Rogue PvE best in slot at level 20
Level 20 archive. A slow main hand, so Sinister Strike hits hard, and a fast off hand beside it. Then Agility, and any critical strike a piece carries outright. Stamina barely registers here, and Intellect and Spirit are wasted on a rogue. Forever lets a rogue learn axes, which Classic did not, and the off hand is where that shows: the skill starts at 1, so an axe misses until it is raised.
General
- Health
- 833
- Armor
- 787
Attributes
- Strength
- 49
- Agility
- 124
- Stamina
- 78
- Intellect
- 24
- Spirit
- 36
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 223
- Ranged attack power
- 164
From the gear
- Hit
- +4
- Nature Resistance
- +2
A level 20 Human Rogue wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 813
- Armor
- 768
Attributes
- Strength
- 50
- Agility
- 115
- Stamina
- 76
- Intellect
- 22
- Spirit
- 40
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 225
- Ranged attack power
- 165
From the gear
- Hit
- +4
- Nature Resistance
- +2
A level 20 Undead Rogue wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Head for Rogue PvE
- Brawler's Leather Hood76 armor, +10 Stamina, +8 Agility
Leatherworking (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Solomon's Comfortable Hat76 armor, +9 Agility, +5 Spirit
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Defender's Leather Hood76 armor, +10 Stamina, +8 Strength
Leatherworking (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Taurajo Headband28 armor
Quest: Field to ClearHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Lucky Fishing Hat43 armor, +15 Stamina, +5 Fishing
Quest: Rare Fish - Keefer's Angelfishlevel 0 in Classic, from level 1
A fishing quest in Booty Bay, for a Keefer's AngelfishFishing only, no level needed
Neck for Rogue PvE
- Erudite's Amulet+3 Stamina, +2 Agility
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Snake Eye Kaleidoscope+1 Strength, +1 Agility, +1 Stamina, +1 Intellect, +1 Spirit, +1 Fire Resistance, +1 Frost Resistance, +1 Nature Resistance, +1 Arcane Resistance, +1 Shadow Resistance
- Tarnished Locket+6 Stamina, -2 Strength
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Ephemeral Choker+5 Spirit
Shoulder for Rogue PvE
- Serpent's Shoulders68 armor, +7 Spirit, +5 Agility
Lady Anacondra, Wailing Caverns43.33% in Classic
- Tanned Shoulderpads73 armor, +9 Stamina, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Quest: Deathstalkers in ShadowfangHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
Back for Rogue PvE
- Glowing Lizardscale Cloak20 armor, +6 Agility, +2 Nature Resistance
Skum, Wailing Caverns45.48% in Classic
- Cape of the Brotherhood21 armor, +5 Agility, +3 Stamina
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines23.08% in Classic
- Spritekin Cloak20 armor, +4 Agility, +3 Stamina
Quest: Bloodfury BloodlineHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 18
- Spiritwraith Drape17 armor, +3 Agility, +4 Spirit
Chest for Rogue PvE
- Tunic of Westfall92 armor, +5 Stamina, +11 Agility
Quest: The Defias BrotherhoodAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 14
- Panther Armor89 armor, +9 Agility, +2 Strength
Quest: The DenHorde, level 29 in Classic, from level 20
- Bloodied Chestwraps89 armor, +7 Agility, +9 Spirit
- Blackened Defias Armor89 armor, +10 Stamina, +3 Agility, +4 Strength
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines14.66% in Classic
Wrist for Rogue PvE
- Staghide Armguards42 armor, +5 Agility, +5 Stamina
Quest: Researching the CorruptionAlliance, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Cultist's Armguards44 armor, +7 Stamina, +10 Attack Power
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Bravo's Armbands35 armor, +3 Agility, +3 Strength
Quest: Underground AssaultAlliance, from level 15, reported, not checked
- Witherbite Bracers37 armor, +4 Agility, +5 Spell Power
- Spare Part Bindings37 armor, +3 Stamina, +3 Agility
Quest: Light's JusticeRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Hands for Rogue PvE
- Gloves of the Fang52 armor, +6 Agility, +4 Strength
Trash mobs, Wailing Caverns2.36% in Classic
- Fletcher's Gloves53 armor, +14 Critical Strike, -15 Parry
- Brawler's Leather Gloves53 armor, +4 Agility, +3 Stamina, +4 Strength
Leatherworking (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Nimble Leather Gloves52 armor, +4 Agility, +4 Stamina
Waist for Rogue PvE
- Blackened Defias Belt50 armor, +18 Attack Power
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines26.64% in Classic
- Deviate Scale Belt51 armor, +6 Stamina, +5 Agility, +3 Strength
- Beastmaster's Girdle51 armor, +5 Stamina, +5 Agility
Quest: Isha AwakHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 10
- Brawler's Leather Belt45 armor, +4 Agility, +3 Stamina, +4 Strength
Leatherworking (60)Only its maker can wear it
Legs for Rogue PvE
- Leggings of the Fang78 armor, +5 Strength, +4 Stamina, +9 Agility
Lord Cobrahn, Wailing Caverns17.48% in Classic
- Duty Bound Leggings73 armor, +6 Agility, +4 Intellect
Quest: Bloodied InsigniaRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
- Blackened Defias Leggings73 armor, +6 Strength, +6 Agility
Trash mobs, The Deadmines3.38% in Classic
Feet for Rogue PvE
- Footpads of the Fang61 armor, +6 Stamina, +6 Agility
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns21.1% in Classic
- Trailblazer Boots64 armor, +3 Stamina, +7 Agility
Quest: Horde PresenceHorde, level 29 in Classic, from level 15
- Brawler's Leather Boots61 armor, +5 Agility, +4 Stamina, +5 Strength
