Assassination Rogue DPS Guide — The War Within (11.0.5)
Welcome to our Assassination Rogue guide for World of Warcraft — The War Within (11.0.5). Here, you will learn how to play as an Assassination Rogue in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons: from the very beginning to maximizing your DPS.
If you were looking for WotLK Classic content, please refer to our WotLK Classic Assassination Rogue guide.
Assassination Rogue Overview
Assassination Rogue deals damage through the application and empowerment of poison and bleed effects. The damage toolkit of Assassination is somewhat limited, mainly focusing on dealing single-target damage and spreading DoT effects on multiple enemies while sporting a very strong 2-minute cooldown burst. As with the other Rogue specializations, Assassination offers phenomenal defensive and crowd-control abilities that allow them to soak and survive mechanics that most other classes cannot while controlling enemies to limit the amount of damage the group or tank can take in a Mythic+ environment.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- High damage in both Single-Target and Mythic+.
- Powerful burst-windows on a 2-minute cooldown.
- Potent execute damage if talented into Zoldyck Recipe.
- Exceptional survivability thanks to Feint, Cloak of Shadows, Evasion and Crimson Vial.
- Very good group utility for Mythic+ in the form of Shroud of Concealment, Sap, Blind, Gouge or Airborne Irritant.
- Long-winded opener sequence (~10-15 seconds).
- Barely any build variety.
- Majority of AoE burst damage is tied to Caustic Spatter, which can be a blessing or a curse.
Assassination Rogue Spec and Guide Changes for the War Within
Changes to Assassination Rogue in The War Within
The War Within Patch 11.0.5 Changes to Assassination Rogue
Assassination and the Rogue Class itself received only a handful changes in the 20th Anniversary Patch for World of Warcraft, but these changes have quite a bit of impact on the spec's performance and gameplay. The goal of the changes was to reduce some of the button bloat, while raising Assassination's single-target damage a little further, and after already receiving some changes in recent weeks that improved the spec's single-target, Assassination is looking like a very solid spec for Raid performance once again, while being a bit easier to play.
Rogue Class Changes
- Talent replaced: Echoing Reprimand. This was replaced with Supercharger, which adds 1/2 Supercharged Combo Points after using Shiv. Casting damaging finishers consumes one of these, making them function as if cast with 2 additional Combo Points (3 with a follow-up talent). This means you can theoretically cast multiple 10 Combo Point Rupture, Crimson Tempest or Envenom.
- Talent replaced: Resounding Clarity/ Reverberation. This choice node was replaced with Echoing Reprimand and Forced Induction.
- Talent changed: Thistle Tea. This talent now procs automatically when below a certain Energy threshold, so you don't necessarily have to use it manually anymore (you still want to for maximum DPS).
- Talent added: Thrill Seeking. This talent adds a charge to your active movement ability. Well, it would, but it seems Blizzard forgot about it, so the talent still shows as Shadowstep instead, granting you an extra charge.
- Cut to the Chase now also grants Slice and Dice if it is not already active, meaning you never have to press SnD yourself again.
- Feint is no longer on the Global Cooldown.
- Subterfuge now adds to the already existing Stealth-Cast window, giving us 12 seconds of Garrote stealth benefits if talented alongside Improved Garrote.
Assassination-specific Changes
- Talent changed: Twist the Knife. This talent now has asynchronous stacking, allowing you to benefit from the buff twice if two stacks are active. This also applies to any effects caused by Envenom being applied twice, i.e. Dashing Scoundrel or Rapid Injection.
- Master Assassin now lasts longer but had its effect slightly reduced.
- Iron Wire had its silence duration reduced in both PvE and PvP.
Fatebound also received some minor buffs, but none of them affect gameplay in any way.
Hero Talents
If you want to find out more about the addition of Hero Talents, you can find more information on our dedicated Hero Talents page.
Leveling an Assassination Rogue
If you want to level a new Rogue for The War Within, you should check out our leveling guide to help you on your journey.
If at any point you feel like you would like to customize your user interface or have been wondering if there are any useful macros or addons that might further your enjoyment and performance on your Rogue, you should check out our Addon section.
Basics of Assassination Rogue Gameplay
Assassination Rogue is a spec that utilizes a Combo Point system and spreads its damage over time effects to generate additional resources while maintaining a couple of high-impact buffs and debuffs to deal sustained DPS. A large portion of its damage will be dealt every 2 minutes with the use of many different cooldowns simultaneously.
Generating additional resources is a core component of the Spec, so making sure to maintain both Garrote and Rupture at all times is of vital importance due to Venomous Wounds. Combo Points are generated by using either Mutilate on single-target or Fan of Knives on AoE. Excess Combo Points that are not used on Rupture can be spent on Envenom to deal instant damage and to increase the passive damage your poisons provide. Shiv offers some minor burst damage potential on a low cooldown, while Kingsbane offers a slightly stronger burst every minute. Deathmark is our 2-minute cooldown, and synchronizing all the other cooldowns alongside it allows Assassination to deal some incredible burst DPS.
