Assassination Rogue DPS Castle Nathria Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.0.2

This page is largely based on information gathered during the limited beta raid testing. Oftentimes fights are changed in minor or major ways since the last time they were tested on Beta, and thus some of the information on this page might no longer be accurate. As Castle Nathria opens, we will update this page frequently to ensure its accuracy and usefulness throughout Heroic and Mythic progression.

This section of the guide will focus on talent and legendary recommendations that are specific to Assassination Rogue, as well as tips and tricks on how to utilize your utility and survivability toolkit. For more general information on any of the individual encounters, you can head over to our Castle Nathria overview.

We advise you to use the following talents against Shriekwing.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Shriekwing: Zoldyck Insignia.

You can use Feint to further reduce damage taken as you hide behind a pillar from Earsplitting Shriek.

For more information, please refer to our Shriekwing guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Huntsman Altimor.

• Level 15: Elaborate Planning
• Level 25: Subterfuge
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Huntsman Altimor: Zoldyck Insignia.

As Shades of Bargast gain stacks of Destabilize while they are being crowd controlled, you should use Blind on any Shades that are not assigned to be killed yet. Hold Kidney Shot until you are about to kill a Shade, as this will further boost your raids damage on them thanks to Prey on the Weak.

For more information, please refer to our Huntsman Altimor guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Hungering Destroyer.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Hungering Destroyer: Zoldyck Insignia.

Cloak of Shadows can be used to clear multiple Obliterating Rift left behind after the boss casts Expunge.

Mythic Difficulty: You can clear your stacks of Essence Sap by using Cloak of Shadows, allowing you to give more health without taking excessive damage.

For more information, please refer to our Hungering Destroyer guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Artificer Xy'Mox.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'Mox: Zoldyck Insignia.

Getting hit by a Fleeting Spirit in Phase One of the encounter while Cloak of Shadows is active will simply despawn the spirit without the mind-control taking effect.

Mythic Difficulty: You will want to hold Cloak of Shadows to help clear Stasis Trap whenever possible. Try to overlap this soak with getting one of the Spirits to immune both at the same time.

For more information, please refer to our Artificer Xy'Mox guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sun King's Salvation.

• Level 15: Elaborate Planning
• Level 25: Subterfuge
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sun King's Salvation: Zoldyck Insignia.

Cloak of Shadows works against all sources of Fire Damage taken in this fight, but should be held onto in order to soak Ember Blast with your raid.

Use Kidney Shot to disrupt the Soul Infuser from damaging the boss or healing the Shade.

Mythic Difficulty: You can use Blind to control one of the Phoenixes for up to 60 seconds, allowing you to save precious knockback abilities for later stages.

For more information, please refer to our Sun King's Salvation guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Lady Inerva Darkvein.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lady Inerva Darkvein: Zoldyck Insignia.

In order to maximize your cleave potential you will want to make sure you are positioned properly whenever the Concentrated Anima adds are spawning.

Mythic Difficulty: It is advised to use Cloak of Shadows before one of the Container of Concentrated Anima casts. This might allow you to completely avoid one of the add spawns, giving you and your raid more time to focus on the boss.

For more information, please refer to our Lady Inerva Darkvein guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Council of Blood.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb (or Crimson Tempest, situationally)

We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Council of Blood: Zoldyck Insignia.

Make sure to hold onto Shadowstep so you can chase the boss up until the last moment before the intermission begins. You will want to have Shadowstep available in case you are assigned a spot in the far back of the room and use it on a friendly player that is closest to your position.

Mythic Difficulty: Prepare your burst damage for Dutiful Attendants by pooling Combo Point and Energy, as well as your Shiv. While you cannot remove the Dancing Fever debuff, you will be able to immune the damage taken. Feint also works to reduce your damage taken during these high pressure phases of the encounter.

For more information, please refer to our The Council of Blood guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sludgefist.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem (or Marked for Death, situationally)
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity (or Exsanguinate, situationally)
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sludgefist: Zoldyck Insignia.

Make frequent use of Feint to avoid incoming area damage.

Every ~60 seconds, the boss will use Heedless Charge. Once he crashes into an obstacle, he will be vulnerable and take 100% increased damage for 12 seconds. You will want to hold onto Vendetta on pull, and instead use it after the first charge. Make sure you have Shiv ready and that you refreshed your bleeds and Slice and Dice before the charge, allowing you to burst as much as you can during the vulnerability.

For more information, please refer to our Sludgefist guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Stone Legion Generals.

• Level 15: Elaborate Planning
• Level 25: Subterfuge
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Poison Bomb

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Stone Legion Generals: Zoldyck Insignia.

You can use Shadowstep mid-air after being knocked back by Prince Renathal's Shattering Blast, canceling the knock back effect entirely.

For more information, please refer to our Stone Legion Generals guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sire Denathrius.

• Level 15: Blindside
• Level 25: Master Assassin (or Subterfuge, situationally)
• Level 30: Vigor
• Level 35: Cheat Death (or Elusiveness, situationally)
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Alacrity
• Level 50: Crimson Tempest (or Poison Bomb, situationally)

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sire Denathrius: Zoldyck Insignia.

Make sure to have Combo Points ready to immediately use Crimson Tempest as the Echo of Sin spawn whenever Cleansing Pain finishes casting. If your raid can handle the adds in Phase One and Phase Two without any struggles, it is recommended to talent Poison Bomb instead for more single-target damage in Phase Three of the encounter.

Shadowstep allows you to quickly get to the middle of the boss area in Phase One or to get away from Denathrius in Phase Two and Three after Hand of Destruction is cast.

Cloak of Shadows can be used to avoid taking damage while soaking Smoldering Ire.

For more information, please refer to our Sire Denathrius guide.