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Mutilate

New in Forever4 ranksLevel 40
Mutilate
Rank 4Physical
60 EnergyMelee Range
Instant
Requires Daggers
Learned at level 60
Instantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.

All ranks of Mutilate

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 14060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersInstantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.new
Rank 24060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersInstantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.new
Rank 35060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersInstantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.new
Rank 46060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersInstantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.new

Talents that modify Mutilate

  • 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.
  • Lethality (Assassination row 3): Grants 20% increased Critical Strike damage to your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities.
  • Cold Blood (Assassination row 4): When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
  • Mutilate (Assassination row 7): Instantly attacks with both weapons for 90% weapon damage plus an additional amount with each weapon (Blizzard: the amount was also increased). Damage increased by 20% against Poisoned targets. Awards 2 Combo Points.
  • Puncturing Wounds (Combat row 2): Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab by 30% and your Mutilate by 15%, and gives Backstab a 45% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
  • Opportunity (Subtlety row 1): Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 20%.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753, Blizzard's notes 2026-11-02. Spell ID 1241584.

Questions players ask

When do Rogues learn Mutilate?
Rank 1 at level 40, with later ranks at 40, 50, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Mutilate change from Classic?
Mutilate is new in WoW Forever and had no Classic 1.12 equivalent for Rogues.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.