Evade

Evade allows all classes to swiftly move and evade an attack with the push of a button. This function is available right from level 1 of a character. It is not to be confused with Dodge which is a passive ability of all classes that is more subtle but can also be boosted.

The Evade function is indicated by a small foot icon next to the resource globe. In the example below it is bound to the spacebar key. You can bind it to any key you wish.

Evade has a cooldown of 5 seconds but this can be reduced with skills and items and in some cases increased in return for other benefits.

Evade and Obstacles

Evade does not allow players to pass through objects or obstacles they encounter. It is specifically a dodge mechanic.

Evade also does not break Crowd Control (CC).

Evade is a new mechanic for the Diablo series on PC but was available on the console version of Diablo 3.

Gear that helps Evade

Rare, Legendary and Unique boots are the only piece of gear that comes with benefits to Evade. They can be found with the following Affixes:

• +3 Max Evade Charges
• Attacks reduce Evade's Cooldown by 0.8 seconds
• Evade Grants +50% Movement Speed for 1 second

Regular Cooldown stats such as "10% Cooldown Reduction" do not apply to Evade.

Boots with Evade Charges

Evade Items

Evade can be boosted via certain items.

Unique Items

	100,000 Steps "While many Barbarians remained in the Dreadlands, small groups from the Oxen, Crane and Bear tribes instead chose to search the land for a new home." - A History of the Children of Bul-Kathos Type: Unique Boots Class: Barbarian Description: When activating or refreshing the full Walking Arsenal Key Passive effect, you automatically cast Ground Stomp and gain [50 - 100] Fury. Can only occur once every 10 seconds.	Evade Grants +10% Attack Speed for 3 Seconds Affixes: (Item Power 925) +[12.5 - 18.0]% Movement Speed +[5.0 - 7.0]% Movement Speed per Walking Arsenal Bonus +[82.5 - 105.0]% Damage to Stunned (CC) Enemies +[46.5 - 60.0]% Ground Stomp Size
	Flickerstep "Considered a failure by their creator, it wasn't until the assassination of an "untouchable" Caldeum noble that these boots' true power was understood." - Barrett's Book of Implements Type: Unique Boots Class: All Classes Description: Each enemy you Evade through reduces your active Ultimate Cooldown by [2.0 - 4.0] seconds, up to 10 seconds.	Attacks Reduce Evade's Cooldown by 2.5 Seconds Evade Grants +30% Movement Speed for 1.5 Seconds Affixes: (Item Power 925) +[12.5 - 18.0]% Movement Speed +[46.5 - 60.0]% Lightning Resistance [8.0 - 12.5]% Damage Reduction from Close Enemies +[219.0 - 300.0]% Ultimate Damage
	Rakanoth's Wake Tread carefully on the plains of Hell, for each step sunders the soul and shatters the mind. Type: Unique Boots Class: All Classes Description: When you cast a Skill with a Cooldown, you explode, dealing [150 - 450] Fire damage.	Attacks Reduce Evade's Cooldown by 1.5 Seconds Affixes: (Item Power 925) +[12.5 - 18.0]% Movement Speed [6.0 - 8.0]% Cooldown Reduction +[26.0 - 35.0]% Resistance to All Elements +[57.0 - 75.0]% Non-Physical Damage
	Wildheart Hunger Do not seek comfort in the shapes of the moon, beastwalker. Its pallid light awakens a yawning hunger. Call the beast, but do not tarry. Lest you never return to your own skin. Type: Unique Boots Class: Druid Description: When you Shapeshift into a Werewolf or a Werebear, you gain Wildheart for 5 seconds. Wildheart grants you [1.0 - 3.0]%[x] stacking damage every 0.0 seconds, up to [20.0 - 60.0]%[x].	Attacks Reduce Evade's Cooldown by 1.5 Seconds Affixes: (Item Power 925) +[12.5 - 18.0]% Movement Speed +[1 - 2] to Heightened Senses +[7.0 - 9.0]% Shapeshifting Attack Speed +[32.0 - 40.0]% Cold Resistance
	Yen's Blessing These greaves are imbued with the divine blessing of Yen, the Veradani goddess of restoration. They bestow the wearer a revitalizing strength that enhances their own. Type: Unique Boots Class: All Classes Description: Casting a Skill has a [40 - 60]% chance to cast a Non-Mobility, Non-Ultimate Skill that is currently on Cooldown. Can only occur once every 8 seconds.	+3 Maximum Evade Charges Affixes: (Item Power 925) +[12.5 - 18.0]% Movement Speed +[28 - 42] All Stats [8.5 - 12.0]% Resource Generation +[26.0 - 35.0]% Resistance to All Elements

