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Assassination Rogue Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

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

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Assassination Rogues across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Assassination Rogues

  1. Ký's icon
    1
    Ký
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 644 ilvl
    3280
  2. Damagelord's icon
    2
    Damagelord
    Archimonde (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 636 ilvl
    3271
  3. Snøv's icon
    3
    Snøv
    Outland (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 674 ilvl
    3258
  4. Rbgkek's icon
    4
    Rbgkek
    Frostmane (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 650 ilvl
    3229
  5. Ðøppex's icon
    5
    Ðøppex
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 634 ilvl
    3184

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 12% Critical Strike +1511
  • 3% Haste +1969
  • 56% Mastery +17285
  • 22% Versatility +16904

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 6% Leech +443
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage

    • Set
    • 35
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 44
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle

    • Set
    • 49
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 22
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 13
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Shawl

    • 5
    Spectral Gambler's Shawl icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest

    • Set
    • 50
    Spectral Gambler's Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Wraps

    • 12
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 21
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Spectral Gambler's Gloves

    • Set
    • 8
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Belt

    • 10
    Prized Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 30
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 16
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Boots

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Boots icon

  4. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  5. Spectral Gambler's Cavaliers

    • 1
    Spectral Gambler's Cavaliers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 46
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 5
    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

    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 32
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 7
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 28
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 21
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 33
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 15
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 49
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 1
    +850 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 46
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 43
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 60
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 30
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 9
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 3
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 3
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 48
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 295
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 59
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 10

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

  4. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

Most Played Races for Assassination Rogue Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Assassination Rogues in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 46
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 2
    Human icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 1
    Void Elf icon

  4. Orc

    • 1
    Orc 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Assassination Rogues in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.