Rogue
Subtlety
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Subtlety Rogue
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 60.
Opener
- 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.: from stealth, to start with 2 combo points.
- 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. or Cheap ShotInstant · Duration 4 secStuns the target for 4 seconds. Must be stealthed. Awards 2 combo points.: depending on whether you want damage or a stun.
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.
- 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.: to build combo points and increase the Physical damage taken by the target.
- 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.: if you are behind the target, with a dagger.
Key points
This list is an indicative priority order, not a sequence to repeat mechanically.
PreparationSubtlety · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 10 min cooldownWhen activated, immediately finishes the cooldown of your other Rogue abilities. lets you reuse 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. to return to stealth and start another opener.
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.
