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ChangesEvery change with the Classic value next to it
ClassesAll nine classes, spec by spec

World

ZonesNew and updated zones by level
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RaidsBarrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia, with a countdown to December 9
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LaunchDates, editions and day-one content
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Tools

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Guides

Class guidesHow to play and level every class in Forever
Professions1-300 leveling generated from the client recipes
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Best in Slot (BiS)

BiS for Rogue

Rogue best-in-slot gear in WoW Forever by specialization and level (20, 30, 40, 50 and 60), scored from stat weights, with sources and alternatives.

3
specializations
5
levels
1,497
items scored
Specialization
Level
AssassinationDPS·Level 20beta
Head
Brawler's Leather Hood
+8 Agility
Leatherworking
Neck
Scout's Medallion
+6 Agility
Vendor · Kelm Hargunth (Classic data)
Shoulders
Forest Leather Mantle
+4 Stamina
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
Back
Glowing Lizardscale Cloak
+6 Agility
Skum (50%) · Wailing Caverns (Classic data)
Chest
Tunic of Westfall
+11 Agility
Quest · The Defias Brotherhood (level 22, Alliance) · The Deadmines (Classic data)
Wrists
Forest Leather Bracers
+5 Agility
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
Hands
Gloves of the Fang
+6 Agility
Trash · Wailing Caverns
Waist
Blackened Defias Belt
+18 Attack Power
Captain Greenskin (30%) · The Deadmines (Classic data)
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20Level
Assassination
Legs
Brawler's Leather Pants
+9 Agility
Leatherworking
Feet
Feet of the Lynx
+8 Agility
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
Ring 1
Pyrewood Signet Ring
+0.4% Hit
Unknown source
Ring 2
Legionnaire's Band
+4 Agility
Vendor · Kelm Hargunth (Classic data)
Trinket 1
Rune of Perfection
+4 Stamina
Vendor · Illiyana Moonblaze (Classic data)
Trinket 2
Rune of Duty
+4 Stamina
Vendor · Illiyana Moonblaze (Classic data)
Ranged
Outrider's Bow
+5 Agility
Vendor · Kelm Hargunth (Classic data)
Main hand
Doomspike
+3 Strength
Trash · Blackfathom Deeps
Off hand
Assassin's Blade
+4 Agility
Trash · Shadowfang Keep

General

Armor526
Main-hand DPS17.3
Off-hand DPS15.5
Ranged weapon DPS11.7

Attributes

Strength23
Agility76
Stamina51
Spirit10

Melee and ranged

Attack Power18
Hit0.4%

Spells

Spell Penetration6

Resistances

All Resistances6

Sum of the equipped pieces only: no character base stats, buffs, enchants or talents.

233.5 Total score3 new in forever16/17 with a known source

Alternatives per slot

The best pieces for every slot at this spec and level; the first one is the equipped pick. Click a slot in the gear card to jump here.

Head6

1
Brawler's Leather HoodEquippedNew in Forever
ilvl 25Leather
+8 Agility · +10 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
11.2
2
ilvl 25Leather
+8 Strength · +10 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
8
3
Totemic Leather HoodNew in Forever
ilvl 25Leather
+10 Stamina · +9 Spell Power
Crafted Leatherworking
3.2
4
ilvl 25Leather
+10 Stamina · +8 Intellect
Crafted Leatherworking
3.2
5
ilvl 25Leather
+10 Stamina · +9 Spirit
Crafted Leatherworking
3.2
6
Wisdom's Leather HoodNew in Forever
ilvl 25Leather
+10 Stamina · +17 Healing · +6 Spell Power
Crafted Leatherworking
3.2

Neck4

1
Scout's MedallionEquippedUnique
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+6 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
6.6
2
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+6 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
6.6
3
Erudite's AmuletNew in Forever
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+4 Agility · +6 Stamina
Unknown source
5.8
4
Scholarly PendantNew in Forever
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+6 Stamina · +4 Spirit
Unknown source
1.8

