Assassination Rogue DPS Stat Priority — The War Within (11.1.5)

For raiding and Mythic+, the secondary stat priority for Assassination Rogue is as follows:

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

All stats are very close to each other in performance, and item level is the most important factor due to the higher Agility it provides. Rings and Necks are an exception to this as they do not provide Agility.

As you reach higher item levels, it is vital to understand that the diminishing returns on secondary stats might shift your priorities as you acquire better and better gear. As all of your secondary stats are very close in value to each other, we strongly recommend to sim yourself regularly to get a better idea of what item is going to be the best choice in your Great Vault, or if one item is better than another one.

These statistics have been obtained by combining common sense, in-game testing, and simulations using SimulationCraft.

The gems, enchants, and consumables you will use are directly derived from your stat priority. More information can be found on our Gems, Enchants, and Consumables page.

Agility is your primary statistic. You should look for it in all of your upgrades. It provides you with Attack Power, which determines the damage your abilities do.

Mastery increases the damage that your poisons and bleeds deal (through Mastery: Potent Assassin). It also affects all Nature-damage based abilities like Shiv, Poison Bomb, and Envenom.

Critical Strike increases your chance to critically hit with attacks. As an Assassination Rogue, this statistic also contributes to granting you extra Combo Points through Seal Fate.

Versatility is a flat-out damage done increase and damage taken reduction.

Haste provides you with increased attack speed and Energy regeneration. It also increases the tick rate of your Damage over Time effects, which results in more Energy gained through Venomous Wounds.