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Ambush
Same as Classic6 ranksLevel 18
Ambush
Rank 6Physical
60 EnergyMelee Range
Instant
Requires Stealth
Requires Daggers
Learned at level 58
Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
All ranks of Ambush
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 18 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 70 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
| Rank 2 | 26 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 100 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
| Rank 3 | 34 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 125 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
| Rank 4 | 42 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 185 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
| Rank 5 | 50 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 230 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
| Rank 6 | 58 | 60 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Stealth · Requires Daggers | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. | same |
Talents that modify Ambush
- Remorseless Attacks (Assassination row 1): After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 40% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.
- Cold Blood (Assassination row 4): When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
- Opportunity (Subtlety row 1): Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 20%.
- Improved Ambush (Subtlety row 2): Increases the critical strike chance of your Ambush ability by 45%.
- Initiative (Subtlety row 3): Gives you a 100% chance to add an additional combo point to your target when using your Ambush, Garrote, or Cheap Shot ability.
- Ghostly Strike (Subtlety row 4): A strike that deals 125% (180% if a Dagger is equipped in your Main Hand) weapon damage and increases your chance to dodge by 15% for 7 sec. Awards 1 combo point. Also causes your next Ambush or Garrote cast within 7 seconds to not require Stealth.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11269.
Questions players ask
When do Rogues learn Ambush?
Rank 1 at level 18, with later ranks at 26, 34, 42, 50, 58. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Ambush change from Classic?
No recorded differences from Classic 1.12 in this snapshot.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.