Quote Originally Posted by nodoze View Post
I am a huge fan of Hybrid Druids and Paladins (even Shaman) and would love option 1 in theory but unfortunately in 1.12 the following are key considerations:



If you are wondering how much slower? How much less DPS? Relatively:



Some other similar comments regarding relative DPS from different group composition options:





In the later phases the balance does shift toward casters due to AQ40 and Naxx gear but you have to be able to raid to get that gear and those phases are likely way off in the future relatively...

With all the above in mind, of the options you posed, I would generally recommend for most people your option 3 (3 Warriors+2 Paladins).

That being said, if you like Druids and want to have a Druid option for stealth scouting, Flag Running, etc I would recommend strongly considering option 2 (1 Druid+2 Warriors+2 Paladin);

Personally I was originally going with 3 Warriors+2 Paladins but now am strongly leaning toward swapping 1 Warrior for a Druid (1 Druid+2 Warriors+2 Paladin)...
That was extremely helpful and thorough. I'm going 3 wars 2 paladins. You've sold me lol.