Assassination Rogue DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables 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. Choosing Azerite Gear as an Assassination Rogue
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as an Assassination Rogue
    • 2.1. Outer Ring
    • 2.2. Middle Ring
    • 2.3. Inner Ring
  • 3. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Assassination Rogue
  • 4. Recommended Azerite Pieces for Assassination Rogue
    • 4.1. Head
    • 4.2. Shoulders
    • 4.3. Chest
  • 5. Trait Simulations for Assassination Rogues
    • 5.1. Outer Ring
    • 5.2. Middle Ring
    • 5.3. Outer Ring AoE
    • 5.4. Middle Ring AoE
    • 5.5. Trait Descriptions
      • 5.5.1. Assassination-specific
      • 5.5.2. Generic
      • 5.5.3. Uldir
    • 5.6. Middle Ring Traits for Assassination Rogue
    • 5.7. Inner Ring Traits for Assassination Rogue
  • 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

General Information

On this page, we present you with the best gems and enchants for an Assassination Rogue in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1. We also list the best consumables (food, flasks, and potions) and profession-specific perks.

The other pages of our Assassination Rogue guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

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. Gems for Assassination Rogue

You should use Kraken's Eye of Agility in one socket, and Quick Owlseye (or the cheaper Quick Golden Beryl) in all other sockets.

2. Enchants for Assassination Rogue

3. Consumables for Assassination Rogue

Flask of the Currents should be used for raids along with Battle Potion of Agility as your potion of choice.

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Haste food ( Swamp Fish 'n Chips or the cheaper Ravenberry Tarts).

Since Patch 8.0.1, Healthstones no longer share a cooldown with health potions. This means that players should always use Coastal Healing Potions and Healthstones whenever available.

If you can afford it, you should use Battle-Scarred Augment Runes to increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them for when you need them.

4. Changelog

• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.
• 07 Aug. 2018: Updated Healthstone advice.