Rogue · Subtlety · row 1
Setup
Moved from Subtlety row 43 ranksHotfix 2026-11-02
Setup
Rank 3/3Subtlety
Gives you a 45% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells.
Every rank of Setup
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gives you a 15% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells. | client |
| 2 | Gives you a 30% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells. | client |
| 3 | Gives you a 45% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Subtlety, row 1, column 1. 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: Master of Deception, Opportunity in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Setup | Setup |
| Position | Subtlety row 4, col 1 | Subtlety row 1, col 1 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Gives you a 15% chance to add a combo point to your target after dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells. | Gives you a 15% chance to add a Combo Point to your target after Dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells. |
Builds that take Setup
Questions players ask
Where is Setup in the Rogue talent tree?
Subtlety tree, row 1, column 1. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Setup new in WoW Forever?
Setup existed in Classic (Subtlety row 4, 3 ranks). In Forever it moved: Classic read "Gives you a 15% chance to add a combo point to your target after dodging their attack or fully resisting one of their spells.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.