Important Note
This depends on GSE3 or higher.
GSE is available at https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/gse-gnome-sequencer-enhanced-advanced-macros
Important Note
This depends on GSE3 or higher.
GSE is available at https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/gse-gnome-sequencer-enhanced-advanced-macros
Assassination
Assassination Rogue — Spec Info
Built for MoP Classic (level 81+). Designed for precision damage through poison uptime, bleed maintenance, and manual finisher control. This setup separates Single-Target and AoE sequences for clean, reliable combo point flow and sustained poison application.
Overview:
Use the ST (Rogue Assassination ST) sequence for bosses and priority targets.
Switch to AoE (Rogue Assassination AoE) when facing 3 or more enemies.
Slice and Dice is handled automatically with reset=target to prevent refresh clipping.
Rupture is maintained automatically for consistent bleed uptime.
Finishers are manual on Alt (Envenom or Crimson Tempest) to maintain control over energy usage and poison uptime.
Trinkets (13/14) trigger automatically in the opener for burst alignment.
Core ST (Rogue Assassination ST) — Poison and Bleed Phase:
Automatically keeps Slice and Dice and Rupture active.
Builds combo points using Mutilate and Dispatch when available.
Envenom is manual on Alt for controlled poison buff uptime and energy pooling.
Vendetta (Shift) is your primary burst cooldown.
Feint (Ctrl) is your defensive key for incoming damage.
Core AoE (Rogue Assassination AoE) — Fan and Tempest Phase:
Maintains Slice and Dice and Rupture across targets.
Uses Fan of Knives as the main combo point generator.
Crimson Tempest is manual on Alt for finishing multiple enemies efficiently.
Feint (Ctrl) remains your defensive tool in heavy cleave or AoE situations.
Uses Priority StepFunction to keep combo points flowing smoothly.
Mod Key Layout:
Shift = Vendetta / Fan of Knives
Ctrl = Feint
Alt = Envenom / Crimson Tempest
Tips and Usage:
Use Alt to spend combo points when near full for efficient Envenom uptime.
Activate Shift (Vendetta) during burn windows or high-priority phases.
Keep Rupture rolling and avoid manually refreshing it early.
In AoE fights, spam Fan of Knives to generate combo points quickly and use Alt (Crimson Tempest) to spend them.
Feint (Ctrl) should be used proactively for survivability in high-damage moments.
Why This Setup:
Keeps poisons and bleeds active with minimal downtime.
Maintains full player control over burst and finisher timing.
Prevents wasted globals and combo point overflow.
Delivers smooth poison uptime and predictable damage across both single-target and multi-target fights.
Combat
Combat Rogue — Spec Info
Built for MoP Classic (level 81+). Designed as a dual-sequence setup for strong single-target output and controlled AoE cleave. This build emphasizes steady combo point generation, cooldown alignment, and manual finisher timing to maintain full burst control.
Overview:
Use the ST (Rogue Combat ST) sequence for bosses and single-target encounters.
Switch to AoE (Rogue Combat AoE) when facing 3 or more enemies.
Slice and Dice refreshes automatically once per target using reset=target.
Finishers are manual on Alt for precise control during Adrenaline Rush or Killing Spree windows.
Trinkets (13/14) are triggered automatically in the opener for burst alignment.
Core ST (Rogue Combat ST) — Precision Phase:
Maintains Slice and Dice and Rupture uptime automatically.
Builds combo points using Sinister Strike and Revealing Strike (if talented).
Eviscerate is manual on Alt for controlled finisher timing at 4–5 combo points.
Adrenaline Rush (Shift) is your main burst cooldown.
Evasion (Ctrl) is your defensive cooldown for high damage moments.
Core AoE (Rogue Combat AoE) — Cleave Phase:
Maintains Slice and Dice and Rupture on primary targets.
Uses Fan of Knives as the main combo point generator.
Crimson Tempest is manual on Alt for large cleave finishers.
Evasion (Ctrl) remains your defensive tool during heavy AoE.
Uses Priority StepFunction to maintain smooth combo point generation and bleed uptime.
Mod Key Layout:
Shift = Adrenaline Rush / Fan of Knives
Ctrl = Evasion
Alt = Eviscerate / Crimson Tempest
Tips and Usage:
Tap Alt when sitting at 4–5 combo points to manually trigger finishers.
Shift (Adrenaline Rush) is best used on-pull or during high-priority burn phases.
Ctrl (Evasion) is your emergency defensive key for dangerous mechanics.
Keep Slice and Dice active; the reset=target logic prevents accidental overwrites.
Use Rupture to maintain bleeds, and build with Sinister Strike or Fan of Knives depending on target count.
Use Alt (Crimson Tempest) for controlled AoE finishing when enemies are grouped.
Why This Setup:
Provides tight manual control over finishers and burst windows.
Keeps rotation steady and predictable across both ST and AoE fights.
Avoids wasted combo points and clipped buffs.
Consistent mod key layout aligns with other rogue specs for seamless swapping.
Subtlety
Subtlety Rogue — Spec Info
Built for MoP Classic (level 81+). Designed for controlled burst windows and sustained damage through Backstab, Hemorrhage, and well-timed finishers. This setup separates Single-Target and AoE sequences for consistent combo point generation and precision damage control.
Overview:
Use the ST (Rogue Subtlety ST) sequence for bosses and single-target encounters.
Switch to AoE (Rogue Subtlety AoE) when fighting 3 or more targets.
Slice and Dice refreshes automatically using reset=target logic.
Rupture is maintained automatically to keep consistent bleed uptime.
Finishers are manual on Alt (Eviscerate or Crimson Tempest) for controlled CP dumping and energy management.
Trinkets (13/14) activate automatically in the opener for burst alignment.
Core ST (Rogue Subtlety ST) — Burst and Control Phase:
Maintains Slice and Dice and Rupture uptime automatically.
Builds combo points using Backstab and Hemorrhage depending on positioning and talents.
Eviscerate is manual on Alt for finishers at 4–5 combo points.
Shadow Dance (Shift) serves as your main burst cooldown.
Feint (Ctrl) provides reliable mitigation against incoming damage.
Core AoE (Rogue Subtlety AoE) — Shadow Cleave Phase:
Maintains Slice and Dice and Rupture across multiple targets.
Uses Fan of Knives as the primary combo point generator.
Crimson Tempest is manual on Alt for finishing cleave windows.
Feint (Ctrl) remains your defensive option for AoE or magic-heavy phases.
Uses Priority StepFunction for responsive combo point cycling and uptime control.
Mod Key Layout:
Shift = Shadow Dance / Fan of Knives
Ctrl = Feint
Alt = Eviscerate / Crimson Tempest
Tips and Usage:
Use Shift (Shadow Dance) during burst phases for high combo point generation.
Tap Alt manually when sitting at 4–5 combo points to control your Eviscerate timing.
Use Ctrl (Feint) when anticipating AoE or boss mechanics that deal heavy damage.
Keep Slice and Dice rolling automatically; no manual refresh needed.
In AoE fights, spam Fan of Knives to build CPs quickly, then use Alt (Crimson Tempest) to finish.
Avoid refreshing Rupture too early—it is maintained efficiently by the sequence timing.
Why This Setup:
Keeps full player control over burst and finisher usage.
Maintains steady combo point flow without energy starvation.
Cleanly separates ST and AoE handling for predictable performance.
Ensures all major cooldowns remain manual for optimal parse-level play.
Consistent mod key layout matches other rogue specs for easy spec switching.