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Subtlety Rogue 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Subtlety Rogue PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Subtlety 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 11.1.7.

Top Subtlety Rogues

  1. Trimáz's icon
    1
    Trimáz
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Trickster | 634 ilvl
    2721
  2. Jax's icon
    2
    Jax
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 637 ilvl
    2570
  3. Unbangable's icon
    3
    Unbangable
    Outland (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 634 ilvl
    2537
  4. Crâfty's icon
    4
    Crâfty
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Human | Deathstalker | 665 ilvl
    2500
  5. Jabbz's icon
    5
    Jabbz
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 637 ilvl
    2500

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

  • +2546
    14% Critical Strike
  • +321
    0% Haste
  • +18160
    83% Mastery
  • +15988
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +22
    0% Avoidance
  • +122
    2% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Subtlety 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 2v2.

Head

  1. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage
    23
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles
    12
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm
    11
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask
    4

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    2

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    1

Back

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    14
  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    12
  3. Spectral Gambler's Shawl icon
    Spectral Gambler's Shawl
    10
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    9
  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    4

Chest

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

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    21
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    17
  3. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    10
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves
    30
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    13
  3. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    6
  4. Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    40
  2. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    8
  3. Durable Information Securing Container icon
    Durable Information Securing Container
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Leather Belt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons
    24
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    12

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    100

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    49
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    36
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    14

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    39
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    8
  3. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    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 Subtlety Rogue builds for 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    95
  2. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Prismatic Null Stone
    2

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 2v2 builds.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    19
  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    7
  3. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    5

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    40
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    4

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    39
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    10
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    44
  2. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1
  3. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    49

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    42
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    3

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    48
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    36
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    15

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    50

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    49
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    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 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    43

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    291
  2. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    14
  3. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    1

Tinker

  1. icon
    30

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Electric Current icon
    Electric Current
    1

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 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    23
  2. Orc icon
    Orc
    21
  3. Human icon
    Human
    4
  4. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    1
  5. Pandaren icon
    Pandaren
    1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How is this Subtlety Rogue 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Subtlety Rogues in 2v2, 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 8 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.