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Preparation Preparation

Rogue · Subtlety · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Active ability

Preparation sits in row 5 of the Rogue Subtlety tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 10 minutes (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Preparation does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Subtlety rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Preparation.

Is Preparation worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Preparation is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Thousand Cuts.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

Try Preparation in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Preparation cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 5 of the Subtlety tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Preparation unlock?

Maxing it opens Thousand Cuts deeper in the Subtlety tree.

Check more Subtlety talents

More talents in the Subtlety tree: