Outlaw Rogue DPS Guide (Legion 7.3.5)

Table of Contents

• ×Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 7.3 Changes for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Patch 7.2.5 Changes for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Outlaw Rogue Strengths
  • 5. Outlaw Rogue Weaknesses
  • 6. Outlaw Rogue Viability in the Current Patch
  • 7. Contents
  • 8. ChangeLog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. The Basics for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Talent Choice for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Stat Choice for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Basic Rotation for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Outlaw Rogue Spell Summary
  • 2. Main Resources for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Important Procs for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. DPS Cooldowns for Outlaw Rogue
  • 6. ChangeLog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets for Outlaw Rogue
    • 2.1. Raid Encounters
      • 2.1.1. Heavy Cleave & AoE
    • 2.2. General Purpose/Leveling
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Outlaw Rogue
  • 10. ChangeLog
• +Artifact Traits and Relics
  • 1. Artifact Progression for Outlaw Rogue — First 35 Points
  • 2. Patch 7.2: 35+ Trait Path for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Single Target Relic Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Cleave Relic Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Netherlight Crucible Relic Paths
  • 1. General Optimization Advice for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Single Target Crucible Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Cleave Crucible Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Ability Priority List for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Important Notes for Outlaw Rogue
    • 2.1. Curse of the Dreadblades
    • 2.2. Roll the Bones
      • 2.2.1. Pro Tip: How to Roll the Bones
    • 2.3. Death from Above
    • 2.4. Combo Points and Energy
    • 2.5. Adrenaline Rush
    • 2.6. True Bearing CDR
    • 2.7. Blade Flurry
    • 2.8. Defensive Utility
  • 3. Core Concepts for Outlaw Rogue
    • 3.1. Practical Usage of Roll the Bones
    • 3.2. Resource Management
  • 4. Opening Sequences for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. Stat Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Outlaw Rogue: Getting a Better Understanding
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Enchants for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Consumables for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. AddOns for Outlaw Rogue
    • 1.1. ElvUI
    • 1.2. Weak Auras
    • 1.3. Boss Mods
      • 1.3.1. BigWigs Bossmods
      • 1.3.2. Deadly Boss Mods
    • 1.4. Name Plates
      • 1.4.1. KUI Nameplates
      • 1.4.2. TidyPlates
    • 1.5. Damage Meters
      • 1.5.1. Skada
      • 1.5.2. Details
    • 1.6. Extra AddOns
      • 1.6.1. Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 1.6.2. Death Note
      • 1.6.3. Doom CooldownPulse
      • 1.6.4. Angry Assignments
  • 2. Macros for Outlaw Rogue
    • 2.1. Startattack Macros
    • 2.2. Tricks of the Trade
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gear, Legendaries, and Best in Slot
  • 1. Tier 21 Bonuses for Outlaw Rogue
  • 2. Tier 20 Set Bonuses for Outlaw Rogue
  • 3. Best in Slot List for Outlaw Rogue
  • 4. Trinket Priority for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. Evaluating Upgrades Using Stat Weights for Outlaw Rogue
  • 6. Racial Bonuses for Outlaw Rogue
  • 7. Legendary Items for Outlaw Rogue
  • 8. Loot Competition
  • 9. ChangeLog
• +Battle for Azeroth
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. Basic Mechanics & Abilities Changes for Outlaw Rogue in BfA
  • 3. The BfA Outlaw Rogue Talent Tree
    • 3.1. Level 15 (Generator Tier)
    • 3.2. Level 30 (Mobility Tier)
    • 3.3. Level 45 (Finisher Tier)
    • 3.4. Level 60 (Defensive Tier)
    • 3.5. Level 75 (Crowd Control — PvP Utility Tier)
    • 3.6. Level 90 (Upkeep-Finisher Tier)
    • 3.7. Level 100 (Ability Tier)
  • 4. Azerite Traits for Outlaw Rogue
  • 5. The Base Rotation for Outlaw Rogue in BfA
  • 6. Multiple Target Rotation for Outlaw Rogue in BfA
  • 7. Leveling in Battle for Azeroth as Outlaw Rogue
  • 8. ChangeLog

General Information

Welcome to our Outlaw Rogue DPS guide for World of Warcraft Legion 7.3.5. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about playing a Outlaw Rogue in a raid environment and in Mythic+ dungeons.

About Our Author and Reviewer

This guide has been written by Furty, who has an illustrious history in the World of Warcraft raiding scene and race for World First. He has been a member of guilds such as Serenity, Midwinter, and many more, and is currently raiding in Future. He plays most classes at the highest level. You can follow him on Twitter and watch him play on Twitch.

This guide has been reviewed and approved by Perfecto, an Outlaw/Assassination Rogue who raids in Method.

