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

  • Rogue class icon Assassination Rogue specialization icon
    Assassination Rogue
  • Deathstalker icon Deathstalker
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 2128 to 2682 Rating

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Deathstalker 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 11.1.7 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Deathstalker Assassination Rogues

  1. Vål's icon
    1
    Vål
    Blackrock (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 635 ilvl
    2682
  2. Jw's icon
    2
    Jw
    Malorne (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 640 ilvl
    2549
  3. Jmefaischier's icon
    3
    Jmefaischier
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 633 ilvl
    2545
  4. Gærrøtè's icon
    4
    Gærrøtè
    Undermine (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 638 ilvl
    2526
  5. Gumaguma's icon
    5
    Gumaguma
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 640 ilvl
    2506

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

  • 13% Critical Strike +1770
  • 3% Haste +1817
  • 57% Mastery +17870
  • 21% Versatility +16030

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 6% Leech +41
  • 9% 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 Deathstalker 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 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. 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

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 49
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    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. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 12
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 12
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Shawl

    • 9
    Spectral Gambler's Shawl icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 2
    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

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Wraps

    • 7
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon

Hands

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 27
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 12
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 6
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Gloves

    • Set
    • 5
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Belt

    • 13
    Prized Warmonger's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 38
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 49
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Boots

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 99
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 44
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 33
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 38
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 12
    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

    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 2
    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 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 26
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 12
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 2
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 44
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 3
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 37
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 12
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 47
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    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

    • 44
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 59
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 30
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 11
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 40
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 9
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 40
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 9
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 46
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 308
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 32
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 10
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 2
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 1
    Deadly Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 16

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 2
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 45
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  3. Gnome

    • 1
    Gnome icon

  4. Mechagnome

    • 1
    Mechagnome icon

Deathstalker 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 Deathstalker 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 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.