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Priest: Priestess with braided hair in white and gold armorEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Priest vs. Evoker

First class

Priest

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Both can heal and deal damage.
  • Both fight at range.
  • The Priest wears cloth, the Evoker mail.
  • Both are similarly beginner friendly.
  • The Evoker does better solo.
  • More races can play the Priest (26 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glancePriestEvoker
RolesHealer, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorClothMail
Combat styleRangedRanged
Playable races261
SpecializationsDiscipline (Healer), Holy (Healer), Shadow (DPS)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly3/53/5
Solo play2/53/5

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The classes in short

Priest

The Priest is the classic healing class with two healing specs (Discipline, Holy) and Shadow as a ranged damage spec. In cloth it is strong in groups but vulnerable 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: Priest or Evoker?

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

What is the difference between Priest and Evoker?

Both can heal and deal damage. Both fight at range. The Priest wears cloth, the Evoker mail.

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