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Assassination Rogue PvP Guide For RBG

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Assassination Rogue
Season 4
50 characters
1792 - 2389

Welcome to Murlok.io's Assassination Rogue PvP guide for RBG 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 Weedtyler (Steamwheedle Cartel US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2389.

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
    Weedtyler's character icon
    Weedtyler
    Steamwheedle Cartel (US)
    485 ilvl
    2389
  2. 2
    Caliph's character icon
    Caliph
    Malganis (US)
    483 ilvl
    2306
  3. 3
    Zkittlez's character icon
    Zkittlez
    Blackhand (EU)
    492 ilvl
    2254
  4. 4
    Xylvana's character icon
    Xylvana
    Kiljaeden (US)
    495 ilvl
    2209
  5. 5
    Bôt's character icon
    Bôt
    Tichondrius (US)
    476 ilvl
    2202

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1704
21% Critical Strike
+841
5% Haste
+5850
68% Mastery
+6778
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+21
0% Avoidance
+9
9% Leech
+706
13% 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 RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    32
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    5
  3. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    5
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    4
  5. Human race icon
    Human
    3

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
49
Cloak of Shadows
50
Evasion
50
Gouge
43
Shadowstep
50
Master Poisoner
48
Cheat Death
42
Blackjack
50
Improved Wound Poison
37
Nimble Fingers
16
Improved Sprint
50
Shadowrunner
50
Superior Mixture
16
Fleet Footed
50
Iron Stomach
6
Unbreakable Stride
24
Featherfoot
49
Rushed Setup
13
Subterfuge
49
Numbing Poison
1
Deadened Nerves
50
Graceful Guile
48
Stillshroud
2
Deadly Precision
38
Recuperator
48
Tight Spender
49
Leeching Poison
47
Lethality
41
Acrobatic Strikes
45
Alacrity
13
Soothing Darkness
48
Vigor
47
Echoing Reprimand
5
Nightstalker
48
Thistle Tea
47
Cold Blood
4
Resounding Clarity
5
Deeper Stratagem
7
Shadow Dance
48

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
49
Venomous Wounds
50
Path of Blood
50
Cut to the Chase
48
Improved Poisons
4
Bloody Mess
50
Thrown Precision
45
Seal Fate
50
Internal Bleeding
49
Improved Garrote
50
Crimson Tempest
45
Lightweight Shiv
50
Deathmark
50
Sanguine Blades
50
Master Assassin
48
Flying Daggers
44
Vicious Venoms
2
Fatal Concoction
5
Lethal Dose
50
Iron Wire
50
Systemic Failure
50
Amplifying Poison
1
Twist the Knife
0
Doomblade
5
Blindside
2
Tiny Toxic Blade
49
Dashing Scoundrel
1
Shrouded Suffocation
50
Sepsis
1
Zoldyck Recipe
50
Poison Bomb
2
Scent of Blood
48
Arterial Precision
49
Kingsbane
49
Dragon-Tempered Blades
1
Indiscriminate Carnage
47
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
2
System Shock
0
Hemotoxin
46
Maneuverability
0
Death from Above
1
Smoke Bomb
47
Dismantle
14
Thick as Thieves
0
Veil of Midnight
38
Control is King
2
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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    15
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    12
  3. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    10
  4. Lurking Specter's Visage item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Visage
    5
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    4

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    30
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    8
  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. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    22
  2. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    17
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    3
  5. Undulating Sporecloak item icon
    Undulating Sporecloak
    1

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    3
  3. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    18
  3. Lurking Specter's Armwraps item icon
    Lurking Specter's Armwraps
    2
  4. Needlessly Complex Wristguards item icon
    Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    18
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    12
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    10
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    10

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    11
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap
    1

Legs

  1. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    46
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Breeches item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Breeches
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    36
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    4
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    2
  5. Draconic Combatant's Resilient Boots item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Resilient Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    28
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    21
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    13
  4. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    10
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    10

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    44
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    20
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    17
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    6

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    45
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    3
  3. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    1
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    18
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    16
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    11
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    3
  5. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    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
    3

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 RBG.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    38
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    36
  3. Flaring Cowl embellishment item icon
    Flaring Cowl
    2
  4. Undulating Sporecloak embellishment item icon
    Undulating Sporecloak
    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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    3

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    42
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    31
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    17

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    46
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying
    1
  2. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Herbalism enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Herbalism
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    20
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    46
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1
  3. Reinforced Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Reinforced Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    44
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    89
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    48
  2. 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. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    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 RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    147
  2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    36
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    18
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    6
  5. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    4