Playstyle
The Rogue sneaks up in Stealth, opens with a surprise attack and uses Energy and Combo Points to build toward strong finishers. Sap, Blind and Vanish let it control the fight, and it also has poisons, pickpocketing and lockpicking.
Background and lore
In the classic world, rogues learn their craft in secret: poisons only come after a class quest of their own, and lockpicking opens chests that stay closed to everyone else. The rogue guild Ravenholdt in the Alterac Mountains is neutral and takes in thieves from both factions. Rogues sneak, lurk and strike from stealth.
Talent trees
Assassination
Assassination improves poisons and critical hits. Cold Blood guarantees that your next finisher crits. Ideal for everyone who likes to plan one big hit.
Signature abilities: Cold Blood
Combat
Combat is the classic tree for steady damage with swords or daggers, popular for leveling and raiding. Blade Flurry hits two enemies at once, and Adrenaline Rush gives you energy to spare.
Signature abilities: Blade Flurry, Adrenaline Rush
Subtlety
Subtlety improves stealth and is strong in PvP. Premeditation lets you open with extra combo points, Preparation resets your cooldowns, and Hemorrhage strengthens your group's hits.
Signature abilities: Premeditation, Preparation, Hemorrhage
Who is the Rogue for in Forever?
A good fit if you … love PvP, like outplaying enemies and want a class with lots of tools.
Not ideal if you … want to tank or heal.
New in Forever
The Skyborne can be Rogues on both sides.
Send the Rogue into the Forever arena or find out in the Forever quiz whether it suits you.
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