Outlaw 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 Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Outlaw Rogue Strengths
  • 4. Outlaw Rogue Weaknesses
  • 5. Outlaw Rogue Viability in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. Changelog
• ×Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Talent Choice for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Stat Choice for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. Basic Rotation for Outlaw Rogue
  • 6. Azerite Traits
  • 7. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Outlaw Rogue Spell Summary
  • 2. Main Resources for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Important Procs for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. DPS Cooldowns for Outlaw Rogue
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets for Outlaw Rogue
    • 2.1. Raid Encounters
      • 2.1.1. Heavy Cleave & AoE
      • 2.1.2. Meme Build & AoE
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 10. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 10.1. Outlaw Rogue War Mode Talents
      • 10.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 10.1.2. Outlaw Rogue PvP Talents
  • 11. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as an Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Outlaw Rogue
    • 2.1. Outer Ring
    • 2.2. Middle Ring
    • 2.3. Inner Ring
  • 3. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Recommended Azerite Pieces for Outlaw Rogue
    • 4.1. Head
    • 4.2. Shoulders
    • 4.3. Chest
  • 5. Azerite Trait Recommendations for Outlaw Rogues
    • 5.1. Outer Ring
    • 5.2. Middle Ring
    • 5.3. Outer Ring AoE
    • 5.4. Middle Ring AoE
  • 6. Azerite Traits for Outlaw Rogue
    • 6.1. Outer Ring Traits
      • 6.1.1. Outlaw-specific
      • 6.1.2. Generic
      • 6.1.3. Uldir
    • 6.2. Middle Ring Traits for Outlaw Rogue
    • 6.3. Inner Ring Traits for Outlaw Rogue
  • 7. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 8. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Preface
  • 2. Single Target Ability Priority List for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Multi Target Ability Priority List for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Combined Ability Priority List for Meme Build
  • 5. Important Notes for Outlaw Rogue
    • 5.1. Roll the Bones
      • 5.1.1. Pro Tip: How to Roll the Bones
    • 5.2. Combo Points and Energy
    • 5.3. Adrenaline Rush
    • 5.4. True Bearing Cooldown Reduction
    • 5.5. Blade Flurry
    • 5.6. Defensive Utility
  • 6. Core Concepts for Outlaw Rogue
    • 6.1. Practical Usage of Roll the Bones
    • 6.2. Resource Management
  • 7. Extended Outlaw Rotation
  • 8. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Outlaw Rogue in Mythic+
  • 2. Outlaw Rogue Mythic+ Rotation
    • 2.1. Managing Packs with an Infested Mob
    • 2.2. Outlaw Rogue Utility
  • 3. Mythic+ Talents for Outlaw 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 Utilizing Procs
  • 3. Holding Cooldowns for Too Long
  • 4. Mismanaging Blade Flurry
  • 5. Not Knowing How To Sim Yourself
  • 6. Analyzing Your Mistakes as a Outlaw Rogue
  • 7. Changelog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Should I Use a Fast or a Slow Off-Hand?
    • 1.2. What Piece is Better, X or Y?
    • 1.3. How Much of X Stat Should I Have?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Outlaw Rogue in Uldir
    • 1.1. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 2. Taloc
    • 2.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Taloc
    • 2.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Taloc
  • 3. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 4. Fetid Devourer
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Fetid Devourer
    • 4.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 6. Vectis
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Vectis
    • 6.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Vectis
  • 7. Zul, Reborn
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Zul, Reborn
    • 7.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 8. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 9. G'huun
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Outlaw Rogue on G'huun
    • 9.2. Outlaw Rogue Playstyle on G'huun
  • 10. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Outlaw Rogue Stats
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Enchants for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Consumables for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros for Outlaw Rogue
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Rogues
    • 1.2. Startattack Macros
    • 1.3. Tricks of the Trade
    • 1.4. Specific Macros for Outlaw Rogues
      • 1.4.1. Talent Swap
  • 2. Addons for Outlaw 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 Outlaw Rogues
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Best in Slot List for Outlaw Rogue
    • 1.1. Raid Gear
    • 1.2. Dungeon Gear
  • 2. Trinket List for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Outlaw 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 Outlaw Rogue

Outlaw is a specialization that revolves around the management of several personal buffs. Once you acquire the correct types of buffs, you build Combo Points to unleash in powerful and bursty finishers. 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 Outlaw 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: Weaponmaster
• Level 30: Acrobatic Strikes
• Level 45: Vigor
• Level 60: Cheat Death
• Level 75: Dirty Tricks
• Level 90: Slice and Dice
• Level 100: Killing Spree

4. Stat Choice for Outlaw Rogue

Currently, you will want to prioritize stats as follows:

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

5. Basic Rotation for Outlaw Rogue

1. Use Killing Spree on cooldown.
2. Use Adrenaline Rush on cooldown.
3. Cast Sinister Strike to generate Combo Points.
4. Cast Pistol Shot when you have an Opportunity proc to generate Combo Points.
5. Cast a 4-5 Combo Point Slice and Dice when your buff is about to expire.
6. Cast Dispatch when you have 5+ Combo Points.
7. Activate Blade Flurry if more than one target is present and stacked.

6. Azerite Traits

Azerite Traits play an important role for Outlaw 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.