Rogue
Assassination
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Rogue
PvP
In PvP, the Rogue relies on stealth, crowd control and fast attacks.
Class tools
- SapInstant · Duration 35 secIncapacitates the target for up to 35 seconds. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat; any damage taken breaks the effect. Requires Stealth and does not break it.: it no longer breaks the Rogue's StealthInstant · 10 sec cooldownAllows the Rogue to sneak around unseen, but reduces their speed by 40%. Lasts until cancelled..
- DistractInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secDraws the attention of nearby enemies and lowers their Stealth detection for 10 seconds, without breaking Stealth.: learned at level 22, it also reduces enemies' detection for 10 seconds, but they then know a Rogue is nearby.
- Cheap ShotInstant · Duration 4 secStuns the target for 4 seconds. The Rogue must be stealthed. Awards 2 combo points.: learned at level 26, it stuns the target from StealthInstant · 10 sec cooldownAllows the Rogue to sneak around unseen, but reduces their speed by 40%. Lasts until cancelled..
- KickInstant · 10 sec cooldown · Duration 5 secA quick strike that interrupts the target's spellcasting and prevents spells of that school for 5 seconds.: it interrupts the opponent's cast.
- EvasionInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secGreatly increases dodge chance for 15 seconds. and SprintInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secIncreases the Rogue's movement speed for 15 seconds, without breaking Stealth.: EvasionInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secGreatly increases dodge chance for 15 seconds., learned at level 8, increases dodge, and SprintInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secIncreases the Rogue's movement speed for 15 seconds, without breaking Stealth. increases movement speed.
By specialization
Assassination
Improved GougeAssassination · Row 1 · 3 ranksIncreases the duration of Gouge by 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 seconds.Gouge: duration +1.5 sec increases the duration of GougeInstant · 10 sec cooldown · Duration 4 secStrikes the target from the front and incapacitates it for 4 seconds; any damage breaks the effect. Awards 1 combo point.. Cold BloodAssassination · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldownWhen activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate or Mutilate by 100%., available after investing 16 points, lets you prepare a powerful critical strike.
Combat
Improved KickCombat · Row 4 · 2 ranksDuration 2 secGives Kick a 50% / 100% chance to silence the target for 2 seconds., available after investing 16 points, can silence the target. RiposteCombat · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 6 sec cooldown · Duration 6 secRequires: Deflection (3 ranks)A strike that becomes available after parrying an attack: deals 150% weapon damage and disarms the target for 6 seconds. disarms the target after a parry, and Improved SprintCombat · Row 2 · 2 ranksGives Sprint a 50% / 100% chance to remove all movement-impairing effects when activated. can remove movement-impairing effects.
Subtlety
Dirty TricksSubtlety · Row 2 · 2 ranksReduces the Energy cost of Sap and Blind by 25% / 50%. reduces the cost of SapInstant · Duration 35 secIncapacitates the target for up to 35 seconds. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat; any damage taken breaks the effect. Requires Stealth and does not break it. and BlindInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 10 secBlinds the target, who wanders disoriented for up to 10 seconds; any damage breaks the effect. Learned at level 34.. PremeditationSubtlety · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 2 min cooldown · Duration 20 secAdds 2 combo points to your target. You must add to or use them within 20 seconds, or they are lost. and InitiativeSubtlety · Row 3 · 3 ranksGives Ambush, Garrote and Cheap Shot a 33% / 67% / 100% chance to add an extra combo point to your target. strengthen openers, and PreparationSubtlety · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 10 min cooldownWhen activated, immediately finishes the cooldown of your other Rogue abilities., with all 21 points in the specialization, resets cooldowns.
Key points
In PvP, the Rogue must choose the right moment to attack, chain crowd control and use EvasionInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secGreatly increases dodge chance for 15 seconds. and SprintInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secIncreases the Rogue's movement speed for 15 seconds, without breaking Stealth. to survive. BlindInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 10 secBlinds the target, who wanders disoriented for up to 10 seconds; any damage breaks the effect. Learned at level 34., learned at level 34, is not yet available at level 30.
