Devastation Evoker PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0)

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 Haste 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 Faceguard. 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 - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Hands: Spellweaver's Immaculate Scaleguards
• Waist: Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt
• Legs: Spellweaver's Immaculate Runeslacks
• Feet: Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
• 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 to win. For Devastation Evokers, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Damage increased by 6%.
• 4-set: Damage increased by 10%.

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.