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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
42
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
0.42%
Raid Popularity
132 715
Raid DPS

Assassination Rogue Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
562
Critical Strike
384
Haste
283
Mastery
57
Versatility
996
Agility
61
Avoidance
52
Leech
18
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:14.29%
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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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  • +3 Stamina100%

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Assassination Rogue Recommended Raid ilvl

244
LFR
273
Normal
281
Heroic
281
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Minimum Raid ilvl

193
LFR
228
Normal
254
Heroic
254
Mythic

Assassination Rogue Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
9.52%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFire MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFire MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.76%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.76%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.38%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.38%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.38%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.38%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.38%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.38%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.38%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.38%

Assassination Rogue race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf32.1%
  • Human
    Human15.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen14.7%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf11.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome8.9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf6.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren5.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.6%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.5%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf26.1%
  • Undead
    Undead20.2%
  • Orc
    Orc16%
  • Goblin
    Goblin7.6%
  • Troll
    Troll7.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.4%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne3.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.8%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.8%

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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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