WoW Forever Combat Rogue BiS & Leveling Gear
Best-in-slot gear you can get at every level from 10 to 60, for Alliance and Horde. Hover or tap an item for its Forever stats and where it drops. Data checked .
Level 20 Combat
Rogue · Alliance
15/17 slots filled
For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade. Plan the talents for this spec in the Rogue talent calculator.
Combat Rogue pre-raid BiS (level 60)
The best gear a level 60 Combat Rogue can collect before raiding, from dungeons, quests and crafting.
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Darkmantle CapQuest: Saving the Best for Last (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Saving the Best for Last (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Neck | Amulet of the DarkmoonQuest: 1200 Tickets - Amulet of the Darkmoon | |
| Shoulder | Darkmantle SpauldersQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Back | Shifting CloakCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Chest | Darkmantle TunicQuest: Saving the Best for Last (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Saving the Best for Last (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Bracers of SubterfugeQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Hands | Darkmantle GlovesQuest: Just Compensation (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Just Compensation (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Waist | Might of the TimbermawCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Darkmantle PantsQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Feet | Darkmantle BootsQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Finger | Signet Ring of the Bronze DragonflightQuest: The Path of the Conqueror (Tanaris) | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | GreenhammerCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | Ironwood BladeCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Combat Rogue leveling gear by level
Level 10 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Catacomb CloakQuest: An Ancient Grudge (The Hall of Thanes) | |
| Chest | Gnoll War HarnessDrop: Redridge Mongrel (Redridge Mountains) | Camouflaged TunicQuest: The Weaver (Silverpine Forest) |
| Wrist | Light Leather BracersCrafted: Leatherworking | Savannah BracersQuest: Returning the Lost Satchel (Ragefire Chasm) |
| Hands | Cheetah Hide GripsDrop: Dishu (The Barrens) | Gloves of the MoonQuest: Cry of the Thunderhawk (The Barrens) |
| Waist | Steadfast CinchQuest: Escape Through Force (Darkshore) | Beastmaster's GirdleQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
| Legs | Frontier BritchesQuest: In Defense of the King's Lands (Loch Modan) | Gnollhide PantsQuest: Assault on Fenris Isle (Silverpine Forest) |
| Feet | Dark Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Pyrewood Signet RingQuest: The Horn of Xelthos | |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Invader's MaceQuest: Banner of the Fallen (Loch Modan) | WingbladeQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | Windforged ShortbladeDrop: Den'dralass (Zephras Isle) | Kris of OrgrimmarQuest: Hidden Enemies (Orgrimmar) |
| Ranged | Harvester's PestslayerQuest: The Killing Fields (Westfall) | Skorn's RifleQuest: The Demon Scarred Cloak (Mulgore) |
Level 15 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Spiritwraith DrapeThe Hall of Thanes: Faldrim Anvilmar | |
| Chest | Tunic of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Brawler's Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Bravo's ArmbandsQuest: Underground Assault (The Deadmines) | Spare Part BindingsQuest: Light's Justice (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Hands | Gloves of the FangWailing Caverns: Druid of the Fang | |
| Waist | Brawler's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | Beastmaster's GirdleQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
| Legs | Direhammer LeggingsThe Hall of Thanes: Durgen Dirgehammer | |
| Feet | Blackened Defias BootsThe Deadmines: Defias Strip Miner | Trailblazer BootsQuest: Horde Presence (The Barrens) |
| Finger | Pyrewood Signet RingQuest: The Horn of Xelthos | |
| Finger | Ring of Iron WillQuest: Howling in the Hills (Redridge Mountains) | Bounty Hunter's RingQuest: Hezrul Bloodmark (The Barrens) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Chol'aruk's Trophy SwordQuest: Chol'aruk the Ravener (The Barrens) | WingbladeQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | Meathook SlicerRuins of Lordaeron: The Baron | |
| Ranged | Harvester's PestslayerQuest: The Killing Fields (Westfall) | Privateer MusketQuest: The Guns of Northwatch (The Barrens) |
Level 20 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HoodCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Serpent's ShouldersWailing Caverns: Lady Anacondra | |
| Back | Cape of the BrotherhoodThe Deadmines: Edwin VanCleef | |
| Chest | Tunic of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Brawler's Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Cultist's ArmguardsQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
