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Subtlety Rogue in WoW Forever beta is the top burst DPS. This complete guide covers abilities, talents, gear, rotation, and performance.
For broader content, see our Rogue Class, Best Race Rogue, and Best DPS articles.
Quick summary: Best Sub Rogue race: Night Elf. Rotation: Shadowstep + Cold Blood + Eviscerate. Top stat: Agility. Best tier: BiS from Excavation Site.
Subtlety Rogue basics
Role
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Burst | Stealth opener |
| CC | Stun + Sap |
| Survival | Vanish + Evasion |
Key abilities
Core rotation
| Spell | Use |
|---|---|
| Shadowstep | Gap close |
| Ambush | Stealth opener |
| Hemorrhage | CP gen |
| Eviscerate | Finisher |
| Cold Blood | +100% crit |
| Vanish | Reset |
Talents (level 30+)
| Talent | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Malice | 1 | +crit |
| Ruthlessness | 2 | +combo |
| Relentless Strikes | 3 | +energy |
| Cold Blood | capstone | +crit |
Stat priority
| Stat | Weight |
|---|---|
| Agility | 1.0 |
| Hit | 0.9 |
| Crit | 0.7 |
| AP | 0.6 |
| Haste | 0.5 |
Rotation
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stealth + Shadowstep |
| 2 | Ambush opener |
| 3 | Hemorrhage + Eviscerate |
| 4 | Cold Blood + Eviscerate |
| 5 | Vanish if needed |
Gear (level 30 BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Excavator’s Hard Hat | Brogdul |
| Shoulders | Earthen Mantle | Excavation Site |
| Weapon | Brogdul’s Mining Pick | Brogdul |
FAQ
Best race?
Night Elf (Shadowmeld).
Best stat?
Agility.
Final verdict
Sub Rogue = burst DPS. Best race: Night Elf.
For more content, see our Rogue Class, Best Race Rogue, and Best DPS articles.