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Cutthroat Cutthroat

Rogue · Subtlety · Row 6 of 7 · 5 ranks
NEW in Forever

Cutthroat sits in row 6 of the Rogue Subtlety tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Cutthroat does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Your Backstab has a 3% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.
  2. Rank 2: Your Backstab has a 6% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.
  3. Rank 3: Your Backstab has a 9% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.
  4. Rank 4: Your Backstab has a 12% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.
  5. Rank 5: Your Backstab has a 15% chance to cause your next Ambush within 10 sec to not require Stealth.

How to reach it

Row 6 opens after you spend 25 points in the earlier Subtlety rows. Level 35 is the earliest you can pick up Cutthroat.

Is Cutthroat worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Cutthroat. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Cutthroat in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Cutthroat cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Cutthroat in, and how do I open that row?

Row 6 of the Subtlety tree. Spend 25 points in the rows above to open it. Level 35 is the earliest you can take it.

Is Cutthroat new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Subtlety talents

More talents in the Subtlety tree: