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Assassination Rogue PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Assassination Rogue
Season 4
50 characters
2441 - 2787

Welcome to Murlok.io's Assassination 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 Assassination Rogues from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Finnëas (Ravencrest EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2787.

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
    Finnëas's character icon
    Finnëas
    Ravencrest (EU)
    481 ilvl
    2787
  2. 2
    Vãl's character icon
    Vãl
    Blackrock (US)
    487 ilvl
    2772
  3. 3
    Jw's character icon
    Jw
    Malorne (US)
    492 ilvl
    2762
  4. 4
    Sub's character icon
    Sub
    Kazzak (EU)
    483 ilvl
    2756
  5. 5
    Nessper's character icon
    Nessper
    Tichondrius (US)
    502 ilvl
    2752

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 Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+1338
19% Critical Strike
+910
5% Haste
+6662
75% Mastery
+6776
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+26
0% Avoidance
+0
11% Leech
+633
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 Assassination 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
    43
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    2
  4. Zandalari Troll race icon
    Zandalari Troll
    1
  5. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    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
49
Cloak of Shadows
50
Evasion
50
Gouge
48
Shadowstep
50
Master Poisoner
50
Cheat Death
39
Blackjack
47
Improved Wound Poison
48
Nimble Fingers
4
Improved Sprint
50
Shadowrunner
50
Superior Mixture
38
Fleet Footed
50
Iron Stomach
1
Unbreakable Stride
7
Featherfoot
47
Rushed Setup
7
Subterfuge
50
Atrophic Poison
1
Deadened Nerves
50
Graceful Guile
49
Stillshroud
1
Deadly Precision
50
Recuperator
49
Tight Spender
47
Leeching Poison
50
Lethality
42
Acrobatic Strikes
47
Alacrity
6
Soothing Darkness
50
Vigor
50
Echoing Reprimand
2
Nightstalker
50
Thistle Tea
50
Cold Blood
2
Resounding Clarity
2
Deeper Stratagem
1
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
2
Bloody Mess
50
Thrown Precision
45
Seal Fate
50
Internal Bleeding
48
Improved Garrote
50
Crimson Tempest
43
Lightweight Shiv
50
Deathmark
50
Sanguine Blades
50
Master Assassin
49
Flying Daggers
42
Vicious Venoms
0
Fatal Concoction
4
Lethal Dose
50
Iron Wire
50
Systemic Failure
49
Amplifying Poison
1
Twist the Knife
0
Doomblade
9
Blindside
0
Tiny Toxic Blade
49
Dashing Scoundrel
1
Shrouded Suffocation
50
Serrated Bone Spike
8
Zoldyck Recipe
49
Poison Bomb
1
Scent of Blood
50
Arterial Precision
49
Kingsbane
47
Dragon-Tempered Blades
1
Indiscriminate Carnage
45
Sudden Demise
50

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
1
Hemotoxin
33
Maneuverability
2
Death from Above
1
Smoke Bomb
48
Dismantle
18
Thick as Thieves
3
Veil of Midnight
34
Control is King
10
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 Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    20
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    14
  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
    6
  5. Lurking Specter's Visage item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Visage
    2

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    30
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    12
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    5
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    3

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    5
  3. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    4
  5. Life-Bound Shoulderpads item icon
    Life-Bound Shoulderpads
    3

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    39
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    5
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    5
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    50

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    31
  2. Lurking Specter's Armwraps item icon
    Lurking Specter's Armwraps
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    2
  5. Life-Bound Bindings item icon
    Life-Bound Bindings
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    21
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    13
  4. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    40
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    6
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt
    1
  5. String of Spiritual Knick-Knacks item set icon
    set
    String of Spiritual Knick-Knacks
    1

Legs

  1. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    47
  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

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    33
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    2
  4. 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
    25
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    22
  3. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    18
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    12
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    11

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    43
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    23
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    20
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    39
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    5
  3. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    4
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    1
  5. Fang of the Sundered Flame item icon
    Fang of the Sundered Flame
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    17
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    17
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    13
  4. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    2
  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
    5
  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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    49
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    33
  3. Old Spirit's Wristwraps embellishment item icon
    set
    Playful Spirit'S Fur
    2
  4. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    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 Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    3

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    48

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    32
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    18

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    47

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    27

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    48
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    45
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    88
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    2
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Shadowflame Wreathe enchantment icon
    Shadowflame Wreathe
    3

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    43
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    3
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2

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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    154
  2. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    25
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    23
  4. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    16
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    12