The short version
A level 19 rogue in Forever wants Agility first. Each point gives 1 attack power, a little crit and a little dodge. Strength gives attack power too, and Stamina keeps you alive in Warsong Gulch. Shadowfang in the main hand and Assassin's Blade in the off hand are still the safest weapon pair. Forever adds three clear upgrades over the old Classic list.
- Cultist's Armguards (wrists, Blackfathom Deeps): +7 Stamina and +10 attack power, far ahead of the old Forest Leather Bracers.
- Greater Insignia of the Horde / Alliance (trinket): breaks every stun, root and slow. It needs PvP rank 2.
- Dull Sawblade (ranged, Sneed's Shredder in Deadmines): the best ranged slot pick.
What changed from Classic guides
- Arena Grand Master now needs level 50. Older guides list it as the best trinket. You can't use it at 19 in Forever.
- Gloves and Leggings of the Fang win on their own stats. Their 2-piece set bonus (+10 Intellect) is close to useless for a rogue.
- Two new swords, Frostfall and Glimmer, hit harder than Shadowfang (18.97 and 18.75 damage per second against 15.56). Wowhead doesn't list a level requirement or source for either yet, so they're marked unconfirmed.
Which race?
Forever changed the racial abilities. Human now gets +2% crit with a sword in the main hand, which fits Shadowfang.Night Elf gets +1% dodge. Orc has Blood Fury (+10% attack power for 15 seconds) and shorter stuns. Undead keeps Will of the Forsaken against fears. Switch race in the planner to see the numbers change.
Best in slot, slot by slot
Head
- Lucky Fishing Hat - +15 Stamina. Prize from the Stranglethorn fishing contest
Runners-up: Solomon's Comfortable Hat (unconfirmed), Green Tinted Goggles, Lakeshire Firefighter's Headband (unconfirmed)
Neck
- Scout's Medallion (Horde) - +6 Agility, +2 Stamina. Warsong Gulch reputation (Kelm Hargunth)
- Sentinel's Medallion (Alliance) - +6 Agility, +2 Stamina. Warsong Gulch reputation (Silverwing Sentinels)
Runners-up: Erudite's Amulet, Tarnished Locket, Snake Eye Kaleidoscope
Shoulders
- Serpent's Shoulders - +5 Agility, +7 Spirit. Lady Anacondra, Wailing Caverns
Runners-up: Rugged Spaulders, Feral Shoulder Pads, Tanned Shoulderpads
Back
- Sentry Cloak - +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. Rare world drop (Pridewing Patriarch)
Runners-up: Cape of the Brotherhood, Glowing Lizardscale Cloak, Spritekin Cloak, Catacomb Cloak
Chest
- Tunic of Westfall - +11 Agility, +5 Stamina. Quest: The Defias Brotherhood
Runners-up: Blackened Defias Armor, Armor of the Fang, Brawler's Leather Armor, Trapper's Leather Armor
Wrists
- Cultist's Armguards - +7 Stamina, +10 attack power. Blackfathom Deeps
Runners-up: Forest Leather Bracers, Spare Part Bindings, Staghide Armguards, Bravo's Armbands
Hands
- Gloves of the Fang - +4 Strength, +6 Agility. Druid of the Fang, Wailing Caverns
Runners-up: Blackened Defias Gloves, Scouting Gloves, Brawler's Leather Gloves, Nimble Leather Gloves
Waist
- Blackened Defias Belt - +18 attack power. Captain Greenskin, Deadmines
Runners-up: Deviate Scale Belt, Belt of the Fang, Beastmaster's Girdle, Brawler's Leather Belt
Legs
- Leggings of the Fang - +5 Strength, +9 Agility, +4 Stamina. Lord Cobrahn, Wailing Caverns
Runners-up: Blackened Defias Leggings, Direhammer Leggings, Bluegill Breeches, Dark Leather Pants
Feet
- Feet of the Lynx - +3 Strength, +8 Agility. Rare world drop / Lord Serpentis
Runners-up: Footpads of the Fang, Blackened Defias Boots, Brawler's Leather Boots, Trailblazer Boots
Rings
- Seal of Sylvanas (Horde) - +8 Stamina, +6 attack power. Quest: Arugal Must Die
- Seal of Wrynn (Alliance) - +3 Strength, +3 Agility, +4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +3 Spirit. Quest: Arugal Must Die
- Legionnaire's Band (Horde) - +4 Strength, +4 Agility, +2 Stamina. Warsong Gulch reputation
- Protector's Band (Alliance) - +4 Strength, +4 Agility, +2 Stamina. Warsong Gulch reputation
Runners-up: Pyrewood Signet Ring, Signet of the Zhevra, Band of the Fist, First Mate Band
Trinkets
- Greater Insignia of the Horde (Horde) - . Needs PvP rank 2 (Grunt)
- Greater Insignia of the Alliance (Alliance) - . Needs PvP rank 2 (Corporal)
- Minor Recombobulator - . Engineering 140
Runners-up: Insignia of the Horde, Insignia of the Alliance, EZ-Thro Bronze Mortar (unconfirmed)
Main hand
- Shadowfang - 15.56 damage per second. Rare drop, Shadowfang Keep
Runners-up: Frostfall (unconfirmed), Glimmer (unconfirmed), Cruel Barb, Cell Keeper's Claws
Off hand
- Assassin's Blade - 15.53 damage per second, +3 Strength, +4 Agility. Rare drop, Shadowfang Keep
Runners-up: Scout's Blade, Sentinel's Blade, Cruel Barb, Glimmer (unconfirmed)
Ranged
- Dull Sawblade - 12.65 damage per second, +2 Stamina, +6 attack power. Sneed's Shredder, Deadmines
Runners-up: Venomstrike, Sharpened Cutlery, Iron Star (unconfirmed), Outrider's Bow