World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic
- Platform:
- PC
- Developer:
- Blizzard
- Publisher:
- Activision
- Genre:
- MMORPG
- Multiplayer:
- Online Multiplayer
- ESRB:
- Teen
- Released:
- 2022-09-26
- Franchise:
- Warcraft
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This guide will outline all the best in slot, or bis, items that Assassination Rogues can equip in Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. Launching on January 17th players will be coming back to visit Ulduar on January 19th once again to battle the Old Gods. With this, players will no doubt be looking for the very best gear to equip to achieve maximum DPS.
All of our guides can be found in our Wrath of the Lich King Classic Directory or by navigating the Table of Contents at the Top of the screen. If you are looking to improve your Damage for Ulduar or any other content in Wrath Classic be sure to check out the Assassination Rogue PvE Guide.
Assassination Rogue BIS Phase 2 - Ulduar
The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Assassination Rogue. We've also included the Best Gems and Best Enchants for them as well. More detail on Gems and Enchants are down below.
Slot | Item | Gems | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
Head | |||
Neck | |||
Shoulders | (Inscription Exclusive: Master's Inscription of the Axe) > Greater Inscription of the Axe | ||
Back | (Tailoring Exclusive: Swordguard Embroidery) > (Engineering Exclusive: Flexweave Underlay) > Enchant Cloak - Major Agility | ||
Chest | Pristine Monarch Topaz, Enchanted Tear,Delicate Scarlet Ruby | ||
Wrists | (Leatherworking Exclusive: Fur Lining - Attack Power) > Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault | ||
Hands | (Engineering Exclusive: Hyperspeed Accelerators) > Enchant Gloves - Crusher | ||
Belt | |||
Legs | |||
Feet | (Engineering Exclusive: Nitro Boosts) > Enchant Boots - Icewalker | ||
Ring 1 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Assault) | ||
Ring 2 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Assault) | ||
Trinket 1 | |||
Trinket 2 | |||
Main Weapon | |||
Offhand Weapon | |||
Ranged |
Best Gear Options For Assassination Rogue Phase 2 - Ulduar
If you're struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Likewise, sometimes it's useful to know the Stat Priority for Assassination Rogues to ensure you are obtaining specific stat thresholds, such as hit and expertise caps. Use the table above to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple options in case your luck has been bad or the competition for that BiS item is too high.
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Best Head For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
The tier headpiece is the best option to obtain the 2 piece bonus. Fortunately, the head can be bought with emblems making at a fantastic purchase.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Thorim (25) or 58xEmblem of Conquest | |
2 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
3 | Mimiron (10 HM) | |
4 | Thorim (10) | |
5 | Mimiron (10) |
Best Neck For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
The best neck is going to be difficult to obtain as it is best in slot for many specs, but it is a clear winner.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | General Vezax (25) | |
2 | Freya (10 HM) | |
3 | Freya (25) | |
4 |
Best Shoulder For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Tier shoulders are an option but the 1st choice has better stats overall if you aren't to break the 2 piece set bonus.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Assembly of Iron (25) | |
2 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
3 | Kologarn (25) | |
4 | Thorim (10) | |
5 | XT-002 Deconstructor (10) |
Best Back For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
All 3 of the top options are going to be pretty similar in value depending on your stat requirements, with the first option being the one with the best stats overall.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Hodir (25 HM) | |
2 | Assembly of Iron (25) | |
3 | General Vezax (10 HM) | |
4 | Kologarn (10) | |
5 | Hodir (10) |
Best Chest For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Expertise is largely going to be a wasted stat in this slot so hopefully, you can get your hands on something other than tier.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Thorim (25 HM) | |
2 | Hodir (25) or 58xEmblem of Conquest | |
3 | Freya (10) | |
4 | Yogg-Saron (10) |
Best Wrist For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Not a lot of options but the top option has significantly higher stats over the other options.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | XT-002 Deconstructor (10 HM) | |
3 | Flame Leviathan (25) |
Best Gloves For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Here is where you'll want to have tier to complete the 2-set bonus with hopefully the headpiece. While the next options are stronger stat-wise, the set bonus is worth it.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mimiron (25) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
3 | Malygos (25) | |
4 | Auriaya (25) | |
5 | Freya (10) |
Best Belt For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
The belt is going to have lots of competition but at least the second-best option can be purchased with emblems. Don't forget your extra gem with the Eternal Belt Buckle!
