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Assassination Rogue PvP Guide For 2v2

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Assassination Rogue
Season 4
9 characters
1608 - 1975

Welcome to Murlok.io's Assassination Rogue PvP guide for 2v2 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, 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 Seehi (Illidan US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1975.

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
    Seehi's character icon
    Seehi
    Illidan (US)
    467 ilvl
    1975
  2. 2
    Jw's character icon
    Jw
    Malorne (US)
    467 ilvl
    1915
  3. 3
    Imaroguetwo's character icon
    Imaroguetwo
    Tichondrius (US)
    465 ilvl
    1761
  4. 4
    Coffindance's character icon
    Coffindance
    Darkspear (US)
    459 ilvl
    1751
  5. 5
    Entropeepee's character icon
    Entropeepee
    Stormrage (US)
    482 ilvl
    1664

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 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1220
18% Critical Strike
+1162
7% Haste
+4060
52% Mastery
+6800
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+0
11% Leech
+331
6% 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 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    7
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    1
  3. 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
9
Blind
9
Cloak of Shadows
9
Evasion
9
Gouge
9
Shadowstep
9
Master Poisoner
9
Cheat Death
9
Blackjack
8
Improved Wound Poison
9
Nimble Fingers
0
Improved Sprint
9
Shadowrunner
9
Superior Mixture
7
Fleet Footed
9
Iron Stomach
0
Unbreakable Stride
1
Featherfoot
9
Rushed Setup
1
Subterfuge
9
Atrophic Poison
1
Deadened Nerves
8
Graceful Guile
9
Stillshroud
0
Deadly Precision
8
Recuperator
9
Tight Spender
9
Leeching Poison
9
Lethality
5
Acrobatic Strikes
7
Alacrity
0
Soothing Darkness
9
Vigor
9
Echoing Reprimand
4
Nightstalker
9
Thistle Tea
9
Cold Blood
2
Resounding Clarity
4
Deeper Stratagem
0
Shadow Dance
9

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
9
Improved Shiv
9
Venomous Wounds
9
Path of Blood
9
Cut to the Chase
9
Improved Poisons
4
Bloody Mess
9
Thrown Precision
3
Seal Fate
9
Internal Bleeding
9
Improved Garrote
9
Crimson Tempest
3
Lightweight Shiv
9
Deathmark
9
Sanguine Blades
9
Master Assassin
9
Venom Rush
6
Vicious Venoms
1
Fatal Concoction
1
Lethal Dose
9
Iron Wire
9
Systemic Failure
9
Amplifying Poison
0
Twist the Knife
0
Doomblade
6
Blindside
0
Tiny Toxic Blade
9
Dashing Scoundrel
0
Shrouded Suffocation
9
Serrated Bone Spike
5
Zoldyck Recipe
9
Poison Bomb
0
Scent of Blood
9
Arterial Precision
9
Kingsbane
9
Dragon-Tempered Blades
0
Indiscriminate Carnage
4
Sudden Demise
9

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
0
Hemotoxin
7
Maneuverability
0
Death from Above
0
Smoke Bomb
7
Dismantle
4
Thick as Thieves
0
Veil of Midnight
8
Control is King
1
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 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    8
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    9

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    6
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    2
  3. 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
    8
  2. 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
    5
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    8
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    9

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    8
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    6
  2. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    3

Feet

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

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    9
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    3
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    9
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    3

Main Hand

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

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    8
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    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 2v2.

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    3
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    2

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 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    3
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    5
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    4
  2. +100 Speed enchantment icon
    +100 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    5
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    4
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    8
  2. +73 Mastery enchantment icon
    +73 Mastery
    2
  3. +55 Mastery enchantment icon
    +55 Mastery
    1

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    5
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1
  3. Sophic Writ enchantment icon
    Sophic Writ
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2
  3. Sophic Writ enchantment icon
    Sophic 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 Assassination Rogues in 2v2.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    7
  2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    3
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    3
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    1