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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 | 667 ilvl
    2318
  2. Tezo's icon
    2
    Tezo
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 671 ilvl
    2273
  3. Gânkstr's icon
    3
    Gânkstr
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 674 ilvl
    2163
  4. Kanaè's icon
    4
    Kanaè
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 683 ilvl
    2157
  5. Truds's icon
    5
    Truds
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 665 ilvl
    2145

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +3115
  • 2% Haste +1530
  • 89% Mastery +19795
  • 23% Versatility +18276

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +15
  • 1% Leech +299
  • 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
    • 15
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 32
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  4. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 5
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 34
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 16
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  2. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 13
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 27
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 33
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 28
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 35
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 72
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Dagger 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

    • 67
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  4. 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

    • 3
    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

    • 17
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +125 Speed

    • 1
    +125 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 21
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 8
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 25
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 31
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 22
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 4
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 39
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 26
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 2
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 31
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 2
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 31
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power 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

    • 27
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 10
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 93
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 22
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 14
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Ruby

    • 1
    Quick Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 12

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 3
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  3. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer 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

    • 19
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  3. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 3
    Kul Tiran icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 1
    Dracthyr 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.