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Official Rogue class art by Blizzard EntertainmentArt © Blizzard Entertainment

Melee from stealth with energy and combo points. PoisonsPoisonsChanged in ForeverRequires level 20More charges now, and they stack with sharpening stones. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game have more charges, SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notes no longer breaks stealth, and Rogues can use one-handed axes.

  • Open from stealth, build combo points, spend them on finishers
  • Short, sharp fights; Vanish and Sprint when it goes wrong
  • SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notes no longer breaks stealth: SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notes one guard, slip past the next
  • PoisonsPoisonsChanged in ForeverRequires level 20More charges now, and they stack with sharpening stones. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game last longer and stack with sharpening stones

Specializations

  • Assassination: Poisons and finishing moves. (Damage)
  • Combat: Steady sustained melee. (Damage)
  • Subtlety: Stealth, openers and control. (Damage)
Rogue talent trees in the Forever beta: Assassination, Combat, Subtlety
Rogue talent trees in the Forever beta · © Blizzard Entertainment

Key Abilities

  • Changed: PoisonsPoisonsChanged in ForeverRequires level 20More charges now, and they stack with sharpening stones. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameSapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notesDistractDistractChanged in ForeverAlso lowers enemies' stealth detection for 10 s. Enemy players get a warning.Blizzard beta notesExpose ArmorExpose ArmorChanged in ForeverRemoves more armor and no longer blocks Sunder Armor.Blizzard beta notesFeintFeintChanged in ForeverDrops twice as much threat.Blizzard beta notes
  • Core: StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game
  • Talents: MutilateMutilateTalentAssassination talent at 21 points.Blizzard beta notes

Source: Blizzard class class post (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026

Strengths and weaknesses

  • StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in game past enemies that aren't part of the quest
  • SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notes one guard and stay hidden: SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notes no longer breaks stealth
  • Vanish, Sprint and Gouge to escape a bad pull
  • Expose ArmorExpose ArmorChanged in ForeverRemoves more armor and no longer blocks Sunder Armor.Blizzard beta notes no longer blocks a Warrior's Sunder Armor
  • No self-heal: food and bandages after most fights
  • Struggles against three or more enemies at once
  • Damage depends on two good weapons

Class Guides

Rogue leveling guide1–60, abilities by levelWindshaper Skyborne Rogue melee damageCharacter planNight Elf Rogue melee damageCharacter planBest professions for a Rogue in WoW ForeverArticleEvery new race and class combination in WoW ForeverArticle

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NameTypeLevelData
StealthStealthCore abilityRequires level 1Move unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Classic-era level: check in gameMove unseen. Skip fights you don't need.Core ability1Classic level
PoisonsPoisonsChanged in ForeverRequires level 20More charges now, and they stack with sharpening stones. Learned from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in gameMore charges now, and they stack with sharpening stones. Learned from a class quest.Changed in Forever20Classic level
SapSapChanged in ForeverIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Blizzard beta notesIncapacitates a humanoid. No longer breaks your stealth.Changed in Forever–Beta notes
DistractDistractChanged in ForeverAlso lowers enemies' stealth detection for 10 s. Enemy players get a warning.Blizzard beta notesAlso lowers enemies' stealth detection for 10 s. Enemy players get a warning.Changed in Forever–Beta notes
Expose ArmorExpose ArmorChanged in ForeverRemoves more armor and no longer blocks Sunder Armor.Blizzard beta notesRemoves more armor and no longer blocks Sunder Armor.Changed in Forever–Beta notes
FeintFeintChanged in ForeverDrops twice as much threat.Blizzard beta notesDrops twice as much threat.Changed in Forever–Beta notes
MutilateMutilateTalentAssassination talent at 21 points.Blizzard beta notesAssassination talent at 21 points.Talent–Beta notes

FAQ

Is Rogue good in WoW Forever?

Melee from stealth with energy and combo points. Poisons have more charges, Sap no longer breaks stealth, and Rogues can use one-handed axes. PvP rulesets and players who like skipping fights instead of clearing them.

What is the best race for a Rogue in WoW Forever?

Windshaper Skyborne: 1% haste gives more energy-free white hits and poison procs, and the run speed suits a class that moves a lot. High Order Skyborne: The same haste on the Alliance side. Read Ley Line also shortens eating breaks. Night Elf: Every race except Tauren can be a Rogue. Pick on looks for now; we'll compare racials once Blizzard publishes them.

Which races can be a Rogue?

Orc (Horde), Troll (Horde), Undead (Horde), Windshaper Skyborne (Horde), Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance), Night Elf (Alliance), Gnome (Alliance), High Order Skyborne (Alliance). Source: Blizzard's race and class table.

What roles can a Rogue fill?

Damage. Its three talent trees are Assassination, Combat, Subtlety.

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