Outlaw Rogue DPS Guide — Dragonflight 10.0.7
Welcome to our Outlaw Rogue guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.0.7. Here, you will learn how to play as a Outlaw Rogue in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons: from the very beginning to maximizing your DPS.
If you were looking for WotLK Classic content, please refer to our WotLK Classic Combat Rogue guide.
Outlaw Rogue Overview
Ahoy! Outlaw Rogue is a specialization that centers around managing resources while sustaining high damage to stacked targets. As in previous expansions, Outlaw is a fantastic jack of all trades that can comfortably handle any situation or fight type. Between the three Rogue specializations, Outlaw is the most effective in situations involving cleave-DPS.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Blade Flurry allows for consistently high cleave and AoE damage.
Very versatile in both raiding and Mythic+ content with multiple viable builds.
Exceptional survivability thanks to
Feint,
Cloak of Shadows,
Evasion and
Crimson Vial.
Very good group utility for Mythic+ in the form of
Shroud of Concealment,
Sap,
Blind and
Gouge.
Variance in damage output depending on
Roll the Bones outcome and
Sinister Strike procs.
Relies entirely on
Blade Flurry to deal AoE damage. While it has a high uptime, mistakes on using it are severely punished.
Outlaw Rogue in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7
Outlaw has received no changes in Patch 10.0.7 whatsoever, and as a result the spec plays the exact same as it did for the last few weeks and months.
The patch introduced a new layer of gear, with the Onyx Annulet and Primordial Stone Gems, which when fully upgraded and optimized, provide about a 3% dps increase over the previous BiS ring setup. All of the best gems are simple damage procs, so the gameplay loop of the spec remains unchanged.
Outlaw remains a high APM (Actions Per Minute) spec, that has a lot of different cooldowns and buffs to juggle to get the most damage out of its toolkit. If you have already enjoyed Outlaw for its fast-paced and reactive gameplay, this patch will feel the exact same as nothing has changed!
Leveling an Outlaw Rogue
If you want to level a new Rogue in Dragonflight, you should check out our leveling guide to help you on your journey.
If at any point you feel like you would like to customize your user interface or have been wondering if there are any useful macros or addons that might further your enjoyment and performance on your Rogue, you should check out our Addon section.
Basics of Outlaw Rogue Gameplay
Outlaw Rogue is a spec that is heavily centered around the maintenance of
its buffs and cooldowns. The decision to either re-roll Roll the Bones
whenever it comes off cooldown or sticking with the current buff you have and
waiting for its expiration will depend on each buff and the current
situation you find yourself in.
Playing around Roll the Bones will quickly become second nature as you
watch out for not wasting any of your resources or sitting on cooldowns for too
long. Most of your cooldowns do not have a static cooldown-timer, since
Restless Blades will constantly lower all your cooldowns whenever
you spend Combo Points. Utilizing this cooldown reduction is key to
playing Outlaw Rogue efficiently.
For more information on the basics of the spec you can check out the Spell Summary to get a good idea of the abilities you will be using while playing Outlaw. If you are completely new to playing Outlaw Rogue, we suggest taking a look at the Easy Mode page below to get a general idea of how to set up your new character.
If you already have some experience playing a Rogue or have familiarized yourself with the basics of the Spec you can also read up more information on how to optimize your Rotation and the individual strengths of the different Talents.
Outlaw Rogue Mage Tower Challenge
From Patch 9.1.5 onward, both Legion Timewalking and the Mage Tower have returned. As such we have created a separate guide detailing what you can expect from the Mage Tower challenge available to Outlaw Rogues.
How to Gear Up as an Outlaw Rogue
With all the different gearing options that are available to you, you might ask yourself what gear is worth chasing after. Since a lot of the decisions and variables depend on the gear that you are already wearing right now we strongly recommend "simming" yourself. You can find more information on how to do that, as well as a list of the current Best-in-Slot gear for newly-leveled characters and the ability to wear two legendaries on our dedicated gearing page.
After gearing up your character, the next step is to apply the appropriate enchants and gems, as well as prepare the best potions, flasks, and buff food. Which consumables are the best for you depends on your stat priority, which might change depending on your gear, talents, and the type of content you are about to tackle. The following two sections of the guide address all questions about consumables as well as the shifting stat priorities for Outlaw Rogues.
End-Game as an Outlaw Rogue
The gameplay of your Outlaw Rogue will change drastically once you start getting access to better and higher item-level gear. Once you feel that you are ready to tackle some of the most difficult content the game has to offer you should check out the dedicated pages for each type of content below. You will find helpful tips and tricks, recommendations on your talents and equipment as well as general information on mechanics, and guidance on what to look out for as you make your way to the top.
Improving as an Outlaw Rogue
Once you have your gear in order and are looking to improve not just your character itself but also your gameplay, you can check out these helpful sections as a first step into analyzing your own performance in more detail.
Changelog
- 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 18 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Updated rotational priorities for HO build and RtB priority.
- 18 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Clarified rotational priorities, updated recommended talent build.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Updated stat prio and Fortune Cookie food buff.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Added HO disclaimer for Haste.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated HO build pathing/suggestions and added KiR build alternatives.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talent build recommendation.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Updated with raid trinkets and BiS list disclaimer.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Updated some boss tips and talent advice.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated information on rotational priorities, RtB buffs and talent build.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Page added.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 23 Jun. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
- 03 Feb. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated to build 42174.
- 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page added with initial thoughts and information.
- 02 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added 9.1.5 changes.
- 28 Jun. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Page added.
- 28 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Updated talent and azerite recommendations.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 11 Dec. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Updated tips for all bosses.
- 15 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added tips for all bosses.
- 08 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Guide added.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 24 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 08 May 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Added further boss tips.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Guide added.
- 23 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Minor updates.
- 21 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added Outlaw Rogue advice for Battle of Dazar'alor.
- 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.1 and no changes are necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Added boss spec-specific tips.
- 13 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Page added (placeholder for now).
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This guide has been written and reviewed by Seliathan, who has been playing Rogue since the first day of Classic. He currently raids in Familiar with Drama, and is one of the foremost Mythic+ Rogue players. You can often find him streaming on Twitch, or follow him on his personal Discord server.
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