Talent Explorer — WoW: Forever Rogue talents
Every Rogue talent in WoW: Forever — 53 talents and 139 ranks, drawn from build 70450. Hover, tap or tab to a node for its tooltip and per-rank values; the 7 Rogue talents that are new in WoW: Forever are flagged against WoW Classic Era.
WoW: Forever Rogue talent tree
- talent
- new in WoW: Forever
- Assassination
- Combat
- Subtlety
- Improved Gouge
Improved Gouge
3 ranks
Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.
- Rank 10.5 sec
- Rank 21 sec
- Rank 31.5 sec
- Remorseless Attacks
Remorseless Attacks
2 ranks
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.
- Rank 120%
- Rank 240%
- Malice
Malice
5 ranks
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 1%.
- Rank 11%
- Rank 22%
- Rank 33%
- Rank 44%
- Rank 55%
- Improved Eviscerate
Improved Eviscerate
3 ranks
Increases the damage done by your Eviscerate ability by 7%.
- Rank 17%
- Rank 213%
- Rank 320%
- Improved Sinister Strike
Improved Sinister Strike
2 ranks
Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike ability by 3.
- Rank 13
- Rank 25
- Lightning Reflexes
Lightning Reflexes
5 ranks
Increases your Dodge chance by 1%.
- Rank 11%
- Rank 22%
- Rank 33%
- Rank 44%
- Rank 55%
- Camouflage
Camouflage
5 ranks
Reduces your speed penalty from your Stealth ability by 3% and reduces its cooldown by 2 sec.
- Rank 13% · 2 sec
- Rank 26% · 3 sec
- Rank 39% · 4 sec
- Rank 412% · 5 sec
- Rank 515% · 6 sec
- Master of Deception
Master of Deception
3 ranks
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 1 levels higher.
- Rank 11
- Rank 22
- Rank 33
- Opportunity
Opportunity
2 ranks
Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 5%.
- Rank 15%
- Rank 210%
- Ruthlessness
Ruthlessness
3 ranks
Gives your finishing moves a 20% chance to add a Combo Point to your target.
- Rank 120%
- Rank 240%
- Rank 360%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Murder
Murder
2 ranks
Increases all damage dealt by 2% against Humanoid and Giant targets.
- Rank 12%
- Rank 24%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Slice and Dice
Improved Slice and Dice
3 ranks
Increases the duration of your Slice and Dice ability by 15%.
- Rank 115%
- Rank 230%
- Rank 345%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Puncturing Wounds
Puncturing Wounds
3 ranks
Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab by 10% and your Mutilate by 5%, and gives Backstab a 15% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
- Rank 110% · 5% · 15%
- Rank 220% · 10% · 30%
- Rank 330% · 15% · 45%
new in Forever
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Deflection
Deflection
3 ranks
Increases your Parry chance by 2%.
- Rank 12%
- Rank 24%
- Rank 36%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Precision
Precision
3 ranks
Improves your chance to hit by 1%.
- Rank 11%
- Rank 22%
- Rank 33%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Setup
Setup
3 ranks
Gives you a 33% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging one of their attacks or fully resisting one of their spells.
- Rank 133%
- Rank 267%
- Rank 3100%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Elusiveness
Elusiveness
2 ranks
Reduces the cooldown of your Vanish and Blind abilities by 45 sec.
- Rank 145 sec
- Rank 290 sec
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Dirty Tricks
Dirty Tricks
2 ranks
Reduces the Energy cost of your Sap and Blind abilities by 25%.
- Rank 125%
- Rank 250%
new in Forever
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Ambush
Improved Ambush
3 ranks
Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.
- Rank 115%
- Rank 230%
- Rank 345%
Unlocks once 5 points are spent in the tree.
- Relentless Strikes
Relentless Strikes
1 rank
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Expose Armor
Improved Expose Armor
2 ranks
Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 5, and refunds 1 Combo Points when cast with 5 Combo Points.
