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Assassination Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Assassination Rogue PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Assassination Rogues across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Assassination Rogues

  1. Darkxdr's icon
    1
    Darkxdr
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 621 ilvl
    2482
  2. Jashyy's icon
    2
    Jashyy
    Tichondrius (US)
    Kul Tiran | Fatebound | 648 ilvl
    2369
  3. Céz's icon
    3
    Céz
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 646 ilvl
    2159
  4. Kentslol's icon
    4
    Kentslol
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 636 ilvl
    2111
  5. Mitsûri's icon
    5
    Mitsûri
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 631 ilvl
    2100

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1695
    13% Critical Strike
  • +1314
    2% Haste
  • +16996
    55% Mastery
  • +15906
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +14
    0% Avoidance
  • +347
    6% Leech
  • +0
    7% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. This section highlights the most popular Assassination Rogue class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for RBG.

Head

  1. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage
    18
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles
    13
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm
    10
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask
    6
  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm
    2

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    45
  2. Prized Aspirant's Pendant icon
    Prized Aspirant's Pendant
    4
  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle
    50

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    35
  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    7
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Cape icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cape
    2
  5. Forged Warmonger's Cape icon
    Forged Warmonger's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Vest
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    38
  2. Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    3

Hands

  1. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    7
  3. Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    4
  5. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    43
  2. Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    2

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons
    23
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    16
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    5

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    36
  2. Prized Warmonger's Boots icon
    Prized Warmonger's Boots
    6
  3. Prized Aspirant's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Boots
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    89
  2. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Band icon
    Prized Aspirant's Band
    2

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    34
  2. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    16
  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    16
  4. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    15
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    12

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    44
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    6

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    47
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    3

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Assassination Rogue builds for RBG.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    81
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Duskthread Lining
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Ascendance
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon
    Captured Starlight
    1
  5. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 RBG builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    26
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    13
  3. +125 Speed icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    38
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    11

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    39
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    2
  3. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    42
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    33
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    9
  3. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    2

Ring 1

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    22
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    18
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    4

Ring 2

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    23
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    18
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    3

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    48
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    2

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    2
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    1

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated RBG.

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    198
  2. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    39
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    14
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    4
  5. Masterful Onyx icon
    Masterful Onyx
    3

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Assassination Rogue in RBG.

No Thunder Citrine data yet.
No Sea Citrine data yet.
No Wind Citrine data yet.

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    29
  2. Orc icon
    Orc
    6
  3. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    4
  4. Human icon
    Human
    4
  5. Dracthyr icon
    Dracthyr
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Assassination Rogue RBG guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Assassination Rogues in RBG, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.