Outlaw Rogue
vs
Windwalker Monk
Debating whether to play a Windwalker Monk or Outlaw Rogue? Knowing which currently performs better DPS in PvE might help make a decision.
This page analyzes multiple simulations for both Windwalker Monks and Outlaw Rogues using profiles and settings intended to achieve their maximum DPS. Multiple sim environments are used to test how they perform in various conditions. Is one the AoE king? Does one scale better with gear upgrades? Is one more bursty, and more reliant on big cooldowns? Below analyzes the data to find the strengths of each.
Simulation results were created with SimulationCraft
Using game data from Patch 10.2.6 • WoW Dragonflight •
- Outlaw Rogue
Best boss DPS (in perfect settings)
Outlaw Rogue achieved 3.02% more maximum boss DPS than Windwalker Monk when there was no movement or lag.
Best AoE DPS (in perfect settings)
Outlaw Rogue achieved 5.18% more AoE DPS than Windwalker Monk when there was no movement or lag.
Simplest Gameplay
Outlaw Rogue has fewer damaging abilities which could indicate a simpler rotation.
DPS less dependant on big cooldowns
Outlaw Rogue’s DPS is less bursty, meaning it had more consistent damage. With 43.4% less difference in lowest and peak DPS during a fight when compared to Windwalker Monks.
Windwalker MonkBest boss DPS (in realistic settings)
Windwalker Monk achieved 9.13% more maximum boss DPS than Outlaw Rogue when dealing with occasional movement, lag and crowd-control.
Least affected by movement (single-target)
Windwalker Monk’s single-target DPS was -55.79% less affected by increased movement compared to Outlaw Rogues.
Best gear scaling
Windwalker Monk scaled better with increased item-levels, single-target DPS benefited 0.47% more from 446 ilvl to 488 compared to Outlaw Rogues.
While the above highlights the DPS advantages between Outlaw Rogue and Windwalker Monks, the DPS potential should not be the only factor in your decision. Ultimately, you should also consider the playstyle that you enjoy most while crushing it in Mythics+ and Raids!
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