Subtlety Rogue PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — 12.1

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

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. While Haste is not necessarily the next strongest stat, having at least 200 Haste rating when scaled up to PvP item level is important because it grants you an extra GCD in every Shadow Dance, through the talent Deepening Shadows. 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.

As noted above, acquiring your 2-set is crucial for Subtlety Rogue. It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 50% 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: Backstab costs 10 less Energy and has 100% increased damage. Shuriken Storm costs 5 less Energy and has 60% increased damage.
• 4-set: Lingering Shadow now also benefits Eviscerate and Black Powder at 100% effectiveness.

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 two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Subtlety Rogue:

• Arcanoweave Lining is the best embellishment for Subtlety Rogues. This gives your spells and abilities a chance to empower an ally, increasing you and your teammate's primary stat. This is great for increasing your overall damage output.

Here are the best enchants for a Subtlety Rogue:

• Helmet: Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
• Shoulder: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
• Legs: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
• Weapons: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei and Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

For gems, you should primarily be using Enduring Heliotrope for the meta slot, and filling all other gem slots with Flawless Versatile Amethyst.