Augmentation Evoker in Mythic+ Week 2 & Upcoming Nerfs - Guide Writer Reaction
Augmentation Evokers have been on the live realms for just under two weeks and have already become a Mythic+ powerhouse. Our Augmentation Guide Writer, Jereico, breaks down all the reasons why and if the incoming nerfs will threaten their success. Be sure to check out our class guide to learn about the latest Support Ranged DPS, Augmenation. Augmentation Evoker Guide
Upcoming Augmentation TuningEvokerAugmentation Close as Clutchmates now causes Ebon Might and Breath of Eons to be 20% more effective when not in a raid (was 40%). Fixed a bug where Close as Clutchmates would not increase the Evoker’s damage done via Ebon Might for periodic effects such as Fire Breath. Ebon Might now increases the Evoker’s damage done by 20% (was 10%). Eruption damage increased by 40%. Fate Mirror’s chance to occur reduced to 15% (was 20%). Aspects’ Favor amplifies Black Attunement to 7%/10% maximum health (was 10%/16%). Developers’ notes: Augmentation is overperforming in dungeons and is doing less direct damage than intended relative to the power of their buffing effects. These adjustments will increase their personal damage in all situations and moderately reduce the effectiveness of their buffs in dungeon content.Augmentation Evoker is receiving a number of balance changes as part of the July 25 Hotfixes, reducing its contribution to group damage and survivability while slightly increasing its personal damage. While these changes will be felt by those currently pushing the hardest keys this season, particularly the nerfs to Close as Clutchmates and Aspects' Favor, Augmentation is almost certainly still poised to remain a main fixture in the Mythic+ meta for the reasons discussed in this article.
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