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Assassination Rogue 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Assassination Rogue PvP guide for 3v3 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Assassination Rogues

  1. Ivanrah's icon
    1
    Ivanrah
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 686 ilvl
    2444
  2. Zubo's icon
    2
    Zubo
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 667 ilvl
    2383
  3. Shadenox's icon
    3
    Shadenox
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 702 ilvl
    2376
  4. Vål's icon
    4
    Vål
    Blackrock (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 668 ilvl
    2367
  5. Shnubs's icon
    5
    Shnubs
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 678 ilvl
    2354

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

  • 16% Critical Strike +3201
  • 2% Haste +1520
  • 63% Mastery +20347
  • 23% Versatility +18237

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +33
  • 6% Leech +105
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 19
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 18
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  4. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 6
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 21
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  2. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 17
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 44
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 46
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 48
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 43
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  5. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 99
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 46
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Everforged Stabber

    • 1
    Everforged Stabber icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Everforged Stabber

    • 2
    Everforged Stabber icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger 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

    • 100
    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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 42
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 37
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 7
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 46
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 1
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 48
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 36
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 61
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 34
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 5
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 46
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 44
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 4
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 196
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Deadly Onyx

    • 16
    Deadly Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 13
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Masterful Ruby

    • 4
    Masterful Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 12

Most Played Races for Assassination Rogue 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 49
    Night Elf icon

  2. Undead

    • 1
    Undead 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Assassination Rogues in 3v3 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.