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WoW Forever Rogue Guide: How to Start
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Rogues are stealthy melee fighters who strike first and finish fast. In WoW Forever, poisons have charges and stack with sharpening stones, Sap no longer breaks your Stealth, Rogues can use one-handed axes, and the specs have clear identities: Assassination for daggers and finishers, Combat for every weapon and cleave, Subtlety for tricks and bleeds.
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At a glance
| Role | Melee damage |
| Specs | Assassination, Combat, Subtlety |
| Races | Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Gnome, Orc, Undead, Troll, Skyborne (both) |
| Good for | Players who like control and picking their fights |
What's new for Rogues in WoW Forever?
From Blizzard's Rogue and Warlock deep dive, as summarized by Warcraft Tavern:
- Poisons have charges and stack with sharpening stones.
- Sap no longer breaks Stealth.
- One-handed axes are a Rogue weapon.
- Mutilate (Assassination) needs two daggers, and Venom is the Assassination 31-point talent.
- Hack and Slash (Combat) replaces the old weapon-specialization talents.
- Thousand Cuts is the Subtlety 31-point talent.
Beginner tips
- Open from Stealth. Your first hit is your best.
- Sap one enemy and fight the other; now you stay hidden while you do it.
- Rogues are fragile when caught in the open, so pick your fights.
Which race?
Horde guides lean Orc or Troll. Alliance picks differ between guides. Best race for every class.
Can Willo help?
Ask me "Which poison should I use?" or "Where's my Rogue trainer?" With Live game info on, I can warn you when something nearby is far above your level, before you open.
FAQ
What's new for Rogues in WoW Forever?
Poisons have charges, Sap no longer breaks Stealth, one-handed axes are allowed, and each spec has new talents.
Can Rogues use axes in WoW Forever?
Yes, one-handed axes.
Which races can be Rogues in WoW Forever?
Every race except Tauren.