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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.

Top Subtlety Rogues

  1. Àkròlolz's icon
    1
    Àkròlolz
    Outland (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 655 ilvl
    2503
  2. Jax's icon
    2
    Jax
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 636 ilvl
    2481
  3. Alcapwned's icon
    3
    Alcapwned
    Cenarius (US)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 633 ilvl
    2475
  4. Ninjamadman's icon
    4
    Ninjamadman
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 644 ilvl
    2466
  5. Aïzen's icon
    5
    Aïzen
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 633 ilvl
    2453

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

  • +2914
    14% Critical Strike
  • +592
    1% Haste
  • +17450
    81% Mastery
  • +15929
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +11
    0% Avoidance
  • +41
    2% Leech
  • +0
    7% 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
    30
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm
    12
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles
    7
  4. Rebel Spike Headgear icon
    Rebel Spike Headgear
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    1
  3. Prized Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon
    Prized Warmonger's Shoulderguard
    1

Back

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

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Vest
    50

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    19
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    15
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    12
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    1
  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves
    21
  2. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    16
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    10
  4. Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    31
  2. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    17
  3. Rune-Branded Waistband icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Waistband
    1
  4. Spectral Gambler's Pocket Ace icon
    Spectral Gambler's Pocket Ace
    1

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons
    31
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    11
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    7
  4. Rune-Branded Legwraps icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    47
  2. Footpads of the Insatiable Vision icon
    Footpads of the Insatiable Vision
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots
    1
  4. Prized Warmonger's Boots icon
    Prized Warmonger's Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    99
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    1

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
    47
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  4. Mad Queen's Mandate icon
    Mad Queen's Mandate
    1
  5. 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
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    19

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Dagger icon
    Prized Aspirant's Dagger
    1

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
    97

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. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    13
  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    5
  3. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    4

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    39
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    2
  3. Chant of Winged Grace icon
    Chant of Winged Grace
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    41
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    6

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    40
  2. +850 Speed icon
    +850 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    47

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    36
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    3
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    45
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    37
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    14

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    49

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    48

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
    41

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    232
  2. Deadly Onyx icon
    Deadly Onyx
    11
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    10
  4. Masterful Onyx icon
    Masterful Onyx
    7
  5. Versatile Ruby icon
    Versatile Ruby
    4

Tinker

  1. icon
    16
  2. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret
    1
  3. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill
    1
  4. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    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
    26
  2. Orc icon
    Orc
    18
  3. Human icon
    Human
    6

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.