Rogue — Subtlety

How Subtlety Rogue wins

Subtlety is a burst-window assassin dancing in and out of Shadow Dance. You weave Shadowstrike and Backstab to fuel Secret Technique, Eviscerate, and Black Powder inside stacked cooldowns.

Role

Melee DPS

Stat lead

Item Level / Agility then Mastery

Single target

Deathstalker

Cleave / AoE

Trickster

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.Mastery›
3. 3.Haste to hero-tree target›
4. 4.Critical Strike›
5. 5.Versatility

Trickster single target and AoE target roughly 700 raw Haste; Deathstalker single target targets about 1050 raw Haste. After that, Mastery is the dominant secondary because it increases finisher damage. Sim close gear and gems.

Consumables

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

3 rows

FlaskFlask of the Shattered SunDefault DPS flask.Flask of the Shattered SunItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Critical Strike by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Default DPS flask.Blizzard game dataCombat PotionLight's PotentialUse with Shadow Blades and Shadow Dance.Light's PotentialItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Drink to increase your primary stat by 695 for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Use with Shadow Blades and Shadow Dance.Blizzard game dataFoodPrimary-stat feastDefault group food.Primary-stat feastFoodGuide note: Default group food.Guide recommendation

Opener and priority

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

Talents and hero trees

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

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Deathstalker

Deathstalker adds Deathstalker's Mark for the strongest single-target burst.

• Deathstalker hero tree
• Stat priority: Agility > Critical Strike
• Interrupt: Kick

Multi-target: Trickster

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

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

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Trickster - Single Target

Default single-target build with Shadow Dance, Secret Technique, and Trickster's Unseen Blade/Coup de Grace loop.

TricksterShadow DanceSecret TechniqueShadowstrikeEviscerateShadow BladesCoup de Grace

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Deathstalker - Single Target

Single-target alternative. It uses the same Shadow Dance discipline but aims for the higher Deathstalker Haste target.

DeathstalkerShadow DanceSecret TechniqueShadowstrikeEviscerateDarkest Night

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Complete talent reference

Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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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 41 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.

Subtlety specialization tree

Every Subtlety talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Shadow BladesActiveDraws upon surrounding shadows to empower your weapons, causing your attacks to deal 20% additional damage as Shadow and causing your combo point generating abilities to generate double combo points for 16 sec.Quick DecisionsChoiceShadowstep's cooldown is reduced by 20%, and its maximum range is increased by 20%.Ephemeral BondChoiceIncreases healing received by 8%. Shot in the DarkChoiceAfter using Vanish or Shadow Dance, your next Cheap Shot is free and ignores its cooldown.Exhilarating ExecutionChoiceYour finishing moves heal you for 5% of damage done. At full health gain shielding instead, absorbing up to 10% of your maximum health.Cloaked in ShadowsChoiceVanish grants you a shield for 6 sec, absorbing damage equal to 18% of your maximum health.Fade to NothingChoiceMovement speed increased by 20% and damage taken reduced by 10% for 8 sec after gaining Stealth, Vanish, or Shadow Dance.Night TerrorsChoiceShuriken Storm reduces enemies' movement speed by 50% for 8 sec.Terrifying PaceChoiceShuriken Storm increases your movement speed by 30% for 3 sec when striking 3 or more enemies.GloombladeActivePunctures your target with your shadow-infused blade for 44 Shadow damage, bypassing armor. Awards 1 combo point.Planned ExecutionChoiceShadow Dance increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities by 10%.Warning SignsChoiceShadow Dance increases attack speed by 25%.Goremaw's BiteActiveLashes out at the target, inflicting 114 Shadow damage and causing your next 3 finishing moves to cost no Energy. Awards 3 combo points.Ancient ArtsActiveDamaging attacks that expend Shadow Techniques to generate combo points have a 15% chance per stack expended to create a Shadow Clone that repeats the attack for 50% of normal damage as Shadow.

