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WoW Forever class guide

Rogue Guide

Guide coming soon Data from game build 1.60.1.70707

Overview

Guide coming soon

What the class does in Forever and which spec to start with. This part is being written; until then the data around it is all we show.

Talents per spec

The earliest level each tier opens with every point in that tree; points start at level 10. When, not what to take.

AssassinationSpec hub

  1. 100 pts
  2. 155 pts
  3. 2010 pts
  4. 2515 pts
  5. 3020 pts
  6. 3525 pts
  7. 4030 pts

New Mutilate, Venom

Changed Lethality, Vigor, Improved Kidney Shot

Open the Assassination tree

CombatSpec hub

  1. 100 pts
  2. 155 pts
  3. 2010 pts
  4. 2515 pts
  5. 3020 pts
  6. 3525 pts
  7. 4030 pts

New Puncturing Wounds, Flawless Execution

Changed Improved Eviscerate, Deflection, Precision, Endurance, Dual Wield Specialization, Blade Flurry, Hack and Slash

Open the Combat tree

SubtletySpec hub

  1. 100 pts
  2. 155 pts
  3. 2010 pts
  4. 2515 pts
  5. 3020 pts
  6. 3525 pts
  7. 4030 pts

New Dirty Tricks, Improved Distract, Quietus, Cutthroat, Thousand Cuts

Changed Master of Deception, Opportunity, Setup, Elusiveness, Initiative, Heightened Senses, Premeditation, Serrated Blades

Open the Subtlety tree

Talent splits saved here

No Rogue build has been counted 5 times yet.

Leveling

Guide coming soon

Talents, spells and gear from 1 to 60. This part is being written; until then the data around it is all we show.

When each tier opens

Points in the treeLevel
010
515
1020
1525
2030
2535
3040

One point a level from 10. Plan your order in the calculator's leveling order; train spells with the trainer planner.

New in Forever, by level 7

  1. 1Hack and Slash · Combat
  2. 30Coup de Grace · Assassination
  3. 30Mutilate talent · Assassination
  4. 40Mutilate · Assassination
  5. 40Venom talent · Assassination
  6. 50Mutilate · Assassination
  7. 60Mutilate · Assassination

33 more abilities changed from Classic: every change.

Gear by level

The weapon the best in slot ranking puts first at each level, and the set's average item level, with the default sources (drops, quests, crafted, world drops). Every slot is on each spec's best in slot page.

AssassinationBest in slot

  1. 20Serrated Raptor ClawMain Hand · set item level 28
  2. 30Blackwater ScimitarMain Hand · set item level 36
  3. 40BeastsmasherMain Hand · set item level 49
  4. 50Ravenholdt SlicerMain Hand · set item level 60
  5. 60Dagger of Veiled ShadowsMain Hand · set item level 63

CombatBest in slot

  1. 20Serrated Raptor ClawMain Hand · set item level 28
  2. 30Blackwater ScimitarMain Hand · set item level 36
  3. 40BeastsmasherMain Hand · set item level 49
  4. 50Ravenholdt SlicerMain Hand · set item level 60
  5. 60Dagger of Veiled ShadowsMain Hand · set item level 63

SubtletyBest in slot

  1. 20Serrated Raptor ClawMain Hand · set item level 28
  2. 30Blackwater ScimitarMain Hand · set item level 37
  3. 40BeastsmasherMain Hand · set item level 49
  4. 50Ravenholdt SlicerMain Hand · set item level 60
  5. 60Dagger of Veiled ShadowsMain Hand · set item level 62

Racials that fit a Rogue

A racial fits when the game gives a version only to Rogues, or when its text names a power Rogues use. A fact from the data, not a ranking. Every Rogue racial.

  • Gnome
    • Eureka!Only Rogues get this version; Energy: Rogues use Energy
    • Expansive MindOnly Rogues get this version; Energy: Rogues use Energy
  • Undead
    • Touch of the GraveOnly Warriors, Paladins and Rogues get this version

Dungeons

Guide coming soon

Roles, rotations and gear for five-player dungeons. This part is being written; until then the data around it is all we show.

