Rogue specialization

Combat Rogue in WoW Forever

Weapon attacks and finishing moves.

  • Your role: Melee damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
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Level 45 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 45

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Combat’s own loop, from level 10. Before that every Rogue plays the same loop.

Own loop from: Combat level 10Subtlety level 10Assassination level 40

Use Instant Poison on the main hand, Deadly Poison on the off hand. It does 4% more than Instant Poison on both weapons. About even (within 3%): Deadly Poison on the main hand, Instant Poison on the off hand; or Deadly Poison on both weapons.

  1. Blade Flurry Cooldown · every 2 min

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 120 sec. It raises the rest.

  2. Adrenaline Rush For energy · every 5 min

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 300 sec, for energy.

  3. Shank Rank 2 Every 8 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 8 sec.

    3% of your damage
  4. Slice and Dice Rank 2 Keep up · combo points

    Keep it up with combo points.

    no damage of its own
  5. Sinister Strike Rank 6 Filler

    Spend the rest of your energy on it.

    27% of your damage
  6. Eviscerate Rank 6 Finisher

    Spend the rest of your combo points on it.

    6% of your damage
  7. Instant Poison IV Main hand

    Keep it on your main-hand weapon.

    5% of your damage
  8. Deadly Poison II Off hand

    Keep it on your off-hand weapon.

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

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

    53% 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 IVDeadly Poison IIAuto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 45

36 points at level 45: the first at level 10, then one every level.

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.

Talents
Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Efficient Strikes 2/2 · levels 10–11 +4.7% damage
  2. Coup de Grace 3/3 · levels 12–14 +1% damage
  3. Precision 3/3 · levels 15–17 +3.8% damage
  4. Deflection 3/3 · levels 18–20 not counted here
  5. Endurance 2/2 · levels 21–22 not counted here
  6. Composure 2/2 · levels 23–24 not counted here
  7. Aggression 3/3 · levels 25–27 +4.4% damage
  8. Flawless Execution 1/1 · level 28 +1.1% damage
  9. Weapon Expertise 2/2 · levels 29–30 +2.5% damage
  10. Dual Wield Specialization 2/2 · levels 31–32 +8.6% damage
  11. Hack and Slash 5/5 · levels 33 and 41–44 +4.6% damage
  12. Blade Flurry 1/1 · level 34 +0.7% damage
  13. Flash of Steel 5/5 · levels 35–39 +9.5% damage
  14. Adrenaline Rush 1/1 · level 40 +1.7% damage
  15. Malice 1/5 · level 45 +1% damage

Every Rogue talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Combat Rogue gear rankings

Sustained weapon damage · Level 45 · Calculated defaults

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Off hand 327 items · Updating…

Where it comes from
Auction prices from

Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

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.

Off hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Mugg's Jabber Fist weapon · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop · Weapon training Key stats: 31.54 Weapon melee DPS5 Agility6 Stamina
172.52
Overlord MuggNPC drop · 32%

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 82 × 1.0305 = 84.50 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.54 × 3.2633 = 81.67 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Stamina: 6 × 0.2259 = 1.36 pts

Rare · Weapon training — check item requirements

Source

Overlord MuggNPC drop · 32%
2 in this filtered list
Mugg's Crosser Fist weapon · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop · Weapon training Key stats: 31.54 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength6 Stamina
170.69
Overlord MuggNPC drop · 27%

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 82 × 1.0305 = 84.50 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.54 × 3.2633 = 81.67 pts
  • Strength: 5 × 0.6326 = 3.16 pts
  • Stamina: 6 × 0.2259 = 1.36 pts

Rare · Weapon training — check item requirements

Source

Overlord MuggNPC drop · 27%
3 in this filtered list
Serpent Slicer Sword · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 32.8 Weapon melee DPS
169.43
Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.6%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 32.8 × 3.2633 = 84.93 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 82 × 1.0305 = 84.50 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

