Devastation Evoker PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.2.5)

The stat priority for Devastation Evokers in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect;
2. Versatility;
3. Haste;
4. Mastery;
5. Critical Strike.

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the most important secondary stat as it increases the damage/healing you do and reduces the damage you take. Haste is the next best stat, this stat reduces the cooldown on the GCD and makes channeling Disintegrate quicker.

In general, Devastation Evokers want to get trinkets that increase their overall damage output. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Versatility. The reason you want to increase Versatility is because it increases both your damage and healing and reduces the damage you take. For gear, you want anything that has Versatility and Mastery on it. This will increase your overall damage output and your survivability. Here is the best equipment we recommend you use as a Devastation Evoker.

• Head: Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm. If you are an Engineer, you can use Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles with Versatility
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Shoulders: Spellweaver's Immaculate Pauldrons
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps - With Versatility
• Chest: Spellweaver's Immaculate Crestward
• Wrists: Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs - Crated with Versatility & Haste
• Hands: Spellweaver's Immaculate Scaleguards
• Waist: Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt
• Legs: Spellweaver's Immaculate Runeslacks
• Feet: Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Forged Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Forged Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Weapon: Astral Gladiator's Staff

Note: It is essential to be wearing two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. In Patch 11.2, there are different tier sets for each different hero talent for each specialization. Below are the different tier sets for Devastation Evoker.

• 2-set: Engulf stokes your Inner Flame, increasing your damage and healing over time by 15% and increasing your chance to gain Essence Burst by 50% for 12 sec. Stacks up to 2 times. Multiple applications may overlap.
• 4-set: Consuming Essence Burst during Inner Flame fires an Essence Bomb at your target, damaging nearby enemies.

• 2-set: While flying during Deep Breath and for 10 seconds after, you command a squadron of 2 Dracthyr who will attack your targets with Disintegrate and Pyre.
• 4-set: While your squadron is active, your Mass Disintegrate strikes up to 2 additional targets. In addition, your squadron assists you for 5 additional seconds.

Although both tier sets are strong, the Scalecommander tier set gives more sustained and burst damage, giving your team a longer window to land a kill. This is the tier set that is recommended to use in arena.

For an in-depth guide to the best Devastation Evoker talent builds, read here:

For more information about your talents, please refer to our dedicated guide.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Devastation Evokers:

• Elemental Focusing Lens. This Embellishment causes your damaging spells and abilities to have a chance to deal damage to your target based upon your socketed gems. This is a flat increase to your overall damage output.
• Ascendance/ Writhing Armor Banding. While in combat, Ascendance grants 89 of a random secondary stat, stacking up to 10 times. Writhing Armor Banding doubles this affect. Overall, this is a good embellishment, but not the best.

Here are the best enchants for a Preservation Evoker:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Sunset Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

Versatile Onyx is the best gem you can use. You also get access to 1 Meta Gem. You should use Cognitive Bloodstone for the meta slot.