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Combat Rogue Talent Route: 10-60

Build through Combat to Adrenaline Rush, then take Assassination for Slice and Dice and Lethality.

Buff My Pet Editorial Standard 10-60

Talent tree

10-60 route →
20 points

Assassination

Improved Eviscerate, 2/3 ranks selected Remorseless Attacks, 0/2 ranks selected Malice, 5/5 ranks selected Ruthlessness, 0/3 ranks selected Murder, 0/2 ranks selected Improved Slice and Dice, 3/3 ranks selected Relentless Strikes, 0/1 ranks selected Improved Expose Armor, 0/2 ranks selected Lethality, 5/5 ranks selected Vile Poisons, 5/5 ranks selected Improved Poisons, 0/5 ranks selected Cold Blood, 0/1 ranks selected Improved Kidney Shot, 0/3 ranks selected Seal Fate, 0/5 ranks selected Vigor, 0/1 ranks selected
31 points

Combat

Improved Gouge, 0/3 ranks selected Improved Sinister Strike, 2/2 ranks selected Lightning Reflexes, 3/5 ranks selected Improved Backstab, 0/3 ranks selected Deflection, 5/5 ranks selected Precision, 5/5 ranks selected Endurance, 0/2 ranks selected Riposte, 1/1 ranks selected Improved Sprint, 0/2 ranks selected Improved Kick, 0/2 ranks selected Dagger Specialization, 0/5 ranks selected Dual Wield Specialization, 5/5 ranks selected Mace Specialization, 0/5 ranks selected Blade Flurry, 1/1 ranks selected Sword Specialization, 5/5 ranks selected Fist Weapon Specialization, 0/5 ranks selected Weapon Expertise, 0/2 ranks selected Aggression, 3/3 ranks selected Adrenaline Rush, 1/1 ranks selected
0 points

Subtlety

Master of Deception, 0/5 ranks selected Opportunity, 0/5 ranks selected Sleight of Hand, 0/2 ranks selected Elusiveness, 0/2 ranks selected Camouflage, 0/5 ranks selected Initiative, 0/3 ranks selected Ghostly Strike, 0/1 ranks selected Improved Ambush, 0/3 ranks selected Setup, 0/3 ranks selected Improved Sap, 0/3 ranks selected Serrated Blades, 0/3 ranks selected Heightened Senses, 0/2 ranks selected Preparation, 0/1 ranks selected Dirty Deeds, 0/2 ranks selected Hemorrhage, 0/1 ranks selected Deadliness, 0/5 ranks selected Premeditation, 0/1 ranks selected
Level 20 Riposte
Level 36 Blade Flurry
Level 40 Adrenaline Rush

Talent route: 10-60

Levels 21-40

Combat
  1. 21 Precision 1/5
  2. 22 Precision 2/5
  3. 23 Precision 3/5
  4. 24 Precision 4/5
  5. 25 Precision 5/5
  6. 26 Dual Wield Specialization 1/5
  7. 27 Dual Wield Specialization 2/5
  8. 28 Dual Wield Specialization 3/5
  9. 29 Dual Wield Specialization 4/5
  10. 30 Dual Wield Specialization 5/5
  11. 31 Sword Specialization 1/5
  12. 32 Sword Specialization 2/5
  13. 33 Sword Specialization 3/5
  14. 34 Sword Specialization 4/5
  15. 35 Sword Specialization 5/5
  16. 36 Blade Flurry 1/1
  17. 37 Aggression 1/3
  18. 38 Aggression 2/3
  19. 39 Aggression 3/3
  20. 40 Adrenaline Rush 1/1

Trainer spending: 1–60

Costs show the base trainer price. Discounts can lower what you pay; totals use the highest applicable race or faction route.

1–9

  1. Level 1

    • Learn now
      Stealth Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 10c

      Safer route planning. Higher ranks help around close patrols.

  2. Level 4

    • Learn now
      Backstab Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Early dagger tool. Your sword Combat route skips the later ranks.

    • Learn now
      Pick Pocket
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Extra supplies on a safe opener. Never linger near a patrol.

  3. Level 6

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Learn now
      Gouge Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Four-second reset for a bandage, position, or clean exit.