Passive talents

Find WeaknessPassiveYour Stealth abilities allow you to see the flaws in enemies' defenses, causing your attacks to ignore 30% armor for 10 sec.Improved BackstabPassiveBackstab has 15% increased critical strike chance. While behind your target, Backstab critical strikes grant Find Weakness for 10 sec.Improved Shuriken StormPassiveShuriken Storm has 15% increased critical strike chance. Shuriken Storm critical strikes grant Find Weakness for 10 sec.PremeditationPassiveAfter entering Stealth, your next combo point generating ability generates full combo points.Silent StormPassiveGaining Stealth, Vanish, or Shadow Dance causes your next Shuriken Storm to have 100% increased chance to critically strike.Shrouded in DarknessPassiveShroud of Concealment increases the movement speed of allies by 100% and leaving its area no longer cancels the effect.Master of ShadowsPassiveGain 30 Energy over 3 sec when you enter Stealth or activate Shadow Dance.Shadow FocusPassiveAbilities deal 10% more damage while Stealth or Shadow Dance is active.Improved Secret TechniquePassiveSecret Technique damage increased by 15%.Relentless StrikesPassiveYour finishing moves generate 5 Energy per combo point spent.WeaponmasterPassiveBackstab and Shadowstrike have a 15% chance to create a Shadow Clone that repeats the attack for 50% of normal damage as Shadow.Double DancePassiveShadow Dance has 1 additional charge.Shadowed FinishersPassiveEviscerate and Black Powder deal an additional 30% damage as Shadow while Find Weakness is active.Secret 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.Shuriken TornadoPassiveShuriken Storm has a 15% chance to create a Shadow Clone that repeats the attack for 50% of normal damage as Shadow.Umbral EdgePassiveShadow Clones deal 15% increased damage. Cheap Shot creates a Shadow Clone to Shadowstrike the target for 50% of normal damage as Shadow. Kidney Shot creates a Shadow Clone to Eviscerate the target for 50% of normal damage as Shadow.The First DancePassiveRemaining out of combat for 6 sec increases the duration of your next Shadow Dance by 3 sec.Deepening ShadowsPassiveShadow Dance duration is increased by 150% of your Haste stat. Current bonus duration: 0.00 secVeiltouchedPassiveYour abilities deal 5% increased magic damage.Replicating ShadowsPassiveShadow Clones deal 15% increased damage and your effects that have a chance to create them have 5% additional chance to occur.Improved Find WeaknessPassiveFind Weakness causes your attacks to ignore an additional 20% armor.Perforated VeinsPassiveBackstab, Shuriken Storm, and Shadowstrike have 10% increased damage while Find Weakness is active.Lingering ShadowPassiveAfter Shadow Dance ends, Backstab deals an additional 50% damage as Shadow, fading by 2.8% per sec.Deeper DaggersPassiveShadow damage increased by 8%.Potent PowderPassiveBlack Powder deals increased damage equal to 20% of your Mastery when it spends 5 or more combo points.Death PerceptionPassive2 ranksFind Weakness increases the damage of finishing moves by 10%. Shadow Dance increases the damage of finishing moves by 10%. Shadow Blades increases the damage of finishing moves by 10%.Dark ShadowPassive2 ranksShadow Dance increases all ability damage by 10%, and Shadowstrike and Shuriken Storm damage by an additional 10%.FinalityPassive2 ranksEviscerate and Black Powder have 30% increased critical strike damage bonus.The RottenPassiveAfter activating Shadow Dance, your next 2 attacks that generate combo points deal 35% increased damage.ShadowcraftPassiveWhile Shadow Dance is active, your Shadow Techniques triggers 40% more frequently, stores 1 additional combo point, and generates 2 additional Energy.Danse MacabrePassiveWhile Shadow Dance is active, each different attack that generates or spends combo points lashes out at the target, dealing 145 Shadow damage.Dark BrewPassiveYour weapon poisons have 10% increased application chance and now deal damage as Shadow instead of Nature. Shadow damage increased by 10%.

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 97 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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Active and choice talents

Overflowing PurseChoiceEnvenom has a 15% chance to flip 3 Fatebound Coins.Destiny DefinedChoiceSinister Strike has 5% increased chance to strike an additional time and grant Opportunity and your Fatebound Coins flipped have an additional 5% chance to match the same face as the last flip. Inexorable MarchChoiceYou cannot be slowed below 70% of normal movement speed while your Fatebound Coin flips have an active streak of at least 2 flips matching the same face.Death's ArrivalChoiceGrappling Hook may be used a second time within 3 sec with no cooldown, but its total cooldown is increased by 5 sec.Chosen's RevelryChoiceFlipping a Fatebound Coin restores 10 health.Tempted FateChoiceYou have a 30% chance to absorb 10% of any damage taken.

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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Raid acquisition targets

11 slots

Masquerade of the Grim JestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Masquerade of the Grim JestMasquerade of the Grim JestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Eternal Voidsong ChainNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Eternal Voidsong ChainEternal Voidsong ChainNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Crown of the CosmosCrown of the CosmosSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Venom Casks of the Grim JestShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Venom Casks of the Grim JestVenom Casks of the Grim JestShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

298

TierSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Rigid Scale GreatcloakBack · Item Level 298Best overall cloak

Rigid Scale GreatcloakRigid Scale GreatcloakBack · Item Level 298Best overall cloak

Back

298

Best overall cloak

SkyreachSkyreachSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestFantastic Finery of the Grim JestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Silvermoon Agent's DeflectorsWrist · Item Level 298Crafted stat budgetProfession: Leatherworking

Silvermoon Agent's DeflectorsSilvermoon Agent's DeflectorsWrist · Item Level 298Crafted stat budgetProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Crafted stat budgetLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

CraftedCraftedSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Sleight of Hand of the Grim JestHands · Item Level 298Tier

