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Subtlety Rogue PvP Guide For 2v2

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Subtlety Rogue
Season 4
36 characters
2001 - 2402

Welcome to Murlok.io's Subtlety 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 Subtlety Rogues from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Aizeñ (Ragnaros EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2402.

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
    Aizeñ's character icon
    Aizeñ
    Ragnaros (EU)
    491 ilvl
    2402
  2. 2
    Djroggerx's character icon
    Djroggerx
    Ragnaros (EU)
    474 ilvl
    2346
  3. 3
    Xý's character icon
    Ysondre (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2302
  4. 4
    Tabpve's character icon
    Tabpve
    Tichondrius (US)
    489 ilvl
    2263
  5. 5
    Supbye's character icon
    Supbye
    Ravencrest (EU)
    490 ilvl
    2154

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 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1888
21% Critical Strike
+401
2% Haste
+5741
97% Mastery
+7020
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+10
0% Avoidance
+52
4% Leech
+595
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 Subtlety Rogues in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    19
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    6
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    1
  5. 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
19
Blind
36
Cloak of Shadows
36
Evasion
36
Gouge
35
Shadowstep
36
Master Poisoner
36
Cheat Death
34
Blackjack
34
Improved Wound Poison
36
Nimble Fingers
5
Improved Sprint
36
Shadowrunner
36
Superior Mixture
23
Fleet Footed
35
Iron Stomach
3
Unbreakable Stride
20
Featherfoot
33
Rushed Setup
27
Subterfuge
35
Numbing Poison
0
Deadened Nerves
36
Graceful Guile
35
Stillshroud
1
Deadly Precision
32
Recuperator
22
Improved Ambush
32
Leeching Poison
25
Lethality
12
Acrobatic Strikes
12
Alacrity
35
Soothing Darkness
36
Vigor
25
Echoing Reprimand
4
Nightstalker
36
Thistle Tea
23
Cold Blood
8
Reverberation
4
Deeper Stratagem
35
Shadow Dance
36

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
36
Improved Backstab
35
Shadow Blades
36
Improved Shuriken Storm
2
Shot in the Dark
35
Quick Decisions
36
Ephemeral Bond
36
Exhilarating Execution
1
Shrouded in Darkness
0
Without a Trace
36
Cloaked in Shadows
20
Night Terrors
0
Swift Death
0
Improved Shadow Techniques
36
Gloomblade
1
The First Dance
34
Secret Technique
35
Relentless Strikes
36
Silent Storm
0
Premeditation
22
Planned Execution
34
Improved Shadow Dance
36
Shadowed Finishers
36
Secret Stratagem
36
Replicating Shadows
12
Weaponmaster
12
Shadow Focus
30
Deepening Shadows
36
Veiltouched
35
Shuriken Tornado
0
Sepsis
29
Perforated Veins
6
Lingering Shadow
1
Deeper Daggers
34
Flagellation
9
Invigorating Shadowdust
35
Dark Shadow
36
Finality
31
The Rotten
9
Shadowcraft
1
Danse Macabre
36
Goremaw's Bite
11
Dark Brew
24

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
14
Thief's Bargain
25
Shadowy Duel
29
Dagger in the Dark
0
Silhouette
1
Smoke Bomb
27
Maneuverability
2
Death from Above
0
Dismantle
7
Thick as Thieves
1
Distracting Mirage
0
Control is King
2

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 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    16
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    11
  3. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    8
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    19
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    7
  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
    4

Shoulders

  1. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    15
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    7
  4. Life-Bound Shoulderpads item icon
    Life-Bound Shoulderpads
    3
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    18
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    4
  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
    36

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    13
  3. 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 Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    10
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    7
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    11
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    9
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    7
  3. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    31
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    15
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    8
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    7
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    4

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    32
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    24
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    10
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    34
  2. Cruel Dreamcarver item icon
    Cruel Dreamcarver
    2

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    14
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    4
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    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.

    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 2v2.

    1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      28
    2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      26

    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 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

    Head

    1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
      Incandescent Essence
      1

    Back

    1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      29
    2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
      Regenerative Leech
      2
    3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      1

    Chest

    1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      18
    2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
      Accelerated Agility
      16

    Wrist

    1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
      +200 Speed
      30

    Hands

    1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
      Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
      1

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      14

    Legs

    1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
      Fierce Armor Kit
      33
    2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
      Frozen Spellthread
      1

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      27
    2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      1
    3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      1

    Rings

    1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      66
    2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      2

    Main Hand

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

    Off Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      28
    2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      2
    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 2v2.

    1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
      Zen Neltharite
      110
    2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
      Fractured Neltharite
      9
    3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
      Sensei's Neltharite
      6
    4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
      Skillful Illimited Diamond
      6
    5. Zen Malygite gem icon
      Zen Malygite
      3