Rogue · Assassination · row 5
Relentless Strikes
Changed from Classic5 ranksHotfix 2026-11-02
Relentless Strikes
Rank 5/5Assassination
Requires 20 points in Assassination Talents
Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy.
Every rank of Relentless Strikes
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your finishing moves have a 4% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. | client |
| 2 | Your finishing moves have a 8% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. | client |
| 3 | Your finishing moves have a 12% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. | client |
| 4 | Your finishing moves have a 16% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. | client |
| 5 | Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Assassination, row 5, column 1. Needs 20 points in Assassination first. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 34 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Venom, Improved Kidney Shot in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Relentless Strikes | Relentless Strikes |
| Position | Assassination row 3, col 1 | Assassination row 5, col 1 |
| Ranks | 1 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per combo point to restore 25 energy. | Your finishing moves have a 4% chance per Combo Point to restore 25 Energy. |
Builds that take Relentless Strikes
Questions players ask
Where is Relentless Strikes in the Rogue talent tree?
Assassination tree, row 5, column 1. You need 20 points spent in Assassination before you can learn it.
Is Relentless Strikes new in WoW Forever?
Relentless Strikes existed in Classic (Assassination row 3, 1 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Your finishing moves have a 20% chance per combo point to restore 25 energy.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.