- Rank 15, · 1
- Rank 210, · 2
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Lethality
Lethality
5 ranks
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 4%.
- Rank 14%
- Rank 28%
- Rank 312%
- Rank 416%
- Rank 520%
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Endurance
Endurance
2 ranks
Reduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 30%.
- Rank 130%
- Rank 260%
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Riposte
Riposte
1 rank
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 150% weapon damage and disarms the target for its duration.
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Sprint
Improved Sprint
2 ranks
Gives a 50% chance to remove all movement impairing effects when you activate your Sprint ability.
- Rank 150%
- Rank 2100%
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Initiative
Initiative
3 ranks
Gives you a 33% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.
- Rank 133%
- Rank 267%
- Rank 3100%
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Ghostly Strike
Ghostly Strike
1 rank
A strike that deals 125% (180% if a Dagger is equipped in your Main Hand) weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo points.
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Distract
Improved Distract
2 ranks
Increases the radius of your Distract ability by 3 yds, and further reduces the Stealth detection of distracted enemies as though they were an additional 1 levels lower.
- Rank 13 yd · 1
- Rank 25 yd · 2
new in Forever
Unlocks once 10 points are spent in the tree.
- Vile Poisons
Vile Poisons
5 ranks
Increases the damage dealt by your poisons by 4% and gives your poisons an additional 8% chance to resist dispel effects.
- Rank 14% · 8%
- Rank 28% · 16%
- Rank 312% · 24%
- Rank 416% · 32%
- Rank 520% · 40%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Cold Blood
Cold Blood
1 rank
When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Poisons
Improved Poisons
5 ranks
Increases the chance to apply Poisons to your target by 2%, and gives Poison applications a 10% chance to not consume a charge.
- Rank 12% · 10%
- Rank 24% · 20%
- Rank 36% · 30%
- Rank 48% · 40%
- Rank 510% · 50%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Kick
Improved Kick
2 ranks
Gives your Kick ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 2 sec.
- Rank 150%
- Rank 2100%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Flawless Execution
Flawless Execution
1 rank
Reduces the Energy cost of your Eviscerate ability by 10.
new in Forever
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Dual Wield Specialization
Dual Wield Specialization
5 ranks
Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 5%.
- Rank 15%
- Rank 210%
- Rank 315%
- Rank 420%
- Rank 525%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Heightened Senses
Heightened Senses
2 ranks
Increases your Stealth detection as if you were 1 levels higher and reduces your chance to be hit by spells and ranged attacks by 2%.
- Rank 11 · 2%
- Rank 23 · 4%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Premeditation
Premeditation
1 rank
Adds 2 Combo Points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 20 sec or the combo points are lost.
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Serrated Blades
Serrated Blades
3 ranks
Causes your attacks to ignore 3% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%.
- Rank 13% · 10%
- Rank 26% · 20%
- Rank 39% · 30%
Unlocks once 15 points are spent in the tree.
- Vigor
Vigor
2 ranks
Increases your maximum Energy by 5.
- Rank 15
- Rank 210
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Mutilate
Mutilate
Rank 1 · 1 rank
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 75% weapon damage plus an additional 17.25 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Improved Kidney Shot
Improved Kidney Shot
2 ranks
Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 5% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.
- Rank 15%
- Rank 210%
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Blade Flurry
Blade Flurry
1 rank
Increases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Hack and Slash
Hack and Slash
5 ranks
Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 1% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target. Dagger/Fist: Increases your critical strike chance by 1%. Mace: Your attacks ignore 3% of your target's armor.
- Rank 11% · 1% · 3%
- Rank 22% · 2% · 6%
- Rank 33% · 3% · 9%
- Rank 44% · 4% · 12%
- Rank 55% · 5% · 15%
new in Forever
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Dirty Deeds
Dirty Deeds
2 ranks
Reduces the Energy cost of your Cheap Shot and Garrote abilities by 10, and your Garrote ability no longer requires you to be behind your target.
- Rank 110,
- Rank 220,
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Preparation
Preparation
1 rank
When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage
1 rank
An instant strike that deals 100% weapon damage (145% if a Dagger is equipped) and causes the target to take 15% increased Rupture damage from the Rogue. Lasts 15 sec. Awards 1 Combo Points.
Unlocks once 20 points are spent in the tree.
- Seal Fate
Seal Fate
5 ranks
Your critical strikes from abilities that add Combo Points have a 20% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
- Rank 120%
- Rank 240%
- Rank 360%
- Rank 480%
- Rank 5100%
Unlocks once 25 points are spent in the tree.
- Weapon Expertise
Weapon Expertise
2 ranks
Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 1%.
- Rank 11%
- Rank 22%
Unlocks once 25 points are spent in the tree.
- Aggression
Aggression
3 ranks
Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike, Backstab, and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.
- Rank 12%
- Rank 24%
- Rank 36%
Unlocks once 25 points are spent in the tree.
- Quietus
Quietus
5 ranks
Your Sinister Strike, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities cause 2% more damage against targets below 35% health.
- Rank 12%
- Rank 24%
- Rank 36%
- Rank 48%
- Rank 510%
Unlocks once 25 points are spent in the tree.
- Cutthroat
Cutthroat
5 ranks
Your Backstab has a 3% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.
- Rank 13%
- Rank 26%
- Rank 39%
- Rank 412%
- Rank 515%
Unlocks once 25 points are spent in the tree.
- Venom
Venom
1 rank
Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 sec 2 points: 12 sec 3 points: 15 sec 4 points: 18 sec 5 points: 21 sec
new in Forever
Unlocks once 30 points are spent in the tree.
- Adrenaline Rush
Adrenaline Rush
1 rank
Increases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.
Unlocks once 30 points are spent in the tree.
- Thousand Cuts
Thousand Cuts
1 rank
When your Rupture ability deals periodic damage, the Energy cost of your next Hemorrhage or Backstab ability within 10 sec is reduced by 3, stacking up to 5 times.
new in Forever
Unlocks once 30 points are spent in the tree.
New WoW: Forever talents
7 of 53 Rogue talents
Puncturing Wounds3 ranks
Dirty Tricks2 ranks
Improved Distract2 ranks
Flawless Execution1 rank
Hack and Slash5 ranks
Venom1 rank
Thousand Cuts1 rank
All 53 Rogue talents
- Improved Gouge×3
- Remorseless Attacks×2
- Malice×5
- Improved Eviscerate×3
- Improved Sinister Strike×2
- Lightning Reflexes×5
- Camouflage×5
- Master of Deception×3
- Opportunity×2
- Ruthlessness×3
- Murder×2
- Improved Slice and Dice×3
- Puncturing Wounds×3new
- Deflection×3
- Precision×3
- Setup×3
- Elusiveness×2
- Dirty Tricks×2new
- Improved Ambush×3
- Relentless Strikes×1
- Improved Expose Armor×2
- Lethality×5
- Endurance×2
- Riposte×1
- Improved Sprint×2
- Initiative×3
- Ghostly Strike×1
- Improved Distract×2new
- Vile Poisons×5
- Cold Blood×1
- Improved Poisons×5
- Improved Kick×2
- Flawless Execution×1new
- Dual Wield Specialization×5
- Heightened Senses×2
- Premeditation×1
- Serrated Blades×3
- Vigor×2
- Mutilate×1
- Improved Kidney Shot×2
- Blade Flurry×1
- Hack and Slash×5new
- Dirty Deeds×2
- Preparation×1
- Hemorrhage×1
- Seal Fate×5
- Weapon Expertise×2
- Aggression×3
- Quietus×5
- Cutthroat×5
- Venom×1new
- Adrenaline Rush×1
- Thousand Cuts×1new
Data from WoW: Forever (build 70450), compared against WoW Classic Era (build 70003). Descriptions are the game's own tooltip text from the build, with its placeholders resolved — hover, tap or tab to a talent to read one.