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Rogue specialization

Combat Rogue in WoW Forever

Weapon attacks and finishing moves.

  • Your role: Melee damage
  • Class guides to level 30
  • Class notes checked

Your character

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Use Instant Poison on both weapons. About even (within 3%): Deadly Poison on both weapons; Instant Poison on the main hand, Deadly Poison on the off hand; or Deadly Poison on the main hand, Instant Poison on the off hand.

  1. Shank Every 10 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    2% of your damage
  2. Slice and Dice Keep up · combo points

    Keep it up with combo points.

    no damage of its own
  3. Sinister Strike Filler

    Spend the rest of your energy on it.

    31% of your damage
  4. Eviscerate Finisher

    Spend the rest of your combo points on it.

    2% of your damage
  5. Instant Poison II On your weapon

    Keep it on your weapon.

    7% of your damage
  6. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    58% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first.

All the time
Instant Poison IIAuto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

· of 21 points spent

Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Efficient Strikes 2/2 · levels 10–11 +2.5% damage
  2. Coup de Grace 3/3 · levels 12–14 no damage
  3. Precision 3/3 · levels 15–17 +1.8% damage
  4. Deflection 3/3 · levels 18–20 no damage
  5. Endurance 2/2 · levels 21–22 no damage
  6. Composure 2/2 · levels 23–24 no damage
  7. Aggression 3/3 · levels 25–27 +2.3% damage
  8. Flawless Execution 1/1 · level 28 no damage
  9. Weapon Expertise 2/2 · levels 29–30 +2.8% damage

Every Rogue talent

Preliminary item rankings

Combat Rogue gear rankings

Sustained weapon damage · Level 30 · Solo & quests · Calculated defaults

Head

73 items matching this build · Updating…

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Key stats Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 10 Agility
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
13.31

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 0.8846 = 8.85 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
2 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 12 Strength
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
11.15

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.5574 = 6.69 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

14 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 14 sources
3 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Agility
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
10.58

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 0.8846 = 7.08 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3044 = 3.04 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.006 = 0.46 pts

Rare

Source

4 in this filtered list
Humbert's Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Other drop
  • 7 Agility
  • 8 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
9.08

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 0.8846 = 6.19 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.3044 = 2.44 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.006 = 0.46 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Cloudy Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
8.25

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.5574 = 5.02 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3044 = 2.74 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Uncommon

Source

6 in this filtered list
Azure Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
8.25

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.5574 = 5.02 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3044 = 2.74 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Uncommon

Source

7 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Strength
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
7.96

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 8 × 0.5574 = 4.46 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3044 = 3.04 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.006 = 0.46 pts

Rare

Source

8 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop
  • 8 Agility
  • 81 Armor
7.56
FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 0.8846 = 7.08 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.006 = 0.49 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood
9 in this filtered list
Totemic Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
4.46

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

15 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Baron AquanisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
All 15 sources
10 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
4.46

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

11 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
HamhockNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 11 sources
11 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
4.46

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

8 sources

Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1%
Interrogator VishasNPC drop · <0.1%
12 in this filtered list
Wisdom's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
4.46

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3044 = 3.96 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.006 = 0.50 pts

Rare

12 sources

Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 12 sources
13 in this filtered list
Whisperwind Headdress Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop
  • 11 Stamina
  • 89 Armor
3.88

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 0.3044 = 3.35 pts
  • Armor: 89 × 0.006 = 0.53 pts

Rare

Source

14 in this filtered list
Filigreed Pristine Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
15 in this filtered list
Filigreed Silky Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
16 in this filtered list
Filigreed Flame Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
17 in this filtered list
Filigreed Shadow Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
18 in this filtered list
Filigreed Pearly Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
19 in this filtered list
Filigreed Shining Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
3.88
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.3044 = 3.65 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.006 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
20 in this filtered list
Totemic Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
3.50

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3044 = 3.04 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.006 = 0.46 pts

Rare

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from Wowhead.