Subtlety Rogue 10.0 Guide

Introduction

Welcome to our guide on the Subtlety Specialization for the Rogue Class in WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0! This article covers everything regarding the Subtlety spec, such as the leveling, gearing, and min-maxing your Rogue for the most challenging PvE content in World of Warcraft - Mythic Raiding and Mythic+ Dungeons.

First, we'll check out the specialization's particularities and see why the Subtlety Rogue is one of the best specs in Dragonflight, Season 1. Then you'll learn how to gear your Subtlety Rogue, what stats to prioritize, and the best leveling spec, talents, and rotation that will get you to max level in no time.

Finally, we'll go deep into min-maxing your character for the end-game content and teach you what gear to use for Mythic Raiding and Mythic Plus dungeons. By the end of the guide, you will become a master of Rogue's Subtlety specialization! Sounds good, right? Let's get started!

Table of Contents

• Subtlety Rogues: Strengths and Weaknesses
• How to gear a Subtlety Rogue
• How to level a Subtlety Rogue. Subtlety Rogue leveling tips
• Best Subtlety Rogue talents for end-game content
• Subtlety Rogue in Dragonflight - FAQ

Subtlety Rogue in Dragonflight: Strengths and Weaknesses

In World of Warcraft, the Rogue class comes with three DPS specializations: Outlaw, Subtlety, and Assassination. The rogue's spending resource is called Energy. All three specializations revolve around a fast-paced melee-oriented playstyle.

The Subtlety Rogue represents one of the best DPS classes for Mythic Dungeons and Mythic Raiding in Dragonflight Season 1. The Subtlety spec excels in providing high damage with the rogue's finisher abilities, in both single-target and multi-target encounters.

In terms of weapons, the Subtlety Rogue uses any combination of daggers, fist weapons, one-handed axes, maces, and swords. Though, many abilities and passives essentially require you to use two daggers. As for raid gear, rogues share the Vanquisher Tier Token with Death Knights, Mages, and Druids for legacy content. In the Dragonflight expansion, the Vault of the Incarnates raid, the rogue shares the Zenith Tier Token with Monks, Warriors, and Evokers.

In the table below, we present the Subtlety Rogue's strengths and weaknesses:

How to gear a Subtlety Rogue

In World of Warcraft, gearing is one of the most important aspects that enhances your character's overall performance by providing massive amounts of stats, armor, procs, and set bonuses. This guide will teach you how to properly gear up for the most challenging content in WoW Dragonflight, Mythic Raiding, and Mythic+ Dungeons.

We'll start with the basics and cover the Subtlety Rogue's stats priority, check out the tier set bonuses, and finally, the best in slot gear you can get from mythic raids and dungeons.

Subtlety Rogue stat priority

Regardless of the class and spec you roll into in World of Warcraft, the stats are a key component when gearing up and min-maxing your character for the end-game content. Subtlety Rogues wear Leather gear with Agility as the main stat.

As a rogue, the Agility stat increases the attack power of your abilities, in other words - the damage you are dealing to the enemies. Also, please note that a higher and adequate item level will better impact your character's performance than a perfect stat distribution, so always keep an eye on the gear's item level!

Subtlety Rogue's stats priority looks like this:

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

So as a Subtlety Rogue, you will primarily value item level for Agility as the primary stat, then Critical Strike, followed by Mastery, Versatility, and Haste as secondary stats.

In other words: Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste. And here's why:

Agility: Increases your attack power and, therefore, all the damage you are dealing to your enemies

Critical Strike: Increases the chances of dealing double damage with your attacks

Mastery: Increases the damage of your finisher abilities

Versatility: Increases damage dealt and reduces damage taken

Haste: Increases your attack speed and your energy regen rate

Subtlety Rogue Tier Set Bonus

To start with, what is a tier set in World of Warcraft?

In WoW, a tier set is a unique class armor set with powerful 2-set and 4-set specific bonuses for each specialization of that particular class. Tier set bonuses change based on the character's active talent specialization, ensuring that the bonus is appropriate and useful to that spec.

So to recap, tier sets are unique pieces of armor that, when equipped simultaneously, provide you with a bonus, different for each spec of the chosen class. This bonus is based on the number of pieces from the set you have equipped, with most tier sets providing bonuses when equipping 2 or 4 pieces.