For more information on the basics of the Spec, you can check out the Spell Summary to get a good idea of the abilities you will be using while playing Assassination. If you are completely new to playing Assassination Rogue, we suggest taking a look at our Beginner page below to get a general idea of how to set up your new character.
If you already have some experience playing a Rogue or have familiarized yourself with the basics of the Spec, you can also read up more information on how to optimize your Rotation and the individual strengths of the different Talents.
How to Gear Up as an Assassination Rogue
With all the different gearing options that are available to you, you might ask yourself what gear is worth chasing after. Since a lot of the decisions and variables depend on the gear that you are already wearing right now, we strongly recommend "simming" yourself. You can find more information on how to do that, as well as a list of the current Best in Slot gear for newly-leveled characters on our dedicated gearing page.
After gearing up your character, the next step is to apply the appropriate enchants and gems, as well as prepare the best potions, phials, and buff food. Which consumables are the best for you depends on your stat priority, which might change depending on your gear, talents, and the type of content you are about to tackle. The following two sections of the guide address all questions about consumables as well as the shifting stat priorities for Assassination Rogues.
End-Game as an Assassination Rogue
The gameplay of your Assassination Rogue will change drastically once you start getting access to better and higher item-level gear. Once you feel that you are ready to tackle some of the most difficult content the game has to offer; you should check out the dedicated pages for each type of content below. You will find helpful tips and tricks, recommendations on your talents and equipment, as well as general information on mechanics and guidance on what to look out for as you make your way to the top.
Improving as an Assassination Rogue
Once you have your gear in order and are looking to improve not just your character itself but also your gameplay, you can check out these helpful sections as a first step into analyzing your own performance in more detail.
Changelog
- 21 Oct. 2024 (hero talents): Added Flensing Knives Bug information.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (FAQ page): Page reviewed for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (how to improve page): Updated for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (simulations page): Reviewed for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (gear page): Page reviewed for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (addons page): Page reviewed for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (enchants page): Page reviewed for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (stats page): Page reviewed for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (Nerub-ar Palace page): Added a variety of tips for Mythic and regular difficulty.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (mythic+ page): Updated Talent builds for Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (rotation page): Updated for the gameplay changes in Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (talents page): Updated Talent builds for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (spells page): Reviewed and updated for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (easy mode page): Updated for The War Within Patch 11.0.5.
- 21 Oct. 2024 (this page): Added class changes for Patch 11.0.5.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (hero talents): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (FAQ page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (how to improve page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (simulations page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (gear page): Updated for TWW Season 1 with BiS Gear and Embellishments.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (addons page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (enchants page): Updated for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (stats page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (Nerub-ar Palace page): Guide added.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (mythic+ page): Updated for the start of Season 1 of The War Within.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (rotation page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (talents page): Updated for Season 1, removed pre-season build.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (spells page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (easy mode page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 09 Sep. 2024 (this page): Reviewed for The War Within Season 1.
- 24 Aug. 2024 (talents page): Added Delve Talent Build.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (hero talents): Page added.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (Leveling): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (FAQ page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (how to improve page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (simulations page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (gear page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (addons page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (enchants page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (stats page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (rotation page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (talents page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (spells page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (easy mode page): Updated for The War Within.
- 21 Aug. 2024 (this page): Updated for The War Within.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (MoP Remix): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (Leveling): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (FAQ page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (how to improve page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (simulations page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (gear page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (addons page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (enchants page): Reviewed for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (stats page): Reviewed for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (rotation page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (talents page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (spells page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (easy mode page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 23 Jul. 2024 (this page): Updated for The War Within Pre-Patch.
- 17 Jun. 2024 (The War Within): Page added.
- 14 May 2024 (MoP Remix): Page added.
- 07 May 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (FAQ page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (how to improve page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (simulations page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (gear page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (addons page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (enchants page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (stats page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (rotation page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (talents page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (spells page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (easy mode page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 07 May 2024 (this page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (FAQ page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (how to improve page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (simulations page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4. Added Bullion and Trinket sections.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (addons page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (enchants page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (stats page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (mythic+ page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (rotation page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (talents page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (spells page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (easy mode page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 22 Apr. 2024 (this page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Dragonflight Season 4.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (FAQ page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (how to improve page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (simulations page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (gear page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (addons page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (enchants page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (stats page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (mythic+ page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (rotation page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (talents page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (spells page): Page has been reviewed for Patch 10.2.6, no changes were necessary.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (easy mode page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.6.
