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Assassination Rogue PvP Guide For 3v3

Rogue class icon Assassination Rogue specialization icon
Assassination Rogue
Season 4
50 characters
1670 - 2260

Welcome to Murlok.io's Assassination Rogue PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, 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 Theloaofdmg (Illidan US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2260.

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
    Theloaofdmg's character icon
    Theloaofdmg
    Illidan (US)
    465 ilvl
    2260
  2. 2
    Fancyr's character icon
    Fancyr
    Tichondrius (US)
    464 ilvl
    2221
  3. 3
    Tomas's character icon
    Tomas
    Bloodscalp (US)
    468 ilvl
    2206
  4. 4
    Asúrá's character icon
    Asúrá
    Sargeras (US)
    465 ilvl
    2128
  5. 5
    Nessper's character icon
    Nessper
    Tichondrius (US)
    488 ilvl
    2100

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 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+1045
17% Critical Strike
+1076
6% Haste
+4559
57% Mastery
+6849
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+13
0% Avoidance
+5
11% Leech
+530
10% 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 Assassination Rogues in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    45
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    4
  3. 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
50
Shadowstep
50
Master Poisoner
50
Cheat Death
45
Blackjack
43
Improved Wound Poison
50
Nimble Fingers
4
Improved Sprint
48
Shadowrunner
50
Superior Mixture
37
Fleet Footed
50
Iron Stomach
2
Unbreakable Stride
8
Featherfoot
47
Rushed Setup
4
Subterfuge
50
Numbing Poison
1
Deadened Nerves
49
Graceful Guile
50
Stillshroud
0
Deadly Precision
49
Recuperator
50
Tight Spender
50
Leeching Poison
50
Lethality
42
Acrobatic Strikes
50
Alacrity
6
Soothing Darkness
50
Vigor
50
Echoing Reprimand
2
Nightstalker
50
Thistle Tea
50
Cold Blood
0
Resounding Clarity
2
Deeper Stratagem
0
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
5
Bloody Mess
50
Thrown Precision
45
Seal Fate
50
Internal Bleeding
49
Improved Garrote
50
Crimson Tempest
43
Lightweight Shiv
50
Deathmark
50
Sanguine Blades
50
Master Assassin
49
Flying Daggers
44
Vicious Venoms
1
Fatal Concoction
1
Lethal Dose
50
Iron Wire
50
Systemic Failure
50
Amplifying Poison
0
Twist the Knife
0
Doomblade
7
Blindside
0
Tiny Toxic Blade
50
Dashing Scoundrel
0
Shrouded Suffocation
50
Serrated Bone Spike
6
Zoldyck Recipe
50
Poison Bomb
1
Scent of Blood
49
Arterial Precision
50
Kingsbane
48
Dragon-Tempered Blades
1
Indiscriminate Carnage
46
Sudden Demise
49

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
1
System Shock
0
Hemotoxin
33
Maneuverability
4
Death from Above
0
Smoke Bomb
43
Dismantle
23
Thick as Thieves
4
Veil of Midnight
31
Control is King
11
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 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    39
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    8
  3. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    3

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    46
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    3
  3. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    20
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    1
  4. Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders
    1
  5. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    36
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    7
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    7

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    6
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Jerkin item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Jerkin
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    50

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Grips item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Grips
    1
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    1
  4. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    37
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    12
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    37
  2. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    13

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    7
  4. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    5

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    45
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    21
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    11
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    10
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    6

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    50
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    33
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    17

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    7
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    4
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Verdant Aspirant's Dagger
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    41
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    8
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Dagger
    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 3v3.

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    25
  2. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    12
  3. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    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 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    6

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    34
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    8
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    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 Assassination Rogues in 3v3.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    97
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    17
  3. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    15
  4. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    12
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    6