Midnight S1
Melee DPS

Rogue — Outlaw

Outlaw is a fast swashbuckler powered by Roll the Bones buffs. You build combo points with Sinister Strike, spend on Dispatch and Between the Eyes, and cleave with Blade Flurry under Adrenaline Rush.

World of Warcraft: Midnight · Season 1

Guide contents
Spec briefing

How Outlaw Rogue wins

Outlaw is a fast swashbuckler powered by Roll the Bones buffs. You build combo points with Sinister Strike, spend on Dispatch and Between the Eyes, and cleave with Blade Flurry under Adrenaline Rush.

Role
Melee DPS
Stat lead
Item Level / Agility then Haste to about 25%
Single target
Fatebound
Cleave / AoE
Trickster
Patch 12.0.7Updated Aug 2, 2026

Strong when

  • Strong cleave via Blade Flurry
  • Fast-paced and mobile
  • Good burst and utility

Plan around

  • Roll the Bones RNG
  • Combo point flow management
  • Maintaining the right buffs
Character setup

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

  1. 1.Item Level / Agility
  2. 2.Haste to about 25%
  3. 3.Critical Strike
  4. 4.Versatility
  5. 5.Mastery

Haste is the key breakpoint stat because Adrenaline Rush's global-cooldown reduction scales with it. Past the needed amount, stat value becomes gear-dependent; sim close upgrades and weapon/ring enchants.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

3 rows
FlaskFlask of the Shattered SunDefault DPS flask.Combat PotionLight's PotentialUse with your opening cooldown package.FoodPrimary-stat feastDefault group food.
Combat

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Core principles

  • Cooldowns on cooldown: Outlaw has a handful of minor cooldowns you want to send as they come up - the primary ones are Blade Rush, Adrenaline Rush, and Between the Eyes.
  • React to procs while keeping pace: maintain a high rate of actions per minute while reacting to the two primary procs - Opportunity (an enhanced generator) and Ace Up Your Sleeve (Combo Points after casting Between the Eyes).
  • Manage resources: Combo Points are the main resource you play with - avoid overcapping them as much as possible.
TricksterAdds Killing Spree to the priority and holds Keep It Rolling for a stage 3 or higher Roll the Bones.

Single-target priority

  1. 1.Roll the Bones - on cooldown if at stage 1 or less
  2. 2.Keep It Rolling - if you have a stage 3 or higher Roll the Bones active
  3. 3.Preparation - whenever Between the Eyes, Adrenaline Rush, and Blade Rush are all on cooldown
  4. 4.Adrenaline Rush - on cooldown at 2 or fewer Combo Points
  5. 5.Blade Rush - on cooldown
  6. 6.Between the Eyes - at 6 or more Combo Points
  7. 7.Killing Spree - at 5 or more Combo Points - cancel early if you are going to overcap Energy
  8. 8.Dispatch - at 6 or more Combo Points
  9. 9.Pistol Shot - if Opportunity has 6 stacks, or has 3 stacks while you are at 1-3 Combo Points
  10. 10.Sinister Strike - at 5 or fewer Combo Points

AoE priority

  1. 1.Blade Flurry - if 2 or more targets are in range and it is not already active; if active, recast at 4 or fewer Combo Points when there are 4 or more targets in range
  2. 2.Roll the Bones - on cooldown if at stage 1 or less
  3. 3.Keep It Rolling - if you have a stage 3 or higher Roll the Bones active
  4. 4.Preparation - whenever Between the Eyes, Adrenaline Rush, and Blade Rush are all on cooldown
  5. 5.Adrenaline Rush - on cooldown at 2 or fewer Combo Points
  6. 6.Blade Rush - on cooldown
  7. 7.Between the Eyes - at 6 or more Combo Points
  8. 8.Killing Spree - at 5 or more Combo Points - cancel early if you are going to overcap Energy
  9. 9.Dispatch - at 6 or more Combo Points
  10. 10.Pistol Shot - if Opportunity has 6 stacks, or has 3 stacks while you are at 1-3 Combo Points
  11. 11.Sinister Strike - at 5 or fewer Combo Points

Opener

  1. 1.Cast Adrenaline Rush.
  2. 2.Cast Roll the Bones.
  3. 3.Cast Slice and Dice.
  4. 4.Cast Keep It Rolling if at stage 3 or higher.
  5. 5.Cast Blade Rush.
  6. 6.Build with Sinister Strike and Pistol Shot until 6 or more Combo Points.
  7. 7.Cast Between the Eyes, then continue with the normal rotation.
FateboundDrops Killing Spree, spends Dispatch at 5 or more Combo Points, and uses Keep It Rolling already at stage 2.

Single-target priority

  1. 1.Roll the Bones - on cooldown if at stage 1 or less
  2. 2.Keep It Rolling - if you have a stage 2 or higher Roll the Bones active
  3. 3.Preparation - whenever Between the Eyes, Adrenaline Rush, and Blade Rush are all on cooldown
  4. 4.Adrenaline Rush - on cooldown at 2 or fewer Combo Points
  5. 5.Blade Rush - on cooldown
  6. 6.Between the Eyes - at 6 or more Combo Points
  7. 7.Dispatch - at 5 or more Combo Points
  8. 8.Pistol Shot - if Opportunity has 6 stacks, or has 3 stacks while you are at 1-3 Combo Points
  9. 9.Sinister Strike - at 5 or fewer Combo Points

AoE priority

  1. 1.Blade Flurry - if 2 or more targets are in range and it is not already active; if active, recast at 4 or fewer Combo Points when there are 4 or more targets in range
  2. 2.Roll the Bones - on cooldown if at stage 1 or less
  3. 3.Keep It Rolling - if you have a stage 2 or higher Roll the Bones active
  4. 4.Adrenaline Rush - on cooldown at 2 or fewer Combo Points
  5. 5.Blade Rush - on cooldown
  6. 6.Between the Eyes - at 6 or more Combo Points
  7. 7.Dispatch - at 5 or more Combo Points
  8. 8.Pistol Shot - if Opportunity has 6 stacks, or has 3 stacks while you are at 1-3 Combo Points
  9. 9.Sinister Strike - at 5 or fewer Combo Points

Opener

  1. 1.Cast Adrenaline Rush.
  2. 2.Cast Roll the Bones.
  3. 3.Cast Keep It Rolling.
  4. 4.Cast Dispatch.
  5. 5.Cast Blade Rush.
  6. 6.Build with Sinister Strike and Pistol Shot until 5 or more Combo Points.
  7. 7.Cast Between the Eyes.
  8. 8.Cast Preparation, then continue with the normal rotation.

Pre-combat checks

  • Apply weapon poisons before combat begins.
  • Eat food and check your flask - this applies to raids, dungeons, delves, and open-world content alike.

Major cooldowns

Adrenaline Rush

  • While active you gain a dramatic increase to Energy regeneration and a lowered global cooldown that scales with Haste - down to 0.8 seconds from the base 1 second at 25% Haste, only 22% raw needed thanks to Alacrity.
  • With Restless Blades as strong as it is, good play directly links to more Adrenaline Rush uptime.

Roll the Bones

  • Each press gives a random stage of 4 possible outcomes, and each stage grants its bonus alongside all previous stages.
  • Stage 1 is increased Opportunity chance; stage 2 makes Sinister Strike generate an additional Combo Point; stage 3 is increased Restless Blades effectiveness; stage 4 is increased Critical Strike chance.
  • Recast it on cooldown whenever you are at stage 1 or less.

Keep It Rolling

  • Despite the massive 6-minute listed cooldown, its effective in-combat cooldown is only around 1:15 thanks to Restless Blades.
  • To avoid wasting casts, use it whenever Roll the Bones is on stage 2 or higher - as Trickster the priority holds it for stage 3 or higher.

Preparation

  • Mostly autopilot: use it when Between the Eyes, Adrenaline Rush, and Blade Rush are all on cooldown.
  • It does not interact with Restless Blades, so on fights with a known length you can place its casts deliberately - into a burn phase or an add phase - as long as holding it never costs you a use.
Build

Talents and hero trees

Use Fatebound for the single-target profile below and Trickster when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Fatebound

Fatebound's coin flips reward frequent finishers for stronger single-target damage.

  • Fatebound hero tree
  • Stat priority: Agility > Haste
  • Interrupt: Kick

Multi-target: Trickster

Trickster adds Unseen Blade and Coup de Grace for stronger AoE and burst on packs.

  • Trickster hero tree
  • Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
  • Interrupt: Kick

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Trickster - Single Target

Current default for single target. Keep finishers flowing to refund the cooldown package and convert Unseen Blade into Coup de Grace value.

TricksterRoll the BonesAdrenaline RushBetween the EyesDispatchBlade RushKeep It Rolling
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Trickster - Cleave

Same hero-tree core with target-count adjustments. Keep Blade Flurry active whenever its cleave has value.

TricksterBlade FlurryRoll the BonesBetween the EyesDispatchAdrenaline Rush
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Rogue class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

ShivActiveAttack with your off-hand, dealing 2 Physical damage, dispelling all enrage effects and applying a concentrated form of your active Non-Lethal poison. Awards 1 combo point.BlindActiveBlinds the target, causing it to wander disoriented for 1 min. Damage may interrupt the effect. Limit 1.Cloak of ShadowsActiveProvides a moment of magic immunity, instantly removing all harmful spell effects. The cloak lingers, causing you to resist harmful spells for 5 sec.GougeChoiceGouges the eyes of an enemy target, incapacitating for 4 sec. Damage may interrupt the effect. Must be in front of your target. Awards 1 combo point.Airborne IrritantChoiceBlind has 50% reduced cooldown, 70% reduced duration, and applies to all nearby enemies.ElusivenessChoiceEvasion also reduces damage taken by 20%, and Feint also reduces non-area-of-effect damage taken by 20%.Cheat DeathChoiceFatal attacks instead reduce you to 7% of your maximum health. For 3 sec afterward, you take 85% reduced damage. Cannot trigger more often than once per 6 min.Tricks of the TradeChoiceRedirects all threat you cause to the targeted party or raid member, beginning with your next damaging attack within the next 30 sec and lasting 6 sec.BlackjackChoiceEnemies have 30% reduced damage and healing for 6 sec after Blind or Sap's effect on them ends.EvasionActiveIncreases your dodge chance by 100% for 10 sec.Numbing PoisonChoiceCoats your weapons with a Non-Lethal Poison that lasts for 1 hour. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy, clouding their mind and slowing their attack and casting speed by 15% for 10 sec.Atrophic PoisonChoiceCoats your weapons with a Non-Lethal Poison that lasts for 1 hour. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy, reducing their damage by 3.0% for 10 sec.Improved AmbushChoiceAmbush generates 1 additional combo point.Tight SpenderChoiceEnergy cost of finishing moves reduced by 6%.Thistle TeaActiveRestore 100 Energy. When your Energy is reduced below 30, drink a Thistle Tea.Echoing ReprimandChoiceAfter consuming a supercharged combo point, your next Mutilate also strikes the target with an Echoing Reprimand dealing 40 Physical damage.Forced InductionChoiceIncrease the bonus granted when a damaging finishing move consumes a supercharged combo point by 1.

Passive talents

Toxic StilettoPassiveShiv's Energy cost is reduced by 20, its cooldown is reduced by 15 sec, and its range is increased by 3 yds.Fleet FootedPassiveMovement speed increased by 15%.Thrill SeekingPassiveShadowstep has 1 additional charge.ShadowrunnerPassiveWhile Stealth or Shadow Dance is active, you move 20% faster.Master PoisonerPassiveIncreases the non-damaging effects of your weapon poisons by 20%.Improved Wound PoisonPassiveWound Poison can now stack 2 additional times.Nimble FingersPassiveEnergy cost of Feint and Crimson Vial reduced by 10.Deadened NervesPassivePhysical damage taken reduced by 5%. Quick FingersPassiveIncreases your Agility by 3%. Improved SprintPassiveReduces the cooldown of Sprint by 60 sec.Superior MixturePassiveCrippling Poison reduces movement speed by an additional 10%.Iron StomachPassiveIncreases the healing you receive from Crimson Vial, healing potions, and healthstones by 25%.Virulent PoisonsPassiveIncreases the damage of your weapon poisons by 10%.StillshroudPassiveShroud of Concealment has 50% reduced cooldown. Graceful GuilePassiveFeint has 1 additional charge. FeatherfootPassiveSprint increases movement speed by an additional 30% and has 4 sec increased duration.Deadly PrecisionPassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your attacks that generate combo points by 5%.Sanguine VialPassiveWhen you deal the killing blow to a target that yields experience or honor, the cooldown of Crimson Vial is reduced by 15 sec and your next use heals 5% of your health instantly.Deep CutsPassiveYour finishing moves deal 6% increased damage. Unbreakable StridePassiveReduces the duration of movement slowing effects 30%.Danger SensePassiveYou have a 20% chance to partially evade any damage dealt to you, reducing the damage it deals by 20%.Swift SlasherPassiveSlice and Dice grants additional attack speed equal to 100% of your Haste.Leeching PoisonPassiveAdds a Leeching effect to your Lethal poisons, granting you 3.0% Leech.LethalityPassive2 ranksCritical strike chance increased by 2%. Critical strike damage bonus of your attacks that generate combo points increased by 20%.RecuperatorPassiveSlice and Dice heals you for up to 1% of your maximum health per 3 sec.AlacrityPassive2 ranksHaste increased by 3.0%.Soothing DarknessPassiveYou are healed for 30% of your maximum health over 6 sec after activating Vanish.VigorPassive2 ranksIncreases your maximum Energy by 100 and Energy regeneration by 10%.SuperchargerPassive2 ranksKingsbane supercharges 2 combo points. Damaging finishing moves consume a supercharged combo point to function as if they spent 2 additional combo points.SubterfugePassive2 ranksAbilities requiring Stealth can be used for 6 sec after Stealth breaks. Combat benefits requiring Stealth persist for an additional 6 sec after Stealth breaks.Cold Blooded KillerPassiveCritically striking with an attack that generates combo points increases the critical strike chance of your next finishing move by 10%.Deeper StratagemPassiveGain 1 additional max combo point. Your finishing moves that consume more than 5 combo points have increased effects, and your finishing moves deal 5% increased damage.Without a TracePassiveVanish has 1 additional charge.

Outlaw specialization tree

Every Outlaw talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Hit and RunChoiceMovement speed increased by 15%.Combat StaminaChoiceStamina increased by 5%.Adrenaline RushActiveIncreases your Energy regeneration rate by 75%, your maximum Energy by 50, and your attack speed by 20% for 15 sec. Retractable HookChoiceReduces the cooldown of Grappling Hook by 15 sec.Blinding PowderChoiceReduces the cooldown of Blind by 25% and increases its range by 5 yds.Blade RushActiveCharge to your target with your blades out, dealing 306 Physical damage to the target and 133 to all other nearby enemies. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets. While Blade Flurry is active, damage to non-primary targets is increased by 100%. Generates 25 Energy over 5 sec.Thief's VersatilityChoiceVersatility increased by 3%.Flickering SteelChoiceSinister Strike and Ambush deal 20% increased damage. They also generate 5 Energy when they grant you Opportunity.Heightened RushChoiceAdrenaline Rush's duration is increased by 4 sec.Menacing RushChoiceAdrenaline Rush magnifies your precision and power, increasing the damage your combo point generating abilities and finishers deal by 20%.Killing SpreeActiveFinishing move that unleashes a barrage of gunfire, striking random enemies within 8 yards for Physical damage. Number of strikes increased per combo point. Restores 1 combo point every 0.45 sec. 1 point : 197 over 0.45 sec 2 points: 295 over 0.89 sec 3 points: 394 over 1.34 sec 4 points: 492 over 1.78 sec 5 points: 591 over 2.23 secKeep It RollingActiveIncrease the remaining duration of your active Roll the Bones combat enhancement by 30 sec.PreparationActiveImmediately reset the cooldowns of Adrenaline Rush, Between the Eyes, Blade Flurry, Blade Rush, and Killing Spree.GravediggerActiveBetween the Eyes has a 45% chance to apply 2 stacks of its bonus to your damage dealt.

