Vanilla Rogue Dagger Mh Dmg Or Dps
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If you have just started leveling your Rogue, you may want to check out our Rogue leveling Guide first
Build Overview
If you are daggers put Crusader and your OH and your MH depends. If you want consistency, go +5 dmg. If you want an extremely minor paper dps increase, go crusader. Everything I am about to say comes with the caveat that I am a dagger rogue who uses +5 dmg. Crusader MH on a dagger is 'better'. Feb 02, 2008 Every single dagger spec is outshined by the other weapons. Fist/Sword Combat Sword Combat Heck if I remember the data from EJ forums correctly even Hemo swords and Combat maces outperform both Combat mutilate and Combat daggers. The Fact remains that any spec will work. But if you are looking to do the best DPS you can do spec combat swords. Jul 20, 2019 yall are daft, ability dmg is calculated through weapon dps, thats why my sinister strike has higher dmg with daggers than other swords, letting me play double dagger outlaw completely viably. This is a change that happened in bfa i think, but i found it out after i didnt get an epic MH that wasnt a dagger. Welcome to Wowhead's DPS Rogue Class Classic Guide, updated for! Vanilla WOW for rogues was really about white damage. That’s why combat dagger’s was so powerful, very fast attack speed and LOTS of white damage/poison proc’s. Comment by Rudy199 How is human the best PvE race if the best dps builds are really with daggers? Oct 06, 2009 I know that most of the damage comes from poisons, etc. But am i missing something or is MH different from OH. As of right now I know OH and MH the only difference is, the damage on OH is less than MH. So what you guys are saying is that faster dagger = more dmg from poison and focused attack, but doesn't this work likewise with OH.
Combat Rogue is one of the best DPS Classes in Classic WoW, losing only to Warrior when it comes to pure numbers. His Energy mechanic (in Classic, Rogue gains 20 Energy every 2 seconds) allows him to keep up his DPS even in the longest of encounters, making Sustain not an issue at all. However, in very long fights, Rogue might be forced to reapply his poisons as they have limited charges. This can lead to a slight DPS loss, but it is negligible when compared to a loss caused by running out of resources. He has access to two solid threat-management tools in a form of Vanish and Feint, so he is able to deal steady damage without any real risk of gaining Bosse's unwanted attention (for as long as he pays attention to his Threat meter, of course). Unlike some other Classes/Specs, Combat Rogue performs at the top level throughout all the content Phases, which makes him a solid DPS choice for any Raid Tier. His Utility, while not the best in Raids, can prove to be irreplaceable in smaller groups or in certain Raid encounters, like suppression room in Blackwing Lair. The only real drawback of Combat Rogue is his popularity. Finding a spot in a decent Raiding guild might be a slight problem, but it can be overcome with a little bit of hard work and dedication because solid and dedicated Raiders are always in high demand.
Pros | Cons |
Very high and stable Damage output | Lightly armored Class with rather low HP pool - can die instantly after accidentally pulling aggro in Raid. |
Good threat management options | Somewhat limited Raid utility |
Great Sustain | Poisons have a limited number of charges |
Scales very well with gear | Finding a good Raiding guild might be somewhat difficult because of Rogue's popularity |
Very strong in PvP, even in a dedicated PvE build | High competition for items in Raids |
The Best Race Choice
Note: Here, we will point you only towards the best PvE DPS Rogue Race. If you'd like to know more about other race picks, please check our WoW Classic Beginners Guide, where we dive deep into all available Rogue's race choices for both factions.
Alliance | If you want your Racials to affect your DPS, there is only one choice in Alliance and it is Human. His Sword Specialization gives him a considerable edge over other available allied races. It decreases your chance to miss an attack, reduces enemy's chance to dodge, block, and parry, and most of all reduces glancing blow (glancing blows deal damage reduced in proportion to the difference between Target's defense skill and Attaker's weapon skill) penalty, which is huge for DPS. If you are going for a Dagger build, the race choice becomes very much open. We recommend Dwarf or Gnome in this case, because of their solid PvP-centred Racials - Stone Form and Escape Artist. |
Horde | If Rogues could use Axes in Classic, the choice would be unbelievably simple, but they sadly can't, so it isn't. There are two solid Race choices, that affect DPS, to go for on Horde's side - Orc and Troll, but the power of Undead's Will of the Forsaken can't be overlooked either. Orc's Blood Fury is generally better than Troll's Berserking (the problem with Berserking on a DPS character is the fact that you shouldn't be taking damage, so it will give you only 10% Haste in most situations, which is underwhelming when we take its long CD into consideration). All in all, Orc wins (and he is great for PvP as well), but not as clearly as Human on Alliance's side. |
The Best Professions Choice
There is only one profession that makes a real impact in Raids and it is Engineering (Alchemy is also a decent option, but you can buy Flasks, Elixirs, and Potions from other players, which makes it much less impactful). It gives you access to powerful explosives that increase your AoE and Single-Target DPS. On top of that, it lets you create and use Gnomish Battle Chicken Trinket that summons a Guardian Chicken that fights at your side and has a chance on hit to cast a 'Battle Squawk' which boosts Melee attack speed of all Party members by 5%, making it a must-have in every competitive group. The fact that Engineering is also considered the best PvP profession is an added benefit to its power in PvE environment.
