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Assassination Rogue Guide for Raid (Updated July 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:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
40
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
0.44%
Raid Popularity
132 913
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
859
Critical Strike
533
Haste
431
Mastery
92
Versatility
1 486
Agility
51
Avoidance
126
Leech
22
Speed
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Assassination Rogue Talents for Raid

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Shiv1/1Blind1/1Cloak of Shadows1/1Toxic StilettoFleet Footed1/1GougeThrill Seeking1/1Shadowrunner1/1Master Poisoner1/1Cheat Death1/1Tricks of the Trade1/1Improved Wound PoisonNimble Fingers1/1Deadened Nerves1/1Quick Fingers1/1Improved Sprint1/1Superior MixtureEvasion1/1Iron Stomach1/1Virulent Poisons1/1StillshroudGraceful Guile1/1Featherfoot1/1Atrophic Poison1/1Deadly Precision1/1Sanguine VialDeep Cuts1/1Unbreakable StrideDanger Sense1/1Swift Slasher1/1Tight Spender1/1Leeching 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 Inevitable1/1Death's Arrival1/1Tempted Fate1/1Fate Intertwined1/1Ravenholdt Mint1/1Sometimes Lucky1/1Controlled Chaos1/1
Specialization
Deadly Poison1/1Motivated Murderer1/1Improved PoisonsPath of Blood1/1Crimson Tempest1/1Internal Bleeding1/1Improved Garrote1/1Thrown Precision1/1Seal Fate1/1DoombladeRazor Wire1/1Bloody Mess1/1Deathmark1/1Caustic Spatter1/1Sanguine Stratagem1/1Intent to KillFatal Concoction2/2Finish the Job1/1Lethal Dose2/2Flying DaggersPoison Bomb1/1Systemic FailureVenomous Wounds1/1Amplifying PoisonBlindsideKingsbane1/1Rapid Injection2/2Shrouded Suffocation1/1AvulsionZoldyck Recipe2/2Regicide's RewardInspiring StrikeDeadly MomentumScent of Blood2/2Dashing Scoundrel1/1Dragon-Tempered BladesSudden Demise1/1Implacable4/4
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Popularity:22.50%
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Assassination Rogue Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Wrist Wrist

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Legs Legs

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Assassination Rogue Best Sockets for Raid

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Assassination Rogue Best Enchants for Raid

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Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

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Feet Feet

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Assassination Rogue Recommended Raid ilvl

244
LFR
273
Normal
279
Heroic
285
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

213
LFR
235
Normal
255
Heroic
271
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
15.00%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.00%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.00%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
7.50%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.50%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.50%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.00%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
5.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
5.00%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
5.00%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.50%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.50%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.50%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.50%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.50%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageWindwalker Monk
2.50%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.50%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.50%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf49.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf16.7%
  • Human
    Human15.9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf7.2%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.9%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.4%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.7%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf47.8%
  • Undead
    Undead20.8%
  • Troll
    Troll11.3%
  • Goblin
    Goblin6.9%
  • Orc
    Orc3.8%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.5%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc1.9%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.9%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.6%

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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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