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RSS feedRogue · Subtlety · row 5
Preparation
Same as Classic1 rankActive ability
Preparation
Rank 1/1Subtlety
Instant | 10 min cooldown
Requires 20 points in Subtlety Talents
When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities.
Every rank of Preparation
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Subtlety, row 5, column 2. Needs 20 points in Subtlety first. The earliest you can finish all 1 rank is level 30 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Heightened Senses, Hemorrhage in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Preparation | Preparation |
| Position | Subtlety row 5, col 2 | Subtlety row 5, col 2 |
| Ranks | 1 | 1 |
| Rank 1 text | When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities. | When activated, this ability immediately finishes the cooldown on your other Rogue abilities. |
Builds that take Preparation
Questions players ask
Where is Preparation in the Rogue talent tree?
Subtlety tree, row 5, column 2. You need 20 points spent in Subtlety before you can learn it.
Is Preparation new in WoW Forever?
No. Preparation works the same as in Classic 1.12, where it was in Subtlety row 5 with 1 ranks.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.