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Subtlety Rogue Blitz PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

  • Rogue class icon Subtlety Rogue specialization icon
    Subtlety Rogue
  • The War Within Season 2
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • Deathstalker icon 50 Deathstalkers
  • From 2755 to 3331 Rating
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Subtlety Rogue PvP build guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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. Avidance's icon
    1
    Avidance
    Wrathbringer (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 622 ilvl
    3331
  2. Ohmygoodness's icon
    2
    Ohmygoodness
    Wrathbringer (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 620 ilvl
    3323
  3. Jabbz's icon
    3
    Jabbz
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 634 ilvl
    3234
  4. Noobeater's icon
    4
    Noobeater
    Wrathbringer (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 627 ilvl
    3195
  5. Yanux's icon
    5
    Yanux
    Wrathbringer (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 625 ilvl
    3148

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

  • +1869
    13% Critical Strike
  • +219
    0% Haste
  • +17334
    80% Mastery
  • +16890
    22% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +24
    0% Avoidance
  • +495
    1% 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 Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz.

Head

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm
    19
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles
    13
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask
    10
  4. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage
    5
  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm
    2

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    37
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    9
  3. Prized Aspirant's Pendant icon
    Prized Aspirant's Pendant
    4

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle
    50

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    5
  3. Prized Aspirant's Greatcloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Greatcloak
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Cape icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cape
    3
  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
    35
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    7
  3. Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    3

Hands

  1. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    3
  5. Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves
    2

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    38
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    8
  3. Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt
    4

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    20
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    13
  3. Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    10
  4. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons
    5
  5. Rune-Branded Legwraps icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Legwraps
    2

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    50

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    87
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    9
  3. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    4

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    27
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    23
  4. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  5. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    41
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    9

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    42
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    2

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 Blitz.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    82
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Duskthread Lining
    16
  3. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Blessed Weapon Grip
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Captured Starlight
    1

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 Blitz builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    22
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    18
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    43
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    7

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    37
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    3
  3. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    3

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    43
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    2
  3. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    44
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    3

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    43
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    34
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    19

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    4

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    44
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    4
  3. 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 Blitz.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    41
  2. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    1
  3. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    207
  2. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    32

Tinker

  1. icon
    13
  2. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets
    2
  3. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    24
  2. Orc icon
    Orc
    19
  3. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    2
  4. Goblin icon
    Goblin
    1
  5. Mag'har Orc icon
    Mag'har Orc
    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 Blitz guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Subtlety Rogues in Blitz, 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 12 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.