WoW SoD Phase 8 Sword Rogue DPS Build
We will go over the best items, runes and talents for Saber Slash Rogues in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8.
The newest installment of Season of Discovery is now live, and players are busy clearing the new Scarlet Crusade-themed raid called the Scarlet Enclave. This time around, you will get the opportunity to infiltrate New Avalon within the Scarlet Enclave, gaining knowledge of new recipes and earning some cool new rewards as well.
Having that in mind, we will go over the BiS gear, talents and runes for Sword Rogues in Season of Discovery Phase 8.
Table of Contents
Sword Rogue Talents and Runes
Talents
For the talents, you will need to spend 30 points into Assassination, and 21 in Combat to maximize your damage.
Runes
Sword Rogue BiS List
Here are the best Saber Slash Rogue items you can use to maximize your damage. Most of the items are from the new Scarlet Enclave Raid.
NOTE: Make sure to also enchant your shoulders with Soul of the Efficient.
- Kaigy's Clasp drops from Karazhan Crypts
- Bonescythe Breastplate drops from Naxxramas
- Bonescythe Ring is purchased from Rohan the Assassin in Eastern Plaguelands
- Band of Unnatural Forces drops from Naxxramas
- Claw of the Frost Wyrm drops from Naxxramas
- Darkrider's Spine drops from Karazhan Crypts
| Item | Slot |
| Duskwraith Helmet (Death's Advance) | Head |
| Kaigy's Clasp* | Neck |
| Duskwraith Pauldrons (Might of the Scourge) | Shoulders |
| Scarlet Commander's Cape (Enchant Cloak - Agility) | Back |
| Bonescythe Breastplate* (Enchant Chest - Living Stats) | Chest |
| Duskwraith Bracers (Enchant Bracer - Agility) | Wrist |
| Duskwraith Gauntlets (Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility) | Hands |
| Torturer's Toolbelt | Waist |
| Duskwraith Legplates (Death's Advance) | Legs |
| Duskwraith Sabatons (Enchant Boots - Greater Agility) | Feet |
| Bonescythe Ring* | Ring |
| Band of Unnatural Forces* | Ring |
| Abandoned Experiment | Trinket |
| Sir Dornel's Didgeridoo | Trinket |
| Regicide (Enchant Weapon - Grand Crusader) | Sword |
| Claw of the Frost Wyrm* (Enchant Weapon - Grand Crusader) | Fist |
| Darkrider's Spine* (Sniper Scope) | Bow |
And that covers all of the basics for building your Sword Rogue in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8. Best of luck on your rolls and make sure to explore all of the new content that has been added in this phase.
