Outlaw Rogue DPS Easy Mode — Midnight (12.0.1)

This build is optimal for pure single-target situations.

Be sure to make use of the 'Export Talents' button to import the best build directly into your game!

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.

This is our recommended build for AoE, Delve, and Mythic+ scenarios.

Be sure to make use of the 'Export Talents' button to import the best build directly into your game!

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.

This is a very basic priority list, and some of the finer details to get the most damage out of the spec are missing. 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 Outlaw 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.

Already familiar with the general Outlaw Rogue rotation from a previous patch? Here is a short list of all the meaningful rotational changes, some of which are dependent on having the latest gear:

• Use Roll the Bones when it is not active or you are only in Stage 1.
• Use Adrenaline Rush, Killing Spree, and Blade Rush on cooldown. Use Preparation to refresh their CD.
• Use Sinister Strike as your main builde, and Pistol Shot when you have an Opportunity proc.
• Use Blade Flurry whenever there is more than 1 target to hit.
• Cast Between the Eyes on cooldown with 6+ CP.
• Use Dispatch as your main finisher with 6+ CP (5+ as Fatebound).
• Use Keep It Rolling when you are at Stage 2 or higher. Use Roll the Bones immediately after.

Gravedigger is our Apex Talent in Midnight, and it provides a few damage increases, while also generating additional resources for more cooldown reduction. While not particularly flashy, it smooths out our gameplay and fits well thematically.

Sadly the Assisted Combat system is of little use to Outlaw for a multitude of reasons. By far the biggest issue is the increase of the Global Cooldown. Since the spec relies quite heavily on reducing its GCD, with our GCD being 0.8 seconds during Adrenaline Rush (provided we have ~20% Haste), the added delay to the button presses causes a significant DPS loss by itself. This alone drops its performance by ~25-30%.

On top of this, it also fails to properly use certain high-impact cooldowns correctly, making it an even bigger DPS loss compared to even the simplified rotation. As such it is not recommended to use the Combat Assist for Outlaw at this time.

Feint active spell that reduces all area damage taken. This has a very short cooldown and should be used regularly. The DPS cost is negligible, and it is a defensive that every other class is jealous of.

Cloak of Shadows is your immunity. It removes most Magic, Curse, Disease, or Poison debuffs when you press it, which in some cases is not a good thing. It also makes you immune to all magic effects and damage. Most raid encounters tend to apply any associated debuffs anyway, but at least you will simply not take damage.

Evasion increases your dodge to over 100%, making you immune to melee attacks. Rarely useful in raids, but it can save your life in Mythic+ or overworld content.

Cheat Death saves you from dying once, leaving you at low HP with a very strong damage mitigation. This has a 6-minute cooldown and makes your already strong defensive kit even stronger.

Vanish is used as a DPS ability in raids, but can save your life in world content and Mythic+. It makes all enemies lose threat on you, and if you are the only surviving player, enemy mobs will reset without you dying. It can also occasionally be used to avoid targeted spell casts if you Vanish before the enemy finishes casting.

This is just some of the key utility of Outlaw Rogue. We highly recommend checking out the fully detailed Spell Glossary page below to see everything explained in detail.