Venom

Rogue · Assassination · Row 7 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Active ability Requires Mutilate

Venom sits in row 7 of the Rogue Assassination tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role, and you will need Mutilate maxed first. It costs just one point. So the only question is whether opening its row fits your build.

New in Forever. This talent never existed in Classic, so don't go looking for an old version to compare. There is none.

25 Energy | 100 yd range | Instant

What Venom 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.

Rank 1: Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 seconds 2 points: 12 seconds 3 points: 15 seconds 4 points: 18 seconds 5 points: 21 seconds

How to reach Venom

Row 7 opens after you spend 30 points in the earlier Assassination rows. Level 40 is the earliest you can pick up Venom, and you will need Mutilate maxed first.

Is Venom worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. The real cost is opening row 7. That is 30 points in the rows above, so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter builds that take it

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

Mutilate PvP (PvP · Assassination)

Try Venom in the Rogue calculator

Elsewhere in Assassination

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

Improved Gouge · Remorseless Attacks · Malice · Ruthlessness · Murder · Improved Slice and Dice · Relentless Strikes · Improved Expose Armor · Lethality · Vile Poisons · Cold Blood · Improved Poisons