Outlaw Rogue DPS Guide — Dragonflight 10.2
Welcome to our Outlaw Rogue guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2. 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.
High uptime on cooldowns thanks to
Underhanded Upper Hand.
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,
Gouge or
Airborne Irritant.
Variance in damage output depending on
Sinister Strike procs.
High cooldown uptime leads to no powerful burst phases in our DPS curve, even with Bloodlust.
Highly reactive gameplay, which requires quick reflexes and thinking, making the spec hard to execute flawlessly.
Outlaw Rogue and Guide Changes for Patch 10.2
Outlaw, and Rogue in general, received a plethora of changes, with many new and reworked talents, changes to abilities that we get access to without having to talent into them, as well as the removal or "baking in" of several key components of the Spec. The list of changes is too long to list here, but you can find a link to the complete list of changes below.
The main goal of these changes was to ensure that Rogue would no longer be the only class with a differently structured talent tree, while streamlining the Spec by making key abilities become baseline for each Spec. As a result, Outlaw has many more talent points available for utility talents, and our class tree has been packed with useful utility, survivability, and mobility options. There have also been some quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Gameplay-wise, the Spec still plays the same, with some minor rotational changes. At its core, 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, dealing incredibly high sustained damage without massive burst windows. If you have already enjoyed Outlaw for its fast-paced and reactive gameplay, this patch will feel fresh yet familiar at the same time!
While all the pages have been reviewed for Patch 10.2, the vast amount of changes will require prolonged testing once the content has hit live servers. As a result, minor changes to many sections of this guide are to be expected in the early stages of Patch 10.2.
For a full breakdown of all Rogue Changes in Patch 10.2, check out our dedicated page below.
Pending Changes to our Guide
The large amount of changes to both the core toolkit and the spec-specific one, the Rogue theorycrafting community is constantly updating and looking for improvements to the Outlaw simulations to find the best possible build and playstyle. As new findings come to light (or some bugs get fixed), changes to this guide will be happening as well.
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(s) 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 our Beginner 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.
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 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, phials, 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
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
- 18 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Updated Fyrakk talent suggestions.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (FAQ page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (how to improve page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (simulations page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (addons page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (enchants page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (stats page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Page added.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (spells page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (easy mode page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Page updated for the Patch 10.2 Rogue rework.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (FAQ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (how to improve page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (simulations page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added BiS Lists for 10.1.7.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (addons page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (enchants page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (stats page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Switched to KiR as the recommended ST build and HO for cleave fights.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (rotation page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (talents page): New layout for talents, added KIR M+ build.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (spells page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (easy mode page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.7 and no changes were necessary.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1.7.
- 08 Aug. 2023 (this page): Updated for class tuning from August 8th.
- 16 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Updated RtB priorities.
- 16 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Updated for KiR being the stronger ST build now.
- 16 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated RtB prio for HO build.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (FAQ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (how to improve page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (simulations page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Added Dawn of the Infinite section, removed Cataclysm Timewalking section, updated Annulet section for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (addons page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (enchants page): Updated Onyx Annulet paragraph to no longer recommend farming it after 10.1.5 Annulet nerfs.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (stats page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Added BF conditional while GM is active.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (spells page): Page was reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and no changes were necessary.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5, added BF conditional to rotation while GM is active.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5, updated most recent changes to the class and guide.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (gear page): Updated Embellishment info.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (enchants page): Added Belt Clasp and Lambent Armor Kit as alternative Leg Enchant. Added Corrupting Rage Phial discussion.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Updated talents and added more tips.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Updated KIR recommendation as viable alternative to HO builds.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (this page): Updated for most recent TC findings.
- 24 May 2023 (gear page): Added Timewalking info.
- 14 May 2023 (gear page): Updated trinket recommendations.
- 14 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Added Sarkareth tips and some Mythic tips.
- 07 May 2023 (gear page): Updated Embellishment recommendations for recent hotfixes.
- 07 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Page added.
- 01 May 2023 (FAQ page): Added T30 Setbonus FAQ for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (how to improve page): No updates were required for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (simulations page): No changes to this page were necessary for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (gear page): Page fully updated for Patch 10.1. Added Flightstone and Crest information, added Season 2 BiS items and recommendations, BiS embellishments and more.
- 01 May 2023 (enchants page): Page reviewed for Patch 10.1. Updated Onyx Annulet recommendations.
- 01 May 2023 (stats page): Patch 10.1 did not change the stat priority.
- 01 May 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated tips and tricks for Patch 10.1 Affix changes.
- 01 May 2023 (rotation page): No rotational changes are required for Patch 10.1. Added Rotation Quick Guide.
- 01 May 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1. The recommended build and talent tree remain the same, and the page required no updates.
- 01 May 2023 (spells page): No changes were required to this page for 10.1, as no spell changes happened, besides numerical ones.
- 01 May 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.1. Simplified rotational priorities and talent build.
- 01 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1 release. Added sections for recent and pending updates to the guide.
- 29 Apr. 2023 (addons page): Patch 10.1 required no changes to this page.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Primordial Gem hotfixes.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated Primordial Gem recommendations for latest hotfixes.
- 26 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Added Talent calculator link for KIR build.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve 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 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (stats 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 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.5 changes.
- 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 (gear page): Updated with raid trinkets and BiS list disclaimer.
- 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 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Updated some boss tips and talent advice.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talent build recommendation.
- 04 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated HO build pathing/suggestions and added KiR build alternatives.
- 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 (gear page): Updated 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.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): 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 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (stats 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 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): 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 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 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 (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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