Expose Armor & Combat (SimC)

**shadowboy** · 2014-02-13, 01:18 AM

Actually, depending on how well simc is modeling it, it should be true.

Default T16H profile:

Code:

DPS Ranking:
 426514 100.0%  Raid
 426514  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 426514.1  DPS-Error=274.4/0.1%  DPS-Range=59110/13.9%  DPS-Convergence=70.3%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13296.5  RPS-Out=32.0 RPS-In=32.0  Resource=(energy) Waiting=17.7 ApM=53.4
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Glyphs: expose_armor
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4/revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2
    sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 10.7| 43.56sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.7| 85.65sec  DPE=153217| 0%  DPET=147840  DPR= 2554.1  pDPS= 1937  Miss=0.00%  Hit=103453|85554|173578  Crit=214586|171107|423464|44.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    berserking             Count=  2.9|188.32sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=525.3|  0.94sec  DPE= 15889| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18570  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=36155|24009|105266  CritTick=79030|48018|246774|46.1%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=524.3|  0.94sec  DPE= 30518| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=35647  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19550|12294|53883  Crit=43153|24588|126319|46.5%
    eviscerate             Count= 66.1|  6.67sec  DPE=216945| 7%  DPET=235135  DPR= 6198.4  pDPS=31960  Miss=0.00%  Hit=139754|69590|278503  Crit=306189|139179|651943|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=20082  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=260  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=22177|14669|65521  CritTick=48894|29338|152940|46.7%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 14.2| 32.42sec  DPE=1338087| 0%  DPET=414423  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=99  UpTime=9.4%
    killing_spree_mh       Count= 98.7|  4.41sec  DPE=119300| 6%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=26229  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=78634|42709|160023  CritTick=165638|85418|377868|46.8%
    killing_spree_oh       Count= 98.7|  4.41sec  DPE= 73190| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=16084  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=48194|26162|98470  CritTick=101697|52324|232494|46.8%
    lightning_strike       Count= 53.8|  8.33sec  DPE=193459| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23170  Miss=0.00%  Hit=124021|82012|357123  Crit=273940|164023|833066|46.3%
    main_gauche            Count=377.1|  1.19sec  DPE= 68007|13%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=57118  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44656|31061|98540  Crit=94960|62122|232687|46.5%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=276.3|  1.62sec  DPE= 45417| 7%  DPET= 40648  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27914  Miss=19.00%  Hit=34568|26932|69127  Crit=76608|53864|200871|45.3%  Glance=27935|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=399.5|  1.12sec  DPE= 27524| 6%  DPET= 35075  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=24455  Miss=18.99%  Hit=20947|16314|41874  Crit=46404|32628|121680|45.3%  Glance=16926|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=337.7|  1.34sec  DPE= 23294| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17520  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23293|2368|277689
    multistrike_spell      Count=  2.5| 94.55sec  DPE= 35624| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  198  Miss=0.03%  Hit=35636|5032|329673
    preparation            Count=  1.8|307.98sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.2| 23.93sec  DPE= 84513| 1%  DPET= 87646  DPR= 2112.8  pDPS= 3614  Miss=0.00%  Hit=55995|43091|92584  Crit=117626|86182|185167|46.3%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=149  UpTime=99.0%
    rupture                Count= 15.8| 27.10sec  DPE=257140| 2%  DPET=265223  DPR=10285.6  pDPS= 9030  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.1%  TickCount=189  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13781|7104|35074  CritTick=30287|14209|84178|46.5%  UpTime=84.1%
    shadow_blade           Count=130.1|  3.35sec  DPE= 89546| 6%  DPET=100976  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=25977  Miss=0.00%  Hit=57182|40037|129034  Crit=124888|80075|309682|47.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=187.7|  2.32sec  DPE= 54213| 5%  DPET= 85789  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=22692  Miss=0.00%  Hit=34620|24253|78164  Crit=75561|48506|187593|47.9%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 10.7| 43.56sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=221.8|  2.02sec  DPE=123580|14%  DPET=131185  DPR= 2629.3  pDPS=61000  Miss=0.00%  Hit=81281|62597|158032  Crit=172816|125193|402106|46.2%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.2| 32.60sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 13.6| 24.11sec  DPE=107194| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 3314  Miss=0.04%  Hit=91828|15097|412091  Crit=210825|30194|989018|12.9%
    vanish                 Count=  4.7| 85.58sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=10.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 43.6 trigger= 43.6 uptime=35%  benefit=36%
    berserking          : start= 2.9 refresh=  0.0 interval=186.5 trigger=187.9 uptime= 6%  benefit=26%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 9%  benefit=16%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.6 refresh=  8.4 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.7 uptime=46%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.6 refresh=  8.4 interval= 34.1 trigger= 20.7 uptime=46%
    deep_insight        : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.8 trigger= 36.8 uptime=40%  benefit=36%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=117.0 trigger=117.0 uptime=19%
    killing_spree       : start=14.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 32.5 trigger= 32.5 uptime= 9%  benefit=17%
    moderate_insight    : start=12.4 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.6 trigger= 36.6 uptime=20%  benefit=21%
    shadow_blades       : start=10.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 43.6 trigger= 43.6 uptime=28%  benefit=36%
    shallow_insight     : start=12.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.4 trigger= 36.4 uptime=21%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=44.3 refresh=  0.0 interval=  9.9 trigger=  9.9 uptime= 0%  benefit= 2%
    skull_banner        : start= 3.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=180.0 trigger=180.0 uptime= 7%  benefit= 9%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 1.6 refresh= 12.6 interval=210.4 trigger= 32.6 uptime=100%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 0%
    stormlash           : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=300.0 trigger=300.0 uptime= 5%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 79.1 trigger= 77.6 uptime=14%
    vanish              : start= 4.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 85.4 trigger= 85.4 uptime= 0%
    vicious             : start= 8.2 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.0 trigger= 53.2 uptime=18%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=411.2 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
  Up-Times:
      5.4% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     53.8 |   8.33sec : lightning_strike
    270.8 |   1.66sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      1.8 | 181.62sec : no_revealing_strike
     44.3 |   9.93sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7302.2 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=5.4%)
      2458.5 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=10.5%)
      2208.2 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=7.2%)
         4.9 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2372.7 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  DPS Plot Data ( min=-1000.0 max=1000.0 points=21 )

T16H profile changing the generators sub action list by adding the following line underneath the FoK one and turning off weakened armor debuff under the globals:
actions.generator+=/expose_armor,if=(debuff.weakened_armor.stack<3|debuff.weakened_armor.remains<2)&(combo_poi nts<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))

Results:

Code:

DPS Ranking:
 427380 100.0%  Raid
 427380  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 427379.8  DPS-Error=273.5/0.1%  DPS-Range=59731/14.0%  DPS-Convergence=70.9%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13170.9  RPS-Out=32.4 RPS-In=32.4  Resource=(energy) Waiting=15.1 ApM=55.2
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Glyphs: expose_armor
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4
    expose_armor,if=(debuff.weakened_armor.stack<3|debuff.weakened_armor.remains<2)&(combo_points<5|anticipation_charges<4)
    revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2/sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 11.2| 41.53sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.6| 87.69sec  DPE=151207| 0%  DPET=145904  DPR= 2521.1  pDPS= 1878  Miss=0.00%  Hit=102050|85554|176444  Crit=212408|171107|423464|44.6%  Dodge=0.1%
    berserking             Count=  2.8|194.94sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=532.1|  0.92sec  DPE= 15621| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18502  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=36036|24009|105266  CritTick=78695|48018|246774|46.1%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=531.1|  0.92sec  DPE= 30298| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=35860  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19458|12294|53883  Crit=42801|24588|129320|46.4%
    eviscerate             Count= 72.1|  6.12sec  DPE=216672| 8%  DPET=235603  DPR= 6190.6  pDPS=34814  Miss=0.00%  Hit=139711|69590|310613  Crit=305505|139179|710143|46.5%  Dodge=0.0%
    expose_armor           Count= 15.9| 29.10sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=19980  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=260  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=22098|14054|65521  CritTick=48614|28108|152940|46.6%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 14.1| 32.33sec  DPE=1324426| 0%  DPET=410094  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=98  UpTime=9.3%
    killing_spree_mh       Count= 97.9|  4.39sec  DPE=118063| 6%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=25748  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=77981|40918|160023  CritTick=164326|81837|384055|46.5%
    killing_spree_oh       Count= 97.9|  4.40sec  DPE= 72413| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=15786  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=47836|25065|98470  CritTick=100795|50131|236329|46.4%
    lightning_strike       Count= 53.8|  8.32sec  DPE=192500| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23070  Miss=0.00%  Hit=123491|82012|365727  Crit=272796|164023|857095|46.3%
    main_gauche            Count=383.8|  1.17sec  DPE= 67561|14%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=57762  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44442|29759|98540  Crit=94295|59518|232687|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=271.1|  1.65sec  DPE= 45076| 6%  DPET= 40418  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27188  Miss=19.02%  Hit=34437|25803|69127  Crit=76121|51606|204873|45.1%  Glance=27717|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=392.0|  1.14sec  DPE= 27320| 6%  DPET= 34851  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23826  Miss=19.01%  Hit=20843|15630|41874  Crit=46119|31261|124104|45.2%  Glance=16809|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=338.4|  1.34sec  DPE= 23270| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17547  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23270|2368|284571
    multistrike_spell      Count=  2.5| 93.92sec  DPE= 35079| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  195  Miss=0.03%  Hit=35098|5032|299702
    preparation            Count=  1.8|309.51sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.1| 23.95sec  DPE= 84429| 1%  DPET= 87750  DPR= 2110.7  pDPS= 3597  Miss=0.00%  Hit=56028|42410|92584  Crit=117415|84821|222201|46.3%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=148  UpTime=98.7%
    rupture                Count= 16.0| 26.82sec  DPE=256287| 2%  DPET=264443  DPR=10251.6  pDPS= 9122  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=192  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13773|7104|31885  CritTick=30193|14209|76525|46.4%  UpTime=85.2%
    shadow_blade           Count=136.3|  3.21sec  DPE= 89518| 6%  DPET=101232  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27214  Miss=0.00%  Hit=57360|40037|129034  Crit=124324|80075|304569|48.1%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=196.8|  2.22sec  DPE= 54121| 6%  DPET= 85924  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23748  Miss=0.00%  Hit=34739|24253|76873  Crit=75183|48506|184496|48.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 11.2| 41.58sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=212.2|  2.10sec  DPE=123447|14%  DPET=131687  DPR= 2626.3  pDPS=58335  Miss=0.00%  Hit=81177|62597|165210  Crit=172509|125193|360530|46.3%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.4| 32.16sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 13.5| 24.68sec  DPE=104899| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 3208  Miss=0.03%  Hit=89887|15097|412091  Crit=205746|30194|989018|13.0%
    vanish                 Count=  4.6| 87.69sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=11.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 41.6 trigger= 41.6 uptime=37%  benefit=37%
    berserking          : start= 2.8 refresh=  0.0 interval=193.6 trigger=194.4 uptime= 6%  benefit=26%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 9%  benefit=16%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.5 refresh=  8.4 interval= 34.1 trigger= 20.7 uptime=46%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.6 refresh=  8.4 interval= 34.1 trigger= 20.6 uptime=46%
    deep_insight        : start=11.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.9 trigger= 37.9 uptime=39%  benefit=35%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=116.9 trigger=116.9 uptime=19%
    killing_spree       : start=14.1 refresh=  0.0 interval= 32.3 trigger= 32.3 uptime= 9%  benefit=18%
    moderate_insight    : start=12.1 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.6 trigger= 37.6 uptime=20%  benefit=21%
    shadow_blades       : start=11.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 41.6 trigger= 41.6 uptime=29%  benefit=37%
    shallow_insight     : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.4 trigger= 37.4 uptime=22%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=42.4 refresh=  0.0 interval= 10.4 trigger= 10.4 uptime= 0%  benefit= 2%
    skull_banner        : start= 3.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=180.0 trigger=180.0 uptime= 7%  benefit= 8%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 1.7 refresh= 12.7 interval=206.7 trigger= 32.2 uptime=100%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 0%
    stormlash           : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=300.0 trigger=300.0 uptime= 5%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 79.2 trigger= 78.8 uptime=14%
    vanish              : start= 4.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 87.4 trigger= 87.4 uptime= 0%
    vicious             : start= 8.2 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.3 trigger= 53.6 uptime=18%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=411.1 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
  Up-Times:
      6.1% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     53.8 |   8.32sec : lightning_strike
    270.8 |   1.66sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      2.2 | 174.46sec : no_revealing_strike
     42.4 |  10.35sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7243.5 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=6.1%)
      2552.2 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=11.2%)
      2181.6 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=8.1%)
         4.9 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2528.9 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  DPS Plot Data ( min=-1000.0 max=1000.0 points=21 )

Another T16H profile only leaving weakened armor ON and changing the expose armor line to this:
actions.generator+=/expose_armor,line_cd=30

Basically all that does is till simc to cast expose armor every 30 seconds.

Results:

Code:

DPS Ranking:
 427704 100.0%  Raid
 427704  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 427703.9  DPS-Error=270.1/0.1%  DPS-Range=52027/12.2%  DPS-Convergence=71.4%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13184.0  RPS-Out=32.4 RPS-In=32.4  Resource=(energy) Waiting=15.2 ApM=55.1
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Glyphs: expose_armor
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4/expose_armor,line_cd=30
    revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2/sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 11.2| 41.64sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.6| 87.00sec  DPE=152691| 0%  DPET=147343  DPR= 2545.9  pDPS= 1898  Miss=0.00%  Hit=102931|85554|176444  Crit=214470|171107|423464|44.7%  Dodge=0.1%
    berserking             Count=  2.8|194.28sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=532.4|  0.93sec  DPE= 15630| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18522  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=36058|24009|105266  CritTick=78743|48018|252638|46.2%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=531.4|  0.93sec  DPE= 30314| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=35895  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19473|12294|53883  Crit=42825|24588|129320|46.4%
    eviscerate             Count= 71.8|  6.15sec  DPE=216677| 8%  DPET=235506  DPR= 6190.7  pDPS=34663  Miss=0.00%  Hit=139681|69590|278503  Crit=305905|139179|897177|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%
    expose_armor           Count= 14.9| 30.96sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=20027  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=260  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=22119|14669|63978  CritTick=48684|29338|149237|46.6%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 14.2| 32.08sec  DPE=1323575| 0%  DPET=409902  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=98  UpTime=9.4%
    killing_spree_mh       Count= 98.4|  4.36sec  DPE=118003| 6%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=25873  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=78071|42709|160023  CritTick=164231|85418|384055|46.4%
    killing_spree_oh       Count= 98.4|  4.36sec  DPE= 72382| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=15863  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=47884|26162|98470  CritTick=100740|52324|236329|46.4%
    lightning_strike       Count= 53.8|  8.33sec  DPE=192450| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23046  Miss=0.00%  Hit=123578|82012|365727  Crit=272814|164023|812416|46.2%
    main_gauche            Count=384.0|  1.17sec  DPE= 67650|14%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=57850  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44502|31061|98540  Crit=94443|62122|236497|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=271.2|  1.65sec  DPE= 45212| 6%  DPET= 40522  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27280  Miss=18.95%  Hit=34448|26932|69127  Crit=76272|53864|204310|45.2%  Glance=27792|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=392.1|  1.14sec  DPE= 27393| 6%  DPET= 34931  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23900  Miss=19.00%  Hit=20862|16314|41874  Crit=46218|32628|123763|45.2%  Glance=16841|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=338.8|  1.34sec  DPE= 23259| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17558  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23259|2368|267885
    multistrike_spell      Count=  2.4| 94.17sec  DPE= 35081| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  194  Miss=0.02%  Hit=35082|5032|299702
    preparation            Count=  1.8|309.32sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.1| 23.95sec  DPE= 84627| 1%  DPET= 87929  DPR= 2115.7  pDPS= 3606  Miss=0.00%  Hit=56069|43091|107336  Crit=117704|86182|214673|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=148  UpTime=98.7%
    rupture                Count= 16.0| 26.76sec  DPE=256623| 2%  DPET=264888  DPR=10264.9  pDPS= 9135  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=192  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13765|7104|35074  CritTick=30235|14209|84178|46.4%  UpTime=85.3%
    shadow_blade           Count=136.1|  3.21sec  DPE= 89275| 6%  DPET=101009  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27103  Miss=0.00%  Hit=57310|40037|129034  Crit=124141|80075|309682|47.9%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=196.6|  2.22sec  DPE= 54002| 6%  DPET= 85779  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23667  Miss=0.00%  Hit=34691|24253|78164  Crit=75090|48506|187593|47.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 11.2| 41.68sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=212.9|  2.09sec  DPE=123252|14%  DPET=131457  DPR= 2622.3  pDPS=58428  Miss=0.00%  Hit=81148|62597|151165  Crit=172271|125193|447876|46.2%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.4| 32.26sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 13.5| 24.55sec  DPE=104646| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 3195  Miss=0.02%  Hit=89531|15097|412091  Crit=206117|30194|989018|13.0%
    vanish                 Count=  4.6| 86.96sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=11.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 41.6 trigger= 41.6 uptime=37%  benefit=37%
    berserking          : start= 2.8 refresh=  0.0 interval=193.7 trigger=194.2 uptime= 6%  benefit=26%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 9%  benefit=16%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.6 refresh=  8.4 interval= 34.1 trigger= 20.7 uptime=46%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.5 refresh=  8.3 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.7 uptime=46%
    deep_insight        : start=11.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.8 trigger= 37.8 uptime=39%  benefit=35%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=116.9 trigger=116.9 uptime=19%
    killing_spree       : start=14.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 32.1 trigger= 32.1 uptime= 9%  benefit=18%
    moderate_insight    : start=12.1 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.5 trigger= 37.5 uptime=20%  benefit=21%
    shadow_blades       : start=11.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 41.7 trigger= 41.7 uptime=29%  benefit=37%
    shallow_insight     : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.3 trigger= 37.3 uptime=22%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=42.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 10.3 trigger= 10.3 uptime= 0%  benefit= 2%
    skull_banner        : start= 3.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=180.0 trigger=180.0 uptime= 7%  benefit= 8%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 1.7 refresh= 12.6 interval=196.9 trigger= 32.3 uptime=100%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 0%
    stormlash           : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=300.0 trigger=300.0 uptime= 5%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 79.1 trigger= 78.6 uptime=14%
    vanish              : start= 4.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 87.1 trigger= 87.1 uptime= 0%
    vicious             : start= 8.2 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.4 trigger= 53.5 uptime=18%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=411.2 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
  Up-Times:
      6.0% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     53.8 |   8.33sec : lightning_strike
    270.6 |   1.66sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      2.1 | 170.99sec : no_revealing_strike
     42.6 |  10.31sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7248.4 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=6.1%)
      2548.1 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=11.3%)
      2185.7 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=8.0%)
         5.0 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2521.5 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  DPS Plot Data ( min=-1000.0 max=1000.0 points=21 )

