2v2 Outlaw Rogue

Outlaw Rogue
Season 3
50 characters
2257 - 2681

This guide is dedicated to building a PvP Outlaw Rogue equipped to prevail in 2v2 in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.2.6. It is based on an analysis of the top 50 characters from Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, including Nàlaa from Ravencrest (EU) — currently ranked as the best Outlaw Rogue in 2v2.

The guide covers stat priority, the most effective races, widely used talents, the best equipment, as well as the ideal embellishments, enchantments, and gems for a Outlaw Rogue. To ensure better accuracy, it checks each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type. Updated every 12 hours, it ensures the most current and effective builds are always at your fingertips.

Top Outlaw Rogues

  1. 1
    Nàlaa
    Ravencrest (EU)
    460 ilvl
    2681
  2. 2
    Томасхулиган
    Soulflayer (EU)
    458 ilvl
    2617
  3. 3
    Illmatíc
    Ravencrest (EU)
    457 ilvl
    2588
  4. 4
    Noflameofcou
    Outland (EU)
    456 ilvl
    2558
  5. 5
    Sadiator
    Illidan (US)
    459 ilvl
    2540

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Outlaw Rogue Secondary and Minor stats for 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+4869
37% Critical Strike
+208
1% Haste
+2263
30% Mastery
+6706
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+6
0% Avoidance
+13
5% Leech
+654
12% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Outlaw Rogues in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf
    34
  2. Orc
    12
  3. Human
    2
  4. Worgen
    1
  5. Undead
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Rogue specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Rogue class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Rogue's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Shiv
12
Blind
50
Cloak of Shadows
50
Evasion
50
Gouge
49
Shadowstep
50
Master Poisoner
50
Cheat Death
41
Blackjack
45
Improved Wound Poison
50
Nimble Fingers
6
Improved Sprint
50
Shadowrunner
50
Superior Mixture
38
Fleet Footed
50
Iron Stomach
2
Unbreakable Stride
18
Featherfoot
48
Rushed Setup
27
Subterfuge
50
Numbing Poison
0
Deadened Nerves
50
Graceful Guile
50
Stillshroud
0
Deadly Precision
50
Recuperator
50
Improved Ambush
50
Leeching Poison
50
Lethality
0
Acrobatic Strikes
50
Alacrity
50
Soothing Darkness
50
Vigor
50
Echoing Reprimand
0
Nightstalker
50
Thistle Tea
0
Cold Blood
0
Resounding Clarity
0
Deeper Stratagem
50
Shadow Dance
50

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Outlaw Rogues with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Opportunity
50
Adrenaline Rush
50
Retractable Hook
50
Dirty Tricks
0
Combat Potency
50
Combat Stamina
48
Hit and Run
50
Blinding Powder
48
Float Like a Butterfly
42
Riposte
0
Precision Shot
50
Heavy Hitter
48
Devious Stratagem
50
Thief's Versatility
49
Fatal Flourish
50
Ambidexterity
0
Quick Draw
50
Deft Maneuvers
0
Ruthlessness
50
Swift Slasher
3
Loaded Dice
50
Sleight of Hand
0
Ace Up Your Sleeve
50
Improved Between the Eyes
50
Audacity
50
Triple Threat
1
Improved Adrenaline Rush
50
Improved Main Gauche
3
Dancing Steel
0
Underhanded Upper Hand
50
Ghostly Strike
49
Count the Odds
26
Blade Rush
50
Precise Cuts
0
Take 'em by Surprise
50
Summarily Dispatched
0
Fan the Hammer
50
Hidden Opportunity
50
Crackshot
50
Keep It Rolling
0
Killing Spree
25
Greenskin's Wickers
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Outlaw Rogue's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Maneuverability
0
Take Your Cut
29
Control is King
2
Drink Up Me Hearties
1
Dismantle
18
Boarding Party
0
Thick as Thieves
3
Turn the Tables
1
Smoke Bomb
9
Death from Above
0
Enduring Brawler
50
Veil of Midnight
37
Dagger in the Dark
0

Equipment

Equipment directly determines a character's power level in World of Warcraft. These items are acquired from diverse sources: they can drop in dungeons and raids, be discovered across the world, be crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of equipment significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Outlaw Rogues in 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap
    28
  2. Peripheral Vision Projectors
    16
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Helm
    4
  4. set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Deathmask
    2

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Pendant
    30
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    12
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    7
  4. Elemental Lariat
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders
    50

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Cloak
    20
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    10
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    10
  4. Hellbloom Shawl
    4
  5. Lucid Shadewalker's Cape
    4

Chest

  1. set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Cuirass
    48
  2. Life-Bound Chestpiece
    2

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    21
  2. Life-Bound Bindings
    11
  3. Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    9
  4. set
    Old Spirit's Wristwraps
    7
  5. set
    Hellbloom Wraps
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Clawgrips
    50

Waist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt
    23
  2. Life-Bound Belt
    17
  3. set
    String of Spiritual Knick-Knacks
    7
  4. set
    Hellbloom Belt
    2
  5. Lucid Shadewalker's Baldric
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Chausses
    50

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    42
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Boots
    6
  3. Slimy Expulsion Boots
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Treads
    1

Rings

  1. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    38
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight
    38
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Band
    17
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    4
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    3

Trinkets

  1. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    47
  2. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    43
  3. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    8
  4. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Medallion
    1
  5. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Splitter
    42
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    8

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Dagger
    30
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    8
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Splitter
    8
  4. Hellbloom Carver
    4

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Outlaw Rogues in 2v2.

  1. Mettle
    42
  2. Blue Silken Lining
    24
  3. set
    Playful Spirit'S Fur
    14
  4. Verdant Conduit
    11
  5. Verdant Tether
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Outlaw Rogues in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence
    3

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    46
  2. Regenerative Leech
    2
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    29
  2. Accelerated Agility
    21

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    46
  2. +200 Leech
    2
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    32

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    50

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    47
  2. Watcher's Loam
    3

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility
    59
  2. +82 Mastery
    26
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    14

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    50

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    50

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Outlaw Rogues in 2v2.

  1. Radiant Malygite
    147
  2. Zen Malygite
    55
  3. Radiant Alexstraszite
    47
  4. Zen Neltharite
    37
  5. Sensei's Alexstraszite
    26