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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
26
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
0.34%
Raid Popularity
116 389
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
671
Critical Strike
391
Haste
320
Mastery
72
Versatility
1 139
Agility
68
Avoidance
46
Leech
17
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 Guile1/1Featherfoot1/1Atrophic 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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Rogue · Assassination
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 Poisons1/1Path of Blood1/1Crimson TempestInternal Bleeding1/1Improved Garrote1/1Thrown PrecisionSeal Fate1/1Doomblade1/1Razor Wire1/1Bloody Mess1/1Deathmark1/1Caustic SpatterSanguine Stratagem1/1Intent to KillFatal Concoction2/2Finish 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:15.38%
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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

257
LFR
266
Normal
276
Heroic
287
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

223
LFR
234
Normal
247
Heroic
281
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
19.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
19.23%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
15.38%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
11.54%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.54%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.54%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockFire MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
7.69%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
3.85%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf36.2%
  • Human
    Human16%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf12.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf11%
  • Gnome
    Gnome8.6%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf6.7%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.6%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf39.1%
  • Orc
    Orc15.5%
  • Undead
    Undead13.6%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll9.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc4.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin2.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.9%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.9%

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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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