Rogue specialization

Subtlety Rogue in WoW Forever

Stealth, bleeds and control.

Your role: Melee damage
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

Your character

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Level 60 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 60

Your combat loop

Stealth opener
Garrote suits a durable enemy. Ambush requires a dagger; later Hemorrhage builds do not.
Build and finish
Use Sinister Strike until your chosen builder is available. Maintain Slice and Dice, then choose direct damage or a bleed for the remaining fight.
Hemorrhage
If talented, use as your builder with a suitable main hand. Use Vanish and Preparation when another opener is worthwhile and safe.

Levels 31–60 extend the level-30 class guides we draw on and have not been checked in play. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Dual-wield melee build; one-hand weapons, no shield. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Weapon melee DPS3.00
Agility1.40
Hit1.00
Critical strike0.80
Haste0.60
Expertise0.60

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Starter weights balance the stats used by this build.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Melee attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Weapon melee DPS

Choosing gear at this level

Keep your damage weapon current. Compare speed and effects as well as score; one two-hander and two one-handers are not equivalent comparisons.

Wowhead’s level-30 Subtlety Rogue guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Subtlety Rogue gear rankings

Opening strikes, Hemorrhage and bleeds · Level 60 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

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292 items matching this build · Updating…

My current head

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Duskwraith Helmet Leather · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	49 Agility 2.0% Hit 1.0% Critical strike	117.40	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Agility: 49 × 1.4 = 68.60 pts Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Strength: 26 × 0.4 = 10.40 pts Haste: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 12 × 0.1 = 1.20 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
2 in this filtered list	Duskwraith Mask Leather · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	32 Agility 1.0% Hit 1.0% Haste	76.10	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Agility: 32 × 1.4 = 44.80 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Haste: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 6.00 pts Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 6.00 pts Strength: 12 × 0.4 = 4.80 pts Stamina: 45 × 0.1 = 4.50 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
3 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Leather Mask Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	27 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	63.60	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 32s 78c
Score breakdown Agility: 27 × 1.4 = 37.80 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 46 × 0.1 = 4.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 32s 78c
4 in this filtered list	Warlord's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	27 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	63.60	Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 4s 30c
Score breakdown Agility: 27 × 1.4 = 37.80 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 46 × 0.1 = 4.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 4s 30c
5 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Leather Mask Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60	27 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	62.10	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 32s 78c
Score breakdown Agility: 27 × 1.4 = 37.80 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 31 × 0.1 = 3.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 32s 78c
6 in this filtered list	Warlord's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60	27 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	62.10	Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 4s 30c
Score breakdown Agility: 27 × 1.4 = 37.80 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 31 × 0.1 = 3.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 4s 30c
7 in this filtered list	Darkmantle Cap Leather · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	26 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 13 Strength	54.60	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 26 × 1.4 = 36.40 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Strength: 13 × 0.4 = 5.20 pts Stamina: 18 × 0.1 = 1.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge
8 in this filtered list	Outlaw's Collar Leather · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	21 Agility 1.5% Critical strike 31 Stamina	49.30	Outlaw's CollarCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 21 × 1.4 = 29.40 pts Critical strike: 21 rating (1.5%) × 0.8 = 16.80 pts Stamina: 31 × 0.1 = 3.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Outlaw's CollarCrafted
9 in this filtered list	Darkmantle Cap Leather · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	25 Agility 1.0% Critical strike 21 Stamina	48.30	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 25 × 1.4 = 35.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 21 × 0.1 = 2.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 5 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar Thrill's Helm and Chestpiece SetContainer loot · 100%
10 in this filtered list	Wormhide Protector Leather · iLvl 81 · Req. 60	24 Agility 18 Strength 26 Stamina	43.40	Source pending
Score breakdown Agility: 24 × 1.4 = 33.60 pts Strength: 18 × 0.4 = 7.20 pts Stamina: 26 × 0.1 = 2.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
11 in this filtered list	Lieutenant Commander's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	36 Attack power 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	42.70	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 10s 78c
Score breakdown Attack power: 36 × 0.5 = 18.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 35 × 0.1 = 3.50 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 10s 78c
12 in this filtered list	Champion's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	36 Attack power 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	42.70	Lady PalanseerVendor · 7g 5s 26c
Score breakdown Attack power: 36 × 0.5 = 18.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 35 × 0.1 = 3.50 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 7g 5s 26c
13 in this filtered list	Champion's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60	36 Attack power 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	41.50	Lady PalanseerVendor · 7g 5s 26c
Score breakdown Attack power: 36 × 0.5 = 18.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 23 × 0.1 = 2.30 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 7g 5s 26c
14 in this filtered list	Lieutenant Commander's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60	36 Attack power 1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit	41.50	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 10s 78c
Score breakdown Attack power: 36 × 0.5 = 18.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Stamina: 23 × 0.1 = 2.30 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 10s 78c
15 in this filtered list	Mask of the Unforgiven Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Provisional stats	2.0% Hit 1.0% Critical strike 13 Stamina	32.50	The UnforgivenBoss drop · 21% · Stratholme
Score breakdown Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 13 × 0.1 = 1.30 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source The UnforgivenBoss drop · 21% · Stratholme
16 in this filtered list	Shadowcraft Cap Leather · iLvl 62 · Req. 57	20 Agility 6 Strength 20 Stamina	32.40	Darkmaster GandlingNPC drop · 36% · Scholomance
Score breakdown Agility: 20 × 1.4 = 28.00 pts Strength: 6 × 0.4 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 20 × 0.1 = 2.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Darkmaster GandlingNPC drop · 36% · Scholomance
17 in this filtered list	Bloodvine Goggles Cloth · iLvl 65 · Req. 60 · Profession required	2.0% Hit 1.0% Critical strike	31.20	Bloodvine GogglesCrafted
Score breakdown Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Rare · Profession required — check item requirements Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Bloodvine GogglesCrafted
18 in this filtered list	Knight-Lieutenant's Leather Headband Leather · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Provisional stats	1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit 16 Attack power	30.90	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 6g 19s 29c
Score breakdown Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Stamina: 17 × 0.1 = 1.70 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 6g 19s 29c
19 in this filtered list	Blood Guard's Leather Headband Leather · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Provisional stats	1.0% Critical strike 1.0% Hit 16 Attack power	30.90	Lady PalanseerVendor · 6g 19s 29c
Score breakdown Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Stamina: 17 × 0.1 = 1.70 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 6g 19s 29c
20 in this filtered list	Warbear Helm Leather · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	14 Agility 18 Strength 33 Stamina	30.10	Warbear HelmCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 14 × 1.4 = 19.60 pts Strength: 18 × 0.4 = 7.20 pts Stamina: 33 × 0.1 = 3.30 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Warbear HelmCrafted

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Builders, poisons and weapon choices

Mutilate requires two daggers. Venom is an Assassination talent that makes Shank raise your poison damage and your chance to apply poisons. Subtlety’s Hemorrhage hits harder with a dagger but works with any weapon, so its ordinary weapon choices are broader than a dagger-only opener.

Skyborne Rogues are available to both factions.

Blizzard: Rogue and Warlock changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Rogue updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

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