| Hands | Gloves of the FangWailing Caverns: Druid of the Fang | |
| Waist | Deviate Scale BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Brawler's Leather PantsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Feet | Brawler's Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Seal of WrynnQuest: An Audience with the King (Stormwind City) | Seal of SylvanasQuest: Arugal Must Die (Shadowfang Keep) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Cruel BarbThe Deadmines: Edwin VanCleef | WingbladeQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | Buzz SawThe Deadmines: Sneed's Shredder | Cruel BarbThe Deadmines: Edwin VanCleef |
| Ranged | Dull SawbladeThe Deadmines: Sneed's Shredder | |
Level 25 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Dark Leather ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Fenrus' HideShadowfang Keep: Fenrus the Devourer | |
| Chest | Brawler's Leather TunicCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Cultist's ArmguardsQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
| Hands | Toughened Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Deviate Scale BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | Deftkin BeltQuest: Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Ashenvale) |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Brawler's Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | Warsong BootsQuest: Warsong Supplies (Ashenvale) |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ring of RuinQuest: The Legend of Stalvan (Duskwood) | Seal of SylvanasQuest: Arugal Must Die (Shadowfang Keep) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Ruby-Adorned BladeQuest: The Eye of Bhossca | |
| Off Hand | Subdued Dragon's FangQuest: Stopping the Cycle (Wetlands) | Outlaw SabreQuest: Baron Aquanis (Ashenvale) |
| Ranged | Dull SawbladeThe Deadmines: Sneed's Shredder | |
Level 30 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Unstable Crystalline ShoulderpadsDrop: Unstable Sentinel (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Back | Yeti Fur CloakQuest: Bartolo's Yeti Fur Cloak (Hillsbrad Foothills) | Swiftrunner CapeQuest: Alliance Relations (Orgrimmar) |
| Chest | Dusky Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Seadog's Battered CuffsQuest: Cracking Maury's Foot (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Hands | Razzeric's Racing GripsQuest: Safety First (Thousand Needles) | |
| Waist | Skulker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Brawler's Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | Warsong BootsQuest: Warsong Supplies (Ashenvale) |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Ruby-Adorned BladeQuest: The Eye of Bhossca | |
| Off Hand | Ironspine's FistScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | Silent HunterQuest: Call to Arms (Arathi Highlands) |
| Ranged | Golemsight Long GunExcavation Site: Wetlands: Relic Guardian | |
Level 35 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Unstable Crystalline ShoulderpadsDrop: Unstable Sentinel (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Barbaric HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Seadog's Battered CuffsQuest: Cracking Maury's Foot (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Hands | Skulker's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Skulker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Excelsior BootsQuest: Excelsior (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Dwarf Captain's SwordQuest: An Ambassador of Evil (Badlands) | Bludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesQuest: Khan Jehn (Desolace) |
| Off Hand | Howling BladeDrop: Skhowl (Alterac Mountains) | Tok'kar's Murloc ShankerQuest: Threat From the Sea (Swamp of Sorrows) |
| Ranged | Golemsight Long GunExcavation Site: Wetlands: Relic Guardian | |
Level 40 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Lordrec HelmetQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Nightscape HeadbandCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Fleshhide ShouldersRazorfen Downs: Glutton | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Blazewind BreastplateQuest: Tremors of the Earth (Badlands) (Alliance) · Quest: Broken Alliances (Badlands) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Branded Leather BracersScarlet Monastery: High Inquisitor Fairbanks | |
| Hands | Skulker's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Skulker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Gryphon Rider's LeggingsQuest: Saving Sharpbeak (The Hinterlands) | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) |
| Feet | Skulker's Leather ShoesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Gryphon Rider's StormhammerQuest: Saving Sharpbeak (The Hinterlands) | Spirit of the Faerie DragonQuest: Weapons of Spirit (Feralas) |
