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Gouge
Changed from Classic5 ranksLevel 6
Gouge
Rank 5Physical
45 EnergyMelee Range
Instant10 sec cooldown
Learned at level 60
Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.
All ranks of Gouge
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 6 | 45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown | Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. | changed Causes 10 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 2 | 18 | 45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown | Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. | changed Causes 20 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 3 | 32 | 45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown | Causes 32 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. | changed Causes 32 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 4 | 46 | 45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown | Causes 55 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. | changed Causes 55 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 5 | 60 | 45 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown | Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. | changed Causes 75 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point. |
Talents that modify Gouge
- Improved Gouge (Assassination row 1): Increases the duration of your Gouge ability by 1.5 sec.
- Lethality (Assassination row 3): Grants 20% increased Critical Strike damage to your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11286.
Questions players ask
When do Rogues learn Gouge?
Rank 1 at level 6, with later ranks at 18, 32, 46, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Gouge change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.