Assassination Rogue PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0.1)

The stat priority for Assassination Rogues in PvP is as follows:

1. Agility;
2. Versatility;
3. Mastery;
4. Critical Strike;
5. Haste.

Agility is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the most vital secondary stat because it increases your damage and reduces the damage you take.

Mastery is the second-best stat. It is a flat damage increase to Bleeds and Poisons. Mastery is the highest damage increase per stat point you can have. However, it still comes behind Versatility because Versatility also helps you survive. Critical Strike increases your damage and your Combo Point generation through the passive Seal Fate.

Haste increases the tick rate of your bleeds, giving you more damage but also more Energy through the passive Venomous Wounds. However, since the current gameplay of Assassination revolves around bleeding as many targets as possible, energy should never be an issue, so Haste is the least desirable stat.

You want to use PvP items as much as possible since they have increased item level in PvP combat. This is what your gear should look like:

• Head: Hood of the Sudden Eclipse or Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Neck: Astral Gladiator's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps - Crafted with Versatility
• Chest: Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
• Wrists: Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Hands: Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Leather Belt - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Legs: Pants of the Sudden Eclipse
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Leather Boots - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 1: Astral Gladiator's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 2: Astral Gladiator's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Weapon 1: Algari Competitor's Dagger Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Weapon 2: Algari Competitor's Dagger Crafted with Versatility & Mastery

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 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 Assassination Rogues, 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 2 Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Assassination Rogues:

• The only viable embellishment for Assassination Rogues is Elemental Focusing Lens. This gives your damaging spells and abilities a chance to deal damage to your target. The magic school chosen is based on your selection of socketed Khaz'Algar gems.

Here are the best enchants and gems for an Assassination Rogue:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Wrists: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Radiant Mastery
• Main Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power
• Off Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

One of your gems should be Enduring Bloodstone, and all your remaining gems should be Versatile Onyx.