1. Class Overview

Ahoy! Outlaw Rogue is a specialization that centers around managing resources while sustaining high damage to stacked targets. Though this specialiation is new to Legion, returning players will find that many of its mechanics are mirrors of its forefather, Combat Rogue. As in previous expansions, Outlaw is a fantastic jack of all trades that can comfortably handle any situation or fight type. Between the three Rogue specializations, Outlaw is the most effective in situations involving heavy cleave or AoE.

2. Patch 7.3 Changes for Outlaw Rogue

• None

3. Patch 7.2.5 Changes for Outlaw Rogue

• New legendary items added.
• All damage increased by 8%.
• Adrenaline Rush Energy regeneration reduced from 100% to 60%, but duration increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
• Ambush damage increased by 33%.
• Combat Potency proc rate increased to 30% (up from 20%) and Energy return reduced to 10 (down from 15).
• Curse of the Dreadblades now works with Ambush.
• Fortune Strikes redesigned; now increases the proc rate of Combat Potency by 2% per point.
• Restless Blades has returned; finishers reduce the cooldown of many abilities by 0.5 seconds per Combo Point spent.
• Slice and Dice now increases attack speed by 125% (up from 100%).
• Roll the Bones buff changes:
  • Broadsides now additionally increases the damage of your Combo Point generators by 20%.
  • Buried Treasure now increases Energy regeneration by 30% (up from 25%).
  • Shark Infested Waters reduced from 25% Critical Strike chance to 20%.
  • Grand Melee now increases attack speed by 55% (up from 50%).
  • True Bearing cooldown reduction is now 1.0 second per Combo Point spent on finishers (down from 2.0 seconds).
  • Roll chance reworked; 79% chance for 1 buff, 20% for 2 buffs, and 1% per 5 buffs.

4. Outlaw Rogue Strengths

• Strong cleave and AoE
• Very versatile
• Exceptional defensive utility

5. Outlaw Rogue Weaknesses

• Variance in damage output
• Resource/cooldown reliant
• Average single target

6. Outlaw Rogue Viability in the Current Patch

Outlaw is currently an average specialization in Antorus, the Burning Throne. While Outlaw does fall behind Assassination overall, this specialization can offer potent damage on certain encounters, especially those in which the strong cooldowns and cleave can be taken advantage of.

7. Contents

To make it easy to navigate the guide, we have split it into 11 pages:

• Easy Mode: TL;DR to own without reading much;
• Spell Summary: see a summary of all your useful spells;
• Builds and Talents: learn how to choose your talents;
• Artifact Traits and Relics: discover how to level up your Artifact;
• Netherlight Crucible Relic Paths: choose the right paths on your Netherlight Crucible;
• Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities: master your rotation and your cooldowns;
• Stat Priority: read up on the respective values of your statistics;
• Gems, Enchants, and Consumables: choose the best gems, enchantments, etc.;
• Macros and Addons: step up your game with useful macros and addons;
• Gear, Legendaries, and Best in Slot: find the best gear you can wear;
• Battle for Azeroth: learn how to play your class in Battle for Azeroth.

