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Subtlety Rogue Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Subtlety Rogue PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Subtlety Rogue DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive Blitz.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Blitz Subtlety Rogues

  1. Malädeth's icon
    1
    Malädeth
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Orc | Trickster | 134 ilvl
    3661
  2. Çåßãl's icon
    2
    Çåßãl
    Dalaran (US)
    Orc | Deathstalker | 120 ilvl
    3643
  3. Downbadjenna's icon
    3
    Downbadjenna
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathstalker | 118 ilvl
    3516
  4. Kalvish's icon
    4
    Kalvish
    Dalaran (US)
    Human | Deathstalker | 122 ilvl
    3508
  5. Weedwormler's icon
    5
    Weedwormler
    Sargeras (US)
    Kul Tiran | Deathstalker | 119 ilvl
    3438

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Subtlety Rogue's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 17% Critical Strike +86
  • 4% Haste +25
  • 101% Mastery +411
  • 23% Versatility +327

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +8
  • 20% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Subtlety Rogues.

  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 for Blitz

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Subtlety Rogues in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Hood of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 45
    Hood of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 3
    Smokemantle of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 46
    Tactical Vest of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • 2
    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

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

Hands

  1. Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 48
    Deathgrips of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 10
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

Legs

  1. Pants of the Sudden Eclipse

    • Set
    • 49
    Pants of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 41
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse

    • 5
    Bladed Boots of the Sudden Eclipse icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  5. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. High Nerubian Signet

    • 2
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  4. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 1
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Dirk

    • 1
    Dirk icon

  4. Everforged Stabber

    • 1
    Everforged Stabber icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Dagger

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Dagger icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Dagger

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Dagger icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  4. Dirk

    • 1
    Dirk icon

  5. Parson's Ornamented Blade

    • 1
    Parson's Ornamented Blade icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Subtlety Rogues.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Subtlety Rogue gear in Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 1
    Greater Tiger Claw Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 14
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 39
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 9
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 45
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 49
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 44
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 54
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 30
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 14
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 43
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 42
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Subtlety Rogues in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 42
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 41
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 275
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 48
    Masterful Sapphire icon

    • 4

  4. Deadly Emerald

    • 3
    Deadly Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Sapphire

    • 1
    Versatile Sapphire icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 3
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Grounded Circuitry

    • 1
    Tinker: Grounded Circuitry icon

  4. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  5. Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron

    • 1
    Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron icon

Most Played Races for Subtlety Rogue Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Subtlety Rogue DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 23
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 19
    Orc icon

  3. Undead

    • 5
    Undead icon

  4. Human

    • 1
    Human icon

  5. Kul Tiran

    • 1
    Kul Tiran icon

Subtlety Rogue Guide FAQ

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

How is this Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Subtlety Rogues in Blitz Battlegrounds using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.