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Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 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. Ðreamhaze's icon
    1
    Ðreamhaze
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 123 ilvl
    2805
  2. Jashyy's icon
    2
    Jashyy
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 155 ilvl
    2675
  3. Shadøwdance's icon
    3
    Shadøwdance
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Trickster | 120 ilvl
    2607
  4. Waptap's icon
    4
    Waptap
    Area 52 (US)
    Human | Trickster | 123 ilvl
    2573
  5. Takk's icon
    5
    Takk
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 121 ilvl
    2542

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

  • 17% Critical Strike +77
  • 4% Haste +33
  • 105% Mastery +429
  • 22% Versatility +311

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 1% Leech +4
  • 20% 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
    • 34
    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

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 22
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 10
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak 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. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 13
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  5. Flickering Wristbands

    • 1
    Flickering Wristbands icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 49
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 14
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  4. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  5. Strap of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 1
    Strap of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 50
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 8
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  4. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 1
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 1
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  4. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 1
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Prodigious Gene Splicer

    • 1
    Prodigious Gene Splicer icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter 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

    • 86
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  4. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Amulet 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 2
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 2
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 5
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility

    • 2
    Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility icon

  2. Greater Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 2
    Greater Tiger Claw Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 32
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 2
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 36
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 11
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 41
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +56 Speed

    • 4
    +56 Speed icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 1
    +72 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 47
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 41
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 4
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 40
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 7
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 40
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 41
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  3. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  4. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 39
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 240
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 27
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 19
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 15
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 14
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 14

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 2
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon

  4. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  5. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Electric Current

    • 1
    Electric Current 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 31
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 8
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  4. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

  5. Kul Tiran

    • 2
    Kul Tiran 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.