Evoker

This article is about the hero class. For the similarly-named occupation, see Evoker (occupation).

“You are my talons, honed to strike at the very hearts of my enemies. That is your purpose... the destiny that lies before you.”

— Neltharion

Evoker
Available to	Dracthyr
Specializations	Devastation (ranged DPS), Preservation (healer), Augmentation (ranged DPS)
Resource(s)	Mana, Essence
Primary attribute	Intellect
Weapon skills	Daggers, Fist Weapons, One-handed and Two-handed Maces, Axes, Swords and Staves
Armor type	Mail; can also equip Leather, Cloth.
Signature abilities	[Deep Breath] [Fire Breath] [Emerald Blossom] [Disintegrate] [Hover]

An evoker. Ability icons can be seen at bottom.

Evokers are a mail-wearing hero class introduced by Dragonflight, available only to the dracthyr race.

Class Overview

The evoker class is a caster class who has three specializations, Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation. Soldiers created in secret by Neltharion to wield the power of all five of the dragonflights, it is astounding sight to see the coalescing energy around an evoker using their powers. Using the quick and explosive power of the red dragonflight, and the focused and overwhelming magic of the blue dragonflight, the Devastation evoker can shoot at enemies from a distance using their long-range spells. Preservation serves as a healing specialization. Using the abilities of the bronze dragonflight, they can manipulate time to help heal wounds faster, aided by the nurturing power of the green dragonflight. Augmentation is World of Warcraft's only "Support" specialization, using the abilities of the black dragonflight and the bronze to both deal damage and imbue their allies with enhanced strength and protections.

Starting at level 58, dracthyr evokers will explore their own starting zone, separate from the rest of the races and classes of Azeroth, the Forbidden Reach. Before stepping foot on new uncharted land, players will be able to pick their faction - Horde or Alliance - on the character creation screen, similar to the pandaren.

Dragonflight is required to play the evoker class, and players are limited to one evoker per realm. A player's first evoker can be created without additional restrictions, but creating another evoker character will require a pre-existing level 50 character on their realm of choice.

As an evoker uses an Empowered ability, [Dream Breath], the empower gauge becomes visible.

Evokers use a unique ability type called Empower. By holding down a button, the player can charge up a spell. The longer the spell is charged up, the stronger its effect. An Empowered ability stays at max charge up to three seconds, after which it fires automatically.

Evokers became playable with patch 10.0 a few weeks before the expansion, similar to demon hunters in the Legion expansion.

Background

Every dracthyr is an expert soldier. Whatever weyrn they serve, they use their talents to defend dragonkind in obedience to the Earth-Warder. Yet even among such illustrious ranks, there are a select few who transcend the skills of their kin, who are able to master the specialties of all weyrns and shift between roles at will. These are the evokers; the best of the best, finest of the finest.

These elite forces possess the rare potential to focus their essences into an instrument of preservation or a weapon of devastation. The journey to such mastery is long, and few dracthyr can see this path through. But those who learn to harness their full potential shall be honored with the title of evoker.

Specializations

For a full list of specialization abilities, see Evoker abilities

Devastation

Ranged DPS

Preservation

Healer

Augmentation

Support DPS, Buff's Party Members

Hero talent trees

This section concerns content related to The War Within.

Chronowarden

Chronowardens can manipulate time and see into the future. By specializing in Bronze magic, they are slightly unstable due to the vast amount of knowledge available to them. They are precise, erudite, and organized individuals who seek to understand the world through careful study.

Flameshaper

Flameshapers specialize in Red Dragonflight spells related to life-energy, flame, and breath magic. They have the ability to engulf enemies or allies in dragonflame, causing Fire Breath or Dream Breath to detonate, dealing massive damage or healing.

Scalecommander

Scalecommanders are the chosen generals of the Dracthyr, specializing in calling targets and inspiring those around them. They are experts in using flight during a battle, and are often seen leading the charge while in the sky.

Development

The evokers were created as an alternative to the pre-existing classes. Upon the creation of the dracthyr, developers felt as if the original classes did not encompass the idea of the dracthyr that they wanted; and so, to create a work around this issue, a unique class was made to represent the wonders of the dragonflights.

Notes and trivia

An Evoker using Wing Buffet, a dracthyr racial ability.

• As they are a race/class combo, they have combat racials that are exclusive with the class: [Wing Buffet] (a cone knock back) and [Tail Swipe] (an AoE knock up).
• Evokers unlock their talent tree later, near the end of their starting zone quests.
• Evokers' abilities are visually designed to showcase that they can use the magic of all five dragonflights. For example, [Pyre] is a red dragonflight-based spell that begins as a swirl of magic with the different flights' colors, then turns red as it flies through the air. The developers call this a "prismatic effect".
• The Evoker class does not have a proper crest and uses the Dracthyr crest instead.

Gallery

Main article: Dracthyr#Gallery

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  Scalecommander Emberthal in the Take to the Skies cinematic.

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  Augmentation evoker art.

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  Devastation evoker art.

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  Preservation evoker art.

Videos

• Dracthyr Evoker Preview
• Dracthyr Now Live - Dragonflight pre-expansion patch

Patch changes

• Patch 10.1.5 (2023-07-11): New Augmentation specialization added.
  
• Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Added.
  

External links

World of Warcraft Official Game Guide - Evoker

World of Warcraft Community Site Evoker Forums (US)

World of Warcraft Europe Evoker Forums (EU)