Assassination Rogue DPS Easy Mode in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Assassination Rogue Strengths
  • 4. Assassination Rogue Weaknesses
  • 5. Assassination Rogue Viability in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. ChangeLog
• ×Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Talent Choice for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. Stat Choice for Assassination Rogue
  • 5. Basic Rotational Priority for Assassination Rogue
    • 5.1. Tips and Tricks
  • 6. Azerite Traits
  • 7. ChangeLog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Assassination Rogue Spell Summary
  • 2. Main Resources for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. Important Procs for Assassination Rogue
  • 5. DPS Cooldowns for Assassination Rogue
  • 6. Defensive Cooldowns for Assassination Rogue
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Assassination Rogue
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets for Assassination Rogue
    • 2.1. Poison Build
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Assassination Rogue
  • 10. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 10.1. Assassination Rogue War Mode Talents
      • 10.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 10.1.2. Assassination Rogue PvP Talents
  • 11. ChangeLog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Azerite Gear for Assassination Rogue
  • 2. Azerite Traits for Assassination Rogue
    • 2.1. Outer Ring Traits
      • 2.1.1. Assassination-specific
      • 2.1.2. Generic
      • 2.1.3. Uldir
    • 2.2. Middle Ring Traits for Assassination Rogue
    • 2.3. Inner Ring Traits for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. Azerite Trait Recommendations for Assassination Rogues
    • 4.1. Outer Ring
    • 4.2. Middle Ring
    • 4.3. Outer Ring AoE
    • 4.4. Middle Ring AoE
  • 5. Recommended Azerite Pieces for Assassination Rogue
    • 5.1. Head
    • 5.2. Shoulders
    • 5.3. Chest
  • 6. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 7. ChangeLog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Single Target Ability Priority List for Assassination Rogue
  • 2. Multiple Target Ability Priority List for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Important Notes
  • 4. Poisons
  • 5. Notable Mechanics for Assassination Rogue
    • 5.1. Nightstalker
    • 5.2. Pandemic and Rupture Refresh
  • 6. Academic Information for Assassination Rogue
    • 6.1. The Interaction Between Combo Points and Energy
    • 6.2. Pooling Energy and Combo Points
    • 6.3. Defensive Utility
  • 7. Opening Sequences for Assassination Rogue
  • 8. Extended Assassination Rotation
  • 9. ChangeLog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Assassination Rogue in Mythic+
  • 2. Assassination Rogue Mythic+ Rotation
    • 2.1. Managing Packs with an Infested Mob
    • 2.2. Assassination Rogue Utility
  • 3. Mythic+ Talents for Assassination Rogues
  • 4. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 4.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 4.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 4.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 4.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 5. Mythic+ Azerite Traits
  • 6. ChangeLog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Overcapping Resources
  • 2. Not Pooling Energy
  • 3. Holding Cooldowns For too Long
  • 4. Mismanaging Bleeds
  • 5. Not Knowing How To Sim Yourself
  • 6. Analyzing Your Mistakes as a Assassination Rogue
  • 7. ChangeLog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Why Does Haste Have Such High Value in SimulationCraft?
    • 1.2. Does Our Stat Priority Change on Multi-Target?
    • 1.3. What Piece is Better, X or Y?
    • 1.4. How Much of X Stat Should I Have?
  • 2. ChangeLog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Assassination Rogue in Uldir
    • 1.1. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 2. Taloc
    • 2.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Taloc
    • 2.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Taloc
  • 3. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 4. Fetid Devourer
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Fetid Devourer
    • 4.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 6. Vectis
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Vectis
    • 6.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Vectis
  • 7. Zul, Reborn
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Zul, Reborn
    • 7.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 8. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 9. G'huun
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Assassination Rogue on G'huun
    • 9.2. Assassination Rogue Playstyle on G'huun
  • 10. ChangeLog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Assassination Rogue
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Assassination Rogue
  • 2. Enchants for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. Consumables for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros for Assassination Rogue
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Rogues
    • 1.2. Startattack Macros
    • 1.3. Tricks of the Trade
    • 1.4. Specific Macros for Assassination Rogues
      • 1.4.1. Talent Swap
  • 2. Addons for Assassination Rogue
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Rogues
    • 2.2. ElvUI
    • 2.3. Weak Auras
    • 2.4. Boss Mods
      • 2.4.1. BigWigs Bossmods
      • 2.4.2. Deadly Boss Mods
    • 2.5. Name Plates
      • 2.5.1. KUI Nameplates
      • 2.5.2. TidyPlates
    • 2.6. Damage Meters
      • 2.6.1. Skada
      • 2.6.2. Details
    • 2.7. Extra AddOns
      • 2.7.1. Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.7.2. Death Note
      • 2.7.3. Doom CooldownPulse
      • 2.7.4. Angry Assignments
    • 2.8. Specific Addons for Assassination Rogues
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Best in Slot List for Assassination Rogue
    • 1.1. Raid Gear
    • 1.2. Dungeon Gear
  • 2. Trinket List for Assassination Rogue
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Assassination Rogue Racial Bonus Simulation
  • 3. ChangeLog

About Our Author

This guide has been reviewed and approved by Gray_Hound, a Rogue theorycrafter who raids in Strawberry Puppy Kisses. You can find him on Twitch and Twitter.

1. Foreword

This section is intended for players who are new to the game or class, have no intentions of raiding Mythic difficulty, or simply want a more straightforward way to play their specialization without being overwhelmed by the numerous priorities and active abilities that need to be taken into consideration for optimal play.

2. The Basics for Assassination Rogue

Assassination primarily focuses on maintaining damage over time effects for potent sustained damage and cleave. In this section, we will be focusing on a setup that minimizes the amount of buttons and reactivity necessary without unduly compromising overall damage output.

3. Talent Choice for Assassination Rogue

These choices are optimized for ease of use. Although some talents might offer marginally higher gains when played perfectly, these same talents often result in damage losses when utilized by many players. The talents recommended here aim to present the best setup that has very little punishment for unfamiliarity or mistakes.

• Level 15: Elaborate Planning
• Level 30: Subterfuge
• Level 45: Vigor
• Level 60: Cheat Death
• Level 75: Iron Wire
• Level 90: Venom Rush
• Level 100: Poison Bomb

4. Stat Choice for Assassination Rogue

Currently, you will want to prioritize secondary stats as follows:

1. Haste
2. Critical Strike
3. Mastery
4. Versatility

5. Basic Rotational Priority for Assassination Rogue

1. Keep Rupture and Garrote applied to the main target at all times.
2. Use Vendetta on cooldown.
3. Activate Vanish on cooldown, when you have full Combo Points, and apply Garrote.
4. Cast Envenom to dump Combo Points.
5. Use Mutilate to generate Combo Points on 1 target. Use Fan of Knives to generate Combo Points on 2+ targets.

5.1. Tips and Tricks

• Refresh/apply your bleeds before activating Vendetta.
• Always cast finishers at 4-5 Combo Points.

6. Azerite Traits

Azerite Traits play an important role for Assassination Rogue. This means you need to decide which Azerite items you should choose. The traits are very close to each other in power, though, so we recommend our Azerite page for more details.

7. ChangeLog

• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.