Class

Rogue

Spec

Subtlety

Assassination Melee DPS

Combat Melee DPS

Subtlety Melee DPS

Level

Level 1

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Subtlety Rogue BiS Gear Level 1

The best gear a level 1 Subtlety Rogue can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 1.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 5,066 items considered

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Subtlety Rogue Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Subtlety stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Hood of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Necklace of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Spaulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloak of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Tunic of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Bracers of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Belt of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Strap of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Pants of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Shoes of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Boots of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Invisible Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 37.1 (Epic)
Simple Dagger Container 37% 1

ilvl 6 2.5 DPS · Speed 1.80

Container

Score 13.8 (Common)
Fine Scimitar Container 35% 1

ilvl 6 2.4 DPS · Speed 1.90

Container

Score 13.0 (Common)
Anvilmar Hammer Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 32% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 11.8 (Common)
Whittling Knife Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 30% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 11.0 (Common)
Scout Ranger's Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 1.50

Score 11.0 (Common)
Peacekeeper's Pickhammer new in Forever, source unknown 29% 1

ilvl 5 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 10.8 (Common)
Anvilmar Knife Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 28% 1

ilvl 5 1.9 DPS · Speed 1.60

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 10.3 (Common)
Rock Mace Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 27% 1

ilvl 5 1.8 DPS · Speed 1.90

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Drop: Splintered Skeleton · lvl 59-60

Score 10.1 (Common)
Small Wooden Hammer Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4 23% 1

ilvl 4 1.6 DPS · Speed 1.90

Drop: Kobold Laborer · lvl 3-4

Score 8.7 (Common)
Pitted Defias Shortsword Drop: Defias Thug · lvl 3-4 22% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Drop: Defias Thug · lvl 3-4 · Drop: Garrick Padfoot · lvl 5

Score 8.3 (Common)
Peon Sword new in Forever, source unknown 22% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 8.0 (Common)
Restored Dagger of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 22% 1

ilvl 1 1.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 8.0 (Uncommon)
Small Knife new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 4 1.4 DPS · Speed 1.40

Score 7.9 (Common)
Restored Basher of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
Restored Shortsword of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 21% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
Sharpened Cirrusfly Stinger new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1

ilvl 4 1.3 DPS · Speed 1.60

Score 6.9 (Common)

Ranged – best Ranged for Subtlety Rogue

Score Lvl

Restored Bow of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Ashwood Bow Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 22% 1

ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

Score 0.4 (Common)
Cadet's Bow Container 14% 1

ilvl 6 2.3 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 0.2 (Common)
Anvilmar Musket unknown source 13% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.2 (Common)
Thistlewood Bow unknown source 13% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 0.2 (Common)
Primitive Bow unknown source 13% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.2 (Common)
Light Hunting Rifle unknown source 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.90

Score 0.2 (Common)
Refined Shortbow new in Forever, source unknown 12% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 0.2 (Common)
Solid Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot 12% 1

ilvl 3 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Vendor: Bretta Goldfury · Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.2 (Common)
Polished Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 11% 1

ilvl 4 1.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.2 (Common)
(OLD)Medium Throwing Axe new in Forever, source unknown 9% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 0.2 (Common)
Worn Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 9% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.2 (Common)
Old Blunderbuss Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag · Alliance only 9% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.2 (Common)
Durability Bow new in Forever, source unknown 7% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 0.1 (Common)
(OLD)Medium Throwing Knife new in Forever, source unknown 6% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 0.1 (Common)
Small Throwing Knife Container · Horde only 6% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 0.1 (Common)
Crude Throwing Axe Vendor: Nathaniel Steenwick · Horde only 6% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Nathaniel Steenwick · Container

Score 0.1 (Common)

Subtlety Rogue BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger

Neck Restored Necklace of the Tiger

Shoulder Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger

Back Restored Cloak of the Tiger

Chest Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger

Wrist Restored Cloth Bracers of the Tiger

Hands Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Tiger

Waist Restored Cloth Belt of the Tiger

Legs Restored Cloth Pants of the Tiger

Feet Restored Cloth Shoes of the Tiger

Finger Restored Ring of the Tiger

Main Hand Invisible Dagger

Ranged Restored Bow of the Tiger

Starting out

At level 1 everything is an upgrade. Check back at level 5 and 10 for the first real choices.

Subtlety Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →

Weapon DPS5.50 › Off-hand DPS3.0 › Weapon Damage2.0 › Hit Rating1.20 › Weapon Skill1.20 › Agility1.0 › Crit Rating0.95 › Haste Rating0.85 › Expertise Rating0.85 › Strength0.50 › Attack Power0.50 › Stamina0.15 › Ranged DPS0.10

Subtlety Rogue Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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