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yogg-Saron (10 HM) | |
2 | ||
3 | Leatherworking | |
4 | Auriaya (10) | |
5 | Mimiron (25) |
Best Legs For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Good luck getting the top option, but thankfully the 2nd option can be purchased with emblems. Tier legs aren't a bad option either; the 10-man version only slightly better than the ones form Sartharion 2D.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yogg-Saron (25 HM) | |
2 | ||
3 | Razorscale (25) | |
4 | Freya (25) | |
5 | Hodir (10) |
Best Feet For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Both top options are good depending on if you need the expertise or hit.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Leatherworking | |
2 | Assembly of Iron (25) | |
3 | Ignis the Furnace Master(25) | |
4 | Razorscale (10) |
Best Rings For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
The rings are a little lack luster when it comes to upgrades from Phase 1. The Rings from either the 10 or 25m quests to defeat Algalon are going to be BiS for many specs.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
2 | ||
3 | Assembly of Iron (10 HM) | |
4 | ||
5 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
6 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) |
Best Trinkets For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
Time to upgrade from the Darkmoon Card: Greatness! The Comet's Tail is the absolute best option but again will be contested by many other specs along with Dark Matter.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
3 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (10) | |
5 | Kologarn (25) | |
6 | Thorim (10 HM) |
Best Weapons For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
When it comes to weapons look for a fast main hand and anything in the off-hand. Basically follow the priority below, with higher-ranked weapons in the main hand and lower-ranked in the off-hand.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Freya (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (10 HM) | |
3 | Algalon the Observer & Assembly of Iron (25) | |
4 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25) | |
5 | Assembly of Iron (10) | |
6 | Yogg-Saron (10) | |
7 | General Vezax (10) |
Best Ranged Weapon For Assassination Rogue In WotLK Phase 2
It would be wise to pass the BiS bow to hunters as the second option is arguably just as good.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) & Thorim (25 HM) | |
2 | Flame Leviathan (10 HM) | |
3 | XT-002 Deconstructor (10 HM) | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (25) | |
5 | Auriaya (25) | |
6 | Kologarn (25) |
Best Gems For Assassination Rogue In Phase 2 - Ulduar
These are the gems that players will want to focus on getting for Assassination Rogue:
Meta Gem Socket
The Agi and Crit Gem remain the same throughout this phase
Red Socket
Players with Jewelcrafting should replace 3 red gems with the Dragon's eye, and also include a Stormjewel from the Fishing daily (or Auction House). There is some debate whether rogues should socket for raw Attack Power or Agility, but Agility provides crit and dodge as well as 2x AP, making it slightly superior to simply Attack Power.
- Delicate Dragon's Eye(Jeweler's Gem)
- Delicate Stormjewel(Fishing Daily)
- Delicate Scarlet Ruby
- Bright Dragon's Eye(Jeweler's Gem)
- Bright Scarlet Ruby
Blue Socket
For the activation of the Meta Gem use a prismatic gem, ideally in a blue socket, especially if it means achieving an agility socket bonus.
Yellow Socket
Depending on your Hit or Expertise needs, use an orange gem to activate Agility socket bonuses or the Meta gem activation.
Best Enchants For Assassination Rogue In Phase 2 - Ulduar
The list below shows what enchants players will want to use for their Assassination Rogue. These will likely be the same from Phase 1. Enchants can be found via Reputation, or from the professions: Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing and can often be found on the Auction House. Some professions provide a better option that is Exclusive to the character that has the profession and should be used instead of the other options.
Slot | Enchant Options | Source |
|---|---|---|
Head | Knights of Ebon Blade - Revered | |
Shoulders | Master's Inscription of the Axe > Greater Inscription of the Axe | Inscription Exclusive > Sons of Hodir - Exalted |
Back | Swordguard Embroidery > Flexweave Underlay > Enchant Cloak - Major Agility | Tailoring Exclusive > Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting |
Chest | Enchanting | |
Wrists | Fur Lining - Attack Power > Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault | Leatherworking Exclusive > Enchanting |
Hands | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting | |
Belt | Blacksmithing | |
Legs | Leatherworking | |
Feet | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting | |
Ring 1 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
Ring 2 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
Main Weapon | Enchanting | |
Offhand Weapon | Enchanting | |
Ranged | Engineering |
Other Rogue Guides
All of our guides are listed in the WotLK Classic Directory, navigate with the Table of Contents to access the complete list. Here are the guides specifically for Rogues.