Assassination
Melee DPS
Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%.
Final-row talent: VenomExplore Assassination talents →WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER · CLASS GUIDE
Rogue
Close combat, combo-point attacks, stealth and disruption. Inspect the class guide for individual requirements and separate role paths.
- Roles
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- Weapons
- Bows, Guns, One-Handed Maces, One-Handed Swords, Fist Weapons, Daggers, Thrown, Crossbows
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Specializations
Final-row talent: VenomExplore Assassination talents →
Combat
Melee DPS
Increases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.
Final-row talent: Adrenaline RushExplore Combat talents →
Subtlety
Melee DPS
When your Rupture ability deals periodic damage, the Energy cost of your next Hemorrhage or Backstab ability within 10 sec is reduced by 3, stacking up to 5 times.
Final-row talent: Thousand CutsExplore Subtlety talents →ONE LEVEL AT A TIME
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Spells at level 1
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YOUR SPELLS, IN ORDER
Abilities by level
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51 abilities · latest listed ranks through level 60
- Adrenaline RushTalentLv 40
Increases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.
Instant · 5 min cooldown
AmbushRank 6Lv 58Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers
- Armor ProficiencyPassiveLv 1
You are proficient in the use of the following armor types: Cloth, Leather.
Passive
AttackGeneralLv 1Description unknown in this record.
- BackstabRank 9Lv 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 225 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Daggers
Blade FlurryTalentLv 30Increases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.
25 Energy · Instant · 2 min cooldown
BlindClass spellLv 34Blinds the target, causing it to wander disoriented for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect.
30 Energy · 10 yd range · Instant · 5 min cooldown · Reagents: Blinding Powder
Blinding PowderClass spellLv 34Create the reagent for the Blind ability.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Fadeleaf · Makes: 3 Blinding Powder
Cheap ShotClass spellLv 26Stuns the target for 4 sec. Must be stealthed. Awards 2 combo points.
60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth
Cold BloodTalentLv 25When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
Crippling PoisonRank 2Lv 50Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy, slowing their movement speed by 70% for 12 sec.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Essence of Agony x3, Crystal Vial · Makes: Crippling Poison II
Deadly PoisonRank 5Lv 60Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy for 92 Nature damage over 12 sec. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. 180 charges.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Deathweed x7, Crystal Vial · Makes: Deadly Poison V
Detect TrapsPassiveLv 24Greatly increased chance to detect traps.
Disarm TrapClass spellLv 30Sneak up on the trap in order to disarm it. Don't get too close or the trap will go off.
5 yd range · 2 sec cast · Tools: Thieves' Tools
DistractClass spellLv 22Throws a distraction, attracting the attention of all nearby enemies and reducing their Stealth detection as if they were 1 level lower for 10 seconds. Does not break stealth.
30 Energy · 30 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
- DodgePassiveLv 1
Dual WieldPassiveLv 10Allows one-hand and off-hand weapons to be equipped in the off-hand.
Passive
EvasionClass spellLv 8- EviscerateRank 9Lv 60
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point : 224-332 damage 2 points: 394-502 damage 3 points: 564-672 damage 4 points: 734-842 damage 5 points: 904-1,012 damage
35 Energy · Melee Range · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant
Expose ArmorRank 5Lv 56Finishing move that exposes the target for 30 sec, reducing Armor per combo point: 1 point : 450 Armor 2 points: 900 Armor 3 points: 1,350 Armor 4 points: 1,800 Armor 5 points: 2,250 Armor
25 Energy · Melee Range · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant
FeintRank 5Lv 60Performs a feint, causing no damage but lowering your threat by a large amount, making the enemy less likely to attack you.
20 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown
GarroteRank 6Lv 54Garrote the enemy, causing 552 damage over 18 sec, increased by your Attack Power. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Awards 1 combo point.
50 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth
Ghostly StrikeTalentLv 20A strike that deals 125% (180% if a Dagger is equipped in your Main Hand) weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point.
40 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown
GougeRank 5Lv 60Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.
45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown
HemorrhageTalentLv 30An instant strike that deals 100% weapon damage (145% if a Dagger is equipped) and causes the target to take 15% increased Rupture damage from the Rogue. Lasts 15 sec. Awards 1 Combo Point.
35 Energy · Melee Range · Instant
Instant PoisonRank 6Lv 60Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 76 to 100 Nature damage. 175 charges.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x4, Crystal Vial · Makes: Instant Poison VI
KickRank 4Lv 58A quick kick that injures a single foe for 80 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.
25 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown
Kidney ShotRank 2Lv 50Finishing move that stuns the target. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 2 seconds 2 points: 3 seconds 3 points: 4 seconds 4 points: 5 seconds 5 points: 6 seconds
25 Energy · Melee Range · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant · 20 sec cooldown
LanguagesPassiveLv 1
Mind-numbing PoisonRank 3Lv 52Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy, increasing their casting time by 60% for 14 sec. 150 charges.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x2, Essence of Agony x2, Crystal Vial · Makes: Mind-numbing Poison III
MutilateRank 4Lv 60Instantly attacks with both weapons for 75% weapon damage plus an additional 38 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Daggers
ParryPassiveLv 1- Pick LockGeneralLv 1
Allows opening of locked chests and doors.
5 yd range · 5 sec cast · Tools: Thieves' Tools
Pick PocketClass spellLv 4
PremeditationTalentLv 25Adds 2 Combo Points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 20 sec or the combo points are lost.
20 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown
PreparationTalentLv 30When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.
Instant · 10 min cooldown
RiposteTalentLv 20A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 150% weapon damage and disarms the target for 6 sec.
10 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
- RuptureRank 6Lv 60
Finishing move that causes damage over time, increased by your Attack Power. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 159 damage over 8 secs 2 points: 222 damage over 10 secs 3 points: 295 damage over 12 secs 4 points: 377 damage over 14 secs 5 points: 469 damage over 16 secs
25 Energy · Melee Range · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant
Safe FallPassiveLv 40Reduces damage from falling.
SapRank 3Lv 48Incapacitates the target for up to 45 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth.
65 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth
- Shoot BowGeneralLv 1
- Shoot CrossbowGeneralLv 1
Description unknown in this record.
8-30 yd range · 1 sec cast · Requires Crossbows
- Shoot GunGeneralLv 1
Sinister StrikeRank 8Lv 54An instant strike that causes 68 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage. Awards 1 combo point.
45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant
Slice and DiceRank 2Lv 42Finishing move that increases melee attack speed by 30%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 seconds 2 points: 12 seconds 3 points: 15 seconds 4 points: 18 seconds 5 points: 21 seconds
25 Energy · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant
SprintRank 3Lv 58Increases the rogue's movement speed by 70% for 15 sec. Does not break stealth.
Instant · 5 min cooldown
- StealthRank 4Lv 60
Allows the rogue to sneak around, but reduces your speed by 30%. Lasts until cancelled.
Instant · 10 sec cooldown
- ThrowGeneralLv 1
VanishRank 2Lv 42Allows the rogue to vanish from sight, entering an improved stealth mode for 10 sec. Also breaks movement impairing effects. More effective than Vanish (Rank 1).
Instant · 5 min cooldown · Reagents: Flash Powder
- VenomTalentLv 40
Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 sec 2 points: 12 sec 3 points: 15 sec 4 points: 18 sec 5 points: 21 sec
25 Energy · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant
Wound PoisonRank 4Lv 56Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy, reducing all healing effects used on them by 165 for 15 sec. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. 160 charges.
3 sec cast · Reagents: Essence of Agony x2, Deathweed x2, Crystal Vial · Makes: Wound Poison IV
All ranks · levels 1–2039 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armor Proficiency | Passive | General |
| 1 | Attack | — | General |
| 1 | Dodge | Passive | General |
| 1 | Eviscerate | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Languages | Passive | General |
| 1 | Parry | Passive | General |
| 1 | Pick Lock | — | General |
| 1 | Shoot Bow | — | General |
| 1 | Shoot Crossbow | — | General |
| 1 | Shoot Gun | — | General |
| 1 | Sinister Strike | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Stealth | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Throw | — | General |
| 4 | Backstab | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 4 | Pick Pocket | — | Class spell |
| 6 | Gouge | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Sinister Strike | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 8 | Evasion | — | Class spell |
| 8 | Eviscerate | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Dual Wield | Passive | General |
| 10 | Sap | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 10 | Slice and Dice | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 10 | Sprint | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Backstab | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 12 | Kick | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Expose Armor | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Garrote | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Sinister Strike | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 16 | Eviscerate | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 16 | Feint | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 18 | Ambush | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 18 | Gouge | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 20 | Backstab | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 20 | Crippling Poison | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Ghostly Strike | — | Talent |
| 20 | Instant Poison | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Riposte | — | Talent |
| 20 | Rupture | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Stealth | Rank 2 | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 21–4050 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Distract | — | Class spell |
| 22 | Garrote | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 22 | Sinister Strike | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 22 | Vanish | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 24 | Detect Traps | Passive | Class spell |
| 24 | Eviscerate | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 24 | Mind-numbing Poison | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 25 | Cold Blood | — | Talent |
| 25 | Premeditation | — | Talent |
| 26 | Ambush | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 26 | Cheap Shot | — | Class spell |
| 26 | Expose Armor | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 26 | Kick | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Backstab | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 28 | Feint | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Instant Poison | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Rupture | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Sap | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Blade Flurry | — | Talent |
| 30 | Deadly Poison | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Disarm Trap | — | Class spell |
| 30 | Garrote | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 30 | Hemorrhage | — | Talent |
| 30 | Kidney Shot | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Mutilate | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 30 | Preparation | — | Talent |
| 30 | Sinister Strike | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 32 | Eviscerate | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 32 | Gouge | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 32 | Wound Poison | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 34 | Ambush | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 34 | Blind | — | Class spell |
| 34 | Blinding Powder | — | Class spell |
| 34 | Sprint | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 36 | Backstab | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 36 | Expose Armor | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Instant Poison | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Rupture | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 38 | Deadly Poison | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 38 | Garrote | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 38 | Mind-numbing Poison | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 38 | Sinister Strike | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 40 | Adrenaline Rush | — | Talent |
| 40 | Eviscerate | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 40 | Feint | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Mutilate | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 40 | Safe Fall | Passive | Class spell |
| 40 | Stealth | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Venom | — | Talent |
| 40 | Wound Poison | Rank 2 | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 41–6043 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Ambush | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 42 | Kick | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 42 | Slice and Dice | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 42 | Vanish | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 44 | Backstab | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 44 | Instant Poison | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 44 | Rupture | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Deadly Poison | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 46 | Expose Armor | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Garrote | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 46 | Gouge | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Sinister Strike | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 48 | Eviscerate | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 48 | Sap | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 48 | Wound Poison | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 50 | Ambush | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 50 | Crippling Poison | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 50 | Kidney Shot | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 50 | Mutilate | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 52 | Backstab | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 52 | Feint | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 52 | Instant Poison | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 52 | Mind-numbing Poison | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 52 | Rupture | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 54 | Deadly Poison | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 54 | Garrote | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 54 | Sinister Strike | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 56 | Eviscerate | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 56 | Expose Armor | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 56 | Wound Poison | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 58 | Ambush | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 58 | Kick | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 58 | Sprint | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 60 | Backstab | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 60 | Backstab | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 60 | Deadly Poison | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Eviscerate | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 60 | Feint | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Gouge | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Instant Poison | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Mutilate | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 60 | Rupture | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Stealth | Rank 4 | Class spell |
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Hardiness
Duration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.
Command
Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.
Shatter Curse
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
History
2026-10-15 Shatter Curse: Now dispels Curses and Banes (was granting immunity). Magic damage taken reduced by 5% (was 15%). Source ↗
Underwater Breathing
Underwater breath lasts 300% longer than normal.
Will of the Forsaken
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.
Cannibalize
5 yd range, Instant, 2 min cooldown. When activated, regenerates 7% of total Health and 7% of total Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.
Touch of the Grave
Your spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (30% for casters, 20% for Paladins, Rogues and Warriors) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health. 15 sec internal cooldown. Does not break crowd control.
History
2026-10-26 Touch of the Grave internal cooldown reduced to 15 seconds (was 25 seconds). Source ↗
Berserking
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 15 sec.
History
2026-10-26 Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Source ↗
Regeneration
Health regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
History
2026-10-15 Regeneration: Health regeneration bonuses increased to 20% (was 10%). Source ↗
Beast Slaying
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Rapid Regeneration
Channeled, 3 min cooldown. Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Skysight
0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your movement speed by 15% for 15 sec. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour (persists through death): while Charged, each Skysight increases movement speed by 30% instead. Can be cast while moving.
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
The Human Spirit
Spirit increased by 10%.
History
2026-10-26 Human Spirit now increases Spirit by 10% (was 5%). Source ↗
Perception
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Will to Survive
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Stun effects.
Find Treasure
Instant. Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until canceled. Also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests.
History
2026-10-15 Find Treasure: Now also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests. Source ↗
Stoneform
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.
Artisan's Precision
Increases hit chance with spells and attacks by 1%.
Big Game Hunter
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Shadowmeld
Instant, 10 sec cooldown. Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.
Quickness
Dodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher. The movement speed increase stacks with other movement speed increases.
History
2026-10-15 Quickness: Movement speed increase now stacks with other movement speed increases. Source ↗
Wisp Spirit
Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
Elune's Light
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
Escape Artist
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.
Expansive Mind
Maximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.
Engineering Specialization
Your gnomish ingenuity reduces the rate of engineering devices failing or backfiring when you use them by 20%.
Eureka!
Instant, 2 min cooldown. For 8 sec, your non-periodic damaging abilities cost 10% less (Mana, Rage or Energy) and deal 10% more damage. For Priests, your non-periodic damaging or healing abilities cost 10% less Mana and do 10% more damage or healing. Periodic effects get nothing from it; a channeled spell is not periodic. Also benefits Power Word: Shield.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Read Leyline
2 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your Health and Mana regeneration by 50% for 15 sec. Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour (persists through death): while Attuned, each Read Leyline increases regeneration by 100% instead. Cannot be used while Innervate is active; Innervate replaces it. Can be cast while moving.
History
2026-10-15 Read Leyline: Now castable while moving. Minimum duration increased to 30 seconds (was 20 seconds). Source ↗
2026-10-26 Read Leyline now increases Mana and Health regeneration by 50% (was 100%), with a 15-second duration; at a Ley Line it also grants Attuned for 1 hour, raising its benefit to 100%. Source ↗
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Racial data and coverage
Current mechanics follow Blizzard’s dated development notes. Supplementary icons and race/class combinations: · CC BY 4.0 · export 2026-10-30. Class compatibility is from that dataset. Race portraits, including Skyborne, are verified client atlas crops with a . General racial descriptions retain the export with dated official development-note updates through 2026-10-26. Character-level scaling is not inferred. Full race guides and comparison →
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Adventure
Spend points to unlock perksHigh Alert
5 tree pointsHigh AlertRank 0 / 2Increases your ability to detect nearby targets with Stealth as if your level were increased by 1. Ineffective in Battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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OpenWell RestedRank 0 / 5Your rested experience accumulates 4% faster and your rested experience cap is increased by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsTalentedRank 0 / 5You gain talent points every level starting at level 9 instead of starting at level 10, but you still may not have more than 51 total talent points.
Requires Well Rested at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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OpenThrill of AdventureRank 0 / 5You gain 1% of your maximum Health and Mana over 10 sec each time you deliver the killing blow to a non-trivial enemy. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsField GuideRank 0 / 3Reduces your cooldown on adding Camp features by 8%
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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10 tree pointsFrequent FlierRank 0 / 1You receive a 50% discount on all flight paths, and your flight path mount flies 20% faster.
Requires Field Guide at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Adventure.
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5 tree pointsField MedicineRank 0 / 2Reduces the duration of the Recently Bandaged effect by 5 sec when you use a bandage. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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Resourcefulness
Spend points to unlock perksFor Great Honor
5 tree pointsFor Great HonorRank 0 / 5Increases Honor Points gained by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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OpenGourmandRank 0 / 3Increases the duration of beneficial effects from eating food by 33%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsPermanenceRank 0 / 2Your class abilities which grant long-duration stat or attribute benefits to all party or raid members last 50% longer, and the benefits you gain from resting at a camp last 50% longer.
Requires Gourmand at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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OpenThe Quick and the DeadRank 0 / 2Increases movement speed while dead by 5% and your helpful spells and abilities cost no resources for 1 min after being resurrected or until you enter combat.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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10 tree pointsReagent EconomyRank 0 / 1Your class abilities no longer require reagents purchaseable from vendors.
Requires The Quick and the Dead at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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OpenReinforceRank 0 / 5You take 8% less durability loss when you die.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsDiplomatRank 0 / 5Increases your reputation gains by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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Professions
Spend points to unlock perksMaster Chef
5 tree pointsMaster ChefRank 0 / 5Your cooking recipes have a 10% chance to create an extra result.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
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OpenWorking OvertimeRank 0 / 5Increases your chance to gain a skill increase from using any primary, secondary, or class-based tradeskill by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsBarteringRank 0 / 2Reduces the gold price of items from all vendors by 5%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Dedicated Study
10 tree pointsDedicated StudyRank 0 / 1Increases your skill by 1 in your lowest tradeskill among your Primary and Secondary tradeskills. If you have already reached 300 skill in your two current Primary Tradeskills and all three Secondary Tradeskills, you will gain 2 to 4 of a random Elemental Essence.
Requires Bartering at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Professions.
25 sec cast | 23 hour cooldownClick to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Bountiful Harvest
OpenBountiful HarvestRank 0 / 5You are 20% more likely to discover Scarce materials from Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Performance Bonus
5 tree pointsPerformance BonusRank 0 / 3You have a 5% chance to receive 100% increased Merchant's Favor when you turn in a crate to the Azeroth Commerce Authority or Durotar Supply and Logistics.
Requires Bountiful Harvest at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Luremaster
5 tree pointsLuremasterRank 0 / 2While fishing with a Lure active, you have a 25% chance to catch an extra fish.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented: 0 / 5. At level 30: 21 standard talent points. The total cap is 51.
Challenges, rules and data source
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Dungeons and raids
- Conqueror of the Lair
Defeat Onyxia.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Master Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Wilds
Defeat the following encounters in Hyjal Summit.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
+1 Legacy point
Classes
- Novice Warrior
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warrior
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warrior
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Druid
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Druid
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Master Druid
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Hunter
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Hunter
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Master Hunter
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Mage
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Mage
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Master Mage
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Paladin
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Paladin
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Master Paladin
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Priest
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Priest
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Master Priest
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Rogue
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Rogue
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Master Rogue
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Shaman
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Shaman
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Master Shaman
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Warlock
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warlock
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warlock
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Crafting
- Journeyman Alchemist
Reach 150 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Alchemist
Reach 225 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Alchemist
Reach 300 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Blacksmith
Reach 150 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Blacksmith
Reach 225 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Blacksmith
Reach 300 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Enchanter
Reach 150 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Enchanter
Reach 225 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Enchanter
Reach 300 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Engineer
Reach 150 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Engineer
Reach 225 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Engineer
Reach 300 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Leatherworker
Reach 150 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Leatherworker
Reach 225 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Leatherworker
Reach 300 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Tailor
Reach 150 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Tailor
Reach 225 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Tailor
Reach 300 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
PvP
- Rank 3
Reach the rank of Sergeant in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 7
Reach the rank of Knight-Lieutenant or Blood Guard in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 10
Reach the rank of Lieutenant-Commander or Champion in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 13
Reach the rank of Field Marshal or Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 14
Reach the rank of Grand Marshal or High Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Alterac Valley
Reach exalted reputation with the Frostwolf Clan or Stormpike Guard.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Arathi Basin
Reach exalted reputation with the Defilers or League of Arathor.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Warsong Gulch
Reach exalted reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Darkspear Islands
Reach exalted reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 7
Complete Week 7 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 10
Complete Week 10 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Other
- Lord Valthalak Laid to Rest
Complete the questline beginning with An Earnest Proposition, and ending with Saving the Best for Last.
+1 Legacy point - Explorer
Have a character with the Explore Azeroth achievement.
+1 Legacy point
WHAT CHANGED SINCE CLASSIC
The class, compared
Beyond the talent trees
Mutilate · Rank 1
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 75% weapon damage plus an additional 13 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points. 60 Energy Melee Range Instant Requires Daggers
CLASSIC → FOREVER
Compared with Classic
Compare the exported talent trees with Classic. Each record keeps its rank, requirements and source.
New tools in your trees
All talent changes ↓CLASSIC → FOREVER
Talent by talent
Descriptions below compare rank 1. Open a record for requirements and the route into your build.
53 talents
Improved GougeAssassination · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the effect duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.Combat · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Remorseless AttacksAssassination · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
After killing an opponent that yields experience or honor, gives you a 20% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.Assassination · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 20% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
MaliceAssassination · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your critical strike chance by 1%.Assassination · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
RuthlessnessAssassination · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your finishing moves a 20% chance to add a combo point to your target.Assassination · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your finishing moves a 20% chance to add a Combo Point to your target.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
MurderAssassination · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases all damage caused against Humanoid, Giant, Beast and Dragonkin targets by 1%.Assassination · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all damage dealt by 2% against Humanoid and Giant targets.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Slice and DiceAssassination · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Slice and Dice ability by 15%.Assassination · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Slice and Dice ability by 15%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Relentless StrikesAssassination · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per combo point to restore 25 energy.Assassination · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved Expose ArmorAssassination · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the armor reduced by your Expose Armor ability by 25%.Assassination · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 5, and refunds 1 Combo Point when cast with 5 Combo Points.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
LethalityAssassination · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 6%.Assassination · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 4%.Requires Malice · 10 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Vile PoisonsAssassination · row 4Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 4% and gives your poisons an additional 8% chance to resist dispel effects.Assassination · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 4% and gives your poisons an additional 8% chance to resist dispel effects.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Cold BloodAssassination · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, or Eviscerate by 100%.Assassination · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved PoisonsAssassination · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the chance to apply poisons to your target by 2%.Assassination · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the chance to apply Poisons to your target by 2%, and gives Poison applications a 10% chance to not consume a charge.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
VigorAssassination · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your maximum Energy by 10.Assassination · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your maximum Energy by 5.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
MutilateAssassination · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 75% weapon damage plus an additional 13 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved Kidney ShotAssassination · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
While affected by your Kidney Shot ability, the target receives an additional 3% damage from all sources.Assassination · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 5% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Seal FateAssassination · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your critical strikes from abilities that add combo points have a 20% chance to add an additional combo point.Assassination · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 20% chance to add an additional Combo Point.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
VenomAssassination · row 7New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 sec 2 points: 12 sec 3 points: 15 sec 4 points: 18 sec 5 points: 21 secRequires Mutilate · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved EviscerateCombat · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Eviscerate ability by 5%.Assassination · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Eviscerate ability by 7%.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Sinister StrikeCombat · row 1Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike ability by 3.Combat · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike ability by 3.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Lightning ReflexesCombat · row 1Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Dodge chance by 1%.Combat · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Dodge chance by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Puncturing WoundsCombat · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab by 10% and your Mutilate by 5%, and gives Backstab a 15% chance to add an additional Combo Point.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
DeflectionCombat · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.Combat · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 2%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
PrecisionCombat · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your chance to hit with melee weapons by 1%.Combat · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Improves your chance to hit by 1%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
EnduranceCombat · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 45 sec.Combat · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 30%.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
RiposteCombat · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 150% weapon damage and disarms the target for 6 sec.Combat · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 150% weapon damage and disarms the target for 6 sec.Requires Deflection · 10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved SprintCombat · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives a 50% chance to remove all movement impairing effects when you activate your Sprint ability.Combat · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives a 50% chance to remove all movement impairing effects when you activate your Sprint ability.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved KickCombat · row 4Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Kick ability a 50% chance to silence the target for 2 sec.Combat · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Kick ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 2 sec.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Flawless ExecutionCombat · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Eviscerate ability by 10.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Dual Wield SpecializationCombat · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 10%.Combat · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 5%.Requires Precision · 15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Blade FlurryCombat · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your attack speed by 20%. In addition, attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.Combat · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Hack and SlashCombat · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 1% chance to get an extra attack on the same target after dealing damage with your Sword.Combat · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 1% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target. Dagger/Fist: Increases your critical strike chance by 1%. Mace: Your attacks ignore 3% of your target's armor.20 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Weapon ExpertiseCombat · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your skill with Sword, Fist and Dagger weapons by 3.Combat · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 1%.Requires Blade Flurry · 25 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
AggressionCombat · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.Combat · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike, Backstab, and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.25 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Adrenaline RushCombat · row 7Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.Combat · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
CamouflageSubtlety · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your speed while stealthed by 3% and reduces the cooldown of your Stealth ability by 1 sec.Subtlety · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces your speed penalty from your Stealth ability by 3% and reduces its cooldown by 2 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Master of DeceptionSubtlety · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode.Subtlety · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 1 level higher.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
OpportunitySubtlety · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt when striking from behind with your Backstab, Garrote, or Ambush abilities by 4%.Subtlety · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 5%.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
SetupSubtlety · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 15% chance to add a combo point to your target after dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells.Subtlety · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives you a 33% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging one of their attacks or fully resisting one of their spells.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
ElusivenessSubtlety · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Vanish and Blind abilities by 45 sec.Subtlety · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Vanish and Blind abilities by 45 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Dirty TricksSubtlety · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Sap and Blind abilities by 25%.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved AmbushSubtlety · row 2Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.Subtlety · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
InitiativeSubtlety · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 25% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.Subtlety · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives you a 33% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Ghostly StrikeSubtlety · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
A strike that deals 125% weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point.Subtlety · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
A strike that deals 125% (180% if a Dagger is equipped in your Main Hand) weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved DistractSubtlety · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the radius of your Distract ability by 3 yds, and further reduces the Stealth detection of distracted enemies as though they were an additional 1 level lower.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Heightened SensesSubtlety · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Stealth detection and reduces the chance you are hit by spells and ranged attacks by 2%.Subtlety · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Stealth detection as if you were 1 level higher and reduces your chance to be hit by spells and ranged attacks by 2%.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
PremeditationSubtlety · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When used, adds 2 combo points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 10 sec or the combo points are lost.Subtlety · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Adds 2 Combo Points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 20 sec or the combo points are lost.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Serrated BladesSubtlety · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Causes your attacks to ignore 100 of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%. The amount of Armor reduced increases with your level.Subtlety · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Causes your attacks to ignore 3% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Dirty DeedsSubtlety · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Cheap Shot and Garrote abilities by 10.Subtlety · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Energy cost of your Cheap Shot and Garrote abilities by 10, and your Garrote ability no longer requires you to be behind your target.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
PreparationSubtlety · row 5Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.Subtlety · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
HemorrhageSubtlety · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
An instant strike that damages the opponent and causes the target to hemorrhage, increasing any Physical damage dealt to the target by up to 3. Lasts 30 charges or 15 sec. Awards 1 combo point.Subtlety · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
An instant strike that deals 100% weapon damage (145% if a Dagger is equipped) and causes the target to take 15% increased Rupture damage from the Rogue. Lasts 15 sec. Awards 1 Combo Point.Requires Serrated Blades · 20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
QuietusSubtlety · row 6New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Sinister Strike, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities cause 2% more damage against targets below 35% health.Requires Dirty Deeds · 25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
CutthroatSubtlety · row 6New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Backstab has a 3% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Thousand CutsSubtlety · row 7New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
When your Rupture ability deals periodic damage, the Energy cost of your next Hemorrhage or Backstab ability within 10 sec is reduced by 3, stacking up to 5 times.Requires Preparation · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
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DATED PATCH HISTORY
Recent Rogue changes
Follow updates over time. The talent comparison below shows the current differences from Classic.
26Oct2026
Official development notesUnread
The final racial tuning pass
Races
Human
- Ruthless crit: 2% → 1%. Human Spirit: 5% → 10% Spirit.
Dwarf
- Earth Fury is removed. Artisan’s Precision adds 1% hit chance for spells and attacks.
15Oct2026
Official development notesUnread
Classes and racials get a major update
Classes
Rogue
- Poison, Sap weapon-proc and Cold Blood consumption bugs are fixed.
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WoW Forever Rogue: Should You Main It?
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WoW Forever Rogue: Should You Main It?
0:00 · Is Rogue for you? ↗0:33 · The Rogue in 30 seconds ↗1:01 · You choose how the fight starts ↗2:56 · Stealth in Forever ↗4:01 · Coming from Classic ↗4:44 · Combat ↗5:35 · Assassination ↗6:14 · Subtlety ↗7:15 · The 3 problems every Rogue has ↗8:06 · What's not in Forever's kit ↗9:00 · PvP: control and when it arrives ↗9:40 · Races: pick by the problem ↗11:09 · Professions ↗11:58 · When the class comes together ↗12:24 · A month in ↗12:43 · Verdict: is Rogue for you? ↗
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Rogue FAQ
What roles can Rogue play?
Damage. Choose a specialization and inspect its talents for the details.
What armor can Rogue wear?
Leather. The class facts use the existing reviewed planner proficiency rules.
Which races can be a Rogue?
Orc (Horde), Undead (Horde), Troll (Horde), Skyborne (Windshaper) (Horde), Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance), Night Elf (Alliance), Gnome (Alliance), Skyborne (High Order) (Alliance).
When do base talent points begin?
The base budget starts with one point at level 10 and reaches 51 at level 60. The Talented Legacy bonus is configured separately in the talent planner.