Assassination Rogue

PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

Meta by bracket

Bracket	Pop %	Win %
2v2 Arena	5.6%	54.0%
3v3 Arena	3.0%	54.6%
Solo Shuffle	3.1%	51.2%
Battleground Blitz	2.1%	51.2%
Rated BG	2.3%	52.2%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 500 players · 2048–3258

Best buildBased on the top 99 players by rating (2764–3258)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.Show the build

Race

Night Elf77%×1.37
Orc18%×0.80
Human2%×0.47
Worgen1%×4.02

Faction

Stat priority

Mastery
Versatility
Haste
Critical Strike

Honor talents

Smoke Bomb
Preemptive Maneuver
Dismantle

Core — taken by almost everyone

Where builds differ

Darkest Night51%skip 49%
Shadewalker47%Shroud of Night4%skip 49%
Bait and Switch47%Ethereal Cloak6%skip 46%
Corrupt the Blood54%skip 46%
Clear the Witnesses54%skip 46%
Singular Focus54%skip 46%
Hunt Them Down54%skip 46%
Unshakeable Drive54%skip 46%

Closest real buildCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMmtZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMmBzMGzMzMLzsMzMMzYGMjZMjhBbzsNWYMjZpxssNMZbYYbG2mZwMzgB

Wowhead

Set taken from Endworldlife · Tichondrius · 3101 · matches 12 of 14 slots

Gear

Masquerade of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest2/5

Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263

Venom Casks of the Grim Jest246Motley of the Grim Jest2/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin298Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

Thalassian Competitor's Leather WristwrapsE263

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves298+3 Stamina

Thalassian Competitor's Leather BeltE263

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps298+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Thalassian Competitor's Knife263Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Thalassian Competitor's Knife263Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

Gems

Set pieces

Motley of the Grim Jest2/5
Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Masquerade of the Grim JestSet87.1%
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Optics5.0%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Mask1.8%

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl38.4%
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth CloakEmb28.6%
Disappearing Cloth of the Grim Jest15.9%

Chest

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece39.4%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin27.8%
Fantastic Finery of the Grim JestSet22.9%

Wrists

Hands

Sleight of Hand of the Grim JestSet51.3%
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves31.2%
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Gloves14.3%

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Trinkets

Galactic Gladiator's MedallionSet86.7%
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of AlacritySet53.9%
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of FerocitySet34.6%

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

Back✦ Goblin Glider87%
Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul85%
Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt91%
Hands✦ +3 Stamina97%
Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed81%
Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina98%
Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei82%
Off Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei70%
Ring 1✦ Zul'jin's Mastery69%
Ring 2✦ Zul'jin's Mastery69%
Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness85%
Waist✦ Nitro Boosts97%
Wrist✦ Shaded Hearthing100%

Builds

3.1%#1 · FateboundCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMmtZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMmBzMGzMzMLzsMzMMzYGMjZMjhBbzsNWYMjZpxssNMZbYYbG2mZwMzgBWowhead
2.1%#2 · FateboundCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMmtZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMmBzMGzMzMbzsMzMMzYGMjZMjhBbzsNWYMjZpxssNMZbYYbG2mZwMzgBWowhead
1.6%#3 · Fatebound · 3 variantsCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMmNzAAAAAAYWmxsNDAAAAAollhBzMGzMzMbzsMzgZmZGMjZmZMMYbmlxCjZMLNmlthJbDDbzw2MDmZGjBWowhead
1.6%#4 · FateboundCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMmNzAAAAAAY2mxsNDAAAAAollhZYmxYmZmZbmlZGMzMzgZMzMjhBGYBmxoxsBy2A2mhNgZmBDWowhead
1.6%#5 · FateboundCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMzsZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAWWGzgZGjZmZGDzMDzMmZGzMGzYYw2MbjFGzYWMmlthhthhtZYbmBzMjxAWowhead
1.0%#6 · FateboundCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMzsZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMmBzMGzMzMGmZwMzMzMmhxMGGsNz2YhxMmlGzy2wkthhtZssNzgZmxYAWowhead
1.0%#7 · Fatebound · 2 variantsCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMzsZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMMYmxYmZmxwMzYmZMzMmhxMGGsNzyYhxMGNmNDT2GG2mhNzgZmZGDWowhead
1.0%#8 · Fatebound · 2 variantsCMQAphyM11FofNMFa1K3vFEDUOzsMzsZGAAAAAAz2MmtZAAAAAAtsMmBzMGzMzMGmZGmZMzMmZMmZGGsNzyYhxMmlGzyywkthhtZYbmBzMDGAWowhead

Hero talents

Fatebound92.8%
Deathstalker7.2%

Honor talents

55.7%
15.5%
7.2%
7.0%
1.8%

Hero tree builds

43.3%
19.9%
17.1%
5.2%

Race

Night Elf60.2%
Orc21.8%
Human3.8%
Blood Elf3.4%
Undead2.6%
Dracthyr1.4%
Kul Tiran1.4%
Void Elf0.8%

Faction

Alliance68.6%
Horde31.4%

Secondary stats

Versatility790
Mastery768
Haste234
Critical Strike175

Top Assassination —

Rank	Player	Rating	W / L	Games	Guild	Realm
#8	DäzëdStormrage	3218	246/10470%	350	<Chances Are We Are Drunk>	Stormrage
#10	KalvishDalaran	3212	272/11870%	390	<Chances Are We Are Drunk>	Dalaran
#58	GbgArathor	3145	179/11860%	297	<DSG>	Arathor
#70	TomasBloodscalp	3142	527/42156%	948	<The Old Gods>	Bloodscalp
#75	MimickSargeras	3141	692/54556%	1237	<MAKE DUROTAR GREAT AGAIN>	Sargeras
#149	TomatotommySargeras	3126	230/17257%	402		Sargeras
#252	MimimimimimxSargeras	2920	350/29954%	649	<MAKE DUROTAR GREAT AGAIN>	Sargeras
#256	JsnlolIllidan	2915	228/17457%	402	<Going in Dryer>	Illidan
#299	DankdadDrenden	2878	157/8565%	242		Drenden
#303	VälBlackrock	2875	857/69055%	1547	<Fashion>	Blackrock

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