How to get the Subtlety Rogue Tier Set in Dragonflight Patch 10.0

There are three ways you can get tier set items in WoW in the Dragonflight expansion:

• Vault of the Incarnates Raid: You can get tier set items from specific bosses in the Vault of the Incarnates raid.
• Revival Catalyst: You can craft Tier armor from non-set pieces of the same item level using the Revival Catalyst crafting system.
• Great Vault: You can obtain tier set items from all activities that normally give Great Vault rewards, such as raiding, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP.

The fastest way to obtain tier set items is to take advantage of these three sources that can reward you with the Subtlety Rogue Tier Set items. The best advice is to complete the Vault of the Incarnates raid weekly - this is probably the fastest way to get your hands on the desired tier armor. In case you don't have a team to raid with, complete some Mythic+ Dungeons or some PvP matches.

Mythic dungeons and PvP are highly beneficial because even if you can't drop the set items while participating in these activities, you increase the chances of getting your set items at the Great Vault or the Revival Catalyst console in Thaldraszus. At the revival catalyst console, you can convert the non-set pieces obtained in dungeons or PvP into tier set items.

Let's have a closer look at the Great Vault feature:

And this is what the Revival Catalyst looks like:

Back to our Subtlety Rogue Tier Set. Now that you learned how to obtain the tier set, let's see some set bonuses and particularities, shall we?

The Subtlety Rogue Tier set is called Soulblade Shadowhide. It comes with the following bonuses for two pieces and four pieces equipped:

• 2-Set: Rogue Subtlety Class Set 2pc - Eviscerate, and Black Powder increase the damage and critical strike chance of your next Backstab, Shadowstrike, Shuriken Storm by 2% per combo point spent.
• 4-Set: Rogue Subtlety Class Set 4pc - Backstab, Shadowstrike, and Shuriken Storm critical strikes increase the damage of Eviscerate, and Rupture by 15% and the damage of Black Powder by 8% for 6 seconds.

In the table below, we present you the sources for Subtlety Rogue Tier Set items:

The remaining tier set items (Cloak, Wrists, Waist, and Boots) can be obtained by using the Revival Catalyst in Thaldraszus.

As previously stated, you unlock the tier set bonuses for your Subtlety Rogue when you equip any two or four pieces of the Soulblade Shadowhide set. Your four pieces of tier set as a Subtlety Rogue will be the Gloves, Shoulders, Chest, and Legs for itemization and build optimization.

Raid Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Subtlety Rogues

In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the raids as a Subtlety Rogue:

Mythic+ Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Subtlety Rogues

In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the Mythic+ Dungeons as a Subtlety Rogue:

Best in Slot (BiS) Trinkets for Subtlety Rogues

The best Subtlety Rogue trinkets for end-game content are:

This wraps up everything you should know about gearing your Subtlety Rogue: the stats priority, how to obtain the tier set, and what items to use in the end-game activities. Moving on to the next section of our guide, we'll teach you how to level your Subtlety Rogue in Dragonflight patch 10.0. Sounds good, right? Let's dive in!

How to level a Subtlety Rogue. Subtlety Rogues leveling tips

Before leveling your Subtlety Rogue, you must first create and customize the character. That brings us to the first question: what race should you go for when creating the character? Let's find out, shall we?

Best Subtlety Rogue Races

When it comes to racials, with so many options to choose from, you are probably wondering what would be the best race for your rogue. In World of Warcraft, each race has different racial abilities and spells, but no races offer an immediate advantage compared to others regarding the Subtlety spec. I highly recommend choosing the race you like the most, aesthetically speaking.

However, in the table below, you can see the top 10 best races for Subtlety Rogues based on performance gain:

Now, if you want to make an idea of what race players generally choose for their Subtlety Rogues:

• For Alliance: Night Elf, Human, Gnome, and Mechagnome.
• For Horde: Orc and Blood Elf.

