WoW Forever Assassination Rogue Guide
DamageMelee
Damage
Melee3 new, 9 changed and 2 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Mutilate.
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 1.5 sec.
After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 20% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.
After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 40% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 1%.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 5%.
Gives your finishing moves a 20% chance to add a Combo Point to your target.
Gives your finishing moves a 60% chance to add a Combo Point to your target.
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 5, and refunds 1 Combo Point when cast with 5 Combo Points.
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 10, and refunds 2 Combo Points when cast with 5 Combo Points.
Increases the duration of your Slice and Dice ability by 15%.
Increases the duration of your Slice and Dice ability by 45%.
Increases your maximum Energy by 5.
Increases your maximum Energy by 10.
Increases the duration of your Rupture ability by 6 sec and your Garrote ability by 9 sec.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 10%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 20%.
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 4% and gives your poisons an additional 8% chance to resist dispel effects.
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 20% and gives your poisons an additional 40% chance to resist dispel effects.
When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
Increases the chance to apply Poisons to your target by 2%, and gives Poison applications a 10% chance to not consume a charge.
Increases the chance to apply Poisons to your target by 10%, and gives Poison applications a 50% chance to not consume a charge.
Your finishing moves have a 4% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Causes your Shank ability to increase your Poison damage by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 20% for 6 sec.
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 5% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 10% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 33% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 100% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional 40 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
“Assassination Rogue” means most of your 51 talent points go into Assassination. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
No Assassination Rogue build yet
No reviewed live build is available here for Assassination. Use the current calculator to plan your points; an empty list is not a class recommendation.
Builds for other Rogue trees:
31-point talent · level 40
MutilateInstantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional 40 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
Key abilities
- EviscerateRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 EnergyCast time instant
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point: 6-10 damage; 2 points: 11-15 damage; 3 points: 16-20 damage; 4 points: 21-25 damage; 5 points: 26-30 damage.
1 - RuptureRank 1 · level 20Cost 25 EnergyCast time instant
Finishing move that causes damage over time, increased by your Attack Power. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point: 25 damage over 8 secs; 2 points: 37 damage over 10 secs; 3 points: 51 damage over 12 secs; 4 points: 68 damage over 14 secs; 5 points: 87 damage over 16 secs.
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- Deadly PoisonRank 1 · level 30Cast time 3 sec
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy for 24 Nature damage over 12 sec. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. 90 charges.
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Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Assassination Rogue: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Assassination, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Assassination Rogue: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
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A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
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- Hall of ThanesRagefire Chasm
- Expose ArmorGarroteCozy Sleeping Bag quests
Trainer at level 10
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Talent points
1 of 51 points to spend
No community build is posted for this path yet. Paste your own talent calculator link above.
Next tier of Assassination opens at level 15 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 10
- Enamelled BroadswordWeapon · from level 9
- Footman TunicChest · from level 8
- Cloudy Gustwoven BracersWrist · from level 5
- Cloudy Gustwoven GlovesHands · from level 6
- Novice Arcanist's SashWaist · from level 10
- Vagabond LeggingsLegs · from level 10
- Murloc Scale ShoesFeet · from level 10
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Assassination Rogue BiS list at level 10 · WoW Forever Rogue weapons by level
World at level 10
No dungeon, mount or world unlock at this level.