Leatherworking (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Blackened Defias Boots59 armor, +4 Stamina, +6 Agility
Trash mobs, The Deadmines2.7% in Classic
Finger for Rogue PvE
- Field Researcher's Loop+7 Stamina, +7 Agility
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace's ten counted
- Pyrewood Signet Ring+4 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Hit
Rogue quest The Horn of Xelthos, from level 20Reported, not verified in the beta
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
- Band of the Fist+4 Agility, +4 Strength, +6 Spirit
Quest: Allegiance to the Old GodsHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 17
- First Mate Band+5 Stamina, +4 Strength
- Seal of Sylvanas+8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Trinket for Rogue PvE
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Main hand for Rogue PvE
- Cruel Barb30-57 dmg, 2.80 speed, +12 Attack Power
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines15.7% in Classic
- Butcher's Slicer30-57 dmg, 2.90 speed, +3 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep41.95% in Classic
- Shadowfang29-55 dmg, 2.70 speed
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Stinging Viper30-57 dmg, 2.80 speed
Lord Pythas, Wailing Caverns29.57% in Classic
- Wingblade24-45 dmg, 2.20 speed, +5 Agility, +2 Stamina
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, level 22 in Classic, from level 11
Off hand for Rogue PvE
- Butcher's Cleaver19-36 dmg, 1.70 speed, +5 Strength, +2 Agility
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep9.83% in Classic
- Shoni's Disarming Tool22-41 dmg, 1.90 speed, +4 Spirit
Quest: Gyrodrillmatic ExcavationatorsAlliance, level 30 in Classic, from level 20
Not recorded in the beta yetIts damage is the client's number, not a tooltip
- Assassin's Blade20-39 dmg, 1.90 speed, +4 Agility, +3 Strength
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Edward's Knife13-26 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Stamina, +2 Agility
Quest: A Frightened RequestRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Thief's Blade17-32 dmg, 1.70 speed, +4 Agility
Mr. Smite, The Deadmines38.28% in Classic
Ranged for Rogue PvE
- Lil Timmy's Peashooter20-37 dmg, 2.60 speed, +4 Agility
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Dull Sawblade15-28 dmg, 1.70 speed, +2 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
- Bow of Plunder20-39 dmg, 2.60 speed, +2 Agility, +2 Stamina
Quest: Dangerous!Horde, level 28 in Classic, from level 19
- Privateer Musket12-24 dmg, 2.30 speed, +2 Agility
Quest: The Guns of NorthwatchHorde, level 20 in Classic, from level 13
- Venomstrike20-38 dmg, 2.40 speed
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns16.77% in Classic
Enchants
- Neck
Enchanted: Agility +5
Enchant Necklace - Agility (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant's Favor.
- Back
Enchanted: Agility +3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility (Enchanting 110)Formula sold by Dalria in Ashenvale and Kulwia in Stonetalon Mountains.
- Chest
Enchanted: All Stats +2
Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Agility +3
Enchant Bracer - Minor Agility (Enchanting 80)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands
Enchanted: Agility +7
Enchant Gloves - Agility (Enchanting 210)Taught by the trainer.
- Legs
Enchanted: Attack Power +4 and Armor +16
Forceful Medium Armor Kit (Leatherworking 80)Pattern sold by leatherworking suppliers in the capitals.
- Feet
Enchanted: Agility +4
Enchant Boots - Lesser Agility (Enchanting 160)Taught by the trainer.
- Main hand, Off hand
Enchanted: Weapon Damage +3
Enchant Weapon - Striking (Enchanting 195)Taught by the trainer.
Consumables
- FoodSeasoned Wolf Kabob
Use: Restores 115 health over 24 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 5 Agility for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
Quest: Seasoned Wolf KabobsAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 18
Sold by Deneb Walker, Arathi HighlandsAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
Alchemy (90)Recipe drops from Raging Rot Hide, Silverpine Forest
First AidManual: nobody has found it in the beta yet
Quest: Reclaiming GoodsAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
Rogue PvE questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Rogue PvE in WoW Forever?
Cruel Barb. The top pick comes from Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines (15.7% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 20 Rogue PvE?
A slow main hand, so Sinister Strike hits hard, and a fast off hand beside it. Then Agility, and any critical strike a piece carries outright. Stamina barely registers here, and Intellect and Spirit are wasted on a rogue. Forever lets a rogue learn axes, which Classic did not, and the off hand is where that shows: the skill starts at 1, so an axe misses until it is raised.
What talents does a Rogue PvE use at level 20?
Combat dungeon, 3/8/0 at level 20: Malice 3/5, Improved Eviscerate 3/3, Improved Sinister Strike 2/2, Precision 3/3.
How much health does a level 20 Rogue have in this gear?
A Human Rogue has 833 health and 787 armor; a Undead Rogue has 813 health and 768 armor. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the selected gear, including random suffixes, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Rankings within a slot are best first for level 20. Random-suffix items use the named variant's stats and link to the underlying item; check the full name when buying. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

