I tooled my spec for mostly Combat-Daggers. This has been the best build I have had since I built this toon. Key to this spec is Hit Rating & Haste (Crit too...but get great enhancement through gear and spec = 37% already.)
Simple combat Shiv x 5 then Eviscerate (along with CDs.) This spec does not "wait" for the sword spec to proc, so the damage is sustained. With proper glyphs I outperform many of our caster DPS and sword spec rogues. With the new patch, I have had to rebuild my spec as below and exchanged Shiv for Sinister Strike since shiv will be nerfed and no longer crits nor will its poision. I have noticed about 150 dps loss over my original shiv spec...but I am still working out the kinks in the rotation. This spec is set up to maximize on the crits (which flow like wine for me :P.) For a raiding spec, I have found it to be extremely effective. When 3.1 comes out, the glyph of adrenaline rush will be nerfed and will be replaced by the Murder Spree glyph. In order for this spec to work properly, you have to always have a poisoned target. Shiv to drop a dot poison and unload with sinister strike (hopefully procing an extra dot or 2) then Evis. I have started adding an occasional slice and dice and backstab to see if I can get my numbers up to where they were before with shivs...but the the main attack rotation is what truly works best at the moment.
Assassination Talents - 17 point(s)
Improved Eviscerate - rank 3/3
Malice - rank 5/5
Ruthlessness - rank 3/3
Vigor - rank 1/1
Lethality - rank 5/5
Combat Talents - 51 point(s)
Improved Sinister Strike - rank 2/2
Dual Wield Specialization - rank 5/5
Deflection - rank 3/3
Precision - rank 5/5
Riposte - rank 1/1
Close Quarters Combat - rank 5/5
Aggression - rank 5/5
Blade Flurry - rank 1/1
Weapon Expertise - rank 2/2
Blade Twisting - rank 2/2
Vitality - rank 3/3
Adrenaline Rush - rank 1/1
Combat Potency - rank 5/5
Unfair Advantage - rank 2/2
Surprise Attacks - rank 1/1
Savage Combat - rank 2/2
Prey on the Weak - rank 5/5
Murder Spree - rank 1/1
Subtlety Talents - 3 point(s) (ONLY BECAUSE I AM USED AS POINT OFTEN FOR MARKING)
Master of Deception - rank 3/3
The rogues in our guild have all moved into a version of this spec and have seen a massive increase in their dps and overall damage. If you see anything or try it and find a way to tweak it, I welcome any and all constructive criticism. I just want to rock the top of the charts!!!
Edited, Apr 8th 2009 2:27pm by AssailantDeathcaller