Ambush Rogue ability · Assassination
Ambush is a Rogue ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 18, and its 6 ranks run up to level 58. At its highest rank: Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
Ambush tooltip
Game dataRank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.
AmbushRank 1
60 EnergyMelee range
Instant
Requires Level 18
Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 70 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
AmbushRank 6
60 EnergyMelee range
Instant
Requires Level 58
Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
Ambush ranks
Game dataEvery rank of Ambush: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.
| Rank | Level | Cost | Cast | Cooldown | Range | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1Level 1860 EnergyInstant | 18 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 70 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 2Level 2660 EnergyInstant | 26 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 100 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 3Level 3460 EnergyInstant | 34 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 125 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 4Level 4260 EnergyInstant | 42 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 185 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 5Level 5060 EnergyInstant | 50 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 230 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 6Level 5860 EnergyInstant | 58 | 60 Energy | Instant | — | Melee range | Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point. |
Other Assassination abilities
9 more Rogue abilities trained in Assassination.
EviscerateLevel 1 · 9 ranks
Slice and DiceLevel 10 · 2 ranks
Expose ArmorLevel 14 · 5 ranks
GarroteLevel 14 · 6 ranks
RuptureLevel 20 · 6 ranks
Cheap ShotLevel 26 · 1 rank
Kidney ShotLevel 30 · 2 ranks
MutilateLevel 30 · 4 ranks
VenomNewLevel 40 · 1 rank
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Ambush has 6 ranks between level 18 and 58; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. With no cooldown, its cost (60 Energy) is the only limit on how often you use it. Its numbers match the Classic Era version.
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Ambush FAQ (WoW Forever)
What does Ambush do in WoW Forever?
Ambush is a Rogue ability. At its highest rank: Ambush the target, causing 250% weapon damage plus 290 to the target. Must be stealthed and behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.
What level do you learn Ambush in WoW Forever?
A Rogue learns Ambush at level 18; its last rank comes at level 58.
How many ranks does Ambush have in WoW Forever?
Ambush has 6 ranks: rank 1 at level 18, rank 2 at level 26, rank 3 at level 34, rank 4 at level 42, rank 5 at level 50, and rank 6 at level 58.
Did Ambush change from Classic in WoW Forever?
No. Every rank of Ambush matches the Classic Era client.
How much does Ambush cost in WoW Forever?
At its highest rank Ambush costs 60 Energy. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: —.