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Assassination Rogue Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Assassination Rogue PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Assassination Rogues

  1. Shankoh's icon
    1
    Shankoh
    Thrall (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 170 ilvl
    3971
  2. Xevid's icon
    2
    Xevid
    Terokkar (EU)
    Dwarf | Fatebound | 170 ilvl
    3806
  3. Tsuní's icon
    3
    Tsuní
    Eredar (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Fatebound | 169 ilvl
    3781
  4. 阿滋咕咕's icon
    4
    阿滋咕咕
    Lights Hope (TW)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 169 ilvl
    3739
  5. Jenksu's icon
    5
    Jenksu
    Blackhand (EU)
    Troll | Fatebound | 169 ilvl
    3730

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

  • 48% Critical Strike +388
  • 18% Haste +172
  • 72% Mastery +429
  • 14% Versatility +200

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 8% Avoidance +81
  • 9% Leech +64
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 42
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Circlet of the Enveloping Leviathan

    • 1
    Circlet of the Enveloping Leviathan icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 22
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 5
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  3. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 5
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  4. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 4
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 2
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 29
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 8
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

  3. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  4. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 2
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  5. Epaulets of the Clipped Wings

    • 1
    Epaulets of the Clipped Wings icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 42
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Lurking Specter's Capelet

    • 1
    Lurking Specter's Capelet icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 32
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Rune-Branded Tunic

    • 3
    Rune-Branded Tunic icon

  3. Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest

    • 2
    Reinforced Stalkerhide Vest icon

  4. Vest of Refracted Shadows

    • 2
    Vest of Refracted Shadows icon

  5. Cephalohide Jacket

    • 1
    Cephalohide Jacket icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 29
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 9
    Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Bracers of Autonomous Classification

    • 2
    Bracers of Autonomous Classification icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Shackles

    • 1
    Spectral Gambler's Shackles icon

  5. Venting Vambraces

    • 1
    Venting Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 41
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Gloves of Haunting Fixation

    • 2
    Gloves of Haunting Fixation icon

Waist

  1. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 17
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  2. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 11
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  3. Reaper's Dreadbelt

    • 3
    Reaper's Dreadbelt icon

  4. Shadow Congregant's Belt

    • 3
    Shadow Congregant's Belt icon

  5. Strap of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 3
    Strap of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 41
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  3. Seawalker's Pantaloons

    • 1
    Seawalker's Pantaloons icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 36
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Geezle's Zapstep Boots

    • 2
    Geezle's Zapstep Boots icon

  3. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  4. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 1
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  5. Boots of Titanic Deconversion

    • 1
    Boots of Titanic Deconversion icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 32
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 15
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  3. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 7
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

  4. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 7
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  5. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 5
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 30
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 15
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  3. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 15
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

  4. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 8
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  5. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 6
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

Main Hand

  1. Prodigious Gene Splicer

    • 15
    Prodigious Gene Splicer icon

  2. Parson's Ornamented Blade

    • 11
    Parson's Ornamented Blade icon

  3. Vengeful Netherspike

    • 9
    Vengeful Netherspike icon

  4. Everforged Stabber

    • Craft
    • 3
    Everforged Stabber icon

  5. Geezle's Coercive Volt-Ohmmeter

    • 3
    Geezle's Coercive Volt-Ohmmeter icon

Off Hand

  1. Everforged Stabber

    • Craft
    • 30
    Everforged Stabber icon

  2. Prodigious Gene Splicer

    • 7
    Prodigious Gene Splicer icon

  3. Vengeful Netherspike

    • 2
    Vengeful Netherspike icon

  4. Blood-Kissed Kukri

    • 1
    Blood-Kissed Kukri icon

  5. Fang of Alcruux

    • 1
    Fang of Alcruux 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. Ascendance

    • 24
    Everforged Stabber icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 23
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  3. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 18
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 12
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  5. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 2
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 2
    Greater Tiger Claw Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 29
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 41
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 26
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 12
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +66 Speed

    • 2
    +66 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 42
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 30
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 10
    Scout's March icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Greater Agility

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Greater Agility icon

Rings

  1. +21 Critical Strike

    • 37
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 31
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 8
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Council's Guile

    • 16
    Council's Guile icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 11
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 7
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Council's Guile

    • 15
    Council's Guile icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 9
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 8
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 35
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Ruby

    • 83
    Masterful Ruby icon

  2. Deadly Onyx

    • 62
    Deadly Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 37
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 32
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Deadly Emerald

    • 20
    Deadly Emerald icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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. Critical Chain

    • 1
    Critical Chain icon

Most Played Races for Assassination Rogue M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Assassination Rogue DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 12
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  3. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 3
    Mag'har 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Assassination Rogues in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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 PvE.