Assassination Rogue DPS Easy Mode — Dragonflight 10.0.7

Last updated on Mar 20, 2023 at 14:16 by Seliathan 56 comments
General Information

On this page, we explain how to easily play Assassination Rogue in World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.0.7, using the simplest rotation, talent tree, stat priority, gear setup, etc., without sacrificing performance.

1.

Foreword

If you are new to the class or spec, it is best advised to start slow by starting with a straightforward build to get a better handle on the core mechanics and interactions. This build is only marginally worse than the most optimal way to play the spec, so there is no need to worry at all about potentially lacking behind fellow Rogue players while you get to know the foundations of Assassination.

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 number of buttons and reactivity necessary without unduly compromising overall damage output.

If you are completely new to Assassination and need more information on the abilities and talents available to you, you can check out our Spell Summary page.

3.

Talent Choice for Assassination Rogue

These choices are optimized for ease of use. While some talents can be better in certain situations, this build works very well in all types of content while being not nearly as punishing for unfamiliarity with the core principles of the spec.

Be sure to use the 'Copy Export String' button on our calculator below, to import our build ingame!:

For a more in-depth analysis of each of the talent choices and the reasoning behind the aforementioned build as the go-to for ease of use, check out the Talent section below.

4.

Stat Choice for Assassination Rogue

Currently, you will want to prioritize secondary stats as follows for both Raiding and Mythic+:

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

You can learn more about what each stat does for you and which stats are the best for each situation by heading to our stats page.

5.

Basic Rotational Priority for Assassination Rogue

Always make sure to have Deadly Poison Icon Deadly Poison or Amplifying Poison Icon Amplifying Poison (if talented)applied.

  1. Maintain Slice and Dice Icon Slice and Dice at all times.
  2. Keep Rupture Icon Rupture and Garrote Icon Garrote applied to the main target at all times.
  3. Use Deathmark Icon Deathmark on cooldown.
  4. Activate Vanish Icon Vanish on cooldown and reapply Garrote Icon Garrote before using Deathmark Icon Deathmark.
  5. Use Exsanguinate Icon Exsanguinate on cooldown. If it lines up with Deathmark Icon Deathmark, make sure to use Exsanguinate before duplicating your bleeds with Deathmark.
  6. Use Shiv Icon Shiv on cooldown.
  7. Use Serrated Bone Spike Icon Serrated Bone Spike to avoid overcapping on charges.
  8. Cast Envenom Icon Envenom to dump Combo Points and extend Slice and Dice Icon Slice and Dice.
  9. Use Mutilate Icon Mutilate to generate Combo Points on 1-3 targets. Use Fan of Knives Icon Fan of Knives to generate Combo Points on 4+ targets. Use Ambush Icon Ambush instead of Mutilate whenever you can.

By following the link you will be able to find a more detailed version of this priority list for both single-target and AoE, as well as a deeper explanation of some of the core concepts of Assassination gameplay. If you would like to know more about how to pool energy properly or how different talents require a different opener, check out the Rotation section of this guide.

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Tips and Tricks

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Changelog

  • 20 Mar. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 24 Jan. 2023: Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 changes.
  • 04 Jan. 2023: Updated talent build.
  • 11 Dec. 2022: Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 28 Nov. 2022: Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022: Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
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