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Hunter: Night elf woman with long blue hair and face markings in green armorEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Hunter vs. Evoker

First class

Hunter

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Only the Evoker can heal.
  • The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization.
  • The Evoker fights at range.
  • Both wear mail.
  • The Hunter is more beginner friendly.
  • The Hunter does better solo.
  • More races can play the Hunter (26 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glanceHunterEvoker
RolesDPSHealer, DPS
ArmorMailMail
Combat styleMelee and rangedRanged
Playable races261
SpecializationsBeast Mastery (DPS), Marksmanship (DPS), Survival (DPS)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly5/53/5
Solo play5/53/5

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The classes in short

Hunter

The Hunter is a ranged fighter with an animal companion and is widely seen as the easiest class in WoW, especially as Beast Mastery. It can only deal damage but is extremely strong solo.

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Evoker

The Evoker is a draconic caster in mail that fights at about 25 yards and charges up its spells. It plays damage (Devastation), healing (Preservation) or support (Augmentation), but no tank.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Hunter or Evoker?

Neither class is better in general. The Hunter is more beginner friendly. The Hunter does better solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Hunter and Evoker?

Only the Evoker can heal. The Hunter fights in melee or at range, depending on the specialization. The Evoker fights at range. Both wear mail.

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