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Assassination Rogue Guide for Raid (Updated September 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:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
136
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
3.5%
Raid Popularity
192 004
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
832
Critical Strike
647
Haste
435
Mastery
103
Versatility
1 686
Agility
100
Avoidance
52
Leech
25
Speed
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Assassination Rogue Talents for Raid

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Shiv1/1Blind1/1Cloak of Shadows1/1Toxic Stiletto1/1Fleet Footed1/1GougeThrill 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 Guile1/1Featherfoot1/1Atrophic 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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Rogue · Assassination

Rogue · Assassination
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
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Deadly Poison1/1Motivated Murderer1/1Improved PoisonsPath of Blood1/1Crimson Tempest1/1Canny Strikes1/1Improved Garrote1/1Thrown PrecisionSeal Fate1/1DoombladeRazor Wire1/1Bloody Mess1/1Deathmark1/1Caustic Spatter1/1Sanguine Stratagem1/1Intent to KillFatal Concoction2/2Finish the Job1/1Lethal Dose2/2Flying DaggersPoison Bomb1/1Amplifying Poison1/1Venomous Wounds1/1Systemic FailureDashing ScoundrelKingsbane1/1Rapid Injection2/2Shrouded Suffocation1/1BlindsideZoldyck Recipe2/2Regicide's Reward1/1Inspiring Strike1/1Avulsion1/1Scent of BloodUnstable ToxinDragon-Tempered Blades1/1Sudden DemiseImplacable4/4
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Popularity:9.56%
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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

286
LFR
302
Normal
315
Heroic
315
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

262
LFR
280
Normal
301
Heroic
301
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
4.41%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
4.41%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.68%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
2.94%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.94%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.94%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.21%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.21%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Mage
2.21%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.21%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.21%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.21%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
2.21%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf46.4%
  • Human
    Human14.6%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf14.1%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf9.5%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.3%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.7%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf41.8%
  • Undead
    Undead18.5%
  • Orc
    Orc9.5%
  • Troll
    Troll7.9%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.4%

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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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