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Rogue · Combat · Row 1 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

At rank 2, Efficient Strikes reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 5.

Efficient Strikes sits in row 1 of the Rogue Combat tree. It has 2 ranks at one point each.

What each rank of Efficient Strikes does

Each point adds one rank:

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 3.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 5.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Efficient Strikes.

Is Efficient Strikes worth the points?

3 of our 5 level-60 Rogue builds take Efficient Strikes: Combat Swords (2/2), Assassination Raid (2/2), Combat PvP (2/2). In row 1 it competes for points with Lightning Reflexes, Coup de Grace. You can stop at any rank.

It changes this spell: Sinister Strike.

How Efficient Strikes changed from Classic

In Classic this talent was called Improved Sinister Strike.

Classic, rank 1: Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike ability by 3.

WoW Forever, rank 1: Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 3.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

Try Efficient Strikes in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

What does Efficient Strikes do in WoW Forever?

At rank 2, Efficient Strikes reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 5.

How many points does Efficient Strikes cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 1 of the Combat tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Efficient Strikes change from Classic?

Yes. In Classic, rank 1 read: "Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike ability by 3." In WoW Forever, rank 1 reads: "Reduces the Energy cost of your Sinister Strike and Hemorrhage abilities by 3."

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