Every Wednesday,Chase Christian of Encrypted Text invites you to enter the world of shadows,as we explore the secrets and mechanics of the Rogue class.This week,we discuss how a few stats interact with various rogue specs.

Have you ever had a problem finding a group as a rogue?My own rogue is not immune to this issue,and I sometimes find myself without a raid group on a Saturday night.The rogue population has been steadily growing since its sharp decline right after the launch of Wrath,and that means increased competition for the coveted melee DPS raid slots.With the plentiful bounty of Death Knights and Ret Paladins vying for the three different two-hand weapons that drop from just the first 4 bosses of ICC10 and ICC25,it can be tough finding your place.

However,with hard work and good performance,most raid leaders will see the value in bringing back quality DPS.To ensure that you are on the reinvite list,doing as much damage as possible will leave the most tangible evidence of your efforts (as well as being your overarching goal). Sometimes this means doing more with less,and using the gear you have to its highest potential before you are able to reap the benefits of the great 251/264 epics that you are working towards.