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Rogue · Subtlety tab

Sap

Changed from Classic3 ranksLevel 10
Sap
Rank 3Physical
65 EnergyMelee Range
Instant
Requires Stealth
Learned at level 48
Incapacitates the target for up to 45 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth.

All ranks of Sap

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 11065 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires StealthIncapacitates the target for up to 25 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth.changed
Incapacitates the target for up to 25 sec. Must be stealthed. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage caused will revive the target. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time.
Rank 22865 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires StealthIncapacitates the target for up to 35 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth.changed
Incapacitates the target for up to 35 sec. Must be stealthed. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage caused will revive the target. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time.
Rank 34865 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires StealthIncapacitates the target for up to 45 sec. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage taken will break the effect. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time. Does not break Stealth.changed
Incapacitates the target for up to 45 sec. Must be stealthed. Only works on Humanoids that are not in combat. Any damage caused will revive the target. Only 1 target may be sapped at a time.

Talents that modify Sap

  • Dirty Tricks (Subtlety row 2): Reduces the Energy cost of your Sap and Blind abilities by 50%.
  • Quick Getaway (Subtlety row 4): Increases the maximum number of targets you may have Sapped by 1 and increases your movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds after sapping a target.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11297.

Questions players ask

When do Rogues learn Sap?
Rank 1 at level 10, with later ranks at 28, 48. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Sap 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.