Passive talents

OpportunityPassiveSinister Strike has a 30% chance to hit an additional time and grant Opportunity. Opportunity Your next Pistol Shot costs 50% less Energy and deals 100% increased damage.Expert DuelistPassiveBetween the Eyes increases your damage dealt by an additional 2%.Combat PotencyPassiveIncreases your Energy regeneration rate by 16%.Deadly PursuitPassiveAfter spending 15 combo points, if you spend no combo points for 4 sec, abilities affected by Restless Blades will cool down 200% faster for 5 sec or until you spend a combo point.Precision ShotPassiveBetween the Eyes and Pistol Shot have 10 yd increased range and deal 20% increased damage.Crescendo of ViolencePassiveYour finishing moves deal 10% increased damage.Deft ManeuversPassiveBlade Flurry's initial damage is increased by 100% and generates 1 combo point per target struck, but its Energy cost is increased by 30.Devious StratagemPassiveGain 1 additional max combo point. Your finishing moves that consume more than 5 combo points have increased effects, and your finishing moves deal 5% increased damage.Fatal FlourishPassiveYour off-hand attacks and Pistol Shots have a 25% chance to generate 8 Energy.Quick DrawPassiveOpportunity increases the damage of Pistol Shot by an additional 20%. Each charge of Opportunity consumed by Pistol Shot generates 1 combo point.RuthlessnessPassiveYour finishing moves have a 20% chance per combo point spent to grant a combo point.Loaded DicePassiveActivating Adrenaline Rush improves the result of your next Roll the Bones by one level.Sleight of HandPassiveRoll the Bones has a 20% increased chance of granting more powerful results.Improved Between the EyesPassiveCritical strikes with Between the Eyes deal 3.0 times normal damage. AudacityPassiveUsing Pistol Shot with Opportunity has a 30% chance to make your next Ambush usable without Stealth. Chance to trigger this effect matches the chance for Sinister Strike to grant Opportunity.Heavy HitterPassive2 ranksAttacks that generate combo points deal 20% increased damage.Improved Adrenaline RushPassiveGenerate full combo points when you gain Adrenaline Rush.Ace Up Your SleevePassive2 ranksBetween the Eyes has a 6% chance per combo point spent to grant 4 combo points and reset its own cooldown.Dancing SteelPassiveBlade Flurry strikes 3 additional enemies and its duration is increased by 3 sec.Find an OpeningPassiveYour chance for Sinister Strike to strike twice and grant Opportunity is increased by 10%Acrobatic StrikesPassiveAuto-attacks increase auto-attack damage by 3% and movement speed by 1% for 3 sec, stacking up to 10 times.Zero InPassiveYour auto-attack critical strikes increase the damage and critical strike chance of your next Between the Eyes by 3%, stacking up to 20 times.Grand MeleePassiveBlade Flurry causes your attacks to hit nearby enemies for an additional 8% of their normal damage.Summarily DispatchedPassive2 ranksDispatch deals 20% increased damage and costs 6 less Energy. This damage bonus is increased by 50% while your damage is enhanced by your Between the Eyes.Dragon-Bone DicePassiveThe bonuses granted by your Roll the Bones are stronger. Bonuses to chance for Sinister Strike to strike twice are 5% greater. Bonuses to Sinister Strike and Ambush damage are 5% greater. Bonuses to Restless Blades cooldown reduction are 10% greater. Jackpot's bonus to critical strike chance is 5% greater.Fan the HammerPassive2 ranksWhen you gain Opportunity, gain 2 additional charges. Max 6 charges. Pistol Shot consumes 2 additional charges of Opportunity to fire 2 additional bullets. Additional shots deal 20% reduced damage.Hidden OpportunityPassiveAmbush has a chance to grant Opportunity. Chance to trigger this effect is 80% of the chance for Sinister Strike to grant Opportunity.Fast ActionPassiveThe cooldown of Between the Eyes is reduced by 5 sec.

Trickster

Trickster hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Cloud CoverChoiceActivating Shadow Blades creates a cloud of smoke for 6 sec, allowing attacks from within the cloud to apply Fazed, stacking up to 2 additional times. Effect persists for 6 sec after leaving the cloud.No ScruplesChoiceFinishing moves have 12% increased chance to critically strike Fazed targets.So TrickyChoiceTricks of the Trade's threat redirect duration is increased to 1 hour.Don't Be SuspiciousChoiceBlind and Shroud of Concealment have 10% reduced cooldown. Pick Pocket and Sap have 10 yd increased range.Thousand CutsChoiceSlice and Dice grants 10% additional attack speed and gives your auto-attacks a chance to refresh your opportunity to strike with Unseen Blade.FlickerstrikeChoiceTaking damage from an area-of-effect attack while Feint is active or dodging while Evasion is active refreshes your opportunity to strike with Unseen Blade. This effect may only occur once every 5 sec.SmokeChoiceYou take 5% reduced damage from Fazed targets.MirrorsChoiceFeint reduces damage taken from area-of-effect attacks by an additional 10%