| Off Hand | Nordic LongshankUldaman: Baelog | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Level 45 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Helm of FireCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Shoulder | Skulker's Leather ShoulderCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Blazewind BreastplateQuest: Tremors of the Earth (Badlands) (Alliance) · Quest: Broken Alliances (Badlands) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Skulker's Leather BracersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Hands | Gloves of the PathfinderQuest: Winterfall Activity (Blackmaw Hold) | |
| Waist | Skulker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Gryphon Rider's LeggingsQuest: Saving Sharpbeak (The Hinterlands) | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) |
| Feet | Skulker's Leather ShoesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Enchanted Azsharite Felbane SwordQuest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Off Hand | Enchanted Azsharite Felbane DaggerQuest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Level 50 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Helm of FireCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Ghostshard TalismanScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | Woven Ivy NecklaceQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Shoulder | Skulker's Leather ShoulderCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Skulker's Leather BracersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Hands | Skulker's Leather GauntletsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Skulker's Leather WaistguardCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Gryphon Rider's LeggingsQuest: Saving Sharpbeak (The Hinterlands) | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) |
| Feet | Skulker's Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | White Bone BandQuest: Bone-Bladed Weapons (Orgrimmar) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Thorium CestusCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | Enchanted Azsharite Felbane DaggerQuest: Enchanted Azsharite Fel Weaponry (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Level 55 Combat Rogue gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Wicked Leather HeadbandCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Medallion of the DawnQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Shoulder | Shadowcraft SpauldersStratholme: Cannon Master Willey | |
| Back | Deep River CloakQuest: Strange Sources (Winterspring) | |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Bracers of SubterfugeQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Hands | Shadowcraft GlovesBlackrock Spire: Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin | |
| Waist | Might of the TimbermawCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Warbear WooliesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Feet | Dawn TreadersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Wyvern Heart BandDrop: Heartrazor (Thousand Needles) | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | White Bone BandQuest: Bone-Bladed Weapons (Orgrimmar) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Baron Charr's SceptreDrop: Baron Charr (Un'Goro Crater) | |
| Off Hand | Thorium CestusCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Questions players ask
- What is the best Combat Rogue leveling gear at level 20 in WoW Forever?
- At level 20 (Alliance) the best Combat Rogue items are Brawler's Leather Hood, Erudite's Amulet, Serpent's Shoulders, Cape of the Brotherhood, Tunic of Westfall, Cultist's Armguards, Gloves of the Fang, Deviate Scale Belt, Brawler's Leather Pants, Brawler's Leather Boots, Field Researcher's Loop, Seal of Wrynn, Cruel Barb, Buzz Saw, Dull Sawblade. Switch the faction toggle in the gear window for Horde, and pick another level to see what replaces them.
- What is the Combat Rogue pre-raid BiS in WoW Forever?
- The level 60 set for Combat Rogue (Alliance) is Darkmantle Cap, Amulet of the Darkmoon, Darkmantle Spaulders, Shifting Cloak, Darkmantle Tunic, Bracers of Subterfuge, Darkmantle Gloves, Might of the Timbermaw, Darkmantle Pants, Darkmantle Boots, Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight, Wyvern Heart Band, Greenhammer, Ironwood Blade, Truthseeker's Bow. Every item shows the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- What is the best leveling gear in WoW Forever?
- It depends on your class, spec, level and faction. Pick your class and spec, set your level and faction, and the gear window shows the best item for each slot that you can get at that level, with the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- How are the best-in-slot items picked?
- For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade.
- Why do Alliance and Horde get different gear?
- Quest rewards are faction specific, and so are some vendors. Dungeon drops and crafted items are the same for both factions. Switch the faction toggle to see the gear for your side.
- Is the item data from WoW Forever or Classic?
- From WoW Forever. Stats, required levels and sources come from the Wowhead World of Warcraft: Forever database and the Forever game client, checked 3 November 2026. Forever changed many Classic items, and where they differ the Forever version is used.
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