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Improved Ambush Improved Ambush

Rogue · Subtlety · Row 2 of 7 · 3 ranks
Moved position

Improved Ambush sits in row 2 of the Rogue Subtlety tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 3 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

What Improved Ambush does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 15%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 30%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 45%.

How to reach Improved Ambush

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Subtlety rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Ambush.

Is Improved Ambush worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Improved Ambush. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Improved Ambush in the Rogue calculator

Elsewhere in Subtlety

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Improved Ambush:

Camouflage · Master of Deception · Opportunity · Setup · Elusiveness · Dirty Tricks · Initiative · Ghostly Strike · Improved Distract · Heightened Senses · Premeditation · Serrated Blades