Passive talents

Flawless FormPassiveUnseen Blade and Secret Technique increase the damage of your finishing moves by 4% for 12 sec. Max 5 stacks.Coup de GracePassiveAfter 4 strikes with Unseen Blade, your next Eviscerate will be performed as a Coup de Grace, functioning as if it had consumed 5 additional combo points, and granting you 5 stacks of Flawless Form.Disorienting StrikesPassiveSecret Technique has 10% reduced cooldown and allows your next 2 strikes of Unseen Blade to ignore its cooldown.Surprising StrikesPassiveAttacks that generate combo points deal 50% increased critical strike damage to Fazed targets.Nimble FlurryPassiveYour auto-attacks, Unseen Blade, and Coup de Grace also strike up to 7 nearby enemies for 50% of normal damage while Flawless Form is active.Devious DistractionsPassiveSecret Technique applies Fazed to any targets struck.Unseen BladePassiveBackstab and Shadowstrike now also strike with an Unseen Blade dealing 98 damage. Targets struck are Fazed for 10 sec. Fazed enemies take 5% more damage from you and cannot parry your attacks. This effect may occur once every 20 sec.Clever CombatantPassiveShuriken Storm has 10% increased critical strike chance and now triggers Unseen Blade when available.Flashing SteelPassiveUnseen Blade may now occur once every 15 sec and has 25% chance to strike twice.HoodwinkPassiveFazed increases damage taken by an additional 3%.

Fatebound

Fatebound hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Passive talents

Deal FatePassiveMutilate, Ambush, and Fan of Knives generate 1 additional combo point when they trigger Seal Fate.Delivered DoomPassiveEnvenom deals 5% more damage when it consumes 5 or more combo points.Edge CasePassiveActivating Deathmark flips a Fatebound Coin and causes it to land on its edge, counting as both Heads and Tails.Mean StreakPassiveFatebound Coins flipped by Envenom are 33% more likely to match the same face as the last flip.Hand of FatePassiveFlip a Fatebound Coin each time a finishing move consumes 5 or more combo points. Heads increases the damage of your attacks by 10%, lasting 15 sec or until you flip Tails. Tails deals 58 Cosmic damage to your target. For each time the same face is flipped in a row, Heads increases damage by an additional 2% and Tails increases its damage by 10%.Lucky CoinPassiveEvery 7 coin flips, keep a lucky coin that bends you towards your fate for 12 sec. Your Agility is increased by 4%, the damage and bonuses of Fatebound Coins are increased by 50%, and coin flips are 15% more likely to match the same face as the last flip. Coin flips do not count toward finding a lucky coin while you have a lucky coin.Rush to the InevitablePassiveGain 5 Energy every time you flip a Fatebound Coin. Gain 15 Energy for Coins that land on their edge.Fate IntertwinedPassiveCaustic Spatter causes an additional 5% of Nature damage dealt to be dealt to affected enemies.Ravenholdt MintPassiveFlipping Heads increases damage by an additional 4%. Damage dealt by flipping Tails is increased by 12%.Sometimes LuckyPassiveCritical strike chance increased by 3%.Controlled ChaosPassiveAfter flipping a Fatebound Coin that ends a streak of 4 or more, flip another that matches the same face.

Deathstalker

Deathstalker hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Ethereal CloakChoiceCloak of Shadows duration increased by 2 sec.Bait and SwitchChoiceEvasion reduces magical damage taken by 15%. Cloak of Shadows reduces physical damage taken by 20%.Lingering DarknessChoiceAfter Deathmark expires, gain 30% increased Nature damage for 30 sec.Symbolic VictoryChoiceShadow Dance additionally increases the damage of your next Eviscerate or Black Powder by 15%.ShadewalkerChoiceEach time you consume a stack of Deathstalker's Mark, reduce the cooldown of Shadowstep by 3 sec.Shroud of NightChoiceShroud of Concealment duration increased by 5 sec.Momentum of DespairChoiceIf you have critically struck with Fan of Knives, increase the critical strike chance of Fan of Knives and Crimson Tempest by 10% and critical strike damage by 20% for 8 sec.Follow the BloodChoiceFan of Knives and Crimson Tempest deal 30% additional damage while 2 or more enemies are afflicted with Rupture.

