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Rogue

⚪ Both factionsMelee DPS
Resource
Energy + Combo Points
Armor
Leather
Talent trees
Assassination · Combat · Subtlety

Overview

Rogues are stealthy melee assassins built on Energy and Combo Points. They open from Stealth with devastating burst, chain stuns, apply poisons, and vanish out of trouble. A premier physical DPS class in raids and one of the scariest classes in PvP.

Specializations

AssassinationDPS / PvP

Boosts poisons, crit and opener damage (Cold Blood). Excellent PvP burst.

CombatRaid DPS

Sustained damage with Blade Flurry, Adrenaline Rush and weapon specialization. The main PvE raiding build.

SubtletyPvP / Control

Stealth, mobility and control (Preparation, Hemorrhage, Ghostly Strike). The PvP toolbox.

Signature abilities

StealthMove unseen and set up your openers.
Sinister Strike / BackstabCombo-point builders (Backstab needs a dagger, from behind).
Eviscerate / Slice and DiceFinishers for burst damage or sustained attack speed.
Sap / Cheap Shot / Kidney ShotCrowd control and the classic stun-lock chain.
Kick / Gouge / BlindInterrupts and control.
VanishInstantly re-stealth to escape or re-open.
SprintA burst of movement speed.
PoisonsInstant, Deadly, Crippling and Mind-numbing applied to your weapons.

Playable races

🔵 Alliance

HumanDwarfNight ElfGnome

🔴 Horde

OrcUndeadTroll
  • Human (Alliance) - Sword/Mace spec (+weapon skill) and Perception; strong for sword builds.
  • Orc (Horde) - Blood Fury burst and stun resistance (Hardiness); great PvP.
  • Troll (Horde) - Berserking haste for more damage.
  • Night Elf (Alliance) - Shadowmeld helps set up openers; Quickness for dodge.

Armor & weapons

ArmorLeather
WeaponsDaggers, fist weapons, 1H swords and 1H maces - plus bows, guns, crossbows and thrown. No two-handers, axes, polearms or shields.

Strengths & weaknesses

✅ Strengths

  • Excellent, reliable melee DPS
  • Best-in-class stun-locks in PvP
  • Stealth utility - sap, pickpocket, scouting
  • Vanish escapes almost anything

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Cloth/leather only - squishy if caught
  • Slower leveling without ranged pulls
  • No self-heal (bandages only)
  • Very gear- and weapon-dependent

Tips for Rogues

  • Level Combat with a fast sword/mace for steady Energy and Sinister Strike.
  • Keep Slice and Dice up - it is a huge DPS gain.
  • Apply the right poison - Instant for damage, Crippling for kiting.
  • Stealth past packs, pick your fights, and use Vanish to reset.