52 sources

Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.6%
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · 0.1%
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Searing RocNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Nightmare WhelpNPC drop · <0.1% · Sunken Temple
Ribbly's CronyNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Depths
Gnarled ThistleshrubNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Anvilrage WardenNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackrock Depths
All 52 sources
4 in this filtered list
Rock on Stick Mace · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 31.54 Weapon melee DPS4 Strength
168.70

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 82 × 1.0305 = 84.50 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.54 × 3.2633 = 81.67 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.6326 = 2.53 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

5 in this filtered list
Dunston's Ogre Duster Mace · iLvl 44 · Req. 39* · Quest · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 29.81 Weapon melee DPS10 Strength4 Stamina
164.28

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 77.5 × 1.0305 = 79.86 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 29.81 × 3.2633 = 77.19 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.6326 = 6.33 pts
  • Stamina: 4 × 0.2259 = 0.90 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

6 in this filtered list
Legionnaire's Sword Sword · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Vendor · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 29.26 Weapon melee DPS8 Strength3 Stamina
162.91
Kelm HargunthVendor · 7g 48s 21c · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 79 × 1.0305 = 81.41 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 29.26 × 3.2633 = 75.76 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.6326 = 5.06 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.2259 = 0.68 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Kelm HargunthVendor · 7g 48s 21c · The Barrens
7 in this filtered list
Protector's Sword Sword · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Vendor · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 29.26 Weapon melee DPS8 Strength3 Stamina
162.91
Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 6g 35s 98c · Ashenvale

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 79 × 1.0305 = 81.41 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 29.26 × 3.2633 = 75.76 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.6326 = 5.06 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.2259 = 0.68 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 6g 35s 98c · Ashenvale
8 in this filtered list
Slavecrusher Scepter Mace · iLvl 44 · Req. 39 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 29.81 Weapon melee DPS6 Strength9 Stamina
162.88
Slavecrusher GroxNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 77.5 × 1.0305 = 79.86 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 29.81 × 3.2633 = 77.19 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.6326 = 3.80 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2259 = 2.03 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Slavecrusher GroxNPC drop · 31%
9 in this filtered list
Shovelphlange's Mining Axe Axe · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 27.32 Weapon melee DPS11 Attack power7 Strength
160.96
Digmaster ShovelphlangeBoss drop · 16% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 76.5 × 1.0305 = 78.83 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 27.32 × 3.2633 = 70.74 pts
  • Attack power: 11 × 0.6326 = 6.96 pts
  • Strength: 7 × 0.6326 = 4.43 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeBoss drop · 16% · Badlands
10 in this filtered list
Southsea Lamp Mace · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 30.43 Weapon melee DPS9 Agility4 Stamina
160.83
Cuergo's Hidden TreasureContainer loot · 2.4%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 30.43 × 3.2633 = 78.79 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 70 × 1.0305 = 72.13 pts
  • Agility: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 4 × 0.2259 = 0.90 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

3 sources

Cuergo's Hidden TreasureContainer loot · 2.4%
Captain's ChestObject loot · 2.1% · Tanaris
Pirate's FootlockerContainer loot · 1.1%
11 in this filtered list
Shortsword of Vengeance Sword · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 31.67 Weapon melee DPS
160.32
Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.67 × 3.2633 = 82.00 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 76 × 1.0305 = 78.32 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

50 sources

Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2%
Box of GoodiesContainer loot · 1.8%
Jade SludgeNPC drop · <0.1% · The Hinterlands
Haldarr TricksterNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Twilight Fire GuardNPC drop · <0.1% · Searing Gorge
Dunemaul WarlockNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Nightmare WhelpNPC drop · <0.1% · Sunken Temple
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Highvale ScoutNPC drop · <0.1% · The Hinterlands
Sul'lithuz SandcrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
All 50 sources
12 in this filtered list
The Shatterer Mace · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Crafted · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 31.67 Weapon melee DPS
160.32
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.67 × 3.2633 = 82.00 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 76 × 1.0305 = 78.32 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