Passive talents

Corrupt the BloodPassiveRupture damage increased by 20%.Clear the WitnessesPassiveFan of Knives damage increased by 60%.Singular FocusPassiveDamage dealt to targets other than your Marked target deals 5% Plague damage to your Marked target. Hunt Them DownPassiveAuto-attacks against Marked targets deal an additional 3 Plague damage.Unshakeable DrivePassiveWhen you consume an application of Deathstalker's Mark, the damage of your next Ambush or Mutilate is increased by 50%.Deathstalker's MarkPassiveGarrote applies 3 stacks of Deathstalker's Mark to your target, unless Deathstalker's Mark is already active. You learn Mark for Death. When you spend 5 or more combo points on attacks against a Marked target you consume an application of Deathstalker's Mark, dealing 54 Plague damage. Mark for Death Move your active Deathstalker's Mark to your target.Darkest NightPassiveWhen you consume the final Deathstalker's Mark from a target or your target dies, gain 30 Energy and Darkest Night, causing your next Envenom cast with 5 or more combo points to critically strike, deal 35% additional damage, and apply 3 stacks of Deathstalker's Mark to the target if no other Deathstalker's Mark is active. Envenom cast with Darkest Night does not consume a stack of active Deathstalker's Marks.Mass CasualtyPassiveDeathstalker's Mark deals 40% of its normal damage to all other enemies within 8 yds that are afflicted by Rupture.Quietus CelerisPassiveDeathstalker's Mark has a 30% chance to immediately consume a stack when applied.Precise KillerPassiveCritical strike damage bonus increased by 20%.
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Masquerade of the Grim Jest
Head
298
TierEmpowered Hex of Leeching
Rotmire
Ribbon of Coiled Malice
Neck
298
Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong Diamond
Fallen-King Salhadaar
Venom Casks of the Grim Jest
Shoulder
298
TierSilvermoon's Mending
Fallen-King Salhadaar
Imperator's Banner
Back
298
Raid option
Imperator Averzian
Fantastic Finery of the Grim Jest
Chest
298
TierMark of the Worldsoul
Chimaerus
Void-Skinned Bracers
Wrist
298
Raid option
Vorasius
Sleight of Hand of the Grim Jest
Hands
298
Tier
Vorasius
Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt
Waist
298
Raid option
Chimaerus
Blade Holsters of the Grim Jest
Legs
298
TierForest Hunter's Armor Kit
Vaelgor & Ezzorak
Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers
Feet
298
CraftedShaladrassil's RootsArcanoweave LiningLeatherworking
Crafted
Masterwork Sin'dorei Band
Finger
298
Crafted socketGear-dependent ring enchantPrismatic Focusing IrisJewelcrafting
Crafted
Signet of the Starved Beast
Finger
298
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Vorasius
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
298
Top raid trinket
Chimaerus
Umbral Plume
Trinket
298
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Belo'ren
Arator's Swift Remembrance
Weapon
298
Main handAcuity of the Ren'dorei
Crown of the Cosmos
Belo'ren's Swift Talon
Off-Hand
298
Off-handAcuity of the Ren'dorei
Belo'ren

Mythic+ acquisition targets

8 slots
Masquerade of the Grim Jest
Head
298
TierEmpowered Hex of Leeching
Raid / Catalyst / Great Vault
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
298
Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong Diamond
Pit of Saron
Venom Casks of the Grim Jest
Shoulder
298
TierSilvermoon's Mending
Raid / Catalyst / Great Vault
Fantastic Finery of the Grim Jest
Chest
298
TierMark of the Worldsoul
Raid / Catalyst / Great Vault
Blade Holsters of the Grim Jest
Legs
298
TierForest Hunter's Armor Kit
Raid / Catalyst / Great Vault
Solarflare Prism
Trinket
298
Key option
Skyreach
Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
Trinket
298
On-use burst
Algeth'ar Academy
Krick's Beetle Stabber
Weapon
298
Off-handAcuity of the Ren'dorei
Pit of Saron
Enhancements

