Subtlety Rogue best in slot: Phase 3: Spring 2027 update
The best gear for a Subtlety Rogue in Phase 3: Spring 2027 update (not out yet), picked by our gear optimizer. It scores every item with stat weights measured in our combat sim for Subtlety, stops valuing hit once you reach the cap against a level 63 boss, and keeps to unique-equipped and weapon rules. Enchants are included.
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Gear
| Slot | Item | Where it drops | EP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head |  Shadowcraft CapItem level 62Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance | 45.4 |
| Neck |  Fire Opal NecklaceItem level 52Dark Coffer, Blackrock Depths | Dark Coffer, Blackrock Depths | 24.2 |
| Shoulder |  Highlander's Leather ShouldersItem level 65The League of Arathor, Exalted | The League of Arathor, Exalted | 64.9 |
| Back |  Earthweave CloakItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Friendly | Cenarion Circle, Friendly | 50.2 |
| Chest |  Shadowcraft TunicItem level 63Rugged Armor KitGeneral Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire | General Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire | 67.3 |
| Wrist |  Shadowcraft BracersItem level 57Instructor Malicia, Scholomance | Instructor Malicia, Scholomance | 29 |
| Hands |  Timbermaw BrawlersItem level 61Rugged Armor KitLeatherworking | Leatherworking | 50.3 |
| Waist |  Highlander's Leather GirdleItem level 63The League of Arathor, Honored | The League of Arathor, Honored | 56.9 |
| Legs |  Warbear WooliesItem level 57Rugged Armor KitLeatherworking | Leatherworking | 65.7 |
| Feet |  Shadowcraft BootsItem level 59Enchant Boots - Lesser AgilityRattlegore, Scholomance | Rattlegore, Scholomance | 54.7 |
| Ring 1 |  Band of Earthen MightItem level 66Cenarion Circle, Honored | Cenarion Circle, Honored | 50.6 |
| Ring 2 |  Might of CenariusItem level 62Cenarion Circle, Revered | Cenarion Circle, Revered | 48.6 |
| Trinket 1 |  Talisman of ArathorItem level 63The League of Arathor, Friendly | The League of Arathor, Friendly | 0.1 |
| Main Hand |  BlackguardItem level 70Enchant Weapon - AgilityBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 569.3 |
| Off Hand |  HeartseekerItem level 63Enchant Weapon - AgilityBlacksmithing | Blacksmithing | 153.7 |
| Ranged |  Glass ShooterItem level 35Dark Iron Ambassador, Gnomeregan | Dark Iron Ambassador, Gnomeregan | 12 |
Set total: 1,343 EP. EP (equivalence points) is how much an item is worth to this spec, in units of its main stat.
Subtlety Rogue stat weights
How much one point of each stat is worth to a Subtlety Rogue, measured in our sim (Subtlety). Hit is worth this much until the cap, then nothing more.
Physical Damage6.8
Expertise Rating2.4
Hit Rating2.1
Agility1.9
Crit Rating1.6
Haste Rating1.4
Strength1.1
Attack Power1
Armor Penetration0.3
Spell Penetration0.2
Main hand weapon DPS10.5
Off hand weapon DPS2.3