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Assassination Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Assassination Rogue PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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 RBG.

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

Top RBG Assassination Rogues

  1. Waptap's icon
    1
    Waptap
    Area 52 (US)
    Human | Deathstalker | 665 ilvl
    2353
  2. Ðreamhaze's icon
    2
    Ðreamhaze
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 675 ilvl
    2293
  3. Céz's icon
    3
    Céz
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 683 ilvl
    2160
  4. Windhawkz's icon
    4
    Windhawkz
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 675 ilvl
    2132
  5. Lõis's icon
    5
    Lõis
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Fatebound | 669 ilvl
    2122

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +2780
  • 4% Haste +2372
  • 61% Mastery +19570
  • 24% Versatility +18690

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +20
  • 7% Leech +364
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 25
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 9
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 48
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 24
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 18
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 38
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 47
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 39
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 48
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 13
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  5. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 42
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 2
    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. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Everforged Stabber

    • 1
    Everforged Stabber 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

    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 1
    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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 2
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 29
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 13
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 29
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 12
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 36
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 2
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 41
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 4
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 29
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 9
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 51
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 41
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 5
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 45
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Sophic Devotion

    • 1
    Sophic Devotion icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Sophic Devotion

    • 1
    Sophic Devotion 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 36
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 33
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 12
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 190
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 13
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Deadly Ruby

    • 3
    Deadly Ruby icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 3
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 1
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 10

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  4. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Assassination Rogue RBG

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

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 36
    Night Elf icon

  2. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  3. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 2
    Kul Tiran icon

  5. Human

    • 2
    Human 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 RBG PvP guide created?

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