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In this article, we’ll explore the unique features of the Augmentation Evoker in WoW The War Within and highlight how it differs from the Devastation and Preservation specializations. To start, let’s examine the distinctive aspects of Augmentation that smoothly integrate familiar elements from the other Evoker specs.
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Augmentation Evokers is a support-oriented ranged DPS spec that was added to the game in the Dragonflight Expansion. Augmentation Evoker is the only Support Specialization in the game currently. A large portion of Augmentation Evokers damage comes from its allies so it loses minimal damage from doing mechanics or using its large plethora of utility. This makes Augmentation Evoker an excellent choice for both Raiding and Mythic+.
Augmentation Evoker is the first support-oriented specialization in World of Warcraft and acts as a mid-range caster DPS and has a range of 25 yards for most of their abilities although this can be extended to 30 yards on your helpful spells (buffs, heals) with Arcane Reach.
Strengths
Weaknesses
The Augmentation Evoker playstyle is all about buffing your allies and has many interactions that help with this. Some examples are listed below:
As a Augmentation Evoker, most of your rotational depth comes from choosing correct targets for Prescience and using the various interactions listed above to extend Ebon Might as long as possible.
Once at maximum level, we recommend checking out our Easy Mode guide, linked below. This guide will briefly go over what you need to do to play your character optimally, though, of course, the main Rotation and Talents pages are slightly more optimized.
Augmentation Evoker received a 5% aura buff in Patch 11.2, which does not alter builds or talent choices. Additionally, Scalecommander's Bombardments was fixed to properly scale with Critical Strike and most damage modifiers, though it still does not interact with Molten Embers.
As this is still the early stage of the patch, class tuning is highly fluid and subject to rapid changes. Augmentation Evoker in particular is very sensitive to tuning adjustments, even those directed at other classes. It is recommended to check back after raid release for updated information.
Patch 11.2 also introduces Hero Talent–specific Tier Sets. The Chronowarden set comes with reduced value in Critical Strike and Versatility compared to the previous season, but higher item levels increase Mastery scaling, making Motes of Possibility the default choice across all content. Scalecommander players can also opt into Motes of Possibility with Mastery investment or choose a personal-damage-oriented alternative. More details are available in the updated Gear and Hero Talents sections.
Augmentation Evoker is a support-oriented specialization and has significantly lower personal damage output compared to Devastation Evoker. If you level primarily through dungeons, this will not be an issue, but for a smoother open-world leveling experience, questing as Devastation is recommended.
During leveling, prioritizing item level is generally the best approach. Select the highest item level gear available. For jewelry (Necklaces and Rings), it may be worth sacrificing a small amount of item level to avoid Versatility, as it is not a strong stat for Augmentation Evoker.
Augmentation Evoker PvP talents do not provide a significant advantage overall but can slightly improve your leveling process by making combat easier.
Copy the Augmentation Evoker talents, paste them into the game.
Enabling War Mode makes you eligible for open-world PvP but also provides several benefits:
With these advantages, enabling War Mode is recommended for leveling and PvE content to maximize efficiency. However, it also makes you vulnerable to open-world PvP, including the risk of being attacked while leveling or completing World Quests.
Scalecommander is the preferred Hero Talent for those who want a simpler playstyle or are in groups with fewer than four DPS to buff. It requires less cooldown syncing and tracking compared to Chronowarden.
In raid content, both talents perform similarly, but Scalecommander is about 3% ahead in situations where you do not have four DPS to buff. It also performs better when playing with weaker allies, as it is less dependent on their overall damage. This makes it the best general recommendation for most players across all content.
Additionally, Scalecommander provides significantly more personal damage than Chronowarden. However, much of this damage comes from Bombardments, which means it does not fully benefit when playing solo due to internal cooldown limitations.
Scalecommander should use Breath of Eons almost on cooldown to maximize the effects of Melt Armor, Imminent Destruction, and Plot the Future. The personal damage increase from these talents generally outweighs strict cooldown alignment, though some syncing is still beneficial.
Chronowarden is an alternative Hero Talent for Raiding and Mythic+. This tree has a larger focus on planning and strategic play with its buffs. You play your Breath of Eons as a 2-minute cooldown alongside Tip the Scales as a Chronowarden.
A large part of Chronowarden is Double-time, which increases the strength of Ebon Might. This makes it slightly weaker in Mythic+ where you do not have four DPS.
Chronowarden buffs abilities you are already using, such as Upheaval and Living Flame, and provides a lot of Haste passively via Primacy and Temporal Burst, making your rotation feel more fluid.
You also get a powerful movement upgrade with Warp and a defensive boon attached from Temporality.
Chronowarden's node Double-time brings Critical Strike Chance up in power.
