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Trickster Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Rogue class icon Subtlety Rogue specialization icon
    Subtlety Rogue
  • Trickster icon Trickster
  • Based on 6 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1325 to 1709 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Trickster 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 Trickster 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 Trickster Subtlety Rogues

  1. Kárpa's icon
    1
    Kárpa
    Ragnaros (US)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 657 ilvl
    1709
  2. Greenlemons's icon
    2
    Greenlemons
    Lightnings Blade (US)
    Orc | Trickster | 649 ilvl
    1625
  3. Truds's icon
    3
    Truds
    Draenor (EU)
    Orc | Trickster | 646 ilvl
    1589
  4. Winjitsu's icon
    4
    Winjitsu
    Tichondrius (US)
    Gnome | Trickster | 653 ilvl
    1524
  5. Bêthora's icon
    5
    Bêthora
    Moon Guard (US)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 658 ilvl
    1503

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

  • 14% Critical Strike +2746
  • 3% Haste +2165
  • 77% Mastery +16472
  • 24% Versatility +18387

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +164
  • 0% Leech +170
  • 4% 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 Trickster 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.

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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. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 2
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  4. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 1
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 3
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  3. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 2
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  4. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Dagger

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Dagger

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Morningstar 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

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger 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.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 2
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 3
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 2
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 3
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 2
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Storms

    • 1
    Authority of Storms icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Storms

    • 1
    Authority of Storms 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

    • 4
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Onyx

    • 1
    Deadly Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 1
    Masterful Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 3

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

    • 2
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 2
    Orc icon

  3. Gnome

    • 1
    Gnome icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 1
    Void Elf icon

Trickster 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 Trickster 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.