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Assassination Rogue Best in Slot — TBC, Pre-Raid

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Icy Veins publishes one TBC rogue pre-raid list (Combat-oriented) — it applies to every rogue spec. Crafted Primalstrike (Leatherworking) carries three slots. Everything here comes from dungeons, heroics, crafting, reputation, quests or badges — no raid required. Draft compiled from Icy Veins TBC Classic pre-raid guides.
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Best in Slot by gear slot

SlotItem & alternatives
HeadWastewalker HelmHeroic Old Hillsbrad — Epoch Hunter
2ndHelm of the ClawQuest — The Warlord's Hideout (Steamvault)
NeckChoker of Vile IntentBadge vendor — 25 Badges of Justice
2ndBone Chain NecklaceHeroic Underbog — The Black Stalker
ShouldersWastewalker ShoulderpadsHeroic Auchenai Crypts — Avatar of the Martyred
2ndMantle of PerenoldeOld Hillsbrad — Epoch Hunter
BackVengeance WrapTailoring (crafted)
2ndAuchenai Death ShroudHeroic Auchenai Crypts — Avatar of the Martyred
3rdCloak of the CraftWorld drop (BoE)
ChestPrimalstrike VestElemental Leatherworking (crafted)
2ndVest of VengeanceHeroic Blood Furnace
3rdWastewalker TunicHeroic Blood Furnace — Keli'dan the Breaker
WristsPrimalstrike BracersElemental Leatherworking (crafted)
2ndNightfall WristguardsHeroic Old Hillsbrad — Epoch Hunter
HandsWastewalker GlovesThe Shattered Halls — Warchief Kargath Bladefist
2ndFel Leather GlovesLeatherworking (crafted)
WaistPrimalstrike BeltElemental Leatherworking (crafted)
2ndGirdle of the DeathdealerHeroic Black Morass — Aeonus
LegsWastewalker LeggingsHeroic Mana-Tombs — Nexus-Prince Shaffar
2ndFel Leather LeggingsLeatherworking (crafted)
3rdMidnight LegguardsHeroic Slave Pens — Quagmirran
FeetFel Leather BootsLeatherworking (crafted)
2ndThe Master's TreadsWorld drop (BoE)
Ring 1Kaylaan's SignetQuest — Deathblow to the Legion (Aldor)
2ndRavenclaw BandHeroic Sethekk Halls — Talon King Ikiss
Ring 2Slayer's Mark of the RedemptionQuest — Dissension Amongst the Ranks (Shadowmoon)
2ndShapeshifter's SignetLower City — Exalted
Trinket 1Bloodlust BroochBadge vendor — 41 Badges of Justice
2ndHourglass of the UnravellerThe Black Morass — Temporus
Trinket 2Abacus of Violent OddsThe Mechanar — Pathaleon the Calculator
2ndIcon of Unyielding CourageHeroic Blood Furnace — Keli'dan the Breaker
Main HandDragonmawBlacksmithing (Master Hammersmith)
2ndBlinkstrikeWorld drop (BoE)
3rdVindicator's BrandThe Aldor — Exalted
Off HandLatro's Shifting SwordThe Black Morass — Aeonus
2ndRevengerHeroic Slave Pens — Quagmirran
RangedVeteran's Musket / Marksman's BowHonor Hold / Thrallmar — Exalted
2ndMama's InsuranceQuest — Declawing Doomclaw (Netherstorm)

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition — Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor — Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Blade)
BackEnchant Cloak — Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest — Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer — Assault (+24 AP)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves — Superior Agility (+15 Agi)Enchanting
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots — Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting
Main HandEnchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting
Off HandEnchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage)
RedGlinting Noble Topaz (+4 Agi / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Delicate Living Ruby (+8 Agi)
YellowRigid Dawnstone (+8 hit)
BlueShifting Nightseye (+4 Agi / +6 stamina)
Other Rogue specs this phase: Combat Rogue · Subtlety Rogue
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