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Outlaw Rogue 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Outlaw Rogue PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Outlaw 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Outlaw Rogues

  1. Ødumbøcuntø's icon
    1
    Ødumbøcuntø
    Frostmane (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 124 ilvl
    2559
  2. Peterpumper's icon
    2
    Peterpumper
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 122 ilvl
    2529
  3. Aevlrz's icon
    3
    Aevlrz
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 122 ilvl
    2450
  4. Kongastep's icon
    4
    Kongastep
    Proudmoore (US)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 123 ilvl
    2408
  5. Aarox's icon
    5
    Aarox
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Fatebound | 122 ilvl
    2392

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Outlaw 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

  • 23% Critical Strike +146
  • 24% Haste +240
  • 13% Mastery +60
  • 29% Versatility +414

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +0
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  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 Outlaw 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 Outlaw Rogues in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 17
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Mask

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Pendant

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 18
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 19
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 19
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  5. Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 1
    Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips icon

  2. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 5
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 17
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 31
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 14
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 1
    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 Outlaw Rogues.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 37
    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 Outlaw Rogue gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 18
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 17
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 2
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 17
    +66 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 18
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 17
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 15
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 12
    +21 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Versatility

    • 8
    Cursed Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 18
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Gale-Force Striking

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Gale-Force Striking icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 17
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Frozen Writ

    • 1
    Frozen Writ 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 Outlaw Rogues in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 16
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 11
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 50
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 43
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Deadly Sapphire

    • 26
    Deadly Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Ruby

    • 10
    Versatile Ruby icon

  5. Deadly Emerald

    • 2
    Deadly Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 3

Most Played Races for Outlaw 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 Outlaw Rogue DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 2
    Orc icon

  3. Undead

    • 1
    Undead icon

  4. Nightborne

    • 1
    Nightborne icon

  5. Human

    • 1
    Human icon

Outlaw 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 Outlaw 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 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 PvP.