It is worth stressing that all non-Versatility stats are very close in value, and this is merely a rough guideline. We first target a reasonable level of Haste to ensure comfort as well as to maximize the effects of our other talents and boost the power of our Mastery via Motes of Possibility, then stack as much Mastery as possible. The small amount of Critical Strike Chance we get from gearing is still valuable because of Double-time.
All non-Versatility stats are very close in value, making this a general guideline rather than a strict priority. The goal is to maintain a comfortable level of Haste to optimize rotation flow and enhance other talents. This also increases the effectiveness of Mastery through Motes of Possibility. After reaching the desired Haste threshold, stacking Mastery becomes the main focus.
The rotation for Evoker operates in 30-second cycles centered around empowered spells (Fire Breath and Upheaval) and Ebon Might. Between these cycles, you should pool your Essence to prepare for the next Ebon Might cast and minimize downtime.
Every two minutes, you can use Breath of Eons. Ensure that Ebon Might is active during this period to maximize its duration.
Augmentation Evoker does not have many spells to use, but correct utilization is vital as most of the class's power comes from using its short cooldown spells.
You should use Culminating Blasphemite or Elusive Blasphemite in one socket. The increase in damage from Culminating Blasphemite's crit effect is really minor (less than 0.1%), so you may prefer the movement speed from Elusive Blasphemite instead.
You should use at least one of each Deadly Onyx, Masterful Emerald, and Masterful Ruby. Fill remaining slots with Masterful Ruby. It is not worth using a Sapphire gem (Versatility) or an Amber gem (Stamina) on Augmentation Evoker to improve your Blasphemite.
As a Scalecommander, it is better to fill your remaining slots with Masterful Emerald or Deadly Emerald instead of Masterful Ruby.
You should be using Flask of Tempered Mastery at all times.
You should be using Algari Mana Oil.
Your stat potion should be Tempered Potion. Use these when you will do the most damage with your abilities, likely during your cooldowns and/or Bloodlust/Heroism. You can also obtain Fleeting Tempered Potion from Cauldrons that can be spawned by Alchemists.
You should keep a stock of Invigorating Healing Potions to use when at low health, and if you have a Warlock in the group, grab their Healthstones and use them as well. Do not macro these together; they are best used separately! You can also obtain Fleeting Invigorating Healing Potion from Cauldrons that can be spawned by Alchemists.
You should be eating from a Feast at all times, either Feast of the Divine Day, Feast of the Midnight Masquerade, or Hearty Feast of the Midnight Masquerade.
If Feasts are not available, eat Outsider's Provisions, Beledar's Bounty, Jester's Board, or Empress' Farewell instead.
In addition, if you can afford it, you should use Crystallized Augment Runes to increase your primary stat. Augment Runes are expensive and disappear on death, so use them wisely!
| Slot | Enchantment |
| Necklace | Magnificent Jeweler's Setting (adds up to 2 sockets to a Ring or Neck) |
| Weapon |
Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths (Highest ST) Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power (~1k DPS behind, better AOE) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance |
| Bracers | Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Avoidance |
| Legs | Sunset Spellthread |
| Boots |
Enchant Boots - Defender's March (Stamina) Enchant Boots - Scout's March (Movement Speed) |
| Rings | Enchant Ring - Radiant Mastery |
| Cloak | Enchant Cloak - Chant of Winged Grace |
This section will cover everything you need to know about equipping your character correctly.
| Slot | Item | Source |
| Helm | Spellweaver's Immaculate Focus (TIER SET) | Forgeweaver Araz/Matrix Catalyst/Great Vault |
| Neck | Duskblaze's Desperation | The Soul Hunters in Manaforge Omega |
| Shoulder | Spellweaver's Immaculate Pauldrons (TIER SET) | The Soul Hunters/Matrix Catalyst/Great Vault |
| Cloak | Reshii Wraps with Crit | Season 3 Campaign Quests |
| Chest | Spellweaver's Immaculate Crestward | Fractillus/Matrix Catalyst/Great Vault |
| Bracers | Glyph-Etched Vambraces with Dawnthread Lining | Crafted — Leatherworking |
| Gloves | Spellweaver's Immaculate Scaleguards (TIER SET) | Soulbinder Naazindhri/Matrix Catalyst/Great Vault |
| Belt | Glyph-Etched Binding with Dawnthread Lining | Crafted — Leatherworking |
| Legs | Spellweaver's Immaculate Runeslacks (TIER SET) | Loom’ithar/Matrix Catalyst/Great Vault |
| Boots | Interloper's Chain Boots | The Soul Hunters in Manaforge Omega |
| Ring #1 | Band of the Shattered Soul | Dimensius The All Devouring in Manaforge Omega |
| Ring #2 | Ring of the Panoply | Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder |
| Trinket #1 | Astral Antenna | Loom’ithar in Manaforge Omega |
| Trinket #2 | Screams of a Forgotten Sky | Dimensius The All Devouring in Manaforge Omega |
| Weapon | Voidglass Sovereign's Blade | Nexus King Salhadaar in Manaforge Omega |
| Off-Hand | Iris of the Dark Beyond | Forgeweaver Araz in Manaforge Omega |
This Trinket Tier List is single-target biased, as this tends to be the most important aspect of Raiding. When Trinkets are equal on single-target, I will "break the tie" by looking into which Trinket performs better in AoE/mixed scenarios.
