Subtlety Rogue in WoW Forever

Last verified: 15 Oct 2026

Sap no longer breaks Stealth. Pick your mark, pick your moment, pick their pockets.

Builds

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Leveling0/0/21 at level 30 (beta; Mobalytics).Open the calculator
PvETo verify in game—
PvPTo verify in game—

Rotation

Short
  1. , open with (or ).
  2. Build with from level 30 ( or before).
  3. on tough targets.
  4. if the target lives 10+ s, else .
  5. Pulled aggro: or .

Stat priority

  • PvE: Weapon Damage › Hit and Expertise › Agility › Attack Power › Crit › Strength (guides disagree, beta)
  • PvP: To verify in game

PvP notes

Mobalytics' level 30 dueling list singles out Subtlety's control-focused PvP talents (Rogue B tier). Icy Veins: can kill in a single stun; use Wound Poison in PvP.

  • Skinning + Leatherworking to level; Engineering for PvP. Alchemy for potions. First Aid recommended.

Recent changes

  • 2026-10-07 — Class Deep Dive: no longer breaks ; (31-point); lets follow a out of .
  • 2026-10-01 — only gives a combo point when your current target is the one that dodged or resisted.
  • 2026-09-24 — now flags you for PvP when used on a flagged player.

Built from the beta and public guides · last verified 15 Oct 2026

Talent and racial data adapted from talentsforever.com (CC BY 4.0). Game names, icons and tooltip text © Blizzard Entertainment.

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