulls.

Why Warrior can excel in Open World + Prey:

• If you like “stand and fight” gameplay, Warrior can brute-force many encounters.
• In confined final encounters, durability helps.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Tank spec: DPS Valeera
• DPS spec: Healer Valeera for comfort, Tank Valeera if you want extra safety

Best for: players who want straightforward combat and don’t mind gearing up to feel unstoppable.

Watch-outs: less natural self-healing and fewer “cheat buttons” than Paladin/DK.

Evoker: Great Tools, But Solo Comfort Depends on Your Preferred Distance

Evoker can be excellent solo because it brings mobility, utility, and strong damage profiles—but its comfort depends on how you handle positioning. If you like playing at controlled range with strong tool usage, Evoker can feel great.

Why Evoker can excel in Delves:

• Utility and mobility help handle mechanics.
• With Valeera set to Tank or Healer, you can customize for safety or speed.

Why Evoker can excel in Open World + Prey:

• Mobility helps respond to unpredictable hunt moments.
• Utility helps stabilize chaos—if you use it proactively.

Best Valeera pairing:

• Usually Tank Valeera for maximum comfort while you learn solo routes and patterns.
• Healer Valeera once you’re comfortable chain pulling.

Best for: players who enjoy modern toolkit gameplay and don’t mind learning positioning habits.

Watch-outs: if you want “press buttons, never die,” tankier classics may feel easier.

The Best Solo Picks by Goal (Delves vs Open World)

If you want the clearest answer possible, pick based on what you plan to do most.

Best Classes for Solo Delves (Higher Difficulty Push)

• Blood Death Knight: elite solo survivability; excellent in long elite fights
• Protection Paladin: multiple lifesavers; strong control and stability
• Guardian Druid: durable, flexible, fast clears with DPS Valeera
• Warlock (pet + sustain): strong safety with control; great for careful players
• Hunter (pet tank): safe and consistent, especially for beginners

Best Classes for Solo Delves (Fast Clears and Farming)

• Druid: speed + convenience + flexibility
• Demon Hunter: movement-driven speed, strong uptime
• Hunter: pet safety plus fast open-world pacing
• Paladin: safe chain pulling with minimal downtime

Best Classes for Open World + Prey (Hard/Nightmare Comfort)

• Paladin: answers to everything; strong in confined fights
• Death Knight: healing-through-pressure style is excellent for Torments
• Warlock: pet + sustain + control for unpredictable moments
• Rogue: resets and control make higher difficulty hunts less punishing
• Druid: adaptability and escape options keep you alive in “bad surprise” moments

Solo Loadout Tip: Use Two Builds, Not One

The smartest solo players in Midnight will keep two setups:

• Speed build: for world quests, farming, and easier Delves (more damage, more movement, fewer “panic tools”)
• Survival build: for harder Delves and higher difficulty Prey (more defensives, more control, cleaner sustain)

Trying to use one build for everything is how people end up saying “this class is bad solo.” Most of the time, the class is fine—the loadout is wrong for the task.

How BoostRoom Helps You Solo Faster in WoW Midnight

Solo content is supposed to be fun, but it can become a time sink when you’re stuck on the same Delve tier, failing a Prey contract, or struggling to turn “lots of playtime” into real progression. That’s where BoostRoom helps solo players get more results per hour.

BoostRoom is built for Midnight’s solo priorities:

• Delves progression: faster clears, smarter companion setups, and less trial-and-error on higher tiers
• Prey system support: helping you handle Hard/Nightmare difficulty patterns, Torment-style challenges, and efficient completion routes
• Character power acceleration: helping you unlock rewards and weekly progression faster so solo play feels rewarding, not slow
• Practical coaching: if you picked a class that feels squishy or confusing, BoostRoom helps you build a setup that matches your solo goals

If your goal is to spend more time enjoying Midnight—and less time failing runs or grinding inefficiently—BoostRoom is the shortcut that keeps solo play fun and productive.

FAQ

Which class is the best overall for soloing in WoW Midnight?

For most players, the safest overall solo picks are Hunter and Warlock for DPS, and Paladin or Death Knight if you prefer tanky, self-sufficient gameplay. The “best” depends on whether you

value safety, speed, or challenge pushing.

What’s the easiest solo class for Delves in Midnight?

Beast Mastery Hunter and Demonology Warlock are usually the easiest because pets can tank, reducing pressure while you learn mechanics and room layouts.

Does Valeera make squishy classes viable for solo Delves?

Yes. Setting Valeera to Tank or Healer can cover a major weakness and make classes like Mage or Priest feel far more comfortable—especially while gearing.

What’s the best class for the Prey system in Midnight?

Classes with strong self-sustain and multiple “answer buttons” tend to feel best: Paladin, Death Knight, Warlock, Druid, and Rogue are standout choices for handling unpredictable hunts and harder difficulties.

Is playing a tank spec a good idea for solo content?

Absolutely. Tank specs are often the easiest way to push higher difficulty solo content. Pairing a tank spec with DPS Valeera can also keep your clear speed high.

If I can only pick one character for Delves and open world, what should it be?

Druid is the best “one character lifestyle” choice for many solo players because it combines combat flexibility with unmatched open-world convenience and speed. If you want maximum simplicity, pick Hunter.

What class is best for speed farming and gathering in Midnight zones?

Druid is traditionally the best for open-world efficiency because of travel tools and flexible combat. Hunter and Demon Hunter are also excellent if you prefer combat speed and mobility.

Do I need a perfect build to solo well in Midnight?

No, but you do need the right tool focus for the content. A speed build is great for farming, while a survival/control build is better for higher difficulty Delves and Prey.

How do I stop dying in solo Delves?

Pull smaller, respect frontals and ground effects, use crowd control proactively, and treat defensives like part of your normal rotation—not an emergency-only button.

How can BoostRoom help solo players specifically?

BoostRoom helps you clear Delves faster, set up Valeera effectively, handle harder Prey difficulties, and accelerate progression so your solo play time translates into real rewards.