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Rogue: Worgen in dark armor, crouching in the shadowsEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Rogue vs. Evoker

First class

Rogue

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Only the Evoker can heal.
  • The Rogue fights in melee.
  • The Evoker fights at range.
  • The Rogue wears leather, the Evoker mail.
  • The Evoker is more beginner friendly.
  • Both do similarly well solo.
  • More races can play the Rogue (26 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glanceRogueEvoker
RolesDPSHealer, DPS
ArmorLeatherMail
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races261
SpecializationsAssassination (DPS), Outlaw (DPS), Subtlety (DPS)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly2/53/5
Solo play3/53/5

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The classes in short

Rogue

The Rogue is a melee fighter with stealth, poisons and lots of crowd control. It only deals damage, is strong in PvP and rewards experience, but it is more demanding for beginners.

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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: Rogue or Evoker?

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

What is the difference between Rogue and Evoker?

Only the Evoker can heal. The Rogue fights in melee. The Evoker fights at range. The Rogue wears leather, the Evoker mail.

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