DPS · Demanding to level

Rogue

Stealth, lockpicking, and the best single-target melee toolkit.

Why play it

Rogues bring control and strong single-target damage but pay for it with thin defenses. Stealth changes how you approach quests and dungeons, and lockpicking opens shortcuts and lockboxes that many groups will pay for.

Leveling reality check

Stealth past what you cannot fight, sap casters, and use Vanish as an escape. Weapon skill and poison supply are your main chores.

Dual spec at 40

Combat swords for PvE damage, Subtlety for PvP. Level lockpicking alongside so you never lose access.

Dual-spec rules are community-tracked from the beta. Confirm costs and switching rules with the trainer at 40.

Group value

Pure damage classes trade group flexibility for raw output. Your value shows up in cleave, control, or utility rather than in the group finder.