At the start, you should pick Mining to supplement your Engineering Skill, you can always switch it to another profession of your liking later on.
Note: If you want to know more about all available professions and secondary skills, please check our detailed WoW Classic Professions Guide.
Statistics Priority
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The Best Talent Builds
Proper Talent allocation is essential for maximizing Damage output. Here, we will describe the most optimal spec and lead you through the Talent Trees level-by-level to explain some choices.
There are two paths to choose - Swords Combat Build and Daggers Combat Build. Swords variant wins on DPS, but one might opt for Daggers setup, as it makes getting solid PvP weapons in Raids much easier.
Note: There are two versions of Daggers Build. The second one is based on the Seal Fate Talent from the Assassination Tree and requires a lot of Critical Strike chance (~30%) to work properly, which is not really achievable before Phase 5 without dropping below 9% Hit Cap, which is unacceptable. We will feature this build as soon as Phase 5 starts.
Swords Combat Rogue PvE DPS Build Assassination Tree:
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Daggers Combat Rogue PvE DPS Build Assassination Tree:
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Where to get Pre-Raid/Raid BiS Gear
In order to maximize your DPS, you should aim to assemble the best possible Gear. This applies to both Pre-Raid and each of the Raid Tiers/Phases. Also, remember that it is the armament that gives the highest DPS boost, so you should start by getting the best rogue weapons available. Below, we present you the BiS (Bst-in-slot) list for all equipment slots.
Note1: The list will be updated with new items concurrently with the introduction of new Raids/Phases, so remember to visit this page after new Raid opens for an update on what current best Rogue items in each lot are.
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The Best Enchants and Consumables
Proper enchants and consumables will greatly increase your Damage output. While getting enchants is a one-time-deal, farming consumables might be a real chore, but it is still worth it as numbers clearly show.
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Weapon (MH) | Enchant Weapon - Crusader (Chance to gain +125 Strength for 15 sec.) |
Weapon (OH) | Enchant Weapon - Crusader (Chance to gain +125 Strength for 15 sec.) |
Head | Lesser Arcanum of Voracity (+8 Agility, available from Libram of Voracity Quest in Burning Steppes) |
Chest | Enchant Chest - Greater Stats (+4 to all stats) |
Legs | Lesser Arcanum of Voracity (+8 Agility, available from Libram of Voracity Quest in Burning Steppes) |
Hands | Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility (+ 7 Agility) |
Feet | Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (+8% Run Speed) or Enchant Boots - Greater Agility (+7 Agility) |
Shoulders | Chromatic Mantle of the Dawn (+5 to all Resistances) |
Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength (+9 Strength) |
Back | Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility (+3 Agility) |
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Instant Poison VI | 20% chance of poisoning the enemy, dealing 112-148 Nature Damage instantly. 115 Charges. |
R.O.I.D.S. | +25 Strength for 60 minutes. Reward from the Rage of Ages repeatable Quest in the Blasted Lands. |
Elixir of the Mongoose | +25 Agility and +2% Critical Strike Chance for 60 minutes. Can be bought on AH or directly from an Alchemist. |
Juju Power | +30 Strength for 30 minutes. Reward from a reputable Quest available from NPC Witch Doctor Mau'ari, Everlook, Winterspring. |
Juju Might | +40 Attack Power for 10 minutes. Reward from a reputable Quest available from NPC Witch Doctor Mau'ari, Everlook, Winterspring. |
Winterfall Firewater | +35 Attack Power for 20 minutes. Drop from Winterfall Furbolgs in Winterpring (this is an alternative for JuJu Might, as the effects don't stack). |
Thistle Tea | Instantly grants 100 Energy. Created by Cooking, Recipe can be obtained from 'Kalven's Tower' Rogue Quest. |
Grilled Squid | +10 Agility for 10 minutes. Created by Cooking, Raw Squids can be fished, but only during Winter. |
Rotations
In Classic, Rogue follows more of a priority list than a strict rotation. On top of that, the list changes slightly depending on the Weapon (and build) you are currently using)
Note: most of the time, you'll want to use your Cooldowns at the start of combat, so that you'll get a second (and a third in long encounters) charge before the fight ends.
Vanilla Rogue Dagger Mh Dmg Or Dps 3
Rogue's opening sequence looks as follows:
Opener (Ambush/Garrote, or even Sinister Strike/Backstab - depending on chosen build/situation) ⇒ Slice and Dice ⇒ Adrenaline Rush ⇒ 5x Sinister Strike/Backstab (depending on chosen build/situation) ⇒ Slice and Dice ⇒ Here, standard single-target Priority list kicks in
Please use the following Priority List for sustained Single-Target Damage output:
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Rogue does not have an AoE Rotation, as he lacks any AoE abilities. When in an AoE situation, use Blade Flurry, throw Grenades (if applicable) and continue with your Single-Target Rotation. |
Tips and Tricks for aspiring Rogue Raiders
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END NOTE This Guide should help you to prepare yourself for that legendary Vanilla Raiding Experience and allow you to progress through Raid Tiers efficiently and with a good amount of fun. We hope that you have found this guide useful and informative. If we have missed a piece of information that is important to you, please let us know! Please do note that this is an early version of our guide, and we will be happy to receive constructive criticism, that will help us improve it, so leave your suggestions in the comments section below. |
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