Rogue · Combat · row 4
Weapon Expertise
Changed from Classic2 ranksHotfix 2026-11-02
Weapon Expertise
Rank 2/2Combat
Requires 15 points in Combat Talents
Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 2%.
Every rank of Weapon Expertise
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 1%. | client |
| 2 | Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 2%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Combat, row 4, column 4. Needs 15 points in Combat first. The earliest you can finish all 2 ranks is level 26 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Improved Kick, Flawless Execution, Aggression in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Weapon Expertise | Weapon Expertise |
| Position | Combat row 6, col 2 | Combat row 4, col 4 |
| Ranks | 2 | 2 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases your skill with Sword, Fist and Dagger weapons by 3. | Reduces the chance for your attacks to be Dodged or Parried by 1%. |
no longer requires Blade Flurry
Builds that take Weapon Expertise
Questions players ask
Where is Weapon Expertise in the Rogue talent tree?
Combat tree, row 4, column 4. You need 15 points spent in Combat before you can learn it.
Is Weapon Expertise new in WoW Forever?
Weapon Expertise existed in Classic (Combat row 6, 2 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases your skill with Sword, Fist and Dagger weapons by 3.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.