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Subtlety Rogue PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Subtlety Rogue
Season 4
34 characters
2106 - 2537

Welcome to Murlok.io's Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Solo Shuffle 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 Subtlety Rogues from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Racher (Dun Modr EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2537.

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 Subtlety Rogues

  1. 1
    Racher's character icon
    Racher
    Dun Modr (EU)
    496 ilvl
    2537
  2. 2
    Xý's character icon
    Ysondre (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2512
  3. 3
    Physic's character icon
    Physic
    Silvermoon (EU)
    492 ilvl
    2479
  4. 4
    Smøkyyx's character icon
    Smøkyyx
    Eredar (EU)
    489 ilvl
    2461
  5. 5
    Ronka's character icon
    Ronka
    Tichondrius (US)
    491 ilvl
    2449

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 Subtlety Rogue Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+2243
23% Critical Strike
+348
2% Haste
+6288
104% Mastery
+6722
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+25
0% Avoidance
+14
4% Leech
+663
12% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    21
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    8
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    5

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
19
Blind
34
Cloak of Shadows
34
Evasion
34
Gouge
32
Shadowstep
34
Master Poisoner
34
Cheat Death
31
Blackjack
29
Improved Wound Poison
32
Nimble Fingers
2
Improved Sprint
34
Shadowrunner
34
Superior Mixture
22
Fleet Footed
34
Iron Stomach
1
Unbreakable Stride
18
Featherfoot
32
Rushed Setup
26
Subterfuge
33
Atrophic Poison
2
Deadened Nerves
34
Graceful Guile
33
Stillshroud
1
Deadly Precision
32
Recuperator
18
Improved Ambush
33
Leeching Poison
25
Lethality
9
Acrobatic Strikes
10
Alacrity
33
Soothing Darkness
34
Vigor
25
Echoing Reprimand
3
Nightstalker
34
Thistle Tea
25
Cold Blood
7
Reverberation
3
Deeper Stratagem
33
Shadow Dance
34

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Subtlety 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.
Find Weakness
34
Improved Backstab
34
Shadow Blades
34
Improved Shuriken Storm
5
Shot in the Dark
30
Quick Decisions
34
Ephemeral Bond
32
Exhilarating Execution
2
Shrouded in Darkness
1
Without a Trace
34
Cloaked in Shadows
22
Night Terrors
0
Swift Death
1
Improved Shadow Techniques
33
Gloomblade
0
The First Dance
31
Secret Technique
34
Relentless Strikes
34
Silent Storm
0
Premeditation
20
Planned Execution
30
Improved Shadow Dance
34
Shadowed Finishers
34
Secret Stratagem
34
Replicating Shadows
18
Weaponmaster
10
Shadow Focus
25
Deepening Shadows
34
Veiltouched
34
Shuriken Tornado
2
Sepsis
27
Perforated Veins
5
Lingering Shadow
0
Deeper Daggers
31
Flagellation
9
Invigorating Shadowdust
32
Dark Shadow
34
Finality
31
The Rotten
6
Shadowcraft
2
Danse Macabre
33
Goremaw's Bite
3
Dark Brew
29

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 Subtlety 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.
Veil of Midnight
13
Thief's Bargain
19
Shadowy Duel
32
Dagger in the Dark
1
Silhouette
0
Smoke Bomb
28
Maneuverability
0
Death from Above
0
Dismantle
7
Thick as Thieves
2
Distracting Mirage
0
Control is King
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 Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    17
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    2

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    19
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    5
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    4
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    4
  5. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    1

Shoulders

  1. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    22
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    11
  3. Draconic Combatant's Resilient Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Resilient Shoulderpads
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    23
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    34

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    8
  3. Lurking Specter's Armwraps item icon
    Lurking Specter's Armwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    20
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    3
  5. Draconic Combatant's Resilient Gloves item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Resilient Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    29
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    2
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    28
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    2
  4. Slimy Expulsion Boots item icon
    Slimy Expulsion Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    17
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    13
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    12
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    21
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    11
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    6
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    31
  2. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    3

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    15
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    3

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
    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 Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    31
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    28
  3. Slimy Expulsion Boots embellishment item icon
    Coated In Slime
    1
  4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    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 Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    29
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    19
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    13

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    32

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    17

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    30
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    32
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    66

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    33
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    27
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1

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 Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    111
  2. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    30
  3. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    19
  4. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    8
  5. gem icon
    2