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Deathstalker Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Rogue class icon Subtlety Rogue specialization icon
    Subtlety Rogue
  • Deathstalker icon Deathstalker
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 1947 to 2809 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Deathstalker Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Deathstalker Subtlety Rogues across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive RBG.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top RBG Deathstalker Subtlety Rogues

  1. Pilløw's icon
    1
    Pilløw
    Exodar (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 636 ilvl
    2809
  2. Shadøwdance's icon
    2
    Shadøwdance
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 635 ilvl
    2658
  3. Çåßãl's icon
    3
    Çåßãl
    Dalaran (US)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 635 ilvl
    2643
  4. Wlx's icon
    4
    Wlx
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 637 ilvl
    2589
  5. Tezo's icon
    5
    Tezo
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 633 ilvl
    2486

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 13% Critical Strike +2315
  • 1% Haste +377
  • 84% Mastery +18333
  • 21% Versatility +16326

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +265
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Deathstalker 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 16
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  2. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage

    • Set
    • 15
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle

    • Set
    • 49
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 19
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 14
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Drape icon

  5. Spectral Gambler's Shawl

    • 2
    Spectral Gambler's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest

    • Set
    • 49
    Spectral Gambler's Vest icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Wraps

    • 15
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 13
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 11
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  4. Spectral Gambler's Gloves

    • Set
    • 5
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Belt

    • 17
    Prized Warmonger's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 20
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  2. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 18
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 35
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Shadowskean of the Colossus

    • 1
    Shadowskean of the Colossus icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 34
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Detonator

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe 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

    • 87
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots 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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 12
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 12
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 1
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 30
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 11
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 4
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 40
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 10
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 41
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 3
    +850 Speed icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 2
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 44
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 42
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 9
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 45
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 45
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 2
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 274
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 30
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 17
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 3
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Sapphire

    • 2
    Versatile Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 20

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 2
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  3. Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors

    • 1
    Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors icon

  4. Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors

    • 1
    Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors icon

  5. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Subtlety Rogue RBG

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Subtlety Rogues in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 27
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 11
    Orc icon

  3. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 4
    Kul Tiran icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf icon

Deathstalker 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Deathstalker Subtlety Rogues in Rated Battlegrounds 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 The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.