Rogue · Combat · row 5
Dual Wield Specialization
Changed from Classic2 ranksHotfix 2026-11-02
Dual Wield Specialization
Rank 2/2Combat
Requires 20 points in Combat Talents
Requires Precision
Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 50%.
Every rank of Dual Wield Specialization
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 25%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 50%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Combat, row 5, column 4. Needs 20 points in Combat first. The earliest you can finish all 2 ranks is level 31 if you put every point into this tree.
- Prerequisite: Precision at 3/3.
- Competes with: Blade Flurry, Hack and Slash in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Dual Wield Specialization | Dual Wield Specialization |
| Position | Combat row 4, col 3 | Combat row 5, col 4 |
| Ranks | 5 | 2 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 10%. | Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 25%. |
Builds that take Dual Wield Specialization
Questions players ask
Where is Dual Wield Specialization in the Rogue talent tree?
Combat tree, row 5, column 4. You need 20 points spent in Combat before you can learn it, and Precision must be at full rank first.
Is Dual Wield Specialization new in WoW Forever?
Dual Wield Specialization existed in Classic (Combat row 4, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 10%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.