The written guide for this spec is in progress.
Rogue · Melee DPS
Talent descriptions come from the game client files (build 1.60.1.70685). Some talent values are applied by the game server and can differ in game; ranks marked as Classic Era data are not in the Forever client yet.
Abilities
Spells of this school and active talents of this tree.
Sinister StrikeLevel 1An instant strike that causes 68 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage.
BackstabLevel 4Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the target.
GougeLevel 6Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec.
EvasionLevel 8The rogue's dodge chance will increase by 50% for 15 sec.
SprintLevel 10Increases the rogue's movement speed by 70% for 15 sec.
KickLevel 12A quick kick that injures a single foe for 80 damage.
FeintLevel 16Performs a feint, causing no damage but lowering your threat by a large amount, making the enemy less likely to attack you.
Blade FlurryTalentIncreases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent.
Hack and SlashTalentYour attacks with Maces ignore up to 15% of your target's armor.
Adrenaline RushTalentIncreases your Energy regeneration rate by 100% for 15 sec.
RiposteTalentA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack.
Changes vs Classic
- ChangedImproved GougeEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases the effect duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.
ForeverIncreases the duration of your Gouge ability by 1.5 sec.
- ChangedPrecisionEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases your chance to hit with melee weapons by 1%.
ForeverImproves your chance to hit by 1%.
- ChangedEnduranceEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicReduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 45 sec.
ForeverReduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 60%.
- ReplacedDagger Specialization → Hack and Slash
- ReplacedMace Specialization → Hack and Slash
- ChangedBlade FlurryEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases your attack speed by 20%. In addition, attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.
ForeverIncreases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.
- ReplacedSword Specialization → Hack and Slash
- ChangedWeapon ExpertiseEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases your skill with Sword, Fist and Dagger weapons by 3.
ForeverReduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 2%.
- ChangedAggressionEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases the damage of your Sinister Strike and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.
ForeverIncreases the damage of your Sinister Strike, Backstab, and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.