Secrets of WoW PvP - Rogue Basics

Rogues may be the most hated class in PvP. That's because they are so annoyingly good at taking down their foe, regardless of that foe's class. Still, no class is invulnerable, and understanding your Rogues many strengths and few weaknesses will surely make you even more annoying to your player versus player foes. Any player who has seen their character stunlocked into immobility while being pounded to death, or poisoned into stumbling incompetence has a score to settle with Rogues. This can make you a target, as most players will happily help when it comes to taking out an enemy Rogue.This has been only a quick overview of the PvP Strengths and Weaknesses of your Rogue. While it's easy to do well in PvP with a Rogue, to become one of the best you'll need to know more than the basics.

Your ability to poison your foes is probably your next greatest strength. Most enemies flee Rogues, and your Crippling Poison makes it much harder for them to get away, while your Mind Numbing Poison slows their ability to cast spells against you. Combine these with the rest of a Rogue's abilities and you'll drive your enemies to distraction as you terminate them. One big weakness of being a Rogue in large battles is that other players don't like you very much. A WoW PvP guide will give you far more information on every aspect of playing a Rogue, including specific advice on talent builds, gear selection, and taking out any class of opponent.Let's look at your Rogue's strengths first.Beyond the fact that everyone hates you, your character's biggest weakness is the complexity of executing a stunlock. Mess this up, perhaps because a Hunter's pet is chewing on you, or a Shaman gets an Earthshield up, and you'll be vulnerable to attack. Beyond that, remember that you have only melee attacks, so if a ranged fighter manages to keep you at a distance, they can tear you up with impunity.