Rogue spellbook
Rogue spellbook records 26 spell-rank entries across 18 named abilities with source-listed learning levels 1–20. It is a reference to the Forever beta export, not a rotation or a claim that every entry is obtainable from a class trainer.[1]
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Coverage and evidence
Only class-tab entries with an explicit beta source flag and a learning level from 1 through 20 are shown. Talent-gated entries, records marked for alternative acquisition, General-tab demo data, Classic fallback tooltips, unknown learning levels, and higher-level ranks are excluded. Pet abilities can appear in the source class tabs. The remaining list is not a complete acquisition guide.[1]
The export does not include an in-game city-trainer check for this class. These entries remain source-reported client data.[1]
Assassination
| Listed level | Ability / rank | Recorded tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rank 1 |
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point : 6-10 damage 2 points: 11-15 damage 3 points: 16-20 damage 4 points: 21-25 damage 5 points: 26-30 damage 35 Energy · Melee Range 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
| 8 | Rank 2 |
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point : 14-22 damage 2 points: 25-33 damage 3 points: 36-44 damage 4 points: 47-55 damage 5 points: 58-66 damage 35 Energy · Melee Range 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
| 10 | Rank 1 |
Finishing move that increases melee attack speed by 20%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 seconds 2 points: 12 seconds 3 points: 15 seconds 4 points: 18 seconds 5 points: 21 seconds 25 Energy 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
| 14 | Rank 1 |
Finishing move that exposes the target for 30 sec, reducing Armor per combo point: 1 point : 90 Armor 2 points: 180 Armor 3 points: 270 Armor 4 points: 360 Armor 5 points: 450 Armor 25 Energy · Melee Range 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
| 14 | Rank 1 |
Garrote the enemy, causing 144 damage over 18 sec, increased by your Attack Power. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Awards 1 combo point. 50 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Stealth |
| 16 | Rank 3 |
Finishing move that causes damage per combo point, increased by Attack Power: 1 point : 25-39 damage 2 points: 44-58 damage 3 points: 63-77 damage 4 points: 82-96 damage 5 points: 101-115 damage 35 Energy · Melee Range 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
| 18 | Rank 1 |
Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 70 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. 60 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Stealth Requires Daggers |
| 20 | Rank 1 |
Finishing move that causes damage over time, increased by your Attack Power. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 25 damage over 8 secs 2 points: 37 damage over 10 secs 3 points: 51 damage over 12 secs 4 points: 68 damage over 14 secs 5 points: 87 damage over 16 secs 25 Energy · Melee Range 1 to 5 Combo Points Instant |
Combat
| Listed level | Ability / rank | Recorded tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rank 1 |
An instant strike that causes 3 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage. Awards 1 combo point. 45 Energy · Melee Range Instant |
| 4 | Rank 1 |
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 15 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. 60 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Daggers |
| 6 | Rank 1 |
Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. 45 Energy · Melee Range Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| 6 | Rank 2 |
An instant strike that causes 6 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage. Awards 1 combo point. 45 Energy · Melee Range Instant |
| 8 | The rogue's dodge chance will increase by 50% for 15 sec. Instant · 5 min cooldown | |
| 10 | Rank 1 |
Increases the rogue's movement speed by 50% for 15 sec. Does not break stealth. Instant · 5 min cooldown |
| 12 | Rank 2 |
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 30 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. 60 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Daggers |
| 12 | Rank 1 |
A quick kick that injures a single foe for 15 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec. 25 Energy · Melee Range Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| 14 | Rank 3 |
An instant strike that causes 10 damage in addition to your normal weapon damage. Awards 1 combo point. 45 Energy · Melee Range Instant |
| 16 | Feint Rank 1 |
Performs a feint, causing no damage but lowering your threat by a small amount, making the enemy less likely to attack you. 20 Energy · Melee Range Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| 18 | Rank 2 |
Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. 45 Energy · Melee Range Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| 20 | Rank 3 |
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 48 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. 60 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Daggers |
Subtlety
| Listed level | Ability / rank | Recorded tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rank 1 |
Allows the rogue to sneak around, but reduces your speed by 50%. Lasts until cancelled. Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
| 4 | Pick Pocket | Pick the target's pocket. Melee Range Instant Requires Stealth |
| 10 | Rank 1 |
Incapacitates the target for up to 25 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth. 65 Energy · Melee Range Instant Requires Stealth |
| 20 | Rank 2 |
Allows the rogue to sneak around, but reduces your speed by 40%. Lasts until cancelled. Instant · 10 sec cooldown |
Poisons
These are crafting spells that create poison items; their effect text describes the applied poison. See Rogue poisons for all 21 recipe ranks, reagent lists, and the source correction on Instant Poison IV. A recorded learning level does not establish a trainer or unlock quest.[1]
| Listed level | Ability / rank | Recorded tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Crippling Poison Rank 1 |
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 30% chance of poisoning the enemy, slowing their movement speed by 50% for 12 sec. 3 sec cast Reagents: Essence of Pain, Empty Vial Makes: Crippling Poison |
| 20 | Rank 1 |
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 13 to 17 Nature damage. 60 charges. 3 sec cast Reagents: Dust of Decay, Empty Vial Makes: Instant Poison |
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chris Baldwin, Talents Forever, CC BY 4.0 export, generated 8 October 2026; reviewed 9 October 2026. Spell records identify Forever beta client 1.60.1.70291. Adapted and reformatted; game text and artwork belong to Blizzard Entertainment.
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