Dungeons by level 23

  1. 13Hall of Thanes
  2. 13Ragefire ChasmOrgrimmar
  3. 15Ruins of Lordaeron
  4. 16DeadminesWestfall
  5. 17Wailing CavernsThe Barrens
  6. 18Shadowfang KeepSilverpine Forest
  7. 22Blackfathom Deeps
  8. 23Stormwind Stockade
  9. 24Razorfen Kraul
  10. 25GnomereganDun Morogh
  11. 26Excavation site
  12. 28City of Dalaran
  13. 30Scarlet Monastery
  14. 34Razorfen Downs
  15. 35UldamanBadlands
  16. 42MaraudonDesolace
  17. 42Zul'Farrak
  18. 45Sunken TempleSwamp of Sorrows
  19. 48Blackrock DepthsSearing Gorge
  20. 53Blackrock SpireBurning Steppes
  21. 54Dire MaulFeralas
  22. 55StratholmeEastern Plaguelands
  23. 57ScholomanceWestern Plaguelands

The game's recommended levels. 5 more have no level in the data yet. Type your level in the dungeon finder.

Raid

Guide coming soon

Raid roles, cooldowns and the gear that matters at 60. This part is being written; until then the data around it is all we show.

  1. 60Blackwing Lair40 players
  2. 60Molten Core40 players
  3. 60Onyxia's Lair40 players
  4. 60Zul'Gurub20 players

5 more raids have no level in the data yet. Every raid; group planning in the raid roster.

PvP

Guide coming soon

Battlegrounds, world PvP and honor rank gear. This part is being written; until then the data around it is all we show.

Rank titles and challenges: honor ranks.

Patch changes

WoW Forever beta build of 16 October 2026 Blizzard's words, sorted.

  • FixRogue Poisons will no longer incorrectly activate against targets that are attacking them.
  • ChangedSap no longer has a chance to activate weapon procs.
  • FixFixed an issue where Rogues could swap specializations to keep their energy full.
  • FixCold Blood is now correctly consumed when Mutilate lands a critical strike.

FAQ

Rogue

How many talent points does a Rogue get?
51 by level 60. The first point comes at level 10, then one per level.
How many Rogue talents are there?
53, in three trees: Assassination, Combat and Subtlety.
Which Classic Rogue talents are gone?
7: Improved Backstab, Dagger Specialization, Mace Specialization, Fist Weapon Specialization, Sleight of Hand, Improved Sap and Deadliness.
What are the deepest Rogue talents?
Assassination: Venom (30 points). Combat: Adrenaline Rush (30 points). Subtlety: Thousand Cuts (30 points).
Which races can be a Rogue?
Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Gnome, High Order Skyborne, Orc, Undead, Troll and Windshaper Skyborne.
How many spells does a Rogue trainer teach?
30 spells, the last rank at level 60.

Assassination

How many talents does Assassination Rogue have in WoW Forever?
17: 2 new in Forever, 3 changed in values from Classic, 12 as in Classic or only moved.
What is the deepest Assassination talent?
Venom, after 30 points in Assassination.
At what level can you reach the bottom of the Assassination tree?
Level 40, if every point from the first goes into Assassination.
Which Assassination talents are new in Forever?
Mutilate and Venom.
Which Assassination spells are new in Forever?
Mutilate and Venom.
What did the latest patch notes change for Assassination?
1 line across 1 post: 0 buffs, 0 nerfs.

Combat

How many talents does Combat Rogue have in WoW Forever?
17: 2 new in Forever, 7 changed in values from Classic, 8 as in Classic or only moved.
What is the deepest Combat talent?
Adrenaline Rush, after 30 points in Combat.
At what level can you reach the bottom of the Combat tree?
Level 40, if every point from the first goes into Combat.
Which Combat talents are new in Forever?
Puncturing Wounds and Flawless Execution.
Which Combat spells are new in Forever?
None in this build.
What did the latest patch notes change for Combat?
No line in our patch notes names this spec.

Subtlety

How many talents does Subtlety Rogue have in WoW Forever?
19: 5 new in Forever, 8 changed in values from Classic, 6 as in Classic or only moved.
What is the deepest Subtlety talent?
Thousand Cuts, after 30 points in Subtlety.
At what level can you reach the bottom of the Subtlety tree?
Level 40, if every point from the first goes into Subtlety.
Which Subtlety talents are new in Forever?
Dirty Tricks, Improved Distract, Quietus, Cutthroat and Thousand Cuts.
Which Subtlety spells are new in Forever?
None in this build.
What did the latest patch notes change for Subtlety?
1 line across 1 post: 0 buffs, 0 nerfs.