- 21 Mar. 2024 (this page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.6.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (FAQ page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (how to improve page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (simulations page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (addons page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (enchants page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (stats page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (mythic+ page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (rotation page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (talents page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (spells page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (easy mode page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 15 Jan. 2024 (this page): Page has been reviewed and updated for Patch 10.2.5.
- 14 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Updated with newly optimized Opener on single-target.
- 14 Nov. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated with newly optimized Assa single-target priority during Deathmark and Dance.
- 08 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Added disclaimer about talent build not being highest DPS option.
- 08 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Added DtB M+ build with Acro.
- 07 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Sporecloak nerf.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (Leveling): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (FAQ page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (how to improve page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (simulations page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (addons page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (enchants page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (stats page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (spells page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (easy mode page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (FAQ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (how to improve page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (simulations page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.1.7, added multiple BiS lists.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (addons page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (enchants page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (stats page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (rotation page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.1.7 with new formatting.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (spells page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (easy mode page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added information for 10.1.7 and the recent 5% aura and melee buff.
- 16 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Updated Dawn of the Intinite section, Nick of Time BiS.
- 16 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Added AoE build talent-calc link.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (FAQ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (how to improve page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (simulations page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Added Dawn of the Infinite section, removed Cataclysm Timewalking section, updated Annulet section for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (addons page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (enchants page): Updated Onyx Annulet paragraph to no longer recommend farming it after 10.1.5 Annulet nerfs.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (stats page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (spells page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary as Assassination received no changes for the Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5, updated most recent changes to the class and guide.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (gear page): Updated Embellishment recommendation.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (enchants page): Added Belt Clasp and Lambent Armor Kit as alternative Leg Enchant. Added Corrupting Rage Phial discussion.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Exsanguinate bug.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Updated Sepsis gameplay information.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Updated with Sepsis replacing Serrated Bone Spike, and removed Exsanguinate altogether.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Sepsis build, removed Exsanguinate while it is bugged.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (this page): Updated for most recent buffs and new TC findings.
- 24 May 2023 (gear page): Added Timewalking info.
- 14 May 2023 (gear page): Updated trinket recommendations.
- 07 May 2023 (gear page): Updated Embellishment recommendations for recent hotfixes.
- 01 May 2023 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (FAQ page): Added T30 Setbonus FAQ for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (how to improve page): No updates were required for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (simulations page): No changes to this page were necessary for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (gear page): Page fully updated for Patch 10.1. Added Flightstone and Crest information, added Season 2 BiS items and recommendations, BiS embellishments and more.
- 01 May 2023 (enchants page): Page reviewed for Patch 10.1. Updated Onyx Annulet recommendations.
- 01 May 2023 (stats page): Patch 10.1 did not change the stat priority.
- 01 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated tips and tricks for Patch 10.1 Affix changes.
- 01 May 2023 (rotation page): No rotational changes are required for Patch 10.1. Added Rotation Quick Guide.
- 01 May 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1. The recommended build and talent tree remain the same, and the page required no updates.
- 01 May 2023 (spells page): No changes were required to this page for 10.1, as no spell changes happened, besides numerical ones.
- 01 May 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.1. Simplified rotational priorities.
- 01 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1 release. Added sections for recent and pending updates to the guide.
- 29 Apr. 2023 (addons page): Patch 10.1 required no changes to this page.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Primordial Gem hotfixes.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated Primordial Gem recommendations for latest hotfixes.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Replaced Flying Daggers with Improved Poisons.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated Mythic+ Talent build, added link to calculator.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 05 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated Stat prio and Raging Affix description.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (Leveling): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Updated Dungeon Gear list, added BiS List disclaimer and Raid trinkets.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Updated Armor Kits, added Fortune Cookie food.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Updated Stat prio, added disclaimer for Haste at lower gear levels.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talents and sample opener.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Updated rotational priorities for DTB and Kingsbane builds.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated Talent recommendations and descriptions according to newest sims.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated talent build.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (Leveling): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (Leveling): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Leveling): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page added with initial thoughts and information.
- 02 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added 9.1.5 changes.
- 28 Jun. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Page added.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 14 Nov. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Removed disclaimer, updated talent and gameplay recommendations, added Mythic Zaqul section.
- 15 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added tips for all bosses.
- 08 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Guide added.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 08 May 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Added further boss tips.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Guide added.
- 23 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Minor updates.
- 21 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added Assassination Rogue advice for Battle of Dazar'alor.
- 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.1 and no changes are necessary.
- 07 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Added boss spec-specific tips.
- 13 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Page added (placeholder for now).
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This guide has been written and reviewed by Seliathan, who has been playing Rogue since the first day of Classic. He currently raids in Familiar with Drama, and is one of the foremost Mythic+ Rogue players. You can often find him streaming on Twitch, or follow him on his personal Discord server.
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