Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Still trying to decide what to main in Patch 12.1?
After covering melee DPS, it's time to look at the ranged side of things. These are my personal Top 5 Ranged DPS that I would seriously consider maining for WoW Midnight Season 2. This isn't just another 12.1 Ranged DPS Tier List based on damage numbers. Great performance is always nice, but great gameplay is what keeps you playing a spec for months.
These are the ranged specs that stand out because of their gameplay, class fantasy, tier sets and overall fun factor going into Season 2.
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Perfect for leveling, professions, Mythic+, raids and preparing for WoW Midnight!
00:00 Intro
00:26 Devourer DH
02:42 Fire Mage
04:35 Arcane Mage
06:45 Affliction Warlock
09:01 Shadow Priest
In this video:
✅ Top 5 Ranged DPS To Main in 12.1
✅ What To Main in Patch 12.1
✅ PTR Gameplay Impressions
✅ Tier Set Discussion
✅ Mythic+ & Raid Perspective
✅ Class Design & Gameplay Analysis
✅ My Personal Main Candidates
Finding the right ranged DPS is about much more than picking whatever happens to be on top of a 12.1 DPS Tier List. The best main is the one you'll still enjoy after weeks of Mythic+, raid progression and gearing. That's exactly what this video is about.
We talk about why 12.1 Devourer has become one of the most unique ranged playstyles in the game, why 12.1 Fire Mage finally feels more enjoyable, how 12.1 Arcane Mage is getting one of the most satisfying gameplay loops of the expansion, why 12.1 Affliction Warlock might finally have its moment, and why 12.1 Shadow Priest is currently my personal favorite ranged main for Midnight Season 2.
Whether you're searching for the best class to main in 12.1, looking for the best ranged DPS for Mythic+ and raids, or simply want a spec that feels rewarding every time you log in, hopefully this video helps you make that decision before Season 2 launches.
💬 Now I want to hear from you:
Which ranged DPS are YOU planning to main in Patch 12.1?
Did your favorite spec make the list... or would your Top 5 look completely different?
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#WorldOfWarcraft #WoW #WoWMidnight
🔥 Join the community: patreon.com/marcelianandflame
Still trying to decide what to main in Patch 12.1?
After covering melee DPS, it's time to look at the ranged side of things. These are my personal Top 5 Ranged DPS that I would seriously consider maining for WoW Midnight Season 2. This isn't just another 12.1 Ranged DPS Tier List based on damage numbers. Great performance is always nice, but great gameplay is what keeps you playing a spec for months.
These are the ranged specs that stand out because of their gameplay, class fantasy, tier sets and overall fun factor going into Season 2.
💫 MF Plater for Midnight: wago.io/Q2xWDWglV
🧿 MF Platynator for Midnight: wago.io/q1ijhrt1U
💥 Get 20% OFF with code MARCELIAN on ZYGOR Guides:
zygorguides.com/ref/Marcelian
Perfect for leveling, professions, Mythic+, raids and preparing for WoW Midnight!
00:00 Intro
00:26 Devourer DH
02:42 Fire Mage
04:35 Arcane Mage
06:45 Affliction Warlock
09:01 Shadow Priest
In this video:
✅ Top 5 Ranged DPS To Main in 12.1
✅ What To Main in Patch 12.1
✅ PTR Gameplay Impressions
✅ Tier Set Discussion
✅ Mythic+ & Raid Perspective
✅ Class Design & Gameplay Analysis
✅ My Personal Main Candidates
Finding the right ranged DPS is about much more than picking whatever happens to be on top of a 12.1 DPS Tier List. The best main is the one you'll still enjoy after weeks of Mythic+, raid progression and gearing. That's exactly what this video is about.
We talk about why 12.1 Devourer has become one of the most unique ranged playstyles in the game, why 12.1 Fire Mage finally feels more enjoyable, how 12.1 Arcane Mage is getting one of the most satisfying gameplay loops of the expansion, why 12.1 Affliction Warlock might finally have its moment, and why 12.1 Shadow Priest is currently my personal favorite ranged main for Midnight Season 2.
Whether you're searching for the best class to main in 12.1, looking for the best ranged DPS for Mythic+ and raids, or simply want a spec that feels rewarding every time you log in, hopefully this video helps you make that decision before Season 2 launches.
💬 Now I want to hear from you:
Which ranged DPS are YOU planning to main in Patch 12.1?
Did your favorite spec make the list... or would your Top 5 look completely different?
🎮 Catch us LIVE on Twitch: twitch.tv/marcelianandflame
#WorldOfWarcraft #WoW #WoWMidnight
