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, and you will need Mutilate maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

25 Energy · 1 to 5 Combo Points · Instant: no cast time

What each rank of Venom does

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

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 sec 2 points: 12 sec 3 points: 15 sec 4 points: 18 sec 5 points: 21 sec

How to reach it

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. You also need to open row 7 (that is 30 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

Mutilate PvP (PvP · Assassination)
Assassination Raid (DPS · Raids)

Try Venom in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Venom cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 7 of the Assassination tree. Spend 30 points in the rows above to open it. Level 40 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Venom need another talent first?

Yes. Mutilate has to be maxed first.

Is Venom new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Assassination talents

More talents in the Assassination tree:

✦ Venom