Rogue · Subtlety · row 1
Master of Deception
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Master of Deception
Rank 3/3Subtlety
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 3 levels higher.
Every rank of Master of Deception
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 1 level higher. | client |
| 2 | Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 2 levels higher. | client |
| 3 | Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 3 levels higher. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Subtlety, row 1, column 2. Available from your first talent point. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 12 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Setup, Opportunity in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Master of Deception | Master of Deception |
| Position | Subtlety row 1, col 2 | Subtlety row 1, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode. | Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode as if you were 1 level higher. |
Spells this talent affects
- Stealth · 4 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Master of Deception
Questions players ask
Where is Master of Deception in the Rogue talent tree?
Subtlety tree, row 1, column 2. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Master of Deception new in WoW Forever?
Master of Deception existed in Classic (Subtlety row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while in Stealth mode.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.