Rogue in WoW Classic
The Rogue is a melee class that uses stealth, poisons and combo points. On the Vanilla WoW Classic X5 realm (1.12.1, x5 rates) it is one of the strongest single-target damage sources and a master of picking favorable fights thanks to stealth.
Talents and roles
In Vanilla the Rogue has three talent trees.
- Assassination — poisons and dagger scaling, burst.
- Combat — steady even damage, the base for raids and dungeons.
- Subtlety — control and surprise, the PvP pick.
Group role
The Rogue deals high single-target physical damage Eviscerate, removes magic with Feint, stuns 
Gouge and feigns death in a crisis. Stealth Stealth helps scout dungeons and bypass dangerous mob packs.
Leveling on x5
x5 rates cut the path to level 60 by 4–5x. Keep weapons and poisons Poisons fresh, use stealth to choose targets and follow the 1–60 leveling guide for the zone route.
FAQ
Is the Rogue good for solo leveling on x5?
Yes: stealth lets you skip extra mobs and pick your targets, and an opener from stealth can kill an enemy before it reacts. On x5 rates the path to 60 is fast with little downtime.
Which Rogue tree is best for damage?
In Vanilla raids the main pick is Combat with swords or daggers for steady damage. The Assassination tree boosts daggers, and Subtlety is strong in PvP.