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    Explore Rogue in Forever: beta talents, the spellbook and class changes. Choose a topic or browse the talent changes observed in the source below.

    Talent trees: Assassination · Combat · Subtlety

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    New and changed talents

    Compared with the source Classic data. Changes can affect effects, rank counts or positions; this is not a claim about final balance. Open a talent name to read the available description.

    Improved Gouge · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the effect duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 1, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 0.5 sec.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Remorseless Attacks · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    After killing an opponent that yields experience or honor, gives you a 20% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 2
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 20% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 2
    Ranks
    2

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    Malice · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your critical strike chance by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Murder · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases all damage caused against Humanoid, Giant, Beast and Dragonkin targets by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 2, column 2
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases all damage dealt by 2% against Humanoid and Giant targets.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 2, column 2
    Ranks
    2

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    Improved Expose Armor · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the armor reduced by your Expose Armor ability by 25%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 3, column 2
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the Energy cost of your Expose Armor ability by 5, and refunds 1 Combo Point when cast with 5 Combo Points.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 3, column 2
    Ranks
    2

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    Lethality · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 6%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 3, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 4%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 3, column 3
    Ranks
    5

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    Cold Blood · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, or Eviscerate by 100%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 5, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 4, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Improved Poisons · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the chance to apply poisons to your target by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the chance to apply Poisons to your target by 2%, and gives Poison applications a 10% chance to not consume a charge.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    5

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    Vigor · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your maximum Energy by 10.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 7, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases your maximum Energy by 5.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 5, column 1
    Ranks
    2

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    Mutilate · AssassinationNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Instantly attacks with both weapons for 75% weapon damage plus an additional 13 with each weapon. Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 5, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Improved Kidney Shot · AssassinationChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    While affected by your Kidney Shot ability, the target receives an additional 3% damage from all sources.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 5, column 3
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Enemies Stunned by your Kidney Shot ability take 5% increased damage from your poisons and attacks.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 5, column 3
    Ranks
    2

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    Venom · AssassinationNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. 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

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 7, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Improved Eviscerate · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the damage done by your Eviscerate ability by 5%.

    Talent tree
    Assassination
    Position
    Row 1, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the damage done by your Eviscerate ability by 7%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 1, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Puncturing Wounds · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab ability by 10%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab by 10% and your Mutilate by 5%, and gives Backstab a 15% chance to add an additional Combo Point.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 1
    Ranks
    3

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    Deflection · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your Parry chance by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 2
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases your Parry chance by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 2
    Ranks
    3

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Precision · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your chance to hit with melee weapons by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Improves your chance to hit by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 2, column 3
    Ranks
    3

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    Endurance · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Reduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 45 sec.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 3, column 1
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the cooldown of your Sprint and Evasion abilities by 30%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 3, column 1
    Ranks
    2

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    Flawless Execution · CombatNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the Energy cost of your Eviscerate ability by 10.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 4, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Dual Wield Specialization · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 10%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 5%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Blade Flurry · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your attack speed by 20%. In addition, attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 5, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases your melee attack speed by 20% and your melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent. Lasts 15 sec.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 5, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Hack and Slash · CombatNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 1% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target. Dagger/Fist: Increases your critical strike chance by 1%. Mace: Your attacks ignore 3% of your target's armor.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 5, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Weapon Expertise · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your skill with Sword, Fist and Dagger weapons by 3.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 6, column 2
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 1%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 6, column 2
    Ranks
    2

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    Aggression · CombatChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 6, column 3
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike, Backstab, and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Combat
    Position
    Row 6, column 3
    Ranks
    3

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    Camouflage · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your speed while stealthed by 3% and reduces the cooldown of your Stealth ability by 1 sec.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 2, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces your speed penalty from your Stealth ability by 3% and reduces its cooldown by 2 sec.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 1, column 1
    Ranks
    5

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    Master of Deception · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 1, column 2
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 1 level higher.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 1, column 2
    Ranks
    3

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    Opportunity · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the damage dealt when striking from behind with your Backstab, Garrote, or Ambush abilities by 4%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 1, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 5%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 1, column 3
    Ranks
    2

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    Setup · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Gives you a 15% chance to add a combo point to your target after dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 4, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Gives you a 33% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging an attack or fully resisting a spell.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 2, column 1
    Ranks
    3

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    Dirty Tricks · SubtletyNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the Energy cost of your Sap and Blind abilities by 25%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 2, column 3
    Ranks
    2

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    Improved Ambush · SubtletyMoved

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 3
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 2, column 4
    Ranks
    3

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Initiative · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Gives you a 25% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 1
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Gives you a 33% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 1
    Ranks
    3

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    Ghostly Strike · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    A strike that deals 125% weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    A strike that deals 125% (180% if a Dagger is equipped in your Main Hand) weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Improved Distract · SubtletyNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases the radius of your Distract ability by 3 yds, and further reduces the Stealth detection of distracted enemies as though they were an additional 1 level lower.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 3, column 3
    Ranks
    2

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    Heightened Senses · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Increases your Stealth detection and reduces the chance you are hit by spells and ranged attacks by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 5, column 1
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Increases your Stealth detection as if you were 1 level higher and reduces your chance to be hit by spells and ranged attacks by 2%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 4, column 1
    Ranks
    2

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Premeditation · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    When used, adds 2 combo points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 10 sec or the combo points are lost.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 7, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Adds 2 Combo Points to your target. You must add to or use those combo points within 20 sec or the combo points are lost.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 4, column 2
    Ranks
    1

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    Serrated Blades · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Causes your attacks to ignore 0 of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%. The amount of Armor reduced increases with your level.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    3

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Causes your attacks to ignore 3% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 4, column 3
    Ranks
    3

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    Dirty Deeds · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    Reduces the Energy cost of your Cheap Shot and Garrote abilities by 10.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 5, column 3
    Ranks
    2

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Reduces the Energy cost of your Cheap Shot and Garrote abilities by 10, and your Garrote ability no longer requires you to be behind your target.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 5, column 1
    Ranks
    2

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    Hemorrhage · SubtletyChanged

    Classic

    Source description · rank not specified

    An instant strike that damages the opponent and causes the target to hemorrhage, increasing any Physical damage dealt to the target by up to 3. Lasts 30 charges or 15 sec. Awards 1 combo point.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 5, column 4
    Ranks
    1

    Beta

    Rank 1

    An instant strike that deals 100% weapon damage (145% if a Dagger is equipped) and causes the target to take 15% increased Rupture damage from the Rogue. Lasts 15 sec. Awards 1 Combo Point.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 5, column 3
    Ranks
    1

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    Quietus · SubtletyNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Your Sinister Strike, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities cause 2% more damage against targets below 35% health.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 6, column 1
    Ranks
    5

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    Cutthroat · SubtletyNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    Your Backstab has a 3% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 6, column 3
    Ranks
    5

    See available ranks in the calculator

    Thousand Cuts · SubtletyNew

    Classic

    No counterpart in the source Classic data.

    Beta

    Rank 1

    When your Rupture ability deals periodic damage, the Energy cost of your next Hemorrhage or Backstab ability within 10 sec is reduced by 3, stacking up to 5 times.

    Talent tree
    Subtlety
    Position
    Row 7, column 2
    Ranks
    1

    See available ranks in the calculator

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