Assassination Rogue PvE Guide

The War WithinPatch 11.0.2

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Assassination Rogue abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Start from Stealth for optimal damage.

Open from Stealth to apply Deathstalkers Mark.
Apply with 1+ Combo Points, maintain with Envenom.
Maintain from Stealth when possible.
Maintain with 5+ Combo Points.
Use on cooldown.
Use on cooldown, sync with buffs.
Activate when available.
Use on cooldown to refresh Garrote.
Use one charge before Kingsbane.
Cast with 5+ Combo Points, refresh at last second.
Generate Combo Points as needed.

Begin with Ambush for a strong opener, maintain Slice And Dice, Garrote, and Rupture. Use Echoing Reprimand and Kingsbane on cooldown, while managing Deathmark and Vanish effectively.

AoE

Use AoE abilities when facing multiple targets.

Use as your AoE builder.
Maintain as your AoE spender.
Use to generate Combo Points in AoE.
Use every 10 seconds if talented into Caustic Spatter.
Maintain on multiple targets when possible.
Maintain on multiple targets with 5+ Combo Points.
Use on cooldown for AoE damage.
Use on cooldown, sync with other abilities.

For AoE, prioritize Fan Of Knives and Crimson Tempest. Maintain Garrote and Rupture on multiple targets while using Echoing Reprimand and Kingsbane effectively.

Cooldowns

Manage cooldowns for maximum burst damage.

Use when available for burst.
Use on cooldown, sync with buffs.
Use to refresh Garrote and maintain uptime.
Use on cooldown for increased damage.
Use on cooldown for burst damage.

In cooldown usage, prioritize Deathmark and Kingsbane for burst phases, while using Vanish to maintain Garrote and Echoing Reprimand for consistent damage.