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Assassination Rogue Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Assassination Rogue for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
13
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
0.19%
Raid Popularity
117 662
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
380
Critical Strike
256
Haste
203
Mastery
39
Versatility
698
Agility
43
Avoidance
40
Leech
11
Speed
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Assassination Rogue Talents for Raid

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Shiv1/1Blind1/1Cloak of Shadows1/1Toxic StilettoFleet Footed1/1Airborne Irritant1/1Thrill Seeking1/1ShadowrunnerMaster Poisoner1/1Cheat Death1/1Tricks of the Trade1/1Improved Wound PoisonNimble Fingers1/1Deadened Nerves1/1Quick Fingers1/1Improved Sprint1/1Superior MixtureEvasion1/1Iron Stomach1/1Virulent Poisons1/1StillshroudGraceful Guile1/1Featherfoot1/1Numbing Poison1/1Deadly Precision1/1Sanguine VialDeep Cuts1/1Unbreakable StrideDanger Sense1/1Swift Slasher1/1Improved Ambush1/1Leeching Poison1/1Lethality2/2Recuperator1/1Alacrity2/2Soothing DarknessVigor2/2SuperchargerSubterfugeThistle Tea1/1Cold Blooded Killer1/1Echoing ReprimandDeeper Stratagem1/1Without a Trace

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Deal Fate1/1Overflowing Purse1/1Delivered Doom1/1Edge Case1/1Mean Streak1/1Hand of Fate1/1Lucky Coin1/1Rush to the Inevitable1/1Inexorable March1/1Chosen's Revelry1/1Fate Intertwined1/1Ravenholdt Mint1/1Sometimes Lucky1/1Controlled Chaos1/1
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Deadly Poison1/1Motivated Murderer1/1Improved PoisonsPath of Blood1/1Crimson Tempest1/1Internal Bleeding1/1Improved Garrote1/1Thrown PrecisionSeal Fate1/1Doomblade1/1Razor Wire1/1Bloody Mess1/1Deathmark1/1Caustic Spatter1/1Sanguine Stratagem1/1Intent to KillFatal Concoction1/2Finish the Job1/1Lethal Dose2/2Flying DaggersPoison BombSystemic Failure1/1Venomous Wounds1/1Amplifying Poison1/1Blindside1/1Kingsbane1/1Rapid Injection2/2Shrouded SuffocationAvulsionZoldyck Recipe2/2Regicide's Reward1/1Inspiring Strike1/1Deadly MomentumScent of BloodDashing Scoundrel1/1Dragon-Tempered Blades1/1Sudden DemiseImplacable4/4
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Popularity:7.69%
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Assassination Rogue Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Assassination Rogue Best Sockets for Raid

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Assassination Rogue Best Enchants for Raid

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Assassination Rogue Recommended Raid ilvl

244
LFR
244
Normal
277
Heroic
287
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

220
LFR
220
Normal
244
Heroic
278
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
46.15%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
38.46%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
30.77%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
30.77%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
30.77%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
23.08%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
23.08%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
23.08%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
15.38%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf47.1%
  • Human
    Human15.7%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf11.8%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf6.5%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.3%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf34.4%
  • Undead
    Undead24.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.1%
  • Troll
    Troll5.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc4.3%
  • Orc
    Orc3.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne3.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin2.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.5%

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How the Assassination Rogue guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Assassination Rogue raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Assassination Rogue players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Assassination Rogue comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Assassination Rogue raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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