Rogue Specialization

Outlaw Rogue

The DPS specialization of the Rogue class. Its ladders, talent tree, and the class page are below.

Outlaw Rogue at a glance

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September 10, 2026 Classes › Rogue
Both versions of Thistle Tea can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
September 1, 2026 Player versus Player › Rogue
Developers’ notes: Rogues’ defensive potential improves in coordinated play and as ratings increase, with the predictive effect of Preemptive Maneuver standing out as being too rewarding, so it’s being brought down to be more appropriate.
September 1, 2026 Player versus Player › Rogue
Preemptive Maneuver now reduces damage taken by 25% while its effect is active (was 40%).
August 27, 2026 Classes › Rogue
Deathstalker: Fixed an issue where Deathstalker's Mark would be removed when a target becomes unattackable. Darkest Night will now be granted when Deathstalker's Mark is removed from an unattackable target.
August 25, 2026 Player versus Player › Rogue › Outlaw
Developers’ notes: Outlaw’s damage and kill pressure is lower than we’d expect, so we’re putting more damage into core finishing moves.
August 25, 2026 Player versus Player › Rogue › Outlaw
Dispatch damage increased by 20% in PvP combat.
August 25, 2026 Player versus Player › Rogue › Outlaw
Between the Eyes damage increased by 12% in PvP combat.

Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.

Every Rogue hotfix, by date: Rogue hotfixes.