RogueTBCTalent Calculator

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Assassination

0
Improved Eviscerate
0/3
Remorseless Attacks
0/2
Malice
0/5
Ruthlessness
0/3
Murder
0/2
Puncturing Wounds
0/3
Relentless Strikes
0/1
Improved Expose Armor
0/2
Lethality
0/5
Vile Poisons
0/5
Improved Poisons
0/5
Fleet Footed
0/2
Cold Blood
0/1
Improved Kidney Shot
0/3
Quick Recovery
0/2
Seal Fate
0/5
Master Poisoner
0/2
Vigor
0/1
Deadened Nerves
0/5
Find Weakness
0/5
Mutilate
0/1

Combat

0
Improved Gouge
0/3
Improved Sinister Strike
0/2
Lightning Reflexes
0/5
Improved Slice and Dice
0/3
Deflection
0/5
Precision
0/5
Endurance
0/2
Riposte
0/1
Improved Sprint
0/2
Improved Kick
0/2
Dagger Specialization
0/5
Dual Wield Specialization
0/5
Mace Specialization
0/5
Blade Flurry
0/1
Sword Specialization
0/5
Fist Weapon Specialization
0/5
Blade Twisting
0/2
Weapon Expertise
0/2
Aggression
0/3
Vitality
0/2
Adrenaline Rush
0/1
Nerves of Steel
0/2
Combat Potency
0/5
Surprise Attacks
0/1

Subtlety

0
Master of Deception
0/5
Opportunity
0/5
Sleight of Hand
0/2
Dirty Tricks
0/2
Camouflage
0/5
Initiative
0/3
Ghostly Strike
0/1
Improved Ambush
0/3
Setup
0/3
Elusiveness
0/2
Serrated Blades
0/3
Heightened Senses
0/2
Preparation
0/1
Dirty Deeds
0/2
Hemorrhage
0/1
Master of Subtlety
0/3
Deadliness
0/5
Enveloping Shadows
0/3
Premeditation
0/1
Cheat Death
0/3
Sinister Calling
0/5
Shadowstep
0/1

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Rogue TBC Talent Build Guides

Combat Swords Raid Build

The standard Rogue raid spec. Blade Flurry cleaves additional targets, Adrenaline Rush doubles energy regen, and Combat Potency provides consistent energy returns from off-hand hits.

Strengths
  • +Highest sustained melee DPS
  • +Blade Flurry cleave
  • +Adrenaline Rush burst window
Best For

Raid DPS with sword weapons

Combat Daggers Raid Build

Combat variant optimized for dagger weapons. Takes Dagger Specialization instead of Sword Specialization while keeping all core Combat talents for raid DPS.

Strengths
  • +Strong with good daggers
  • +Same sustained DPS framework
  • +Backstab filler damage
Best For

Raid DPS when daggers are your best weapons

Mutilate Assassination Build

Deep Assassination build with Mutilate as the primary combo point generator. Seal Fate provides extra combo points on crits, and Find Weakness increases armor penetration.

Strengths
  • +High burst damage
  • +Efficient combo point generation
  • +Find Weakness armor pen
Best For

Raid DPS with strong daggers

Shadowstep PvP Build

The premier Rogue PvP build. Shadowstep teleport, Preparation for cooldown reset, and deep Subtlety talents provide unmatched arena burst and control from stealth.

Strengths
  • +Shadowstep teleport
  • +Preparation double cooldowns
  • +Deadliness attack power
Best For

Arena PvP at all ratings

HARP PvP Build

Hemorrhage + Adrenaline Rush + Preparation hybrid. Combines Combat's Blade Flurry with Subtlety's Preparation for a versatile PvP build that works well in battlegrounds.

Strengths
  • +Blade Flurry + Preparation combo
  • +Hemorrhage flexibility
  • +Strong in group PvP
Best For

Battleground and world PvP

About the Rogue TBC Talent Calculator

Rogues in The Burning Crusade are elite melee DPS specialists and the most feared class in arena PvP. In raids, Combat Rogues (both Swords and Daggers variants) deliver top-tier sustained melee damage through Blade Flurry cleave and Adrenaline Rush burst windows, while Mutilate Assassination Rogues offer competitive single-target DPS with excellent combo point generation. The real Rogue magic happens in PvP, where Subtlety Rogues with Shadowstep dominate arena at all rating brackets โ€” teleporting behind targets from stealth, delivering devastating openers, and resetting fights with Vanish and Preparation. Rogues also bring essential raid utility: Kick interrupt on a short cooldown, Expose Armor for physical DPS groups, and the ability to soak mechanics with Cloak of Shadows. Whether you prefer the sustained efficiency of Combat or the explosive control of Subtlety, use this calculator to distribute your 61 talent points.

This Rogue TBC talent calculator helps you plan the perfect Rogue build for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. Whether you're building a Rogue for raiding, PvP arenas, or leveling, this calculator provides accurate Rogue talent data from patch 2.4.3.

Use the Rogue talent calculator to allocate your 61 talent points across the three Rogue talent trees. Share your Rogue TBC build with your guild using the share button.

How to use

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Talent Trees

1.

Assassination

Poison-focused Rogue spec with Mutilate. Assassination Rogue has high burst damage.

2.

Combat

Sustained Rogue DPS with Blade Flurry. Combat Rogue is the primary TBC raid spec.

3.

Subtlety

Control Rogue spec with Shadowstep. Subtlety Rogue dominates TBC PvP arenas.

Rogue TBC Talent Calculator FAQ

Q:What is the best Rogue TBC talent build for raids?

Combat Swords (20/41/0) and Combat Daggers (19/42/0) are the best Rogue raid specs. Combat provides the highest sustained DPS through Blade Flurry and Adrenaline Rush. Use this Rogue talent calculator to plan your raid build.

Q:How do I build a Rogue for TBC PvP?

Subtlety Rogue with Shadowstep (5/12/44) dominates TBC arenas. Shadowstep teleport, Preparation cooldown reset, and high burst from stealth make it the premier Rogue PvP spec.

Q:How many Rogue talent points are there in TBC?

Rogues have 61 talent points at level 70. This Rogue TBC talent calculator allocates all 61 Rogue talent points across Assassination, Combat, and Subtlety trees.

Q:Can I share my Rogue TBC build?

Yes. The Rogue talent calculator Share button copies your Rogue TBC talent build URL for easy sharing.

Q:Is Mutilate Rogue viable in TBC raids?

Yes. Mutilate Rogue (42/19/0) deals competitive single-target DPS, especially with good daggers. It provides strong burst through Seal Fate and Cold Blood, though Combat is generally preferred for consistent DPS.

Q:What is HARP Rogue in TBC?

HARP stands for Hemorrhage Adrenaline Rush Preparation. It is a Combat/Subtlety hybrid PvP build (5/23/33) that combines Blade Flurry from Combat with Preparation and Hemorrhage from Subtlety for versatile PvP.

Q:Should I use swords or daggers for Combat Rogue in TBC?

Both work well. Combat Swords is slightly better with slow main-hand swords for Sinister Strike damage. Combat Daggers works if you have strong dagger weapons. The talent choice is Sword Specialization vs Dagger Specialization.

Q:What is Shadowstep Rogue in TBC?

Shadowstep Rogue (5/12/44) is the deep Subtlety build that gets Shadowstep teleport to targets. Combined with Preparation for double cooldowns and high stealth burst, it is the most feared arena spec in TBC.

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