All trinkets are assumed to be 723 unless a lower item level is specified for the sake of comparison. The idea is to compare trinkets at their maximum obtainable item level to give you an idea of where things are placed. We do not suggest using two on use trinkets even if the trinkets are ranked higher than passive trinkets on this list. For more accurate information on how trinkets perform relative to each other for your own character, please sim your character.
A "Tier" as defined by this list is around 0.5% DPS, meaning that S-Tier Trinkets are around 0.5% better than A-Tier Trinkets, and so on.
NOTE: To keep things brief, not every Trinket is listed below, only ones that are particularly relevant or popular. If a trinket is excluded from this list, it is likely well below C-Tier.
Inside Mythic+ dungeons, you typically want to use trinkets that are good for maximizing overall dungeon damage. This is not always just slamming full AoE trinkets, as Bosses will still take up a significant portion of the key.
All trinkets are assumed to be 723 unless a lower item level is specified for the sake of comparison. The idea is to compare trinkets at their maximum obtainable item level to give you an idea of where things are placed. We do not suggest using two on use trinkets even if the trinkets are ranked higher than passive trinkets on this list. For more accurate information on how trinkets perform relative to each other for your own character, please sim your character.
A "Tier" as defined by this list is around 0.5% DPS, meaning that S-Tier Trinkets are around 0.5% better than A-Tier Trinkets, and so on.
NOTE: To keep things brief, not every Trinket is listed below, only ones that are particularly relevant or popular. If a trinket is excluded from this list, it is likely well below C-Tier.
The Season 3 Chronowarden Tier Set Bonuses are:
The Season 3 Scalecommander Tier Set Bonuses are:
WeakAuras is an essential tool for Augmentation Evoker and players, offering unparalleled customization to enhance your gameplay. Rather than focusing on specific examples, we recommend exploring Wago.io, where you’ll find an extensive library of WeakAuras to suit your needs.
If you are unfamiliar with WeakAuras, it is an incredibly powerful and widely-used AddOn that allows you to create custom displays for nearly everything in the game. This includes tracking buffs, debuffs, cooldowns, Focus, resources, and much more.
To import a WeakAura, visit Wago.io and select one that fits your preferences. Click the "Copy WeakAura Import String" button to copy it to your clipboard. Next, log into the game and type /wa in the chat box to open the WeakAuras interface. Navigate to the "Import" section, press Ctrl+V to paste the copied string, and click "Import". You’re ready to go!
Mastering WeakAuras and customizing it to your playstyle is highly recommended for any serious raider. With countless options available on Wago.io, you can tailor your interface to optimize your performance and focus on what truly matters in combat.
No, Power Infusion is better utilized on one of the DPS players you are buffing. This ensures a greater overall damage contribution to the group.
Essence regenerates at a rate of 1 Essence every 5 seconds. This regeneration rate can be increased by specific talents and your Haste stat.
Hover is not affected by the global cooldown (GCD), allowing you to cast a spell during the GCD of another ability. For example, while moving for a mechanic, you can cast Azure Strike and then activate Hover during the GCD. This enables you to continue casting impactful spells on the move, as the animation lockout of Hover is shorter than the GCD.
We recommend playing Scalecommander in most situations. However, Chronowarden may perform better if your raid group has exceptional players (>95% parses on Warcraft Logs) or lacks many classes with 90-second cooldowns. The difference is minor, so feel free to choose the option you enjoy more.
Augmentation does not work accurately with Details, as Blizzard's design intentionally separates the in-game experience from out-of-game tools. While Details offers an estimation mode, it is often unreliable.
On the other hand, Augmentation works with Warcraft Logs, as Blizzard has implemented combat hooks to reattribute damage gained from support effects back to the Evoker. However, the system isn't perfect and may have inaccuracies. If you notice errors, report them to Blizzard.
Evoker has several tools to maintain damage while moving:
Prioritize Mastery after achieving enough Haste to make your rotation feel smooth. If playing as a Chronowarden with Double-time, Critical Strike Chance is roughly equivalent to Mastery.
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