If you are not sure what class to pick when starting World of Warcraft or if you are looking for a strong alt, you can find a simple analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each class here. Since the classes are so different, choosing the right character from the start can you save a great deal of time.

WoW Rogue Strengths

• Best melee damage dealing class.
• Can open locks.
• Great dual wielders.
• Stealth opens up possibilities that other classes do not enjoy.
• Possibly the most fun class in the game from a character ability standpoint.
• High DPS
• Difficult to defeat in one on one PvP combat.

WoW Rogue Weaknesses

• Can use no better than leather armor.
• Relies on daggers too much.
• One of the least respected and sought after classes in the game.
• Very dependent on cool downs for abilities.
• Viewed as dangerous, rogues become a primary target in PvP.
• Dual wielding causes for lower hit and damage ratio from the offhand weapon.