Rogue · Combat · row 4
Aggression
Changed from Classic3 ranksHotfix 2026-11-02
Aggression
Rank 3/3Combat
Requires 15 points in Combat Talents
Increases the damage of Sinister Strike and Eviscerate by 15%.
Every rank of Aggression
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the damage of Sinister Strike and Eviscerate by 5%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the damage of Sinister Strike and Eviscerate by 10%. | client |
| 3 | Increases the damage of Sinister Strike and Eviscerate by 15%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Combat, row 4, column 3. Needs 15 points in Combat first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 27 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Improved Kick, Flawless Execution, Weapon Expertise in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Aggression | Aggression |
| Position | Combat row 6, col 3 | Combat row 4, col 3 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike and Eviscerate abilities by 2%. | Increases the damage of Sinister Strike and Eviscerate by 5%. |
Spells this talent affects
- Eviscerate · 9 ranks, learned at 1
- Sinister Strike · 8 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Aggression
Questions players ask
Where is Aggression in the Rogue talent tree?
Combat tree, row 4, column 3. You need 15 points spent in Combat before you can learn it.
Is Aggression new in WoW Forever?
Aggression existed in Classic (Combat row 6, 3 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases the damage of your Sinister Strike and Eviscerate abilities by 2%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.