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Assassination Rogue 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Assassination Rogue PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Assassination Rogue DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Assassination Rogues

  1. Raiynz's icon
    1
    Raiynz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 661 ilvl
    2112
  2. Soulana's icon
    2
    Soulana
    Malganis (US)
    Orc | Fatebound | 649 ilvl
    1951
  3. Gumaguma's icon
    3
    Gumaguma
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 660 ilvl
    1941
  4. Borboleta's icon
    4
    Borboleta
    Azralon (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 681 ilvl
    1921
  5. Steal's icon
    5
    Steal
    Moon Guard (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 662 ilvl
    1887

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Assassination Rogue's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 14% Critical Strike +2474
  • 3% Haste +2272
  • 57% Mastery +17662
  • 23% Versatility +18161

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 7% Leech +149
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Assassination Rogues.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

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Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Assassination Rogues in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 35
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  2. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 5
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mask

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Bloodstained Memento

    • 1
    Bloodstained Memento icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  4. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 2
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  5. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 42
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 5
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  5. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 4
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 26
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Treasure-Seeker's Bindings

    • 1
    Treasure-Seeker's Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 39
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 23
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 2
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Cord

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Cord icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 34
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 1
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  4. Flamestalker Boots

    • 1
    Flamestalker Boots icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 84
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  5. Malleable Band

    • 1
    Malleable Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 29
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Dagger

    • 30
    Astral Aspirant's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Dirk

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Dirk icon

  4. Void-Touched Blade

    • 1
    Void-Touched Blade icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Dagger

    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  4. Wastelander's Gilded Stiletto

    • 1
    Wastelander's Gilded Stiletto icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Assassination Rogues.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 82
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Assassination Rogue gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 21
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 7
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 19
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 6
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 29
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 32
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 21
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 4
    Scout's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 2
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 45
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 27
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 5
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 29
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 5
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 4
    Authority of the Depths icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 29
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 5
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 3
    Authority of the Depths icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Assassination Rogues in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 25
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 26
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 13
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 38
    Versatile Onyx icon

    • 9

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 9
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 2
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 1
    Deadly Onyx icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 2
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Assassination Rogue 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Assassination Rogue DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 42
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  3. Dracthyr

    • 1
    Dracthyr icon

  4. Undead

    • 1
    Undead icon

  5. Tauren

    • 1
    Tauren icon

Assassination Rogue Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Assassination Rogues in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.