Shoulders6

1
Forest Leather MantleEquippedClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 25Leather
+4 Stamina · +4 Spirit
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
1.4
2
Prospector's PadsClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 25Leather
+4 Stamina · +4 Spirit
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
1.4
3
ilvl 22Cloth
+4 Stamina · +4 Spell Power
Crafted Tailoring
0.8
4
Magician's MantleClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 25Cloth
+9 Intellect · +5 Spell Power
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
0.1
5
ilvl 24Cloth
+5 Spell Power · +4 Intellect
Crafted Tailoring
0.1
6
ilvl 1Leather
Unknown source
0

Back6

1
Glowing Lizardscale CloakEquippedChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 23Cloth
+6 Agility · +2 Spirit
Drops from Skum (50%) in Wailing Caverns (Classic data)
6.1
2
Cape of the BrotherhoodChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 24Cloth
+5 Agility · +3 Stamina
Drops from Edwin VanCleef (30%) in The Deadmines (Classic data)
6
3
Sentry CloakClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Cloth
+4 Agility · +5 Stamina
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
5.6
4
Webwing CloakChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 27Cloth
+5 Agility
Drops from Pridewing Patriarch (75%) (Classic data)
5.1
5
Hide of LuposChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 25Cloth
+4 Agility · +3 Stamina
Drops from Lupos (75%) (Classic data)
5
6
Quilted CloakNew in Forever
ilvl 25Cloth
+3 Agility · +4 Stamina
Unknown source
4.3

Chest6

1
Tunic of WestfallEquippedClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Leather
+11 Agility · +5 Stamina
Quest The Defias Brotherhood (level 22, Alliance) in The Deadmines (Classic data)
12.8
2
ilvl 20Leather
+7 Agility · +5 Strength · +3 Stamina · …
Crafted Leatherworking
11.2
3
ilvl 20Leather
+7 Strength · +3 Agility · +5 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
9.1
4
ilvl 20Leather
+7 Agility · +5 Stamina · +3 Intellect · …
Crafted Leatherworking
8.8
5
Blackened Defias ArmorChangedDefias LeatherForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 22Leather
+10 Stamina · +3 Agility · +4 Strength
Drops from Edwin VanCleef (20%) in The Deadmines (Classic data)
8.7
6
Prospector's ChestpieceClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 23Leather
+6 Agility · +2 Strength · +3 Stamina
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
8.3

Wrists6

1
Forest Leather BracersEquippedClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Leather
+5 Agility
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
5.1
2
ilvl 25Leather
+5 Agility
Quest Protect Kanati Greycloud (level 28, Horde) in Thousand Needles (Classic data)
5.1
3
ilvl 25Leather
+4 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Antonio Perelli — Traveling Salesman (Classic data)
4.7
4
Bristlebark BindingsClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 22Leather
+3 Agility · +2 Strength
Drops from Geopriest Gukk'rok (0.52%) (Classic data)
4.3
5
Courier's WristguardsNew in Forever
ilvl 24Leather
+3 Agility · +3 Stamina
Unknown source
4
6
Ratchet WristwrapsNew in Forever
ilvl 25Leather
+3 Agility · +4 Intellect
Unknown source
3.1

Hands6

1
Gloves of the FangEquippedChangedEmbrace of the ViperForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 19Leather
+6 Agility · +4 Strength
Drops from Trash in Wailing Caverns
8.5
2
ilvl 20Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +3 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
7.5
3
Bristlebark GlovesClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Strength
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
6.6
4
ilvl 20Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina · +3 Intellect
Crafted Leatherworking
5.4
5
Forest Leather GlovesClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 25Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
5.4
6
ilvl 24Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
5.4

Waist6

1
Blackened Defias BeltEquippedChangedDefias LeatherForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 22Leather
+18 Attack Power
Drops from Captain Greenskin (30%) in The Deadmines (Classic data)
9.1
2
ilvl 23Leather
+5 Agility · +6 Stamina · +3 Strength
Crafted Leatherworking
8.8
3
ilvl 17Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +3 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
7.4
4
ilvl 25Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
5.3
5
Guardsman BeltClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina
Drops from Jailor Eston (0.7%) (Classic data)
5.3
6
Bristlebark BeltClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 23Leather
+4 Agility · +4 Stamina
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
5.3

