1.0 - Introduction
2.0 - Combat Talents
3.0 - PvP
4.0 - PvE Gear

This guide is simply intended to provide a general overview of the class. For a more in-depth and highly detailed resource on this class, check out this guide here.

1.0 - The Combat Rogue

Combat rogues are the tried and true solution for massive DPS, boasting at the very least top five if not even number one DPS records on almost every boss fight capable of supporting decent melee DPS.

The overview of numbers and talent builds below will show you the requirements for bringing a combat rogue to Karazhan and beyond, the math behind all the DPS, and what to look for in your rogues gear.

2.0 - Talent Builds

19/42/0 Raid DPS Build

2.1 - Attack Rotation

Sinister Strike x4 - Slice n' Dice - Sinister Strike x5 - Rupture

Bleed Immune:

Sinister Strike x5 - Slice n' Dice - Sinister Strike x5 - Eviscerate

2.2 - Leveling Combat Build

20/41/0

10 – 14 Malice
15 – 16 Improved Sinister Strike
17 – 19 Improved Gouge
20 – 24 Precision
25 – 29 Deflection
30 – 34 Dual Wield Specialization
35 – 39 Sword Specialization
40 – Blade Flurry
41 – 43 Aggression
44 – Weapon Expertise 1/2
45 – Adrenaline Rush
46 – 47 Vitality
48 – Riposte
49 –Weapon Expertise 2/2
50 – 54 Combat Potency
55 – Surprise Attacks
56+ - Expand out into whatever you find to suit your build best, either use the talent build in the link or design your own.

3.0 - Combat PvP Build

20/41/0 Combat Arena Spec

NOTE: The below section is nearly identical for all three specializations of rogue, this is due to the usage of almost entirely the same stats for any rogue no matter the attack rotation and/or talent build

4.0 - Number Crunching

Agility - 1 = 1 Attack Power, 0.55 Critical, 2 Armor, 0.95 Dodge Rating
Strength - 1 = 1 Attack Power
Attack Power- 14 = 1.0 DPS
Critical Rating - 22.1 = 1% Critical

Hit Rating - 15.8 - 1% Hit
Dodge Rating - 18.9 - 1% Dodge
Haste - 15.7 - 1% Haste
Weapon Expertise - 1 - 0.25% lower chance for enemy to dodge/parry

4.1 - Hit Rating, Crit, etc.

Defacto Priority:

Hit Rating - Attack Power/Agility - Critical Rating

What to shoot for when entering Karazhan & Heroics:

Hit Rating: 90+
Attack Power: 1200+
Critical Rating: 20%

What to shoot for when heading into 25-Raids:

Hit Rating: 200
Attack Power: 1450
Critical Rating: 23%

4.2 - Gems

Green:

Shifting Shadow Draenite
Glinting Flame Spessarite

Blue:

Shifting Nightseye
Glinting Noble Topaz
Relentless Earthstorm Diamond

4.3 Enchantments

Head: Glyph of Ferocity
Shoulders: Aldor/Scryer Inscription
Back: Greater Agility
Chest: Exceptional Stats
Wrist: Assault
Hands: Assault
Alternative Hands: Superior Agility
Legs: Cobrahide Leg Armor
Alternative Legs: Nethercobra Leg Armor
Feet: Dexterity
Alternative Feet: Cat's Swiftness
Weapon: Greater Agility
Alternative Weapon: Mongoose

4.4 - Consumables

Superior Healing Potion
Elixir of Major Fortitude
Elixir of Major Agility
Flask of Relentless Assault

Food:

Spicy Hot Talbuk
Warp Burger

4.5 - PvE Gear Guide

Note: As this is a PvE gear guide I'll only list the PvP rewards capable of being obtained via Honor, arena rewards are however viable alternatives to many pieces of gear.

Many pieces of gear will also be equally useful to both assasination, combat and subtlety:

Head:

[Quad Deathblow X44 Goggles] - Crafted
[Deathblow X11 Goggles] - Crafted
[Helm of the Claw]- Quest Reward
[Stealther's Helmet of Second Sight] - Quest Reward

Neck:

[Choker of Vile Intent]- (25) Badges of Justice
[Vindicator's Pendant of Triumph] - PvP Reward
[Bone Chain Necklace] - Heroic Underbog
[Earthen Mark of Razing] - Quest Reward

Shoulders:

[Shoulderpads of the Silvermoon Retainer] - Heroic Magister's Terrace
[Gladiator's Leather Spaulders] - PvP Reward
[Expedition Scout's Epaulets] - Quest Reward
[Mantle of Perenolde] - Old Hillsbrad

Back:

[Dory's Embrace] - (60) Badges of Justice
[Vengeance Wrap] - Crafted BoE
[Cloak of the Coming Night] - Normal Magister's Terrace
[Cloak of the Craft] - World Drop BoE

Chest:

[Tunic of the Dark Hour] - (100) Badges of Justice
[Primalstrike Vest]- Crafted
[Shadowprowler's Chestguard] - Crafted BoE
[Gladiator's Leather Tunic] - PvP Reward

Wrist:

[Master Assassin Wristwraps] - (35) Badges of Justice
[Vindicator's Leather Bracers] - PvP Reward
[Spymistress's Wristguards] - Quest Reward

Hands:

[Trickster's Stickyfingers] - (60) Badges of justice
[Fel Leather Gloves] - Crafted BoE
[Handgrips of Assassination] - Black Morass
[Gloves of the Unbound] - Arcatraz

Belt:

[Belt of the Silent Path] - (75) Badges of Justice
[Belt of Deep Shadow] - Crafted BoE
[Vindicator's Leather Belt] - PvP Reward

Legs:

[Trousers of the Scryers' Retainer] - (100) Badges of Justice
[Fel Leather Leggings] - Crafted BoE
[Leggings of the Betrayed] - Normal Magister's Terrace

Boots:

[Nyn'jah's Tabi Boots] - (60) Badges of Justice
[Fel Leather Boots] - Crafted BoE
[Vindicator's Leather Boots] - PvP Reward
[The Master's Treads] - World Drop BoE

Rings:

[Angelista's Revenge] - (60) Badges of Justice
[Shapeshifter's Signet] - Reputation Reward
[Vindicator's Band of Triumph]- PvP Reward
[Ravenclaw Band] - Sethekk Halls
[Kaylaan's Signet] - Reputation Reward
[Slayer's Mark of the Redemption] - Quest Reward

Trinkets:

[Darkmoon Card: Crusade] - Darkmoon Card Deck
[Shard of Contempt] - Heroic Magister's Terrace
[Bloodlust Brooch] - Vendor(41 Badges of Justice)
[Abacus of Violent Odds] - Drop(Mechanar)
[Hourglass of the Unraveller] - Drop(Black Morass)
[Core of Ar'kelos] - Quest Reward

Main-Hand:

[Gladiator's Slicer] - PvP Reward
[Vanir's Right Fist of Brutality] - (105) Badges of Justice
[Gladiator's Quickblade] - PvP Reward
[Latro's Shifting Sword] - Black Morass

Off-Hand:

[Gladiator's Slicer] - PvP Reward
[Quickening Blade of the Prince] - Heroic Magister's Terrace
[The Bladefist] - Heroic Shattered Halls

Ranged:

[Veteran's Musket] OR [Marksman's Bow] - Reputation Reward
[Felsteel Whisper Knives] - Crafted
[Telescopic Sharprifle] - Mechanar