Rogue PvE best in slot at level 20
The best gear for a level 20 Rogue in the Forever beta, slot by slot, with where each piece comes from. A slow main hand for heavy Sinister Strikes and a fast off hand beside it. Agility next, plus any critical strike a piece carries. Forever lets rogues use axes, but the skill starts at 1 and misses until you raise it.
Shown on the Orc male model
Shown on the Orc male model
General
- Health
- 913
- Armor
- 777
Attributes
- Strength
- 47
- Agility
- 117
- Stamina
- 86
- Intellect
- 24
- Spirit
- 31
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 226
- Ranged attack power
- 169
From the gear
- Critical Strike
- +14
- Hit
- +4
A level 20 Human Rogue wearing the first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 823
- Armor
- 763
Attributes
- Strength
- 53
- Agility
- 114
- Stamina
- 77
- Intellect
- 22
- Spirit
- 38
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 217
- Ranged attack power
- 154
From the gear
- Critical Strike
- +14
- Hit
- +4
A level 20 Undead Rogue wearing the first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. 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
Neck for Rogue PvE
- Erudite's Amulet+6 Stamina, +4 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+5 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Ephemeral Choker+4 Stamina, +2 Spirit
Shoulder for Rogue PvE
- Serpent's Shoulders68 armor, +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 Spirit
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, +4 Agility, +3 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, +9 Agility, +4 Intellect, +4 Stamina
- Brawler's Leather Armor85 armor, +7 Agility, +3 Spirit, +3 Stamina, +5 Strength
LeatherworkingOnly its maker can wear it
- 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
- Bravo's Armbands39 armor, +4 Agility, +2 Strength, +4 Spirit
Quest: Underground AssaultAlliance, from level 15, reported, not checked
- Spare Part Bindings40 armor, +5 Stamina, +3 Agility, +3 Spirit
Quest: Light's JusticeRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Witherbite Bracers37 armor, +4 Agility, +3 Intellect, +3 Spirit
Hands for Rogue PvE
- Fletcher's Gloves53 armor, +14 Critical Strike, -15 Parry
- Gloves of the Fang52 armor, +6 Agility, +4 Strength
Trash mobs, Wailing Caverns2.36% in Classic
- 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
- Duty Bound Leggings81 armor, +9 Stamina, +6 Agility, +12 Attack Power
Quest: Bloodied InsigniaRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
- Leggings of the Fang78 armor, +5 Strength, +4 Stamina, +9 Agility
Lord Cobrahn, Wailing Caverns17.48% in Classic
- Brawler's Leather Pants82 armor, +9 Agility, +4 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +6 Strength
LeatherworkingOnly its maker can wear it
- Blackened Defias Leggings73 armor, +6 Strength, +6 Agility
Trash mobs, The Deadmines3.38% in Classic
- Trapper's Leather Pants82 armor, +9 Agility, +4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +6 Strength
LeatherworkingOnly its maker can wear it
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, +7 Strength
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+6 Strength, +2 Stamina
- 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 Barb31-57 dmg, 2.80 speed, +12 Attack Power
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines15.7% in Classic
- Butcher's Slicer31-57 dmg, 2.90 speed, +3 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep41.95% in Classic
- Shadowfang30-55 dmg, 2.70 speed
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Stinging Viper31-57 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 Tool27-51 dmg, 1.90 speed, +6 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 Blade21-39 dmg, 1.90 speed, +4 Agility, +3 Strength
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Edwards' Knife17-33 dmg, 1.60 speed, +4 Stamina, +4 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
A world drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestReported, not verified in the beta
- Dull Sawblade15-28 dmg, 1.70 speed, +2 Agility, +9 Stat 125
- Bow of Plunder21-39 dmg, 2.60 speed, +2 Agility, +2 Stamina
Quest: Dangerous!Horde, level 28 in Classic, from level 19
- Privateer Musket13-24 dmg, 2.30 speed, +2 Agility
Quest: The Guns of NorthwatchHorde, level 20 in Classic, from level 13
- Venomstrike21-38 dmg, 2.40 speed
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns16.77% in Classic
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 for heavy Sinister Strikes and a fast off hand beside it. Agility next, plus any critical strike a piece carries. Forever lets rogues use axes, but the skill starts at 1 and misses until you raise it.
What talents go with this Rogue PvE list?
Combat for damage in dungeons, 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 913 health and 777 armor; a Undead Rogue has 823 health and 763 armor. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the first item in each slot, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Stats are read from the Forever client, including items the game server sends that the packaged client lacks. Rankings within a slot are best first for the level 20 cap. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

