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Trickster Subtlety Rogue RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Rogue class icon Subtlety Rogue specialization icon
    Subtlety Rogue
  • Trickster icon Trickster
  • Based on 5 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 1944 to 2421 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Trickster Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Trickster Subtlety Rogues across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 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. Karpa's icon
    1
    Karpa
    Ragnaros (US)
    Orc | Trickster | 638 ilvl
    2421
  2. Ássassingnom's icon
    2
    Ássassingnom
    Ulduar (EU)
    Gnome | Trickster | 635 ilvl
    2123
  3. Prónto's icon
    3
    Prónto
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Orc | Trickster | 636 ilvl
    2088
  4. Greenlemons's icon
    4
    Greenlemons
    Lightnings Blade (US)
    Orc | Trickster | 636 ilvl
    1995
  5. Winjitsu's icon
    5
    Winjitsu
    Tichondrius (US)
    Gnome | Trickster | 648 ilvl
    1944

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 16% Critical Strike +3313
  • 2% Haste +1013
  • 80% Mastery +17165
  • 20% Versatility +15235

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +612
  • 7% 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.

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. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage

    • Set
    • 1
    Spectral Gambler's Damned Visage icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle

    • Set
    • 5
    Spectral Gambler's Bladed Mantle icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Drape icon

  3. Spectral Gambler's Shawl

    • 1
    Spectral Gambler's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Spectral Gambler's Vest

    • Set
    • 5
    Spectral Gambler's Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Spectral Gambler's Gloves

    • Set
    • 3
    Spectral Gambler's Gloves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 4
    Spectral Gambler's Pantaloons icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Dagger

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Detonator

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator 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

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt 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 2.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Lesser Rune of Twilight Devastation

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of Twilight Devastation icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 2
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 4
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 2
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Fierce Armor Kit

    • 1
    Fierce Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 4
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 5
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 5
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 3
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 4
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    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

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 18
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 1
    Masterful Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 4

  2. Tinker: Grounded Circuitry

    • 1
    Tinker: Grounded Circuitry icon

  3. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets 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 Rogues in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  2. Gnome

    • 2
    Gnome 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.