Legendary Aspects

There are a couple of Legendary Aspects that affect Evade that all classes have access to and the Rogue has a couple specific to her class.

Aspect of Frosty Strides	Utility	While below 45 - 60% Life, Evade Freezes (CC) Close enemies, deals 450 Cold damage to them, and makes them Vulnerable for 3 seconds. Helm, Chest, Pants, Gloves, Boots, Shield, Amulet (+50%)	N/A	Extraction	All
Aspect of Metamorphosis	Mobility	When you Evade you turn into a cloud of bats, becoming Unstoppable for 2.5 seconds. Enemies along your path take 300 Physical damage and are inflicted with Vampiric Curse. Evade's Cooldown is increased by 10 - 4 seconds. Boots, Amulet (+50%)	N/A	Extraction	All
Juggernaut's Aspect	Defensive	You gain 191 - 546 Armor, but your Evade has 100% increased Cooldown. Helm, Chest, Pants, Shield, Amulet (+50%)	N/A	Extraction	All
Aspect of Surprise	Offensive	When you Evade or Shadow Step, you drop a cluster of exploding Stun Grenades that deal 90 - 270] total Physical damage and Stun (CC) enemies for 1 second. Your Stun Grenades deal 25 - 45% increased damage. Gloves, 1H Weapon, 2H Weapon (+100%), Ring, Amulet (+50%)	N/A	Extraction	Rogue
Snap Frozen Aspect	Defensive	Each Chilled (CC) or Frozen (CC) enemy you Evade through grants you a Barrier that absorbs 35 - 321 damage for 5 seconds, absorbing up to a maximum of 175 - 1,605 damage. Helm, Chest, Pants, Amulet (+50%)	N/A	Extraction	Rogue

Tempering Manuals

Natural Motion Legendary	Generic	+8.0 - 12.5% Movement Speed +13.5 - 22.5% Movement Speed for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite 6.0 - 8.0% Mobility Cooldown Reduction 13.0 - 17.5% Evade Cooldown Reduction Boots and Amulets.	All Classes
Natural Motion Rare	Generic	+8.0 - 10.0% Movement Speed +15.5 - 20.0% Movement Speed for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite 5.0 - 7.0% Mobility Cooldown Reduction 10.5 - 15.0% Evade Cooldown Reduction Boots and Amulets.	All Classes
Natural Motion Magic	Generic	+5.5 - 7.5% Movement Speed +13.0 - 17.5% Movement Speed for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite 4.0 - 6.0% Mobility Cooldown Reduction 8.0 - 12.5% Evade Cooldown Reduction Boots and Amulets.	All Classes

Evade Item Affixes

These are available to all classes.

Attribute	Boots
+3 Max Evade Charges	✔
Evade Grants +125% Movement Speed for 1 second	✔
Attacks Reduce Evade's Cooldown by 1.5 seconds	✔

Changes to Evade

Patch 1.4.0, May 14, 2024

• The Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown affix has been increased from .8 to 1.5 seconds.
• The Evade Grants Movement speed affix has been increased from 50% to 125%.
• The Maximum Evade Charges affix has been increased from 2 to 3.
• The Acrobatics Elixir which reduced the Cooldown of Evade for 30 minutes is removed.

Patch 1.2.0, October 17, 2023

• The Evade Grants Movement Speed (inherent on Boots) affix duration now increases with Item Upgrades.