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Subtlety Rogue best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 2Serpentshrine Cavern, Tempest KeepMelee DPS

Notes

One rogue list for TBC, built around Combat with swords. The gear applies to every rogue spec in phase 2.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Deathmantle Helm (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern · Lady Vashj (tier token)
Neck
  1. Choker of Vile IntentBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
Shoulders
  1. Deathmantle Shoulderpads (Tier 5)Tempest Keep · Void Reaver (tier token)
Back
  1. Drape of the Dark ReaversKarazhan · Shade of Aran
Chest
  1. Bloodsea Brigand's VestSerpentshrine Cavern · Fathom-Lord Karathress
Wrists
  1. Vambraces of EndingTempest Keep · High Astromancer Solarian
Hands
  1. Deathmantle Handguards (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern · Leotheras the Blind (tier token)
Waist
  1. Belt of One-Hundred DeathsSerpentshrine Cavern · Lady Vashj
Legs
  1. Deathmantle Legguards (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern · Fathom-Lord Karathress (tier token)
Feet
  1. Edgewalker LongbootsKarazhan · Moroes
Ring 1
  1. Band of the Ranger-GeneralTempest Keep · Kael'thas Sunstrider
Ring 2
  1. Ring of LethalitySerpentshrine Cavern · Hydross the Unstable
Trinket 1
  1. Dragonspine TrophyGruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller
Trinket 2
  1. Warp-Spring CoilTempest Keep · Void Reaver
Main hand
  1. Talon of AzsharaSerpentshrine Cavern · Morogrim Tidewalker
Off hand
  1. Latro's Shifting SwordHeroic Black Morass · Aeonus
Ranged
  1. Arcanite Steam-PistolTempest Keep · Al'ar

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Blade; Naxx veterans: Might of the Scourge)
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Assault (+24 AP)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · Superior Agility (+15 Agi)Enchanting
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting (Dexterity if speed is covered)
Main handEnchant Weapon · Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting
Off handEnchant Weapon · Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage · needs 2 red / 2 yellow / 2 blue)
RedGlinting Noble Topaz (+4 Agi / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Delicate Living Ruby (+8 Agi)
YellowRigid Dawnstone (+8 hit)
BlueShifting Nightseye (+4 Agi / +6 stamina)