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 Druid Strengths

• Excellent healers and tanks.
• Able to take on the forms of different animals.
• Can root enemies in place.
• Very flexible.
• Good solo class.
• Has different travel forms for faster traveling.
• Instant run speed boosting buff.
• Highly resistant to crowd control.
• Abilty to stealth.
• The only class that can resurrect during battle.
• Fearsome opponent or valued ally in PvP.
• Highly resistant to crowd control.
• Abilty to stealth.

WoW Druid Weaknesses

• Cannot wear anything heavier than leather and needs multiple sets of armor to function well in all roles.
• Not great at any one thing. Not as strong as tanks or melee or caster dps classes dedicated to the role.
• Unpredictable for groups.
• Switching between the different forms to heal (regular), tank (bear), or damage (cat) can be awkward and time consuming.
• Not as strong as tanks or melee or caster dps classes dedicated to the role.
• Among the most difficult classes to master.