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Assassination Rogue PvP Guide For 2v2

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Assassination Rogue
Season 4
50 characters
2100 - 2536

Welcome to Murlok.io's Assassination Rogue PvP guide for 2v2 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Assassination Rogues from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Lomachenko (Argent Dawn EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2536.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Assassination Rogues

  1. 1
    Lomachenko's character icon
    Lomachenko
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    484 ilvl
    2536
  2. 2
    Nessper's character icon
    Nessper
    Tichondrius (US)
    502 ilvl
    2531
  3. 3
    Rãz's character icon
    Rãz
    Stormscale (EU)
    524 ilvl
    2416
  4. 4
    Cloó's character icon
    Cloó
    Tichondrius (US)
    486 ilvl
    2349
  5. 5
    Morvx's character icon
    Morvx
    Tichondrius (US)
    497 ilvl
    2293

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Assassination Rogue Secondary and Minor stats for 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1476
20% Critical Strike
+923
5% Haste
+6383
73% Mastery
+6970
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+24
0% Avoidance
+45
11% Leech
+603
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Assassination Rogues in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    43
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    5
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    1
  4. Undead race icon
    Undead
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Rogue specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Rogue class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Rogue's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Shiv
50
Blind
50
Cloak of Shadows
50
Evasion
50
Gouge
46
Shadowstep
50
Master Poisoner
50
Cheat Death
43
Blackjack
43
Improved Wound Poison
47
Nimble Fingers
7
Improved Sprint
49
Shadowrunner
49
Superior Mixture
34
Fleet Footed
49
Iron Stomach
5
Unbreakable Stride
13
Featherfoot
44
Rushed Setup
9
Subterfuge
49
Numbing Poison
2
Deadened Nerves
50
Graceful Guile
50
Stillshroud
0
Deadly Precision
48
Recuperator
48
Tight Spender
48
Leeching Poison
50
Lethality
38
Acrobatic Strikes
45
Alacrity
7
Soothing Darkness
50
Vigor
50
Echoing Reprimand
4
Nightstalker
50
Thistle Tea
50
Cold Blood
2
Resounding Clarity
4
Deeper Stratagem
3
Shadow Dance
50

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Assassination Rogues with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Deadly Poison
50
Improved Shiv
50
Venomous Wounds
50
Path of Blood
50
Cut to the Chase
50
Improved Poisons
4
Bloody Mess
50
Thrown Precision
41
Seal Fate
50
Internal Bleeding
49
Improved Garrote
50
Crimson Tempest
31
Lightweight Shiv
50
Deathmark
50
Sanguine Blades
50
Master Assassin
47
Flying Daggers
34
Vicious Venoms
2
Fatal Concoction
4
Lethal Dose
50
Iron Wire
49
Systemic Failure
50
Amplifying Poison
1
Twist the Knife
0
Doomblade
21
Blindside
5
Tiny Toxic Blade
45
Dashing Scoundrel
1
Shrouded Suffocation
50
Serrated Bone Spike
14
Zoldyck Recipe
50
Poison Bomb
2
Scent of Blood
48
Arterial Precision
50
Kingsbane
49
Dragon-Tempered Blades
2
Indiscriminate Carnage
35
Sudden Demise
48

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Assassination Rogue's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Creeping Venom
0
System Shock
2
Hemotoxin
34
Maneuverability
3
Death from Above
4
Smoke Bomb
37
Dismantle
26
Thick as Thieves
4
Veil of Midnight
31
Control is King
9
Dagger in the Dark
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Assassination Rogues in 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    16
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    16
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    5
  5. Lurking Specter's Visage item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Visage
    5

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    27
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    10
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    6
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    5
  5. Heat of Primal Winter item icon
    Heat of Primal Winter
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    40
  2. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    3
  4. Life-Bound Shoulderpads item icon
    Life-Bound Shoulderpads
    1
  5. Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    6
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    2
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    48
  2. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    1
  3. Lucid Shadewalker's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Cuirass
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    6
  3. Old Spirit's Wristwraps item set icon
    set
    Old Spirit's Wristwraps
    3
  4. Lurking Specter's Armwraps item icon
    Lurking Specter's Armwraps
    2
  5. Cuffs of the Savage Serpent item icon
    Cuffs of the Savage Serpent
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    20
  2. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    9
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    6
  5. Snowball Makers item set icon
    set
    Snowball Makers
    3

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    5
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap
    2
  4. Fused Shale Waistband item icon
    Fused Shale Waistband
    1
  5. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    44
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Breeches item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Breeches
    1
  4. Life-Bound Trousers item icon
    Life-Bound Trousers
    1
  5. Lucid Shadewalker's Chausses item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Chausses
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    32
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    8
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Boots item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Boots
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    26
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    19
  3. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    15
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    14
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    14

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    33
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    26
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    15
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    11
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    8

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    42
  2. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    4
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    4

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    25
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    12
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    6
  4. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    5
  5. Fang of the Sundered Flame item icon
    Fang of the Sundered Flame
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    4
  2. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Assassination Rogues in 2v2.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    48
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    32
  3. Old Spirit's Wristwraps embellishment item icon
    set
    Playful Spirit'S Fur
    6
  4. Slimy Expulsion Boots embellishment item icon
    Coated In Slime
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Assassination Rogues in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    41
  2. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    2
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    24
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    24
  3. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    36
  2. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    2
  3. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    16

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    42
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    41
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    85
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    4
  3. +73 Mastery enchantment icon
    +73 Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    46
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1
  3. Shadowflame Wreathe enchantment icon
    Shadowflame Wreathe
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    40
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    4
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    3

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Assassination Rogues in 2v2.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    173
  2. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    18
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    15
  4. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    12
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    7