Assassination Rogue PvE Guide - MoP Classic
Class
Spec
Introduction
Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Assassination Rogue in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.
MoP Classic Assassination Rogue Rotation
Opener
- Cast pre-pull.Tricks of the Trade
- Pre-pot and go intoPotion of the Tol'vir.Stealth
- Cast .Shadowstep
- Cast .Mutilate
- Cast .Slice and Dice
- Cast orMutilatewith aDispatchproc.Blindside
- Cast .Rupture
- Cast orMutilatewith aDispatchproc.Blindside
- Cast .Envenom
- Cast .Vendetta
- Cast .Shadow Blades
- Proceed with singlet target rotation.
Single Target
- Use andDeadly Poison.Leeching Poison
- Cast .Vendetta
- Cast .Shadow Blades
- Cast when switching targets with active Combo Points.Redirect
- Cast at low Energy, followed byVanish(Off GCD) and eitherTricks of the TradeorMutilate.Dispatch
- Cast to reset the cooldown ofPreparation.Vanish
- Maintain . This is refreshed bySlice and Dice.Envenom
- Maintain at 1+ Combo Points.Rupture
- Cast at 5 Combo Points. Pool Energy (about 90) before casting and refresh with 1 second or less unless you will cap on energy.Envenom
- Cast on enemies below 35% HP or withDispatchprocs.Blindside
- Cast to generate Combo Points.Mutilate
- Cast .Tricks of the Trade
AoE
- Maintain andDeadly Poisonon all targets.Rupture
- Proceed with your single target rotation.
- Maintain on as many targets as possible.Rupture
- Cast .Fan of Knives
2-3 targets:
4-6 targets:
Defensive Cooldowns
- Smoke Bomb
- Cloak of Shadows
- Evasion
- Combat Readiness
- Feint
MoP Classic Assassination Rogue Talents
Standard Build
15
30
45
Cheese Mechanics
60
Heavy Movement
75
90
MoP Classic Assassination Rogue Glyphs
- Standard: ,
Vendetta
Feint
- Multi-Target:
Redirect
- Physical DR:
Cloak of Shadows
- Raid CD:
Smoke Bomb
- Burst AoE:
Sharp Knives
MoP Classic Assassination Rogue Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of Spring Blossoms
Food
- Best:
- ,Sea Mist Rice Noodles
- Seasoned Pomfruit Slices
- Alternatives:
- Great Banquet of the Oven
Potions
- Best:
- Virmen's Bite
MoP Classic Assassination Rogue Best Professions
- Engineering: andSynapse Springs.Nitro Boosts
- Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
- The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.