Classic Rogue DPS Gear and Best in Slot
On this page, you will find the best PvE gear and best in slot items for your Rogue DPS in WoW Classic.
If you were looking for TBC Classic content, please refer to our TBC Classic Rogue DPS gear and best in slot.
Gearing Strategy for Rogues
While a clear best in slot list is always available in WoW Classic, the items contained might be extremely hard or expensive to get. Depending on what content you intend on doing will change your gearing strategy.
This page focuses on PvE, but you can find more information on gearing a Rogue for PvP in our other guide below.
Rogue Raid Best in Slot
Phase Best in Slot
Phase 6 Rogue Best in Slot
| Helm |  Bonescythe Helmet |
Thaddius in Naxxramas |
| Neck |  Prestor's Talisman of Connivery |
Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Shoulders |  Bonescythe Pauldrons |
Multiple Bosses in Naxxramas |
| Back |  Cloak of the Fallen God |
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Chest |  Deathdealer's Vest |
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Wrists |  Bonescythe Bracers |
Multiple Bosses in Naxxramas |
| Hands |  Bonescythe Gauntlets |
Maexxna Naxxramas |
| Waist |  Bonescythe Waistguard |
Multiple Bosses Naxxramas |
| Legs |  Bonescythe Legplates |
Loatheb Naxxramas |
| Feet |  Bonescythe Sabatons |
Multiple Bosses in Naxxramas |
| Rings |  Bonescythe Ring
 Band of Unnatural Forces |
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas
Loatheb in Naxxramas |
| Trinkets |  Kiss of the Spider
 Mark of the Champion |
Maexxna in Naxxramas
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas |
| Swords |  Gressil, Dawn of Ruin
 The Hungering Cold |
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas |
| Daggers |  Kingsfall
 Death's Sting |
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Ranged Weapon |  Nerubian Slavemaker |
Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas |
Phase 5 Rogue Best in Slot
| Helm |  Deathdealer's Helm |
Emperor Vek'nilash in AQ40 |
| Neck | Prestor's Talisman of Connivery |
Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Shoulders |  Deathdealer's Spaulders |
Princess Huhuran in AQ40 |
| Back | Cloak of the Fallen God |
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Chest | Deathdealer's Vest |
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Wrists |  Qiraji Execution Bracers |
Emperor Vek'nilash in AQ40 |
| Hands |  Gloves of Enforcement |
Battleguard Sartura AQ40 |
| Waist |  Belt of Never-ending Agony |
C'Thun in AQ40 |
| Legs |  Deathdealer's Leggings |
Ouro AQ40 |
| Feet |  Deathdealer's Boots |
Princess Huhuran in AQ40 |
| Rings |  Band of Accuria
 Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight |
Ragnaros in Molten Core
Brood of Nozdormu Exalted |
| Trinkets |  Jom Gabbar
 Drake Fang Talisman |
Ouro in AQ40
Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair |
| Swords |  Grand Marshal's Longsword/ High Warlord's Blade
 Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker |
Rank 14 PvP Reward
Multiple bosses in Molten Core |
| Daggers | Death's Sting
 Blessed Qiraji Pugio |
C'Thun in AQ40
Multiple bosses in AQ40 |
| Ranged Weapon |  Larvae of the Great Worm |
Ouro in AQ40 |
Phase 4 Rogue Best in Slot
If you are playing Daggers make sure to continue to use your 
Aged Core Leather Gloves
and use the 
Darkmantle Spaulders to achieve your Darkmantle 4 set bonus.
| Helm |  Darkmantle Cap |
Saving the Best for Last |
| Neck | Prestor's Talisman of Connivery |
Nefarian in Onyxia's Lair |
| Shoulders | Zandalar Madcap's Mantle |
Multiple bosses in Zul'Gurub |
| Back |  Cape of the Black Baron |
Baron Rivendare in Stratholme |
| Chest |  Bloodfang Chestpiece |
Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Wrists |  Darkmantle Bracers |
An Earnest Proposition |
| Hands |  Darkmantle Gloves |
Just Compensation |
| Waist |  Bloodfang Belt |
Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair |
| Legs |  Bloodfang Pants |
Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Feet | Darkmantle Boots |
Anthion's Parting Words |
| Rings | Band of Accuria
 Master Dragonslayer's Ring |
Ragnaros in Molten Core
Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Trinkets |  Renataki's Charm of Trickery
Drake Fang Talisman |
Multiple bosses in Zul'Gurub
Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair |
| Swords |  Chromatically Tempered Sword
 Brutality Blade |
Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair
Garr in Molten Core |
| Daggers |  Perdition's Blade
 Core Hound Tooth |
Ragnaros in Molten Core
Magmadar in Molten Core |
| Ranged Weapon |  Striker's Mark |
Magmadar in Molten Core |
Phase 3 Rogue Best in Slot
This is the gear we recommend for Rogue in the Blackwing Lair
patch. If you find yourself playing Daggers make sure you use Aged Core Leather Gloves
for your gloves.
Phase 2 Rogue Best in Slot
This is the gear we recommend for Rogue in the Molten Core
patch. If you find yourself playing Daggers make sure you use Aged Core Leather Gloves
for your gloves.
Phase 1 Rogue Best in Slot
This is the gear we recommend for Rogue in the Molten Core
patch. If you find yourself playing Daggers make sure you use Aged Core Leather Gloves
for your gloves.
Rogue Pre-Raid Best in Slot (BiS) List
In order to get ready for raiding, it is recommended that you follow this guide in order to learn which gear to gather for maximizing DPS before ever setting foot in raids, and probably also before getting your first epic loot.
Rogue PvP Best in Slot Gear
You can find our recommended gear for PvPing as a Rogue in the link below.
Fire Resistance Gear for Rogue
Fire Resistance can be a very helpful stat to have, especially when progressing through Molten Core
Changelog
- 11 Nov. 2024: Updated for Vanilla re-release.
- 02 Dec. 2020: Updated for Phase 6, added Naxrammas BiS Gear.
- 06 Aug. 2020: Guide updated for Phase 5.
- 21 Jul. 2020: Guide added.
- 27 Feb. 2020: Updated recommended gear.
- 11 Feb. 2020: Revamped for Phase 3.
- 10 Dec. 2019: Added link to PvP BiS page.
- 17 Nov. 2019: Fixed drop source for Hand of Justice and location for The Unforgiving.
- 15 Nov. 2019: Updated for Phase 2.
- 15 Oct. 2019: Updated for the release of Dire Maul.
- 14 Oct. 2019: Added a Raid BiS list.
- 14 Sep. 2019: Updated Ring recommendations.
- 09 Sep. 2019: Updated some choices.
- 05 Sep. 2019: Updated some choices.
- 20 Jun. 2019: Page added.
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This guide has been written by Sellin, a former top 10 US raider and current season and several time Gladiator, long time WoW Player and passionate about all things Warcraft and Theorycrafting. You can follow him on Twitter and watch him on Twitch.
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