Legs6

1
Brawler's Leather PantsEquippedNew in Forever
ilvl 25Leather
+9 Agility · +6 Strength · +4 Stamina · …
Crafted Leatherworking
14
2
Leggings of the FangChangedEmbrace of the ViperForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 22Leather
+9 Agility · +5 Strength · +4 Stamina
Drops from Lord Cobrahn (20%) in Wailing Caverns (Classic data)
13.4
3
ilvl 25Leather
+9 Agility · +6 Strength · +4 Intellect · …
Crafted Leatherworking
12.8
4
ilvl 25Leather
+9 Strength · +4 Agility · +6 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
11.6
5
Blackened Defias LeggingsChangedDefias LeatherForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 19Leather
+6 Agility · +6 Strength
Drops from Defias Overseer (3%) in Deadmines (Classic data)
9.8
6
ilvl 23Leather
+8 Agility
Crafted Leatherworking
8.2

Feet6

1
Feet of the LynxEquippedClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Leather
+8 Agility · +3 Strength
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
10
2
ilvl 22Leather
+5 Agility · +5 Strength · +4 Stamina
Crafted Leatherworking
9.4
3
Footpads of the FangChangedEmbrace of the ViperForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 22Leather
+6 Agility · +6 Stamina
Drops from Lord Serpentis (25%) in Wailing Caverns (Classic data)
8
4
Ambassador's BootsChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 25Leather
+5 Agility · +8 Stamina · +6 Spirit
Quest Crime and Punishment (level 26, Alliance) in The Stockade
7.6
5
Blackened Defias BootsChangedDefias LeatherForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 20Leather
+6 Agility · +4 Stamina
Drops from Defias Strip Miner (3%) in Deadmines (Classic data)
7.4
6
ilvl 22Leather
+5 Agility · +5 Stamina · +4 Intellect
Crafted Leatherworking
6.7

Ring 16

1
Pyrewood Signet RingEquippedNew in Forever
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+0.4% Hit · +4 Agility · +4 Stamina
Unknown source
11.6
2
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +2 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
7
3
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +2 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
7
4
Defias Renegade RingChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 26Miscellaneous
+5 Agility · +5 Stamina
Drops from Trash in The Stockade
6.5
5
Ring of PrecisionChangedUniqueForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 27Miscellaneous
+6 Agility · +3 Spirit
Drops from Trash in Blackfathom Deeps
6
6
ilvl 20Miscellaneous
+3 Agility · +1 Stamina
Quest Hezrul Bloodmark (level 19, Horde) in The Barrens (Classic data)
3.3

Ring 26

1
Legionnaire's BandEquippedUnique
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +2 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
7
2
ilvl 23Miscellaneous
+4 Agility · +4 Strength · +2 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
7
3
Defias Renegade RingChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 26Miscellaneous
+5 Agility · +5 Stamina
Drops from Trash in The Stockade
6.5
4
Ring of PrecisionChangedUniqueForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 27Miscellaneous
+6 Agility · +3 Spirit
Drops from Trash in Blackfathom Deeps
6
5
ilvl 20Miscellaneous
+3 Agility · +1 Stamina
Quest Hezrul Bloodmark (level 19, Horde) in The Barrens (Classic data)
3.3
6
Demon BandClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Miscellaneous
+4 Strength · +2 Stamina · +2 Spirit
World drop (0.01%) (Classic data)
3

Trinket 12

1
Rune of PerfectionEquippedChanged
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+4 Stamina · +6 Spell Penetration
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
1.2
2
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+4 Stamina · +6 All Resistances
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
1.2

Trinket 21

1
Rune of DutyEquippedChanged
ilvl 25Miscellaneous
+4 Stamina · +6 All Resistances
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
1.2

Main hand6

1
DoomspikeEquippedChangedForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 27Dagger18–34 · 17.3 DPS · 1.5 spd
+3 Strength · +3 Stamina
Drops from Trash in Blackfathom Deeps
117.7
2
Assassin's BladeClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Dagger20–39 · 15.5 DPS · 1.9 spd
+4 Agility · +3 Strength
Drops from Trash in Shadowfang Keep
114.4
3
ilvl 23Dagger18–34 · 15.3 DPS · 1.7 spd
+4 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
112.3
4
ilvl 23Dagger18–34 · 15.3 DPS · 1.7 spd
+4 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
112.3
5
Evocator's BladeChangedUniqueForever values from WoWSims
ilvl 25Dagger18–34 · 16.3 DPS · 1.6 spd
+5 Spirit · +2 Intellect
Drops from Trash in Blackfathom Deeps
112.2
6
BlackfangUnique
ilvl 25Dagger17–32 · 16.3 DPS · 1.5 spd
+5 Shadow Resistance · +2 Spirit
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
112.2

