First Impressions of Augmentation Evoker - A Healer Perspective
The 3rd Evoker specialization Augmentation has finally arrived with the first build of the 10.1.5 PTR. We asked our Evoker guide writers for a hands-on first impression of Augmentation to really break down what this new support DPS class has to offer and how it differs from Devastation and Preservation. Next up, our Preservation guide writer Voulk examines Augmentation and what a Support role could potentially mean for WoW. The rumors were true, the brand new class picks up a brand new spec and it's a bold game changer. We'll discuss further down the page what this means for the game at large but this is an incredibly interesting new direction for the game to go in. The spec as it currently exists on the PTR is very strong but there's plenty of time for fine tuning. When they announced Augmentation I was curious as to whether it would be 80% of a DPS with support capabilities or more of a 50/50 split. So far it appears to be heavily in the support corner with a ton of your power coming from your teammates.
Introduction to Key Spells & MechanicsAs an Augmentation Evoker you'll spend most of your rotation putting up group buffs and then trying to extend them for as long as possible. Here are some of the key buff puzzle pieces:
Ebon Might: Your primary buff. Hits 4 players and can be extended even to 100% uptime. Shifting Sands: A passive and big Versatility buff to 2 targets whenever you cast an empower spell. Eruption: Your only Essence spender. Extends Ebon Might and deals AoE damage. Upheaval: Empowered spell that extends Ebon Might and deals AoE damage. Fire Breath: Empower spell that extends Ebon Might and deals AoE damage + an AoE DoT. Available to all Evokers. Prescience: A 3% crit buff on an ally. Can put on Read more on wowhead.com
