Classic WoW Raid Calculator

Name: Classic WoW Raid Calculator
Author: CalculatorBolt

Plan your perfect raid for World of Warcraft: Classic with our comprehensive raid composition tool. Build your 40-man group, analyze your total DPS, and ensure you have all the essential buffs and debuffs for progression in Molten Core, Blackwing Lair, and beyond. Take the guesswork out of raid setup. Explore more tools on free calculators on CalculatorBolt.

Build Your Raid

Raid Size

40-man (Classic) 25-man (TBC/WotLK) 20-man (TBC)

Player Name	Class	Spec	Role	Avg DPS	Action

Select class and spec to auto-fill role. Manually override if needed.

Required Raid DPS for Target Boss

Set your target DPS requirement. The calculator will show if your raid meets or exceeds this.

How It Works

A successful Classic WoW raid is a balance of damage, healing, and threat, augmented by powerful class buffs. Our calculator lets you add each player, assign their role, and then instantly calculates your raid's total damage output. It also cross-references your group to check for critical buffs like Blessing of Kings and Mark of the Wild, highlighting any gaps in your composition.

Inputs Explained

Raid Size: Select the maximum number of players for the raid instance you are planning.
Players Table: Add each member of your raid. Select their class and specialization to auto-determine their primary role, and enter their average DPS. The more accurate your data, the better the analysis.

Example

For a standard Molten Core run, a raid leader might aim for 6 tanks, 8 healers, and 26 DPS. By adding these players and their average DPS, the calculator will show the total raid DPS and confirm if you have a Paladin for Blessing of Kings and a Warrior for Sunder Armor.

Tips & Notes

Player skill and execution are far more important than raw DPS numbers. Use this tool as a guide, not a guarantee of success.
Some encounters require specific tank or healer numbers that differ from the standard setup.
Don't forget about consumables! Flasks, elixirs, and food buffs can significantly increase your raid's effective power.

FAQs

A well-geared 40-man raid in Classic WoW can typically achieve between 6,000-10,000+ total DPS depending on raid composition, gear level, buffs, and encounter mechanics. Molten Core raids typically see 5,000-7,000 DPS, while Naxxramas raids can exceed 10,000 DPS.

Most Molten Core raids run with 5-8 tanks and 8-12 healers. A common setup is 6 tanks, 9 healers, and 25 DPS. This can vary based on raid strategy and specific boss encounters.

Essential raid buffs include Blessing of Kings (Paladin), Mark of the Wild (Druid), Power Word: Fortitude (Priest), Arcane Intellect (Mage), and Gift of the Wild (Druid). These significantly increase raid survivability and performance.

No, this calculator works with the raw DPS values you input. It does not automatically calculate the impact of consumables like flasks, elixirs, or food buffs. You should input DPS values that reflect your expected buffed state.

Yes! Use the Share Link button to encode your entire raid composition in a URL. You can bookmark this URL or share it with your raid team. The calculator will restore your full roster when you open the link.

Disclaimer

Important: This calculator is an independent tool for planning purposes in the video game World of Warcraft: Classic. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard Entertainment. The calculations are based on user-provided data and do not account for player skill, latency, or complex encounter mechanics. For the best results, combine this tool with in-game experience.