WoW Devs Confirm Paladins Are A “Dad Class”
At BlizzCon 2026, World of Warcraft’s senior game designer Josh Greenfield and senior art director Jeff Parrott discussed their favorite in-game classes during an interview with GameSpot. The conversation highlighted Greenfield’s well-documented preference for the Paladin class, which he confirmed is indeed a “dad class.” Greenfield embraced the community label humorously, noting that although he is not a father himself, he is a “dog dad” with a “dad bod,” making him the perfect exemplar of the Paladin player demographic. His candid remarks suggest that the developers are aware of and lean into the community’s playful categorizations of World of Warcraft’s class system. In contrast, art director Parrott expressed his preference for the Hunter class. The exchange underscores how different developers connect personally with the game’s various classes and how player identities are shaped by both game mechanics and community culture. The comments were made during BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment’s annual convention where the company showcases updates and insights about its major franchises, including the long-running MMORPG.