8. ChangeLog

• 07 Jun. 2018 (Battle for Azeroth page): Page added.
• 05 Mar. 2018 (easy mode page): Removed mention of Roll the Bones and Marked for Death.
• 05 Mar. 2018 (Netherlight Crucible page): Redesigned entire page; Tier 2 and Tier 3 sections removed. Separated into single and cleave priorities.
• 05 Mar. 2018 (talents page): Updated Tier 7 talent discussion.
• 05 Mar. 2018 (artifact page): Updated relic priority, added separate priorities for single target and cleave, and added weapon item levels.
• 02 Mar. 2018 (rotation page): Added a note about Vanish and Mantle.
• 22 Feb. 2018 (this page): Updated introductions, viability, and strengths and weaknesses.
• 21 Feb. 2018 (easy mode page): Updated talent build.
• 12 Feb. 2018 (rotation page): Removed Ambush from Opening Sequence.
• 28 Nov. 2017 (Netherlight Crucible page): Updated Tier 2 hierarchy.
• 28 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Added Tier 21 section, updated best in slot, and updated trinket list.
• 28 Nov. 2017 (stats page): Updated stat priority.
• 13 Oct. 2017 (Netherlight Crucible page): Updated Tier 2 hierarchy.
• 13 Sep. 2017 (Netherlight Crucible page): Updated Tier 2 priority after recent rebalancing based on new SimCraft results.
• 12 Sep. 2017 (Netherlight Crucible page): Added Netherlight Crucible page for Outlaw Rogue.
• 03 Sep. 2017 (artifact page): Updated Mantle/Greenskin's relic priority.
• 29 Aug. 2017 (enchants page): Added a note about Healthstones in Patch 7.3.
• 28 Aug. 2017 (enchants page): Added Lightforged Augment Rune and new 7.3 epic gems.
• 28 Aug. 2017 (rotation page): No changes needed for Patch 7.3.
• 28 Aug. 2017 (talents page): No changes needed for Patch 7.3.
• 28 Aug. 2017 (stats page): No changes needed for Patch 7.3.
• 28 Aug. 2017 (this page): Updated strengths/weaknesses, viability section, and removed 7.2 changes. Added 7.3 changes.
• 29 Jun. 2017 (artifact page): Updated relic priority; added priority for BiS legendary combo.
• 29 Jun. 2017 (gear page): Added Tier 20 section, updated trinket list, and updated BiS.
• 20 Jun. 2017 (rotation page): Updated opener and APL.
• 20 Jun. 2017 (easy mode page): Updated stat priority and rotation slightly.
• 20 Jun. 2017 (enchants page): Updated gems, enchants, and consumables, following stat priority changes.
• 20 Jun. 2017 (stats page): Updated stat priority.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (this page): Added Patch 7.2.5 changes.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (gear page): Added Soul of the Shadowblade and The Curse of Restlessness to the Legendary items section.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (stats page): Updated stat priority and removed stat weights temporarily.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (easy mode page): Page reviewed and deemed updated for 7.2.5.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (talents page): Updated Tier 7 talent discussion for Patch 7.2.5.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (spells page): Page reviewed and deemed updated for 7.2.5.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (enchants page): Switched from Versatility consumables to Haste consumables.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (rotation page): Updated openers (split into 2 sections). Updated Roll the Bones section.
• 12 Jun. 2017 (artifact page): Updated relic priority for Patch 7.2.5.
• 29 Mar. 2017 (enchants page): Added Lavish Suramar Feast.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (this page): Added Patch 7.2 changes.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (stats page): No changes needed for Patch 7.2.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (rotation page): No changes needed for Patch 7.2.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (talents page): No changes needed for Patch 7.2.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (gear page): No changes needed for Patch 7.2.
• 27 Mar. 2017 (artifact page): Added a path for the new 7.2 traits.
• 13 Feb. 2017 (gear page): Updated BiS list, added 2P/4P evaluation, added Trinket List, removed SimCraft list, updated Legendary combinations.
• 14 Jan. 2017 (gear page): Added new legendary items.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (enchants page): Checked and confirmed for 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (talents page): Updated for Patch 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (stats page): Checked and confirmed for 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (artifact page): Checked and confirmed for Patch 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (easy mode page): Checked and confirmed for 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (spells page): Updated for Patch 7.1.5.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (this page): Added Patch 7.1.5 changes list and updated strengths/weaknesses and viability sections.
• 09 Jan. 2017 (rotation page): Checked and confirmed for 7.1.5.
• 22 Dec. 2016 (easy mode page): Added easy mode for Outlaw Rogues.
• 30 Nov. 2016 (enchants page): Added notes for Fishbrul Special and potion choice.
• 30 Nov. 2016 (talents page): Updated to include mentions of talent swaps for specific legendary items.
• 30 Nov. 2016 (gear page): Updated legendary text and priorities for Greesnkins/Thraxis/Shivvaran.
• 30 Nov. 2016 (rotation page): Updated Opening Sequence to be more clear. Also updated APL to include more contingencies for different buff combos.
• 25 Oct. 2016 (this page): Following the tiny damage buffs to a few abilities in Patch 7.1, the guide remains unchanged.
• 02 Oct. 2016 (gear page): Updated Trinket section.
• 02 Oct. 2016 (artifact page): Relic section updated.
• 02 Oct. 2016 (this page): Updated strengths and weaknesses section.
• 02 Oct. 2016 (rotation page): Updated Roll the Bones section.
• 02 Oct. 2016 (enchants page): Updated enchant priority.
• 15 Sep. 2016 (rotation page): Updated opener.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (talents page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (spells page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (enchants page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (rotation page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (gear page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (this page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (stats page): Updated for Legion's launch.
• 29 Aug. 2016 (artifact page): Added.
• 24 Jul. 2016 (rotation page): A few tweaks and improvements to the rotation and the explanations.
• 24 Jul. 2016 (stats page): Updated stat priority following SimC update (Versatility is now best).
• 24 Jul. 2016 (talents page): Improved prose for many of the talent explanations. No changes in recommendations.
• 24 Jul. 2016 (enchants page): Updated recommendations, following shift in stat priority.
• 19 Jul. 2016 (gear page): Removed trinket sims and added BiS recommendations.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (spells page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (addons page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (talents page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (this page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (gear page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (stats page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (enchants page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.
• 18 Jul. 2016 (rotation page): Updated for the Legion pre-patch.