Sleight of Hand of the Grim JestSleight of Hand of the Grim JestHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blade Holsters of the Grim JestLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Blade Holsters of the Grim JestBlade Holsters of the Grim JestLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Gaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Top raid trinket

Gaze of the AlnseerGaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Top raid trinket

Trinket

298

Top raid trinket

ChimaerusChimaerusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Umbral PlumeTrinket · Item Level 298Raid option

Umbral PlumeUmbral PlumeTrinket · Item Level 298Raid option

Trinket

298

Raid option

Belo'renBelo'renSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Arator's Swift RemembranceWeapon · Item Level 298Main handEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Arator's Swift RemembranceArator's Swift RemembranceWeapon · Item Level 298Main handEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Main handAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Crown of the CosmosCrown of the CosmosSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

6 slots

Masquerade of the Grim JestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Masquerade of the Grim JestMasquerade of the Grim JestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Barbed Ymirheim ChokerNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Barbed Ymirheim ChokerBarbed Ymirheim ChokerNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Pit of SaronPit of SaronSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestFantastic Finery of the Grim JestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blade Holsters of the Grim JestLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Blade Holsters of the Grim JestBlade Holsters of the Grim JestLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Tier setTier setSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Solarflare PrismTrinket · Item Level 298Key option

Solarflare PrismSolarflare PrismTrinket · Item Level 298Key option

Trinket

298

Key option

SkyreachSkyreachSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Algeth'ar Puzzle BoxTrinket · Item Level 298On-use burst

Algeth'ar Puzzle BoxAlgeth'ar Puzzle BoxTrinket · Item Level 298On-use burst

Trinket

298

On-use burst

Algeth'ar AcademyAlgeth'ar AcademySourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

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Recommended enchants

7 recommendations

Acuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Default weapon enchant.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiItem Level 580Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Acuity of the Ren'dorei, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Might of the Void, providing you with 12 Intellect for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Hex of Leeching+44 Leech - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones heal 2% Health, once per 5 secHelmEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingItem Level 595Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Hex of Leeching, increasing Leech by 44. Also heals you for 2% Health whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 5 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnBlizzard game dataSilvermoon's Mending+132 LeechShouldersEnchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's MendingItem Level 580Non-equippable ShoulderRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants shoulder armor with Silvermoon's Mending, increasing Leech by 132. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Eversong EmpowermentsBlizzard game dataMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChestEnchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Worldsoul, increasing your Primary stat by 36. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Azerothian ArmsBlizzard game dataForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Leather leg enhancement.LeatherworkingForest Hunter's Armor KitItem Level 290Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Forest Hunter's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 41. Additionally, the item also gains 115 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Leather leg enhancement. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBootsEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Shaladrassil's Roots, increasing Leech by 22 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsBlizzard game datachoose Mastery or Haste after simmingRingschoose Mastery or Haste after simmingRingsCurrent rings recommendation.Guide recommendation

Gems

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

Recommended gems

3 recommendations

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary StatPrimary-stat diamond.JewelcraftingIndecipherable Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Primary-stat diamond. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Peridot+16 Haste - +7 MasteryMastery filler after the Haste target.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Mastery filler after the Haste target. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Quick Garnet+16 Critical Strike - +7 HasteUse to reach the hero-tree Haste target.JewelcraftingFlawless Quick GarnetGarnetItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Use to reach the hero-tree Haste target. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

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

2 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationArcanoweave LiningCrafted armor - Use on the weakest crafted armor slot after confirming it beats an upgraded dungeon or raid piece.TailoringArcanoweave LiningItem Level 72Non-equippable Optional Reagents“Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Use on the weakest crafted armor slot after confirming it beats an upgraded dungeon or raid piece. Profession: Tailoring Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Utility, defensives, and movement

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

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 Subtlety macros page.

Interface and macros

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

#showtooltip Kick
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Kick

What improves results

• Shadowstrike only from stealth or Shadow Dance
• Stay in auto-attack range - Shadow Techniques drives your resource income
• Pool Energy before each Shadow Dance window
• Shuriken Storm to build in AoE, then Black Powder

Common mistakes

• Wasting Shadow Dance charges
• Pressing Shadow Dance during a global cooldown
• Eviscerate under 6 combo points
• Backstab when Shadowstrike is available in Dance

Guide Updates

1. Aug 2, 2026Added the structured rotation block: core principles, Deathstalker and Trickster in-Dance/out-of-Dance priorities, openers, poison and Supercharger pre-combat checks, and Secret Technique / Shadow Dance / Shadow Blades 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 Shadow Dance window placement, and opened the guide update history.
3. Jul 31, 202612.0.7 review: revalidated the Trickster default and the Deathstalker single-target alternative, the 700 and 1050 raw Haste targets, boss gear sources, gems, and consumables against current specialist guidance.
4. Jul 16, 2026Drafted the Midnight Subtlety guide with talents, target gear, stat priority, enchants, gems, consumables, and rotation guidance.