13 in this filtered list
Twilight Forgehammer Mace · iLvl 46 · Req. 41 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 31 Weapon melee DPS
160.13

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 31 × 3.2633 = 80.27 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 77.5 × 1.0305 = 79.86 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

14 in this filtered list
Vanquisher's Sword Sword · iLvl 44 · Req. 39* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 30 Weapon melee DPS22 Attack power
159.61

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 30 × 3.2633 = 77.68 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 66 × 1.0305 = 68.01 pts
  • Attack power: 22 × 0.6326 = 13.92 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

15 in this filtered list
I'lalai Flayer Axe · iLvl 42 · Req. 37* · Quest · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 28.65 Weapon melee DPS3 Agility4 Strength
158.29

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 74.5 × 1.0305 = 76.77 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 28.65 × 3.2633 = 74.18 pts
  • Agility: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.6326 = 2.53 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2259 = 1.81 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

16 in this filtered list
Widowmaker Dagger · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop Key stats: 31.58 Weapon melee DPS8 Agility7 Strength
156.03
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 31.58 × 3.2633 = 81.77 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 60 × 1.0305 = 61.83 pts
  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Strength: 7 × 0.6326 = 4.43 pts

Rare

57 sources

Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 0.8%
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · 0.1%
Ahn'Qiraj War Effort SuppliesContainer loot · <0.1%
Jade SludgeNPC drop · <0.1% · The Hinterlands
Cavern ShamblerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Sul'lithuz AbominationNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Earthen StonebreakerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
All 57 sources
17 in this filtered list
Nordic Longshank Sword · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 29.32 Weapon melee DPS8 Agility5 Stamina
151.52
BaelogBoss drop · 8.8% · Uldaman

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 29.32 × 3.2633 = 75.92 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 64.5 × 1.0305 = 66.47 pts
  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.2259 = 1.13 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

BaelogBoss drop · 8.8% · Uldaman
18 in this filtered list
Skullcrusher Mace Mace · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 28.15 Weapon melee DPS
151.21
Lard's Special Picnic BasketContainer loot · 1.8%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 76 × 1.0305 = 78.32 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 28.15 × 3.2633 = 72.89 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

188 sources

Lard's Special Picnic BasketContainer loot · 1.8%
Dark CofferObject loot · 1.6% · Blackrock Depths
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · 1.1%
Cuergo's Hidden TreasureContainer loot · 1%
Box of GoodiesContainer loot · 0.9%
Emerald OozeNPC drop · 0.4% · The Hinterlands
Murk SpitterNPC drop · 0.3%
Mai'ZothNPC drop · 0.2% · Stranglethorn Vale
Atal'ai PriestNPC drop · 0.2%
All 188 sources
19 in this filtered list
Gut Ripper Dagger · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 33.89 Weapon melee DPS
150.61
Galgann FirehammerNPC drop · 1.2% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 33.89 × 3.2633 = 87.75 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 61 × 1.0305 = 62.86 pts

Epic

28 sources

Galgann FirehammerNPC drop · 1.2% · Uldaman
Fungal OozeNPC drop · <0.1%
Southsea KidnapperNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Deeprot TanglerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Zukk'ash WorkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Saturated OozeNPC drop · <0.1% · Sunken Temple
Cavern ShamblerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Constrictor VineNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Enraged Feral ScarNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Sandfury Witch DoctorNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
All 28 sources
20 in this filtered list
Jhordy's Misplaced Screwdriver Dagger · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 30.26 Weapon melee DPS9 Agility6 Strength
150.40
RettrickVendor · 9g 46s 14c · Tanaris

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 30.26 × 3.2633 = 78.35 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 57.5 × 1.0305 = 59.25 pts
  • Agility: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.6326 = 3.80 pts

Rare · Reputation required — check item requirements

Source

RettrickVendor · 9g 46s 14c · Tanaris

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

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