Subtlety Rogue PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0)

The stat priority for Subtlety Rogue in PvP is as follows:

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

Agility is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat because it increases your damage and reduces the damage you take. Mastery is the next strongest secondary stat. Your Mastery is important as it increases the damage of your finishing moves. This will increase your sustained and burst damage.

You want to use PvP items as much as possible since they have increased item level in PvP combat. This is what your gear should look like, excluding most crafted items:

• Head: Hood of the Sudden Eclipse
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Shoulders: Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps - Crafted with Versatility
• Chest: Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse
• Wrists: Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Hands: Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Leather Belt - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Legs: Pants of the Sudden Eclipse
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Leather Boots - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Weapon 1: Algari Competitor's Dagger - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery
• Weapon 2: Algari Competitor's Dagger - Crafted with Versatility and Mastery

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Subtlety Rogues, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Damage increased by 6%.
• 4-set: Damage increased by 10%.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have 2 Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Subtlety Rogues:

• The only viable embellishment for Subtlety Rogues is Elemental Focusing Lens. This gives your damaging spells and abilities a chance to deal damage to your target. The magic school chosen is based on your selection of socketed Khaz'Algar gems.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Subtlety Rogue:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Wrists: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Radiant Mastery
• Main Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power
• Off Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

One of your gems should be Enduring Bloodstone, and all your remaining gems should be Versatile Onyx.