Subtlety Rogue DPS Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.2.5

On this page, you will find Subtlety-Rogue-specific information to deal with each boss in the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid.

This page assumes that you already understand most of the mechanics of each encounter. These can be found on the full raid guide, so what is contained here are details specifically tailored toward Subtlety Rogues and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.

During Shadowlands Season 4, Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones will each spend time being featured as a Fated Raid. During these times encounters within the specific raid will include an additional mechanic and items will drop at increased item levels. If you would like to learn more general information about the Fated Raids system as a whole, please see our overview below. Otherwise, continue to use this page for specialization-specific tips.

We advise you to use the following talents against Vigilant Guardian.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Vigilant Guardian.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Use Crowd Control like Kidney Shot to interrupt Searing Ablation which is casted by the Point Defense Drones in Phase 1.
• Run away from the raid if targeted by Deresolution or Matter Dissolution in Phase 2.
• Make sure to have your cooldowns like Shadow Blades ready when the boss reaches 15% Health and Phase 3 begins.

For more information, please refer to our Vigilant Guardian guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Avoid running on top of the Tanks because of Wormhole Jaws.
• Do not stand in front of the boss to avoid Rend.
• Dodge swirlies and use Cloak of Shadows or ask for a dispel if you get hit.

For more information, please refer to our Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Artificer Xy'mox.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'mox.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Cloak of Shadows can be used to avoid Genesis Rings to gain more uptime on the boss.
• All of the Xy Reinforcements can be crowd controlled and interrupted. Use Kidney Shot and Kick to disrupt them.

We advise you to use the following talents against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Cloak of Shadows and Shadowstep can and should be used to avoid Disintegration Halos to prevent damage taken and to gain uptime.
• Make sure you have your cooldowns ready when the boss is ready to drain a pillar, which happens when she reaches 0% Mana to DPS down the absorb shield.

For more information, please refer to our Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Prototype Pantheon.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Prototype Pantheon.

1. Obedience
2. Finality

• If debuffed with Runecarver's Deathtouch make sure you go to the Bastion's Wards (one player per ward) to get dispelled.
• Be aware that on Heroic and Mythic difficulties, the four bosses do not share health and must be defeated at roughly the same time.
• Interrupt the Prototype of War's Gloom Bolt or Prototype of Renewal's Anima Bolt as needed.

For more information, please refer to our Prototype Pantheon guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Lihuvim, Principal Architect.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Lihuvim, Principal Architect.

1. Obedience
2. Finality

• Make use of Lihuvim's Cosmic Shifts to help move to where you would like to be by the time each Synthesize starts.
• When debuffed by Deconstructing Energy, you can stand by nearby Unstable Motes to safely destroy them with the Deconstructing Blast
• Protoform Cascade can be avoided by sidestepping out of the cone.
• Try to have your DPS cooldowns ready when Synthesize starts to burn as much of the add's Health before they become active and thus easier to finish off.

For more information, please refer to our Lihuvim, Principal Architect guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Halondrus the Reclaimer.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Halondrus the Reclaimer.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Position the void zones from Crushing Prism near tremors.
• Make sure not to stack with other people with Earthbreaker Missiles.

For more information, please refer to our Halondrus the Reclaimer guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Anduin Wrynn.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Anduin Wrynn.

1. Obedience
2. Finality

• Make sure to not hit any adds or your raid with Wicked Star if you are targeted.
• You can use Shadowstep to connect with the opposing color when debuffed with Blasphemy.

For more information, please refer to our Anduin Wrynn guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Lords of Dread.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Lords of Dread.

1. Obedience
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Make sure to have all of your cooldowns ready for Swarm of Decay as the bosses take increased damage during it.
• Use Cloak of Shadows during Swarm of Decay to prevent damage intake.
• Try to spam as much as finishers as possible during Infiltration of Dread to get your Shadow Dance charges back.

For more information, please refer to our Lords of Dread guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Rygelon.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against Rygelon.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Double Shadowstep the boss during Massive Bang to gain more uptime.

For more information, please refer to our Rygelon guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Jailer.

• Level 15: Weaponmaster
• Level 25: Shadow Focus
• Level 30: Deeper Stratagem
• Level 35: Cheat Death
• Level 40: Prey on the Weak
• Level 45: Enveloping Shadows
• Level 50: Master of Shadows

We advise you to use the following Legendaries against The Jailer.

1. Resounding Clarity
2. Akaari's Soul Fragment

• Cloak of Shadows can be used during both Relentless Domination and Chains of Oppression to gain more uptime.
• Use Shadowstep on the boss after jumping into a hole with Rune of Damnation.

For more information, please refer to our The Jailer guide.