Best build — Subtlety Rogue, Battleground Blitz

We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.

2v2 Arena 3v3 Arena Solo Shuffle Battleground Blitz Rated BG

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Based on the 100 strongest players of EU and US · 3041–4002 rating

Data updated 1d ago

Overview

Race

share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec

Orc61%×1.81
Night Elf27%×0.65
Kul Tiran3%×0.72
Void Elf3%×2.43

Faction

63%
37%

Stat priority

Mastery
Versatility
Haste
Critical Strike

Talents

Core — taken by almost everyone

Deathstalker

Where builds differ

Toxic Stiletto43%skip 57%
Superior Mixture42%skip 58%
Nimble Fingers39%skip 61%
Weaponmaster74%skip 26%
Unbreakable Stride78%skip 22%
Deepening Shadows16%skip 84%
Perforated Veins14%skip 86%
Iron Stomach11%skip 89%

Closest real buildCUQA5HmDzx68KWyrW/8Y781L7DgZ2mBAAAAAmtZmZZiZZbmxMjZgZmZmlxsNmZmllhBzMGwMGAAAAzghFz2MmlZYsww2MbTL0ysxMDzMzMYmZA

Talent heatmap

Statistics based on 98 players · Trickster

Share of the sample spending a point on each talent. Hover a node for the exact numbers — either/or nodes (marked with arrows) show how the sample splits between the options.

Builds

19.0%#1 · Trickster · 11 variantsCUQA5HmDzx68KWyrW/8Y781L7DgZ2mBAAAAAmtZmZZiZZbmxMjZgZmZmlxsNmZmllhBzMGwMGAAAAzghFz2MmlZYsww2MbTL0ysxMDzMzMYmZAWowhead
14.0%#2 · Trickster · 12 variants+Nimble Fingers−Toxic StilettoWowhead
10.0%#3 · Trickster · 10 variants+Superior Mixture−Toxic StilettoWowhead
4.0%#4 · Trickster · 2 variants+Virulent Poisons+Superior Mixture−Danger Sense−Toxic StilettoWowhead
4.0%#5 · Trickster · 4 variants+Superior Mixture+Perforated Veins−Unbreakable Stride−WeaponmasterWowhead
3.0%#6 · Trickster · 3 variants+Deepening Shadows−WeaponmasterWowhead
3.0%#7 · Trickster · 3 variants+Nimble Fingers+Deepening Shadows−Toxic Stiletto−Goremaw's BiteWowhead
3.0%#8 · Trickster · 3 variants+Nimble Fingers+Superior Mixture−Shiv−Toxic StilettoWowhead

Honor talents

Smoke Bomb
Preemptive Maneuver
Dismantle

Honor talent usage

Smoke Bomb98%
Preemptive Maneuver87%
Dismantle47%
Distracting Mirage25%
Silhouette19%
Death from Above7%
Thick as Thieves7%
Maneuverability6%

Gear

Set taken from Avidance · Wrathbringer · 3950 · matches 13 of 14 slots

Masquerade of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest4/5

Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

Galactic Gladiator's Amulet298

Venom Casks of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest4/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298

Thalassian Competitor's Leather ChestpieceE263Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps263

Sleight of Hand of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest4/5

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt263

Blade Holsters of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest4/5+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Thalassian Competitor's Leather BootsE263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

Galactic Gladiator's Signet298

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Dagger298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Galactic Gladiator's Dagger298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Gems

Set pieces

Motley of the Grim Jest4/5
Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Gear by slot

What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.

Head

Masquerade of the Grim JestSet96%

Neck

Shoulders

Venom Casks of the Grim JestSet99%

Back

Chest

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece✓Emb66%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin17%
Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestSet12%

Wrists

Hands

Sleight of Hand of the Grim Jest✓Set86%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves11%

Waist

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt86%

Legs

Blade Holsters of the Grim Jest✓Set84%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps10%

Feet

Rings

Thalassian Competitor's Signet✓91%
Galactic Gladiator's Signet✓39%

Trinkets

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion✓Set91%
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity✓Set50%
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of FerocitySet41%

Main hand

Thalassian Competitor's KnifeEmb73%
Galactic Gladiator's Dagger✓21%

Off hand

Thalassian Competitor's KnifeEmb68%
Galactic Gladiator's Dagger✓24%

Most-used gems

Most-used enchants

Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina94%
Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei92%
Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt90%
Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness87%
Off hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei81%
Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed80%
Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul71%
Rings✦ Zul'jin's Mastery65%
Hands✦ +3 Stamina19%
Waist✦ Nitro Boosts17%