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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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B
Raid Tier
123
Raid Runs
319
Ilvl
2.61%
Raid Popularity
184 299
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
735
Critical Strike
605
Haste
336
Mastery
77
Versatility
1 470
Agility
71
Avoidance
65
Leech
14
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 RewardInspiring Strike1/1Avulsion1/1Scent of Blood1/2Unstable ToxinDragon-Tempered Blades1/1Sudden DemiseImplacable4/4
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Popularity:8.94%
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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

293
LFR
305
Normal
311
Heroic
320
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

273
LFR
284
Normal
297
Heroic
312
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
8.13%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
4.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
4.07%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.25%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.25%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
3.25%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.25%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
3.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
3.25%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.44%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.44%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.44%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.44%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.44%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.44%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
1.63%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
1.63%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.63%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.63%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.63%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf44.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf17.9%
  • Human
    Human13.8%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf12.3%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.2%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf36.5%
  • Undead
    Undead17.2%
  • Orc
    Orc12%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren7.6%
  • Troll
    Troll6.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc6.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren5.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.5%

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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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