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Assassination Rogue Guide for Raid (Updated August 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
21
Raid Runs
307
Ilvl
0.98%
Raid Popularity
140 011
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
614
Critical Strike
511
Haste
346
Mastery
161
Versatility
1 389
Agility
46
Avoidance
86
Leech
12
Speed
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Assassination Rogue Talents for Raid

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Shiv1/1Blind1/1Cloak of Shadows1/1Toxic Stiletto1/1Fleet Footed1/1Airborne Irritant1/1Thrill 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 Guile1/1FeatherfootAtrophic Poison1/1Deadly Precision1/1Sanguine VialDeep Cuts1/1Unbreakable StrideDanger Sense1/1Swift Slasher1/1Tight Spender1/1Leeching Poison1/1Lethality2/2RecuperatorAlacrity2/2Soothing DarknessVigor2/2SuperchargerSubterfugeThistle Tea1/1Cold Blooded Killer1/1Echoing ReprimandDeeper Stratagem1/1Without a Trace

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Rogue · Assassination

Rogue · Assassination
Bait and Switch1/1Corrupt the Blood1/1Lingering Darkness1/1Clear the Witnesses1/1Singular Focus1/1Shadewalker1/1Momentum of Despair1/1Hunt Them Down1/1Unshakeable Drive1/1Deathstalker's Mark1/1Darkest Night1/1Mass Casualty1/1Quietus Celeris1/1Precise Killer1/1
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Deadly Poison1/1Motivated Murderer1/1Improved PoisonsPath of Blood1/1Crimson Tempest1/1Canny Strikes1/1Improved Garrote1/1Thrown Precision1/1Seal Fate1/1DoombladeRazor Wire1/1Bloody Mess1/1Deathmark1/1Caustic Spatter1/1Sanguine Stratagem1/1Intent to KillFatal Concoction1/2Finish 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:19.05%
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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
301
Normal
307
Heroic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

272
LFR
290
Normal
298
Heroic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
47.62%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
38.10%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
38.10%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
33.33%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorSubtlety Rogue
33.33%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
23.81%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
23.81%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
19.05%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.29%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship Hunter
14.29%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
14.29%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
14.29%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.29%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
14.29%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
9.52%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.52%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
9.52%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf36.1%
  • Human
    Human25.6%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf15.8%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf14.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.6%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.3%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf40.9%
  • Undead
    Undead15.4%
  • Orc
    Orc9.1%
  • Troll
    Troll7.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin6.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.6%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.2%

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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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