Weapon Choices for Evokers in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

The Evoker’s Arsenal: A Comprehensive Guide

Evokers in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight are a unique hero class capable of wielding a variety of weapons, but with specific restrictions. Unlike some other classes, they cannot dual-wield, but have access to one-handed and two-handed weapons, along with off-hand items. Specifically, Evokers can equip Daggers, Staves, Fist Weapons, 1H and 2H Swords, 1H and 2H Axes, and 1H and 2H Maces. This diverse selection allows for some flexibility in gear choices, however, the most optimal weapon selection depends heavily on your chosen specialization and playstyle.

The most common weapon choices for an Evoker are Staves and one-handed weapons with an off-hand.

• Staves are often the preferred choice for their higher intellect and spell power offering a direct increase to the potency of their spells.
• One-handed weapons paired with an off-hand allow for slightly more stat optimization if a specific piece is ideal for the build. However, the stat gains are normally very minimal.

It’s crucial to note that while Evokers can equip the whole range of one-handed melee weapons, the way the class is designed, they do not utilize these types of weapons in direct combat. They instead function as stat sticks to increase overall spell damage.

Specialization and Weapon Choice

The selection of your ideal weapon also heavily relies on your chosen Evoker specialization: Devastation, Preservation, or Augmentation.

• Devastation Evokers focus on dealing ranged damage using the power of the red and blue dragonflights. For this spec, a weapon with high Intellect and spell power is crucial. Staves are generally a strong choice here due to their high base stats and versatility, though it’s recommended to look at the weapon’s secondary stats to optimize your damage.
• Preservation Evokers, focused on healing, prioritize weapons with high Intellect and stats that support mana regeneration, such as Haste and Critical Strike. Again, Staves are a reliable option due to their base intellect and potential for beneficial secondary stats. A one-hand weapon paired with an off-hand might be optimal if the secondary stats align better with your needs and can provide that extra boost to mana management and healing output.
• Augmentation Evokers enhance allies. This spec will want a weapon that has high Intellect and secondary stats such as Versatility to better empower their allies. Staves tend to be the easiest to find with these types of stats but as with the other two specs a one-hand and off-hand combo can provide more specific optimizations to the player.

Legendary Considerations

Evokers have access to a legendary weapon: Nasz’uro, the Unbound Legacy. This Fist Weapon is a powerful choice, especially considering its high item level. However, the most important consideration for legendary weapons isn’t always the weapon type, but the proc effect and the overall stat optimization, and the fist weapon is perfectly usable in any Evoker spec.

General Tips for Weapon Selection

• Prioritize Intellect: For any Evoker specialization, Intellect is the primary stat and the most important in determining your overall spell power and efficacy.
• Consider Secondary Stats: Haste, Critical Strike, Mastery, and Versatility provide significant benefits and should be considered when comparing weapons. Each specialization will have a different preference in secondary stats.
• Check Item Level: Higher item level weapons generally provide more Intellect, although secondary stats are very important for optimizing your build.
• Look at Procs and Effects: Certain weapons have unique effects or procs that can enhance your performance. Pay close attention to these, as they can play a significant role in your weapon choice, especially for high end content.
• Don’t Get Bogged Down: Ultimately, the differences between an ideal weapon and a highly usable weapon are fairly minimal. The most important thing is to have a high item level piece with good secondary stats that increase your overall effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can Evokers Dual Wield?

No, Evokers cannot dual wield. They are limited to wielding a single one-handed or two-handed weapon along with an off-hand item.

2. What Armor Type do Evokers Wear?

Evokers wear Mail armor.

3. Can Evokers Equip Guns?

No, Evokers cannot equip guns. Their weapon options are limited to Daggers, Staves, Fist Weapons, 1H and 2H Swords, 1H and 2H Axes, and 1H and 2H Maces.

4. What is the Best Crafting Profession for an Evoker?

The most recommended crafting professions for Evokers are Leatherworking and Skinning. This combination provides gear and resources that can be highly beneficial.

5. How Good is the Evoker Class?

The Evoker is a strong and unique class, known for its mobility, utility, and streamlined skillset. It’s a fun and powerful option for both damage-dealing (Devastation and Augmentation) and healing (Preservation).

6. What are the Evoker’s Weaknesses?

A key weakness for Evokers is their lack of defensive abilities. They are relatively “squishy” compared to other ranged DPS classes, with Obsidian Scales being their primary defensive cooldown.

7. What is the Best Leveling Spec for Evokers?

The Devastation specialization is often considered the best for leveling, thanks to its strong single-target and AoE burst damage with abilities like Eternity Surge.

8. Can Evokers Get Legendary Weapons?

Yes, Evokers can obtain legendary weapons, such as Nasz’uro, the Unbound Legacy. These can be acquired through gameplay, although the drop rate on normal difficulty is lower than on heroic.

9. Is Preservation Evoker a Good Healer?

Preservation Evoker is a very strong and unique healing spec with a variety of resource management techniques. They are a slower-paced healer but have very impactful spells.

10. What is the Best Potion for a Devastation Evoker?

The best potion for a Devastation Evoker is the Refreshing Healing Potion, which provides sustained healing. Potion of Withering Vitality is also an option in dire situations but comes with a heavy downside.

11. What is the Augmentation Evoker Specialization?

Augmentation Evoker is a unique damage dealer that focuses on enhancing allies with powerful buffs, using the essence of the Black and Bronze dragonflights. It’s not a typical DPS and instead empowers the damage of other allies.

12. What Buff Do Evokers Provide to Raids?

Dracthyr Evokers provide the raid with a utility buff called Blessing of the Bronze. This buff is important for raid compositions.

13. How Does the Evoker Playstyle Work?

Evokers fight from moderate range, using breath attacks and the powers of the red and blue dragonflights. They have excellent mobility, often soaring around the battlefield.

14. What Kind of Spells Can an Evoker Remove?

Preservation Evokers can remove a variety of harmful effects:
* Naturalize (Green) removes Magic and Poison effects.
* Cauterizing Flame (Red) removes Bleed, Poison, Curse, and Disease effects.

15. Why are Evokers Sometimes Called “Guns”?

This is a somewhat humorous term that comes from the visual of an Evoker using their abilities. Players often refer to their abilities that fire out a projectile of flame or arcane as resembling guns. The term is not in reference to the use of guns as a weapon.