Off hand6

1
Assassin's BladeEquippedClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24Dagger20–39 · 15.5 DPS · 1.9 spd
+4 Agility · +3 Strength
Drops from Trash in Shadowfang Keep
37.1
2
ilvl 23Dagger18–34 · 15.3 DPS · 1.7 spd
+4 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
36.1
3
ilvl 23Dagger18–34 · 15.3 DPS · 1.7 spd
+4 Agility · +2 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
36.1
4
Cruel BarbClassic data (no beta row)
ilvl 24One-Hand Sword30–57 · 15.5 DPS · 2.8 spd
+12 Attack Power
Drops from Edwin VanCleef (20%) in The Deadmines (Classic data)
34.6
5
BlackfangUnique
ilvl 25Dagger17–32 · 16.3 DPS · 1.5 spd
+5 Shadow Resistance · +2 Spirit
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
34.1
6
ilvl 25One-Hand Mace28–53 · 16.2 DPS · 2.5 spd
+3 Strength · +4 Stamina
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
33.9

Ranged6

1
Outrider's BowEquippedChanged
ilvl 23Bow19–37 · 11.7 DPS · 2.4 spd
+5 Agility · +9 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
10
2
ilvl 23Bow19–37 · 11.7 DPS · 2.4 spd
+5 Agility · +9 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
10
3
ilvl 21Gun15–28 · 8.3 DPS · 2.6 spd
+7 Agility
Crafted Engineering
8.7
4
ilvl 20Gun12–23 · 8 DPS · 2.2 spd
+6 Agility
Unknown source
7.6
5
ilvl 20Gun14–27 · 7.9 DPS · 2.6 spd
+6 Agility
Quest The Sleeper Has Awakened (level 20, Alliance) in Darkshore (Classic data)
7.6
6
ilvl 20Gun12–24 · 7.8 DPS · 2.3 spd
+6 Agility
Quest The Guns of Northwatch (level 20, Horde) in The Barrens (Classic data)
7.6

Methodology

Reasoning · Assassination · DPS

Dagger required in the main hand for Backstab. 1 agility = 1 AP + crit (≈29 agi per 1%) + dodge; 1 strength = 1 AP, hence roughly half the value. Seal Fate turns crits into extra combo points, so crit weighs a lot, and hit even more since dual wielding misses 19% more and poisons miss too. Main-hand dagger DPS weighs more than for Combat because Backstab scales with weapon damage; the off hand only applies poisons, the faster the better.

Each item's score is the sum of its stats multiplied by these weights. Percent stats (crit, hit, dodge, parry, block) are weighted per 1%. Weapons add their DPS (per point) and speed ((speed − 2) × weight: positive favours slow weapons). Armour pieces are multiplied by the factor of their type (cloth, leather, mail, plate). Items without a required level (quest rewards) are placed at item level − 5, the rule almost every green and blue in the game follows. On equal score the item with a known source wins.

Weapon setups compared: One-hand + one-hand
Armour type factor×0.6 Cloth×1 Leather

Heads up: the beta is capped at level 20 and the weights are indicative, tuned for level 60 with no simulations behind them. Sources come from the WoWSims Forever database and, for items that already existed in Classic, from the Classic 1.12 database (CMaNGOS Classic-DB, marked "Classic data": they may change in Forever); an item without a source may not be obtainable yet. Set bonuses and procs are not scored. Everything will change with each build.

Weights live in src/data/statweights.json and the computation in scripts/build-bis.mjs; if a weight looks wrong, tell us.

Stat weights

StatWeight
Per point
Agility1
Strength0.6
Attack Power0.5
Stamina0.3
Per 1%
Hit16
Critical Strike14
Weapons and armour
Main-hand DPS4.5
Off-hand DPS2
Ranged weapon DPS0.2
Armour (per point)0.003
Speed (off hand)-3