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Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Subtlety Rogue PvP build guide for Rated 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. Shadøwdance's icon
    1
    Shadøwdance
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 634 ilvl
    2549
  2. Duelicious's icon
    2
    Duelicious
    Moon Guard (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 627 ilvl
    2288
  3. Izgimmer's icon
    3
    Izgimmer
    Malganis (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 634 ilvl
    2278
  4. Mitsûri's icon
    4
    Mitsûri
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 633 ilvl
    2242
  5. Ghostelf's icon
    5
    Ghostelf
    Ragnaros (US)
    Blood Elf | Deathstalker | 646 ilvl
    2239

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

  • +2269
    13% Critical Strike
  • +760
    1% Haste
  • +17555
    81% Mastery
  • +16180
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +449
    1% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated 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 RBG.

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
    15
  3. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage
    10
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask
    4
  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Helm
    2

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    46
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    2
  3. Prized Aspirant's Pendant icon
    Prized Aspirant's Pendant
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    33
  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  3. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Cape icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cape
    2

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Vest
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    2

Hands

  1. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    28
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    9
  3. Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves
    9
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Gloves
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Leather Grips icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Grips
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    35
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    11
  3. Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt
    4

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon
    Set
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons
    19
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    16
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    14
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    41
  2. Prized Aspirant's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Boots
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Boots icon
    Prized Warmonger's Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    94
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    39
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    36
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    14
  4. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    8
  5. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    10

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger
    39
  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Algari Competitor's Dagger
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Skewer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Skewer
    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 RBG.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    78
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Duskthread Lining
    9
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Ascendance
    1
  5. Algari Competitor's Dagger icon
    Blessed Weapon Grip
    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 RBG builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    26
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    18
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    32
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    16
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    45
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    2
  3. +850 Speed icon
    +850 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    39
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    3
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    38
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    5
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    3

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    47
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    44
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    6

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    45
  2. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    1
  3. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    1

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    42
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3
  3. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    2

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 RBG.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    38
  2. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    4
  3. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    3

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    177
  2. Masterful Onyx icon
    Masterful Onyx
    39
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    19
  4. Deadly Onyx icon
    Deadly Onyx
    8
  5. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    7

Tinker

  1. icon
    20
  2. 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    27
  2. Orc icon
    Orc
    11
  3. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    4
  4. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    2
  5. Undead icon
    Undead
    2

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 RBG guide created?

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