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Subtlety Rogue 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Subtlety Rogue PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 3.

Using data from the top 50 Subtlety Rogues across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.

Top Subtlety Rogues

  1. Àkròlolz's icon
    1
    Àkròlolz
    Outland (EU)
    Night Elf | Trickster | 727 ilvl
    2826
  2. Snugglez's icon
    2
    Snugglez
    Norgannon (EU)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 680 ilvl
    2565
  3. Explicit's icon
    3
    Explicit
    Blackrock (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 671 ilvl
    2512
  4. Peterpumping's icon
    4
    Peterpumping
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 671 ilvl
    2504
  5. Sadsub's icon
    5
    Sadsub
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 676 ilvl
    2502

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +3875
    16% Critical Strike
  • +734
    1% Haste
  • +21356
    94% Mastery
  • +18474
    24% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste

Minor Stats

  • +11
    0% Avoidance
  • +149
    2% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Subtlety Rogue class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 3.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 42
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Mask

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 3
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 41
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 50
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 50
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 38
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 10
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  4. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Everforged Stabber

    • 1
    Everforged Stabber icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 31
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Subtlety Rogue builds for 2v2.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 3 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 41
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 44
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 5
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 47
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying

    • 2
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 46
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 46
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 61
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 27
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 12
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 30
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 17
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 29
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 12
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 44
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 40
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 8
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 293
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 24
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 14
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 7
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Ruby

    • 4
    Masterful Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 11

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf

    • 31
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 14
    Orc icon

  3. Gnome

    • 2
    Gnome icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 1
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Kul Tiran

    • 1
    Kul Tiran icon

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Subtlety Rogue 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Subtlety Rogues in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 3.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.