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Will to SurviveWill to SurviveHuman
Instantly removes all Stun effects; 3 min cooldown
PerceptionPerceptionHumanGreatly improved stealth detection for 20 sec; 3 min cooldown
RuthlessRuthlessHuman+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritHuman+10% Spirit
StoneformStoneformDwarfRemoves and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Elune's LightElune's LightNight Elf+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
ShadowmeldShadowmeldNight ElfStealth until you move or cancel it; used in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking you and the cooldown rises from 10 sec to 2 min
QuicknessQuicknessNight Elf+1% Dodge and +2% movement speed; Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth, as if 1 level higher
Wisp SpiritWisp SpiritNight Elf+75% movement speed as a wisp after death
Eureka!Eureka!GnomeFor 8 sec, your non-periodic damaging abilities (Priests: damaging or healing) cost 10% less Mana, Rage or Energy and deal or heal 10% more; 2 min cooldown
Expansive MindExpansive MindGnome+5% maximum Mana, Rage or Energy
Engineering SpecializationEngineering SpecializationGnomeEngineering devices fail or backfire 20% less often
Escape ArtistEscape ArtistGnomeRemoves all movement-impairing effects and grants immunity to them for 3 sec; 2 min cooldown
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (High Order)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (High Order)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (High Order)+5% damage against Elementals
Read LeylineRead LeylineSkyborne (High Order)+50% Health and Mana regeneration for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown; cannot be used while Innervate is active (Innervate replaces it as the stronger effect). Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour: while Attuned the bonus is +100%, and Attuned persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +100% for 15 min at a leyline or 30 sec elsewhere
Blood FuryBlood FuryOrc+10% Attack Power and Spell Power for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown
Shatter CurseShatter CurseOrcRemoves all Curses and Banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
CommandCommandOrc+5% damage for Hunter pets and Warlock demons
HardinessHardinessOrcStuns on you last 20% shorter
Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenUndeadInstantly removes Charm, Fear and Sleep effects; 2 min cooldown
CannibalizeCannibalizeUndeadEat a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse: 7% of your Health and Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec, 35% in all; 2 min cooldown
Touch of the GraveTouch of the GraveUndeadSpells and attacks have a 20% chance (Priests, Mages and Warlocks: 30%) to drain Health with Touch of the Dead, up to 5% of your maximum; 15 sec internal cooldown
Underwater BreathingUnderwater BreathingUndeadHold your breath 300% longer
BerserkingBerserkingTroll+10% attack and casting speed for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationTrollRestore 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec; moving, acting or taking damage cancels it; 3 min cooldown
RegenerationRegenerationTroll+20% Health regeneration; 20% of it continues in combat
Beast SlayingBeast SlayingTroll+5% damage against Beasts
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (Windshaper)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (Windshaper)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (Windshaper)+5% damage against Elementals
SkysightSkysightSkyborne (Windshaper)+15% movement speed for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour: while Charged the bonus is +30% movement speed, and Charged persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +10% movement and mounted speed for 15 min at a convergence or 30 sec elsewhere
EviscerateEviscerateRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 EnergyCast time instantFinishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point: 6-10 damage; 2 points: 11-15 damage; 3 points: 16-20 damage; 4 points: 21-25 damage; 5 points: 26-30 damage.
- 4Flutterfly SwatterFlutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly Swatter
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)Flutterfly SwatterThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Flutterfly SwatterItem Level 9Binds when picked upOne-HandMace6 - 13 DamageSpeed 2.00(4.8 damage per second)First camp questFirst camp quest: Sam Sarsaparilla, Elwynn Forest (44.8, 63.2)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Lyreena Duskblade, Teldrassil (57.4, 56.6)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Eleanor Shackleton, Tirisfal Glades (57.2, 55.4)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- 8Compact HammerCompact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaCompact Hammer
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Compact HammerItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace11 - 21 DamageSpeed 2.30(7.0 damage per second)+1 StaminaSkullthumperThe client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
SkullthumperItem Level 13Binds when picked upMain HandMace12 - 23 DamageSpeed 2.50(7.0 damage per second)The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent point
- 12Invader's MaceInvader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's Mace
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritInvader's MaceThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Invader's MaceItem Level 17Binds when picked upOne-HandMace14 - 27 DamageSpeed 2.40(8.5 damage per second)+2 Strength+1 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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- 15Tier 2 opensDungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron
- 16Brass KnucklesBrass KnucklesBrass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16Brass KnucklesBrass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16Brass KnucklesItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandFist Weapon17 - 33 DamageSpeed 2.40(10.4 damage per second)+2 Agility+2 StaminaRequires Level 16
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensRuptureRuptureRank 1 · level 20Cost 25 EnergyCast time instant
Finishing move that causes damage over time, increased by your Attack Power. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point: 25 damage over 8 secs; 2 points: 37 damage over 10 secs; 3 points: 51 damage over 12 secs; 4 points: 68 damage over 14 secs; 5 points: 87 damage over 16 secs.
Butcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's CleaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Butcher's CleaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Butcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 24Meteor ShardMeteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Meteor Shard
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Meteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Meteor ShardThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Meteor ShardItem Level 29Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger23 - 43 DamageSpeed 1.80(18.3 damage per second)Requires Level 24Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 42 Fire damage.Dungeon: Excavation Site: WetlandsThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 25Tier 4 opens
- 26Cheap ShotCheap Shot
- 28Death Speaker ScepterDeath Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker Scepter
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Death Speaker ScepterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Death Speaker ScepterItem Level 33Binds when picked upMain HandMace42 - 78 DamageSpeed 2.80(21.4 damage per second)+1 SpiritRequires Level 28Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Dungeon: City of DalaranThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opensDeadly PoisonDeadly PoisonRank 1 · level 30Cast time 3 sec
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy for 24 Nature damage over 12 sec. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. 90 charges.
- 31Pronged ReaverPronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged Reaver
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31Pronged ReaverThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Pronged ReaverItem Level 36Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 2.40(24.0 damage per second)+6 Strength+5 SpiritRequires Level 31The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 35Tier 6 opensBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Bludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityBludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesItem Level 42Binds when picked upOne-HandMace44 - 82 DamageSpeed 2.20(28.6 damage per second)+3 Strength+2 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 35
- 37Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritSword of Serenity
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Sword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- 39Vanquisher's SwordVanquisher's SwordItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)Equip: +28 Attack Power.
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentMutilateMutilateAssassination · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional 40 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 48Fist of StoneFist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of Stone
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Fist of StoneThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Fist of StoneItem Level 53Binds when picked upMain HandMace44 - 83 DamageSpeed 1.80(35.3 damage per second)Requires Level 48Equip: Chance on hit to restore 32 mana. Restores 3 times as much if attacking an Earth Elemental, Golem, or Titan-forged enemy.Dungeon: Alcaz PrisonThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Levels 50–60
- 52Dragon's CallDragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's Call
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.Dragon's CallThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Dragon's CallItem Level 57Binds when picked upOne-HandSword72 - 135 DamageSpeed 2.50(41.4 damage per second)Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Calls forth an Emerald Dragon Whelp to protect you in battle for a short period of time.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 56IronfoeIronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.Ironfoe
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.IronfoeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
IronfoeItem Level 60Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace73 - 136 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.5 damage per second)Requires Level 55Equip: Attacks have a chance to grant 2 extra attacks on your next swing. Attacks against Orcs are 2 times as likely to activate this effect.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting Nether
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting NetherThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Assassination Rogue abilities
Trainer abilities a Assassination Rogue leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- EviscerateEviscerateRank 1 · level 1Cost 35 EnergyCast time instant
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point: 6-10 damage; 2 points: 11-15 damage; 3 points: 16-20 damage; 4 points: 21-25 damage; 5 points: 26-30 damage.
- RuptureRuptureRank 1 · level 20Cost 25 EnergyCast time instant
Finishing move that causes damage over time, increased by your Attack Power. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point: 25 damage over 8 secs; 2 points: 37 damage over 10 secs; 3 points: 51 damage over 12 secs; 4 points: 68 damage over 14 secs; 5 points: 87 damage over 16 secs.
- Cheap ShotCheap Shot
- Deadly PoisonDeadly PoisonRank 1 · level 30Cast time 3 sec
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy for 24 Nature damage over 12 sec. Stacks up to 5 times on a single target. 90 charges.