Best Subtlety Rogue Leveling Talents and Rotation in Dragonflight 10.0

The best talents to use while leveling to level 60 as a Subtlety Rogue are:

Now let's check out how you should prioritize your abilities. Here is what most people consider to be the best single-target and multi-target rotations for Subtlety Rogues:

Subtlety Rogue Single Target Rotation

• 1. Start the fight with Shadowstrike from Stealth.
• 2. Use Rupture if the enemy has a high health pool. Use Eviscerate else.
• 3. Use Market for Death and Eviscerate if talented into Market for Death.
• 4. Use Symbols of Death and Shadow Dance if the enemy has still a lot of health.
• 5. During Shadow Dance:
• 6. Use Shadowstrike to generate combo points.
• 7. Use Eviscerate when on 5 or more combo points.
• 8. Outside of Shadow Dance:
• 9. Use Backstab or Gloomblade to generate combo points.
• 10. Use Secret Technique when on 5 or more combo points.
• 11. Use Eviscerate when on 5 or more combo points when Secret Technique is on cooldown.

Subtlety Rogue AoE Rotation

The main difference between the single target and multi target rotation is the use of Shuriken Storm as your main combo builder and Black Powder as your main finishing move. Finishers can also be used a bit more dynamically. It could be that using Eviscerate instead of Shuriken Storm is better to funnel damage into one big target. Applying Rupture to multiple targets is a strong option too if you fight multiple strong enemies at once.

• 1. Start the fight with Shadowstrike from Stealth.
• 2. Use Rupture if the priority enemy has a high health pool. Use Black Powder else.
• 3. Use Market for Death and Black Powder if talented into Market for Death.
• 4. During Shadow Dance:
• 5. Use Shadowstrike to generate combo points on up to 3 targets.
• 6. Use Shuriken Storm to generate combo with 3 or more targets.
• 7. Use Black Powder when on 5 or more combo points.
• 8. Outside of Shadow Dance:
• 9. Use Shuriken Storm to generate combo points.
• 10. Use Black Powder when on 5 or more combo points.

Follow the rotations, and you'll get to max level in no time! Now that we've covered the leveling part, it's time to move on to the end-game.

In the next section of our Subtlety Rogue Guide, we'll present the best talents to use for PvE end-game content, such as raiding and Mythic+ dungeons. In the end game, it's crucial to use the right talents and prioritize the skills you use depending on the activity. Choosing the best talents will significantly impact your performance as a DPS!

Best Subtlety Rogue End-game Talents

From the PvE perspective, there are two main end-game activities we'll take into consideration: Mythic raiding and Mythic+ Dungeons. We'll treat them separately to keep things clear and avoid confusion.

Best Talents for Mythic Raiding in Season 1 (patch 10.0)

In the picture below, you can see the best talents for mythic raiding as a Subtlety Rogue:

Single Dance build:

Dobule Dance build:

Best Talents for Mythic+ Dungeons in Season 1 (patch 10.0)

As a Subtlety Rogue, these are the talents you should use to maximize your damage in M+ Dungeons:

Single Dance build:

All-Purpose build:

Subtlety Rogues in Dragonflight - FAQ

1. Are Subtlety Rogues good in Dragonflight 10.0?

Yes, Subtlety Rogue represents one of the best specs in WoW Dragonflight in Season 1.

2. Is Subtlety Rogue easy to play?

Not really. The Subtlety Rogue specialization qualifies as one of the medium-to-hard specs to play in WoW Dragonflight.

3. What is the stats priority for Subtlety Rogues?

The stats priority for Rogue's Subtlety specialization looks like this: Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste.

4. Which rogue spec is best for leveling in 10.0?

The Outlaw Rogue Specialization is the best spec for rogue leveling, especially for beginners.

5. What is the best race for Subtlety Rogues in Dragonflight?

• Alliance's best Subtlety Rogue races are Mechagnome, Night Elf, Dwarf, and Human.
• For Horde, the best Subtlety Rogue races are Blood Elf and Orc.

Final thoughts

This wraps up everything you should know regarding the Rogue's Subtlety specialization in World of Warcraft Dragonflight for Season 1, patch 10.0. By reading this guide, you should now better understand the Subtlety Rogues' spec and particularities and how they perform in certain circumstances and different end-game activities. It's one of the best DPS specs in Dragonflight, so you should definitely try it!

Related Guides

If it feels like this specialization isn't the perfect match for you, we have also covered all the other specs available in the game. Below you can find an updated, detailed guide for each specialization in World of Warcraft:

Also, for a better view of the current meta, check out our guide on the Best Classes in WoW Dragonflight, where we present up-to-date rankings and tier lists for PvE and PvP in Season 1, patch 10.0.

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