Rogue
Assassination
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Assassination Rogue
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 60.
Opener
- AmbushInstantA powerful attack made while stealthed, from behind the target, with a dagger in your main hand: deals 250% weapon damage plus 290. Awards 1 combo point.: if you are stealthed.
- BackstabInstantBackstabs the target for 150% weapon damage plus 225. You must be behind the target, with a dagger in your main hand. Awards 1 combo point.: otherwise, or if AmbushInstantA powerful attack made while stealthed, from behind the target, with a dagger in your main hand: deals 250% weapon damage plus 290. Awards 1 combo point. did not crit, to build combo points.
- Slice and DiceInstantA finishing move that increases melee attack speed by 30% for 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 seconds with 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 combo points.: as soon as possible.
Single-target priorities
- Slice and DiceInstantA finishing move that increases melee attack speed by 30% for 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 seconds with 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 combo points.: keep it active.
- EviscerateInstantA finishing move that deals 224-332 / 394-502 / 564-672 / 734-842 / 904-1012 damage for 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 combo points, increased by attack power.: at 5 combo points, with Cold BloodAssassination · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldownWhen activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush or Eviscerate by 100%. if it is available.
- VanishInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 10 secThe Rogue vanishes, entering an improved stealth mode for 10 seconds; also breaks movement impairing effects. Requires a reagent.: if your threat gets too high.
- BackstabInstantBackstabs the target for 150% weapon damage plus 225. You must be behind the target, with a dagger in your main hand. Awards 1 combo point.: to build combo points; Sinister StrikeInstantAn instant strike that deals 68 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage. Awards 1 combo point. if you cannot get behind the target.
Key points
This list is an indicative priority order, not a sequence to repeat mechanically.
Start every fight in StealthInstant · 10 sec cooldownLets you move unseen, but reduces your speed by 30%. Lasts until cancelled. if you can: some of your most powerful abilities can only be used from stealth.
Before the fight, apply your poisons. In raids, use Instant PoisonDuration 30 minCoats a weapon with poison for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance to instantly deal Nature damage. An item made by the Rogue.; in dungeons or solo, you can use Deadly PoisonDuration 30 minCoats a weapon with poison for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance to deal Nature damage over 12 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. An item made by the Rogue., which takes up a debuff slot on the target.