Assassination Rogue weapons by level
The top Dual wield pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Enamelled BroadswordVendor Loch Modan · limited stockEnamelled BroadswordItem Level 14Binds when equippedMain HandSword12 - 23 DamageSpeed 2.40(7.3 damage per second)+1 StrengthRequires Level 9
- Enamelled Broadsword
Levels 11–20
- Butcher's CleaverButcher's CleaverItem Level 25Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe23 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.70(16.2 damage per second)+5 Strength+2 AgilityRequires Level 20Dungeon Shadowfang Keep · Razorclaw the Butcher · 10%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Butcher's Cleaver
Levels 21–30
- Swinetusk ShankSwinetusk ShankItem Level 35Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger24 - 45 DamageSpeed 1.50(23.0 damage per second)+6 Stamina+4 SpiritRequires Level 30Dungeon Razorfen Kraul · Agathelos the Raging · 40%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Swinetusk Shank
Levels 31–40
- Sword of SerenitySword of SerenityItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandSword46 - 86 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.0 damage per second)+9 Stamina+4 SpiritQuest In the Name of the Light · Scarlet Monastery · lv 40
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Sword of Serenity
Levels 41–50
- Blade of Eternal DarknessBlade of Eternal DarknessItem Level 54Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandDagger41 - 77 DamageSpeed 1.50(39.3 damage per second)Requires Level 49Equip: Chance on landing a damaging spell to deal 112 Shadow damage and restore 104 mana to you.Dungeon Maraudon · Princess Theradras · 0.5%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Blade of Eternal Darkness
Levels 51–60
- Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 20%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Hammer of the Twisting Nether
Races for a Assassination Rogue
Racials that work with Assassination talents, and why.
- HumanAllianceHumanAlliance
Ruthless adds 1% crit with daggers and swords alike.
- RuthlessRuthless
+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
Works with Seal FateSeal FateAssassination · tier 6 · max rank 3Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 33% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 100% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
crits from combo point builders add a second combo point through Seal Fate.
- Ruthless
- Night ElfAllianceNight ElfAlliance
Shadowmeld; Elune's Light.
- Elune's LightElune's Light
+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Works with Seal FateSeal FateAssassination · tier 6 · max rank 3Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 33% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 100% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
crits from combo point builders add a second combo point through Seal Fate.
- Elune's Light
- GnomeAllianceGnomeAlliance
Expansive Mind adds 5% maximum Energy.
- Expansive MindExpansive Mind
+5% maximum Mana, Rage or Energy
Works with VigorVigorAssassination · tier 3 · max rank 2Increases your maximum Energy by 5.
Increases your maximum Energy by 10.
Expansive Mind and Vigor both raise your maximum Energy.
- Expansive Mind
Assassination in Forever vs Classic
17 talents in Forever, 15 in Classic.
New 3
- Blood SplatterBlood SplatterAssassination · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Increases the duration of your Rupture ability by 6 sec and your Garrote ability by 9 sec.
- VenomVenomAssassination · tier 5 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Causes your Shank ability to increase your Poison damage by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 20% for 6 sec.
- MutilateMutilateAssassination · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional 40 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
Changed 9
- Improved GougeImproved GougeAssassination · tier 1 · max rank 3
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 1.5 sec.
Moved from Combat - Improved Expose ArmorImproved Expose ArmorAssassination · tier 2 · max rank 2
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 5, and refunds 1 Combo Point when cast with 5 Combo Points.
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 10, and refunds 2 Combo Points when cast with 5 Combo Points.
Moved from tier 3 - VigorVigorAssassination · tier 3 · max rank 2
Increases your maximum Energy by 5.
Increases your maximum Energy by 10.
Moved from tier 7; Max rank 1 → 2 - LethalityLethalityAssassination · tier 3 · max rank 2
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 10%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 20%.
Max rank 5 → 2 - Vile PoisonsVile PoisonsAssassination · tier 4 · max rank 5
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 4% and gives your poisons an additional 8% chance to resist dispel effects.
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 20% and gives your poisons an additional 40% chance to resist dispel effects.
New spot, same tier - Cold BloodCold BloodAssassination · tier 4 · max rank 1
When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
Moved from tier 5 - Relentless StrikesRelentless StrikesAssassination · tier 5 · max rank 5
Your finishing moves have a 4% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Moved from tier 3; Max rank 1 → 5 - Improved Kidney ShotImproved Kidney ShotAssassination · tier 5 · max rank 2
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 5% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 10% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.
Max rank 3 → 2 - Seal FateSeal FateAssassination · tier 6 · max rank 3
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 33% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 100% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
New spot, same tier; Max rank 5 → 3
Removed 2
- MurderMurderClassic tier 2 · max rank 2
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 2 · max rank 2 - Improved EviscerateImproved EviscerateClassic tier 1 · max rank 3
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 1 · max rank 3
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.