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Serrated Blades Serrated Blades

Rogue · Subtlety · Row 4 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Serrated Blades sits in row 4 of the Rogue Subtlety tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Serrated Blades does

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

  1. Rank 1: Causes your attacks to ignore 3% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 10%.
  2. Rank 2: Causes your attacks to ignore 6% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 20%.
  3. Rank 3: Causes your attacks to ignore 9% of your target's Armor and increases the damage dealt by your Rupture ability by 30%.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Subtlety rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Serrated Blades.

Is Serrated Blades worth the points?

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

What it unlocks

Once Serrated Blades is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Hemorrhage.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

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FAQ

How many points does Serrated Blades cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 4 of the Subtlety tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Serrated Blades unlock?

Maxing it opens Hemorrhage deeper in the Subtlety tree.

Did Serrated Blades change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Subtlety talents

More talents in the Subtlety tree: