TBC Classic Subtlety Rogue PvP Guide
Class & Spec
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Introduction
The Subtlety Rogue is one of the strongest specs in Arena throughout all of The Burning Crusade Classic. Their versatile toolkit gives them tons of control with , , and , mobility with and , and survivability with and . Best of all, they get to reset a lot of these skills thanks to . Managing your cooldowns efficiently is one of the key components of playing a Subtlety Rogue well in arena.
Kidney Shot
Sap
Blind
Shadowstep
Sprint
Cloak of Shadows
Evasion
Preparation
TBC Sub Rogue PvP BiS List
Gear
Slot
Source
![Gladiator's Leather Helm](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Items/gladiator's-leather-helm.jpg)
Gladiator's Leather Helm
![enchant](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Enchants/glyph-of-ferocity.jpg)
![Bright Living Ruby](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/living-ruby.jpg)
head
PvP
Arena Season 1
![Choker of Vile Intent](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Items/choker-of-vile-intent.jpg)
Choker of Vile Intent
neck
Vendor
Badge of Justice (25)
![Gladiator's Leather Spaulders](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Items/gladiator's-leather-spaulders.jpg)
Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
![enchant](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Enchants/greater-inscription-of-vengeance.jpg)
![Bright Living Ruby](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/living-ruby.jpg)
![Wicked Noble Topaz](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/noble-topaz.jpg)
shoulder
PvP
Arena Season 1
![Drape of the Dark Reavers](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Items/drape-of-the-dark-reavers.jpg)
Drape of the Dark Reavers
![enchant](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Enchants/enchant-formula.jpg)
back
Karazhan
Shade of Aran (16%)
![Gladiator's Leather Tunic](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Items/gladiator's-leather-tunic.jpg)
Gladiator's Leather Tunic
![enchant](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Enchants/enchant-formula.jpg)
![Bright Living Ruby](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/living-ruby.jpg)
![Bright Living Ruby](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/living-ruby.jpg)
![Wicked Noble Topaz](https://rerollcdn.com/WOW/Gems/noble-topaz.jpg)
chest
PvP
Arena Season 1
General's Leather Bracers
Bracer - Assault
wrist
PvP
Honor & WSG Marks
Gladiator's Leather Gloves
Gloves - Superior Agility
hands
PvP
Arena Season 1
General's Leather Belt
waist
PvP
Honor & AB Marks
Skulker's Greaves
Nethercobra Leg Armor
legs
Karazhan
Netherspite (16%)
The Master's Treads
Boots - Surefooted
feet
Auction House
BoE World Drop
Ring of the Recalcitrant
Ring - Striking
finger 1
Quest Reward
The Fall of Magtheridon
Garona's Signet Ring
Ring - Striking
finger 2
Karazhan
The Curator (17%)
Medallion of the Horde
trinket 1
PvP
Honor Points
Figurine - Nightseye Panther
trinket 2
Jewelcrafting
BoP Pattern (350)
Gladiator's Slicer
Weapon - Mongoose
weapon
PvP
Arena Season 1
Gladiator's Quickblade
Weapon - Mongoose
off hand
PvP
Arena Season 1
Gladiator's War Edge
ranged
PvP
Arena Season 1
Character Stats
- HP 8824
- Resilience 242
- Attack Power 1808
- Hit Chance 8.94%
- Expertise 0
- Crit Chance 25.90%
- Haste 0
- Armor Penetration 0
Notes
- You can go Blacksmithing for an early , but it will be replaced withDragonmawand thenSpiteblade.Gladiator's Slicer
- In the rare case that you are absolutely certain you're not fighting a team with a Rogue, you can switch forFigurine - Nightseye Panther.Bloodlust Brooch
- Don't forget to make use of the unique gems from Honor Points and Jewelcrafting.
TBC Sub Rogue PvP Talents
Standard Build
0
Assassination
0
Combat
0
Subtlety
TBC Sub Rogue Pre Match
- Apply to your Main Hand weapon.Wound Poison
- Apply to your Off-hand weapon.Crippling Poison
- is great to have on a third weapon that you can quickly swap to and apply withMind-numbing Poisonagainst casters. You can also do this withShiv.Wound Poison
TBC Sub Rogue Diminishing Returns Groups
- ⇒BlindCyclone
- +Sap⇒Gouge+Polymorph+Freezing Trap+Wyvern StingRepentance
- ⇒ All Stuns exceptCheap ShotKidney Shot
- ⇒ No other skills.Kidney Shot