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Subtlety Rogue 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Subtlety 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 Subtlety Rogues

  1. Jw's icon
    1
    Jw
    Malorne (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 135 ilvl
    2887
  2. Àkròlolz's icon
    2
    Àkròlolz
    Outland (EU)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 167 ilvl
    2849
  3. Trimaz's icon
    3
    Trimaz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 129 ilvl
    2787
  4. Flâwless's icon
    4
    Flâwless
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 150 ilvl
    2723
  5. Gumaguma's icon
    5
    Gumaguma
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 118 ilvl
    2700

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Subtlety 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

  • 17% Critical Strike +77
  • 6% Haste +33
  • 96% Mastery +387
  • 25% Versatility +356

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +14
  • 18% Speed +0

Stat priority

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

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 24
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Pendant

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 6
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Spaulders

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 31
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 1
    Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  5. Bracers of Autonomous Classification

    • 1
    Bracers of Autonomous Classification icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 47
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 40
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

  4. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 1
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 46
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 6
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  5. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 1
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 87
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 2
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Sunblood Amethyst

    • 1
    Sunblood Amethyst icon

  5. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 1
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Everforged Stabber

    • 1
    Everforged Stabber icon

  4. Prodigious Gene Splicer

    • 1
    Prodigious Gene Splicer icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer 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 Subtlety Rogues.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 92
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Vivacity

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger 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 Subtlety Rogue gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 3
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 2
    Tiger Claw Inscription icon

  2. Greater Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 1
    Greater Tiger Claw Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 40
    +66 Speed icon

  2. Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility

    • 3
    Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 1
    +135 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Major Agility

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Major Agility icon

  3. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Fierce Armor Kit

    • 1
    Fierce Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 56
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 25
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 15
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 25
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 17
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 25
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 11
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 9
    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 Subtlety Rogues in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 43
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 28
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 18
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 238
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 54
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 10
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 9
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Sapphire

    • 9
    Versatile Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 14

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon

  3. Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron

    • 1
    Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron icon

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 43
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  3. Mag'har Orc

    • 1
    Mag'har Orc icon

Subtlety 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 Subtlety 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.