Rogue abilities are abilities that rogues use. Most abilities are shared between all specializations, while some are only specific to one (or two) specializations.
Class
All rogues automatically learn the following spells at the specified level, regardless of specialization.
| Ability | Level |
|---|---|
 [Sinister Strike] |
1 |
 [Eviscerate] |
2 |
 [Cheap Shot] |
3 |
 [Stealth] |
3 |
 [Fleet Footed] |
4 |
 [Sprint] |
5 |
 [Kick] |
6 |
 [Ambush] |
7 |
 [Crimson Vial] |
8 |
 [Slice and Dice] |
9 |
 [Instant Poison] |
10/Quest |
 [Sap] |
11 |
 [Kidney Shot] |
13 |
 [Pick Lock] |
14 |
 [Evasion] |
21 |
 [Vanish] |
23 |
 [Pick Pocket] |
24 |
 [Distract] |
28 |
 [Shiv] |
32 |
 [Crippling Poison] |
33 |
 [Feint] |
34 |
 [Wound Poison] |
38 |
 [Blind] |
39 |
 [Cloak of Shadows] |
47 |
 [Tricks of the Trade] |
48 |
 [Shroud of Concealment] |
49 |
 [Numbing Poison] |
54 |
Specializations
The three rogue specializations are Assassination (melee DPS), Outlaw (melee DPS) and Subtlety (melee DPS).
For a summary of the character and strengths of each spec, see Rogue specializations.
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Assassination Ability Level 
[Mastery: Potent Assassin]10 [Mutilate]12 [Deadly Poison]13 [Garrote]16 [Rupture]17 [Shadowstep]18 [Fan of Knives]19 [Envenom]22 [Seal Fate]27 [Poisoned Knife]29 [Venomous Wounds]37 [Vendetta]42 [Improved Poisons]43 [Cut to the Chase]56 -
Outlaw Ability Level [Mastery: Main Gauche]10 [Find Treasure]10 [Pistol Shot]12 [Between the Eyes]17 [Grappling Hook]18 [Blade Flurry]19 [Dispatch]22 [Ruthlessness]27 [Roll the Bones]29 [Combat Potency]37 [Restless Blades]41 [Adrenaline Rush]42 [Gouge]46 -
Subtlety Ability Level [Mastery: Executioner]10 [Shadowstrike]12 [Backstab]14 [Shuriken Toss]16 [Rupture]17 [Shadowstep]18 [Shuriken Storm]19 [Shadow Dance]22 [Relentless Strikes]26 [Shadow Techniques]27 [Symbols of Death]29 [Find Weakness]37 [Deepening Shadows]41 [Shadow Blades]42 [Black Powder]52
Talents
Talents become available at level 15. Only one talent can be chosen from each tier.
They can be swapped out any time outside of a rested area using 
[Tome of the Tranquil Mind].
PvP talents
PvP talents become available at level 20. Up to 3 PvP talents may be active at any given time (with additional slots becoming available at levels 30 and 40).
These talents are active in the open world with War Mode turned on, as well as during instanced PvP. They have no effect in dungeons and raids.
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Assassination
Talent Level [Death from Above]20 [Dismantle]20 [Maneuverability]20 [System Shock]22 [Flying Daggers]25 [Smoke Bomb]25 [Creeping Venom]30 [Intent to Kill]42 [Thick as Thieves]48 Hemotoxin 58 -
Outlaw
Talent Level [Boarding Party]20 [Death from Above]20 [Dismantle]20 [Drink Up Me Hearties]20 [Maneuverability]20 [Turn the Tables]20 [Enduring Brawler]25 [Smoke Bomb]25 [Take Your Cut]29 [Control is King]35 Float Like a Butterfly 41 [Thick as Thieves]48 -
Subtlety
Talent Level [Dagger in the Dark]20 [Death from Above]20 [Dismantle]20 [Maneuverability]20 [Silhouette]20 [Veil of Midnight]20 [Smoke Bomb]25 [Thief's Bargain]25 [Shadowy Duel]40 Distracting Mirage 48 [Thick as Thieves]48
Glyphs
Glyphs are items that can change a spell or ability's visual appearance. Most glyphs are crafted by scribes, are color-coded by class, and can be applied as early as level 11. They can be removed at any time outside of combat using 
[Vanishing Powder].
| Glyph | Used on |
|---|---|
 [Glyph of Blackout] |
[Sap]
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| [Glyph of Burnout] |
[Sprint]
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| [Glyph of Disguise] |
[Pick Pocket]
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| [Glyph of Flash Bang] |
[Distract]
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Miscellaneous
- [Detection] is learned from [Dirty Tricks, Vol 1: Detection], which can be purchased from Cravitz Lorent in the Dalaran Underbelly or from Kelsey Steelspark in the Hall of Shadows.
See also
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