  4. Level 8

    • Learn now
      Evasion
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Melee bailout. Use it before the second mob settles on you.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

10–19

  1. Level 10

    • Learn now
      Dual Wield
      Class trainer Base cost 3s

      Core sword Combat damage.

    • Learn now
      Sprint Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 3s

      Exit button. Use it to leave, not chase.

    • Learn now
      Slice and Dice Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 3s

      Long-fight engine for committed pulls.

    • Learn now
      Sap Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 3s

      Remove one humanoid before you touch the pack.

  2. Level 12

    • Learn now
      Kick Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 8s

      Caster stop. Keep it ready for the heal or fear that changes the pull.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 8s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Parry
      Class trainer Base cost 8s

      Passive avoidance when a reset has not landed yet.

  3. Level 14

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Learn now
      Expose Armor Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      One rank covers rare group armor support. Keep your finisher otherwise.

  4. Level 16

    • Learn now
      Pick Lock
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Quest and chest access. Level the skill on safe locks.

    • Learn now
      Feint Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Dungeon threat valve. Give the tank room to recover the pull.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

  5. Level 18

    • Learn now
      Gouge Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 29s

      Four-second reset for a bandage, position, or clean exit.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 29s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

20–29

  1. Level 20

    • Learn now
      Stealth Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 30s

      Safer route planning. Higher ranks help around close patrols.

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 30s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 30s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Poisons
      Poisons class quest Base cost 0c

      Complete the quest immediately. Poisons are core Combat damage and control.

    • Learn now
      Crippling Poison
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 30s

      Runner control. Swap it on when the exit matters.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison Rank 1
      Poisons class quest Base cost 0c

      First Instant Poison recipe for efficient Combat damage.

  2. Level 22

    • Learn now
      Distract
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Turn a patrol before you open or set up a safer Sap.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Learn now
      Vanish Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Break combat only when the path is clear. Carry Flash Powder and leave the area.

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 40s

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

  3. Level 24

    • Learn now
      Detect Traps
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Find the trap before it finds the group.

    • Learn now
      Mind-numbing Poison
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 50s

      Caster control. Swap it on for a dangerous cast.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 50s

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

  4. Level 26

    • Learn now
      Kick Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      Caster stop. Keep it ready for the heal or fear that changes the pull.

    • Learn now
      Cheap Shot
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      First control window from Stealth.

    • Skip while leveling
      Expose Armor Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      Expose Armor Rank 1 covers rare group use; damage finishers are safer and faster for solo Hardcore leveling.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

  5. Level 28

    • Learn now
      Sap Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Remove one humanoid before you touch the pack.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Feint Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Dungeon threat valve. Give the tank room to recover the pull.

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison II
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 80s

      Default Combat poison. Update the recipe when it unlocks.

30–39

  1. Level 30

    • Learn now
      Kidney Shot Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Lock a runner or buy a bandage window.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Learn now
      Disarm Trap
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Dungeon trap utility after you spot the danger.

    • Skip while leveling
      Deadly Poison
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 1g

      Deadly Poison can break Gouge, Blind, and Vanish-reset control, so skip it on this Hardcore route.

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

  2. Level 32

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

    • Learn now
      Gouge Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s

      Four-second reset for a bandage, position, or clean exit.

    • Skip while leveling
      Wound Poison
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 1g 20s

      Wound Poison is niche while leveling; Crippling and Instant Poison better support Hardcore control and kills.

  3. Level 34

    • Learn now
      Blind
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Turn one threat off for a bandage or exit. Carry Blinding Powder before hard pulls.

    • Learn now
      Blinding Powder
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Craft the Blind reagent before hard pulls.

    • Learn now
      Sprint Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Exit button. Use it to leave, not chase.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

  4. Level 36

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Skip while leveling
      Expose Armor Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Expose Armor Rank 1 covers rare group use; damage finishers are safer and faster for solo Hardcore leveling.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison III
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 1g 60s

      Default Combat poison. Update the recipe when it unlocks.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

  5. Level 38

    • Skip while leveling
      Deadly Poison II
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 1g 80s

      Deadly Poison can break Gouge, Blind, and Vanish-reset control, so skip it on this Hardcore route.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

    • Learn now
      Mind-numbing Poison II
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 1g 80s

      Caster control. Swap it on for a dangerous cast.

