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Subtlety Rogue PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Subtlety Rogue
Season 4
21 characters
1615 - 2408

Welcome to Murlok.io's Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Solo Shuffle in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Subtlety Rogues from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Battzii (Wyrmrest Accord US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2408.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Subtlety Rogues

  1. 1
    Battzii's character icon
    Battzii
    Wyrmrest Accord (US)
    471 ilvl
    2408
  2. 2
    Chrislongtv's character icon
    Chrislongtv
    Ghostlands (US)
    464 ilvl
    2137
  3. 3
    Blanket's character icon
    Blanket
    Exodar (US)
    458 ilvl
    2044
  4. 4
    Blindsaplol's character icon
    Blindsaplol
    Thrall (US)
    467 ilvl
    1852
  5. 5
    Èzpz's character icon
    Èzpz
    Darkspear (US)
    467 ilvl
    1846

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Subtlety Rogue Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+1380
18% Critical Strike
+636
4% Haste
+4959
87% Mastery
+6731
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+6
4% Leech
+526
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    11
  2. Undead race icon
    Undead
    3
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  4. Human race icon
    Human
    2
  5. Vulpera race icon
    Vulpera
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Rogue specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Rogue class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Rogue's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Shiv
11
Blind
21
Cloak of Shadows
21
Evasion
21
Gouge
21
Shadowstep
21
Master Poisoner
21
Cheat Death
19
Blackjack
21
Improved Wound Poison
21
Nimble Fingers
1
Improved Sprint
21
Shadowrunner
21
Superior Mixture
13
Fleet Footed
21
Iron Stomach
0
Unbreakable Stride
14
Featherfoot
20
Rushed Setup
17
Subterfuge
20
Numbing Poison
0
Deadened Nerves
21
Graceful Guile
20
Stillshroud
1
Deadly Precision
19
Recuperator
10
Improved Ambush
19
Leeching Poison
17
Lethality
4
Acrobatic Strikes
4
Alacrity
21
Soothing Darkness
21
Vigor
17
Echoing Reprimand
1
Nightstalker
21
Thistle Tea
17
Cold Blood
4
Reverberation
1
Deeper Stratagem
21
Shadow Dance
20

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Subtlety Rogues with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Find Weakness
21
Improved Backstab
21
Shadow Blades
21
Improved Shuriken Storm
1
Shot in the Dark
20
Quick Decisions
21
Ephemeral Bond
21
Exhilarating Execution
0
Shrouded in Darkness
0
Without a Trace
21
Cloaked in Shadows
11
Night Terrors
0
Swift Death
0
Improved Shadow Techniques
21
Gloomblade
4
The First Dance
20
Secret Technique
21
Relentless Strikes
21
Silent Storm
0
Premeditation
13
Planned Execution
21
Improved Shadow Dance
21
Shadowed Finishers
21
Secret Stratagem
21
Replicating Shadows
4
Weaponmaster
8
Shadow Focus
14
Deepening Shadows
21
Veiltouched
21
Shuriken Tornado
0
Sepsis
17
Perforated Veins
4
Lingering Shadow
0
Deeper Daggers
21
Flagellation
2
Invigorating Shadowdust
21
Dark Shadow
21
Finality
19
The Rotten
4
Shadowcraft
0
Danse Macabre
21
Goremaw's Bite
4
Dark Brew
17

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Subtlety Rogue's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Veil of Midnight
9
Thief's Bargain
9
Shadowy Duel
21
Dagger in the Dark
0
Silhouette
0
Smoke Bomb
16
Maneuverability
1
Death from Above
0
Dismantle
6
Thick as Thieves
0
Distracting Mirage
0
Control is King
1

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    16
  2. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    3
  3. Peripheral Vision Projectors item icon
    Peripheral Vision Projectors
    2

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    20
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    17
  2. Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Shoulderblades
    2
  3. Draconic Combatant's Resilient Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Resilient Shoulderpads
    1
  4. Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Bladed Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    19
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Lurking Specter's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Brigandine
    11
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic
    9
  3. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    18
  2. Needlessly Complex Wristguards item icon
    Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    20
  2. Lurking Specter's Handgrips item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Handgrips
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    17
  2. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    1
  4. Hellbloom Belt item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    13
  2. Lurking Specter's Tights item set icon
    set
    Lurking Specter's Tights
    7
  3. Lucid Shadewalker's Chausses item set icon
    set
    Lucid Shadewalker's Chausses
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    9
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    9
  3. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    2
  4. Draconic Combatant's Resilient Boots item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Resilient Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    18
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    7
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    6
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    5
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    4

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    19
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Dagger
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    8
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dirk item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dirk
    3

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    11
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Dagger
    7
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    11
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    9

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    16
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    11
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    5

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    16

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    8

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    16
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    18

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    37
  2. +73 Mastery enchantment icon
    +73 Mastery
    1

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    17
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    12
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    4
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Subtlety Rogues in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    48
  2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    13
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    7
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    3
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    1