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Warrior: Orc warrior with a grim look in heavy, spiked plate armorEvoker: Golden dragon against a blue sky

Warrior vs. Evoker

First class

Warrior

Second class

Evoker

Key differences

  • Only the Warrior can tank.
  • Only the Evoker can heal.
  • The Warrior fights in melee.
  • The Evoker fights at range.
  • The Warrior wears plate, the Evoker mail.
  • The Warrior is more beginner friendly.
  • The Warrior does better solo.
  • More races can play the Warrior (26 instead of 1).

At a glance

At a glanceWarriorEvoker
RolesTank, DPSHealer, DPS
ArmorPlateMail
Combat styleMeleeRanged
Playable races261
SpecializationsArms (DPS), Fury (DPS), Protection (Tank)Devastation (DPS), Preservation (Healer), Augmentation (DPS)
Beginner friendly4/53/5
Solo play4/53/5

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The classes in short

Warrior

The Warrior is a sturdy plate melee fighter that can deal damage (Arms, Fury) or tank (Protection). It is easy to learn and ideal for beginners who want melee without a spellbook.

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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: Warrior or Evoker?

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

What is the difference between Warrior and Evoker?

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

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