40

  1. Level 40

    • Learn now
      Stealth Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Safer route planning. Higher ranks help around close patrols.

    • Learn now
      Safe Fall
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Fall insurance. Test every drop first.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

    • Defer
      Feint Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Feint's damage reduction can wait one level so the normal Hardcore mount purchase stays protected.

    • Skip while leveling
      Wound Poison II
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 2g

      Wound Poison is niche while leveling; Crippling and Instant Poison better support Hardcore control and kills.

41–49

  1. Level 41

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Feint Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g

      Feint's damage reduction can wait one level so the normal Hardcore mount purchase stays protected.

  2. Level 42

    • Learn now
      Kick Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 70s

      Caster stop. Keep it ready for the heal or fear that changes the pull.

    • Learn now
      Vanish Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 70s

      Break combat only when the path is clear. Carry Flash Powder and leave the area.

    • Learn now
      Slice and Dice Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 70s

      Long-fight engine for committed pulls.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 70s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

  3. Level 44

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 90s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 90s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison IV
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 2g 90s

      Default Combat poison. Update the recipe when it unlocks.

  4. Level 46

    • Skip while leveling
      Expose Armor Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 10s

      Expose Armor Rank 1 covers rare group use; damage finishers are safer and faster for solo Hardcore leveling.

    • Learn now
      Gouge Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 10s

      Four-second reset for a bandage, position, or clean exit.

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 10s

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 10s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Skip while leveling
      Deadly Poison III
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 3g 10s

      Deadly Poison can break Gouge, Blind, and Vanish-reset control, so skip it on this Hardcore route.

  5. Level 48

    • Learn now
      Sap Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 30s

      Remove one humanoid before you touch the pack.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 30s

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

    • Skip while leveling
      Wound Poison III
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 3g 30s

      Wound Poison is niche while leveling; Crippling and Instant Poison better support Hardcore control and kills.

50–60

  1. Level 50

    • Learn now
      Crippling Poison II
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 3g 50s

      Runner control. Swap it on when the exit matters.

    • Learn now
      Kidney Shot Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 50s

      Lock a runner or buy a bandage window.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 50s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

  2. Level 52

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Feint Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Dungeon threat valve. Give the tank room to recover the pull.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison V
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 4g 60s

      Default Combat poison. Update the recipe when it unlocks.

    • Learn now
      Mind-numbing Poison III
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 4g 60s

      Caster control. Swap it on for a dangerous cast.

  3. Level 54

    • Learn now
      Garrote Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Stealth opener for a committed kill. Its bleed changes your reset options.

    • Learn now
      Sinister Strike Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Your Combat builder. Buy every rank.

    • Skip while leveling
      Deadly Poison IV
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 4g 80s

      Deadly Poison can break Gouge, Blind, and Vanish-reset control, so skip it on this Hardcore route.

  4. Level 56

    • Skip while leveling
      Expose Armor Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Expose Armor Rank 1 covers rare group use; damage finishers are safer and faster for solo Hardcore leveling.

    • Learn now
      Eviscerate Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Reliable short-fight finisher. Keep it current.

    • Skip while leveling
      Wound Poison IV
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 5g

      Wound Poison is niche while leveling; Crippling and Instant Poison better support Hardcore control and kills.

  5. Level 58

    • Learn now
      Kick Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 20s

      Caster stop. Keep it ready for the heal or fear that changes the pull.

    • Skip while leveling
      Ambush Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 20s

      Ambush is a dagger opener outside this sword Combat route; save the gold for Hardcore survival and the mount.

    • Learn now
      Sprint Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 20s

      Exit button. Use it to leave, not chase.

  6. Level 60

    • Learn now
      Stealth Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 40s

      Safer route planning. Higher ranks help around close patrols.

    • Learn now
      Rupture Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 40s

      Bleed for a longer committed fight. It changes your Gouge and Blind resets.

    • Skip while leveling
      Backstab Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 40s

      The Combat route levels with swords; Backstab upgrades do not justify spending Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Gouge Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 5g 40s

      Four-second reset for a bandage, position, or clean exit.

    • Learn now
      Instant Poison VI
      Rogue trainer after Poisons quest Base cost 5g 40s

      Default Combat poison. Update the recipe when it unlocks.

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