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Mage: Mage with brown hair casting purple arcane magicEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Mage vs. Evoker

First class

Mage

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Only the Evoker can heal.
  • Both fight at range.
  • The Mage wears cloth, the Evoker mail.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • Both do similarly well solo.
  • More races can play the Mage (26 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glanceMageEvoker
RolesDPSHealer, DPS
ArmorClothMail
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races261
SpecializationsArcane (DPS), Fire (DPS), Frost (DPS)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly3/53/5
Solo play3/53/5

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The classes in short

Mage

The Mage is the classic ranged caster with arcane, fire and frost magic and big burst damage. It only deals damage, brings portals and food and is fragile in cloth.

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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: Mage or Evoker?

Neither class is better in general. Both are similarly beginner friendly. Both do similarly well solo. In the end, what matters is which playstyle you enjoy more.

What is the difference between Mage and Evoker?

Only the Evoker can heal. Both fight at range. The Mage wears cloth, the Evoker mail.

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