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants
8 recommendations
Acuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Baseline weapon enchant; sim when Haste is close to your target.EnchantingEmpowered Hex of Leeching+44 Leech - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones heal 2% Health, once per 5 secHelmSilvermoon's Mending+132 LeechShouldersMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChestForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Leather leg enhancement.LeatherworkingShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBootsgear-dependentRingsEyes of the Eagle+2% critical strike effectivenessRings - Starting point only; Haste-sensitive sets should be simulated.Enchanting
Enhancements

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Crafting

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments
3 recommendations
Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Arcanoweave LiningFeet - Recommended on crafted Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers.TailoringPrismatic Focusing IrisRing - Crafted Masterwork Sin'dorei Band option.Jewelcrafting
Survival and control

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Rogue toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

Defensives

Utility & CC

Movement

Cloak of Shadows is a magic immunity window that also clears magic debuffs; Shroud skips trash.

Interrupt: Kick - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Outlaw macros page.

Execution

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

Better Blizzplates - cleaner, threat-colored nameplates with cast bars and cooldown text - the nameplate upgrade nearly every top player runs.
OmniCD - party and enemy defensive/utility cooldown tracking - the biggest information edge the base UI still does not show.
Mythic Dungeon Tools - build and follow pull-by-pull Mythic+ routes.
Details! (optional) - deep damage/healing breakdowns and Warcraft Logs uploads beyond Midnight's built-in meter.
Hekili - optional priority helper - great for learning a new spec's rotation.

Focus interrupt

#showtooltip Kick
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Kick
Full addon guide →Outlaw macros →Keybind setups →
Execution review

What improves results

Self-review

Common mistakes

  • Sitting on a stage 1 Roll the Bones instead of recasting it
  • Overcapping combo points or Energy
  • Blade Flurry off during cleave
  • Ignoring Broadside extra combo points

FAQ

4 quick answers

Which races are best?

Tauren and Dwarf are leading raw-DPS choices through critical-damage value. Dwarf also brings Stoneform; Blood Elf's Arcane Torrent has niche utility. Race output remains close enough to choose useful utility.

When should I reroll Roll the Bones?

Use the current build's buff and Keep It Rolling rules. Do not chase perfect buffs at the cost of globals, Combo Points, or a pending cooldown.

Where does Blade Flurry earn the most in the Midnight raid?

Vaelgor & Ezzorak keeps both bosses in cleave range, so Blade Flurry should be active nearly full time. It also carries Lightblinded Vanguard's add waves. On Vorasius, control beats uptime: Blistercreeps only count when they die touching their crystal wall, so drop cleave rather than kill one in open floor.

How does Outlaw handle movement-heavy bosses?

Better than most specs. Restless Blades punishes every empty global, and Grappling Hook erases transitions - use it through Chimaerus' movement phases, into Fallen-King Salhadaar's positional soaks, and to reach the open lane before Vorasius' Void Breath. Keep pressing buttons while you reposition.

Guide Updates

  1. Aug 2, 2026Added the structured rotation block: core principles, Trickster and Fatebound priority lists, openers, pre-combat checks, and Adrenaline Rush / Roll the Bones / Keep It Rolling / Preparation cooldown notes from current specialist sources.
  2. Jul 31, 2026Editorial completion pass: added Midnight Season 1 encounter decisions for The Voidspire, The Dreamrift, Sporefall, and March on Quel'Danas, built around Blade Flurry control and Restless Blades uptime, and opened the guide update history.
  3. Jul 31, 202612.0.7 review: revalidated the Trickster single-target and cleave builds, the Roll the Bones and Keep It Rolling guidance, the Haste target, boss gear sources, enchants, and consumables against current specialist guidance.
  4. Jul 16, 2026Drafted the Midnight Outlaw guide with talents, target gear, stat priority, enchants, gems, consumables, and rotation guidance.
Arena Talent Planning

Talents by enemy class

Pick an opponent to see the pressure your PvP build must answer. The baseline comes from this spec's current arena build when one is published.

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Their pressure

Grip setups, anti-caster pressure, and sustained melee uptime.

Talent focus

Mobility, anti-slow, and physical or magic mitigation.

Game plan

Keep an answer for grip-based isolation and do not spend movement before the Death Knight commits their control chain.

No reviewed PvP baseline is published for this spec yet. Use the live tree to apply the matchup focus above rather than treating a PvE build as an arena answer.

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