Subtlety Rogue + Discipline Priest
Also known as: Rogue/Priest
Overview
Classic combo with strong control and Mana Burn pressure. More forgiving than Rogue/Mage but lower ceiling.
Playstyle
Control and burn. Rogue locks down targets while Priest burns mana and keeps the Rogue alive.
Why It Works
Rogue keeps enemies controlled while Priest burns mana. Priest Fear extends CC chains beyond what Rogue can do alone.
Win Conditions
- Mana Burn enemy healer OOM
- Kill in stun locks with burst
- Outlast through superior mana efficiency
- Force trinkets then kill in follow-up
Strengths
- Priest healing provides safety net
- Mana Burn devastates healer teams
- Strong CC with Psychic Scream + Rogue CC
- More forgiving than double DPS
Weaknesses
- Priest is squishy and trainable
- Less burst than Rogue/Mage
- Mana intensive for Priest
- Vulnerable to dispels
Tips & Tricks
1
Peel for Priest when they are being trained
2
Coordinate Psychic Scream with Kidney Shot
3
Mana Burn is your win condition vs healers
4
Use Pain Suppression for big enemy cooldowns
Countered By
- Warrior teams that train Priest
- High pressure comps