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Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 competitive RBG.

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

Top RBG Subtlety Rogues

  1. Shadøwdance's icon
    1
    Shadøwdance
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 677 ilvl
    2595
  2. Wlx's icon
    2
    Wlx
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 689 ilvl
    2591
  3. Tezo's icon
    3
    Tezo
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 675 ilvl
    2533
  4. Cørek's icon
    4
    Cørek
    Blackhand (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 678 ilvl
    2403
  5. Lõis's icon
    5
    Lõis
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 674 ilvl
    2392

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

  • 16% Critical Strike +4318
  • 1% Haste +874
  • 91% Mastery +20503
  • 23% Versatility +18201

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +90
  • 1% Leech +326
  • 6% 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 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. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 44
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 50
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 25
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 5
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 45
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 41
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 23
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

  5. Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 1
    Armbands of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 48
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 23
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 49
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 40
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 4
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 31
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 4
    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

    • 89
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Dawnthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  5. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 21
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 14
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 3
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 29
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 13
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 34
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +1090 Avoidance

    • 2
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 2
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 42
    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

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 50
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 37
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 5
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 42
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 7
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 39
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 40
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 31
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 11
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 147
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 53
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 26
    Masterful Sapphire icon

    • 13

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 4
    Deadly Onyx icon

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill 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 Rogue DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 25
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 3
    Kul Tiran icon

  5. Human

    • 2
    Human 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top 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 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.