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Paladin: Draenei with glowing eyes, a large shield and golden armorEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Paladin vs. Evoker

First class

Paladin

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Only the Paladin can tank.
  • The Paladin fights in melee.
  • The Evoker fights at range.
  • The Paladin wears plate, the Evoker mail.
  • The Paladin is more beginner friendly.
  • The Paladin does better solo.
  • More races can play the Paladin (9 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glancePaladinEvoker
RolesTank, Healer, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races91
SpecializationsHoly (Healer), Protection (Tank), Retribution (DPS)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play5/53/5

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The classes in short

Paladin

The Paladin is a plate wearer wielding holy Light and, alongside Druid and Monk, can play all three roles: Holy heals, Protection tanks, Retribution deals damage. Plenty of emergency abilities make it very beginner friendly.

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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: Paladin or Evoker?

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

What is the difference between Paladin and Evoker?

Only the Paladin can tank. The Paladin fights in melee. The Evoker fights at range. The Paladin wears plate, the Evoker mail.

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