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Rogue Guide — WoW Classic Vanilla x5

Section: Classes & races 2 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 20.09.2026

The complete Rogue guide for World of Warcraft Classic (Vanilla 1.12.1) on an x5 server: roles, specializations, leveling, raids, PvP and professions. The Rogue is a stealthy melee assassin and top single-target DPS.

Rogue
RogueVanilla 1.12.1
Contents
  1. Class overview
  2. Roles and specializations
  3. Strengths and weaknesses
  4. Leveling 1–60
  5. Raids and PvE
  6. PvP and battlegrounds
  7. Professions
  8. Verdict: who it suits
  9. Related guides
  10. In short

Class overview

  • Faction: Alliance and Horde
  • Armor: leather
  • Resource: Energy and combo points

Roles and specializations

SpecializationDescription
Combatthe best steady raid DPS with swords/daggers; the PvE staple.
Assassinationempowered daggers, poisons and critical burst.
Subtletythe PvP tree: control, evasion and powerful openers.

Strengths and weaknesses

StrengthsWeaknesses
Top single-target raid DPSMelee only — vulnerable to control and AoE
Stealth and escape (Vanish)No self-healing and only leather armor
The strongest PvP control (stuns, Kidney Shot)Needs good weapons and poisons
Available to both factions

Leveling 1–60

The Rogue levels fast thanks to stealth: pick your targets, open from invisibility and finish before taking damage. Keep both weapons sharp and poisons stocked.

→ Rogue leveling 1–60

Raids and PvE

In raids the Rogue is the benchmark single-target DPS (Combat). Cap weapon skill at 300, build BiS with agility/hit, and use poisons and sharpening stones.

→ Pre-raid BiS for Rogue

PvP and battlegrounds

Stealth openers, stun chains and Vanish make the Rogue a terror to casters and healers; the weakness is facing multiple enemies and heavy control.

→ Rogue PvP guide

Professions

Engineering for gadgets and burst, or Herbalism + Alchemy for combat potions and invisibility.

Verdict: who it suits

Pick a Rogue if you love aggressive melee gameplay, peak single-target damage and duel dominance.

Related guides

In short

Pick a Rogue if you love aggressive melee gameplay, peak single-target damage and duel dominance.

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FAQ

Is the Rogue good in raids?

Yes, a Combat Rogue is one of the best sources of steady single-target damage in Vanilla.

Does the Rogue need poisons?

Absolutely. Deadly and Crippling Poison greatly boost damage and control; always carry reagents.

Is the Rogue easy in PvP?

It is strong but skill-intensive: opening from stealth, chaining stuns and escaping via Vanish all matter.

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