Combat Rogue leveling build (level 40)

This is a straight Combat leveling build: Improved Sinister Strike makes your main builder cheaper, Deflection unlocks Riposte, Precision smooths out misses, Dual Wield Specialization boosts constant off-hand damage, and Mace Specialization matches the mace weapon setup for extra control while grinding. The final point reaches Adrenaline Rush, giving you a major emergency or multi-mob damage cooldown at level 40.

The gear leans into agility, attack power, and enough stamina to keep bandage/eat breaks down. Hammer of Expertise is the centerpiece because its weapon DPS is far ahead of the other listed main hands; Southsea Lamp keeps the off hand as a mace while adding agility and stamina. Gloves of Holy Might, Forest Stalker’s Bracers, Quillward Harness, Basilisk Hide Pants, Assault Band, and The Silencer stack the damage stats that make each Sinister Strike and white swing matter. Rune of Duty adds passive durability and recovery, while Signet of Expertise supports the Hammer setup.

Play from Stealth when practical: Sap extra humanoids, then Cheap Shot the kill target. Against normal mobs, build with Sinister Strike, press Riposte whenever it lights up, keep Slice and Dice up if the mob will live long enough, and spend at 5 combo points with Eviscerate. Use Kick immediately on casters. For multiple enemies, combine Blade Flurry and Adrenaline Rush early, then burn one target down quickly. If health drops, use Evasion and Gouge to reduce incoming damage or create space.