Rogue
Subtlety
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Subtlety Rogue
The Subtlety specialization of the Rogue in Classic Era strengthens stealth, surprise attacks and control tools.
The Rogue fights in melee: it builds combo points on the target, then spends them with finishing moves. It can also use stealth to surprise its enemies. Subtlety is for players who like to prepare their attacks and strike from stealth.
A stealth-based playstyle
Master of DeceptionSubtlety · Row 1 · 5 ranksReduces the chance enemies have to detect you while stealthed; each rank is more effective than the previous one. reduces the chance of being detected while stealthed, and OpportunitySubtlety · Row 1 · 5 ranksIncreases the damage of Backstab, Garrote and Ambush when striking from behind by 4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20%. increases the damage of attacks from behind. InitiativeSubtlety · Row 3 · 3 ranksGives you a 25% / 50% / 75% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using Ambush, Garrote or Cheap Shot. can add a combo point to 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., GarroteInstant · Duration 18 secGarrotes the target, dealing 552 damage over 18 seconds, increased by attack power. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Awards 1 combo point. and Cheap ShotInstant · Duration 4 secStuns the target for 4 seconds. Must be stealthed. Awards 2 combo points..
PreparationSubtlety · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 10 min cooldownWhen activated, immediately finishes the cooldown of your other Rogue abilities. finishes the cooldown of your other Rogue abilities, and HemorrhageSubtlety · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 15 secRequires: Serrated Blades (3 ranks)An instant strike that damages the target and makes it hemorrhage: Physical damage dealt to it is increased by up to 7. Lasts 30 charges or 15 seconds. Awards 1 combo point. makes the target bleed. The last talent of the tree, PremeditationSubtlety · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 2 min cooldown · Duration 10 secRequires: Preparation (1 rank)Adds 2 combo points to your target. You must add to or use them within 10 seconds, or they are lost., adds 2 combo points to the target from stealth.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, Subtlety brings HemorrhageSubtlety · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 15 secRequires: Serrated Blades (3 ranks)An instant strike that damages the target and makes it hemorrhage: Physical damage dealt to it is increased by up to 7. Lasts 30 charges or 15 seconds. Awards 1 combo point., which increases the Physical damage taken by the target, and Serrated BladesSubtlety · Row 4 · 3 ranksYour attacks ignore part of the target's armor, an amount that increases with your level, and the damage of Rupture is increased by 10% / 20% / 30%., which lets you ignore part of its armor. Its stealth tools are also valuable in PvP.