I put the full output in because I want you to notice the effective CD of adrenaline rush and killing spree, and also note the number of uses over a 450sec fight. Using EA every 30 seconds results in a 2 second shorter effective cd on adrenaline rush and ~0.3-0.4sec shorter effective cd on killing spree, for an additional 0.5 uses of AR and no real difference on killing spree.

Look man, when I stumbled on this (from trying to figure out who to sunder in my own raid group by simming our characters and actual dps) it seemed as counterintuitive to me as it does to you. I'm a scientist by trade. I don't question the results and write them off, I try to understand why the results are what they are. Could the problem be simc's modeling? Sure, but if their modeling of armor is off, then so is every other utility and they would need to go back to the drawing board.

It may be worth finding out how often you need to cast expose armor before the opportunity cost of sinister strike (and its associated effects, such as BG advancement) starts to become too high.

**Pathal** · 2014-02-13, 04:25 AM

Does EA actually trigger MG and poison procs? Most of the code looks fine, but I was under the impression EA didn't trigger procs.

**Kael** · 2014-02-13, 05:06 AM

Moving this discussion to a new thread, starting with the big tangle of SimC information posted above.

**Maelstrom51** · 2014-02-13, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by Pathal

Does EA actually trigger MG and poison procs? Most of the code looks fine, but I was under the impression EA didn't trigger procs.

EA does not trigger MG or Poison procs. It does trigger RPPM events, but those don't really matter.

**Pathal** · 2014-02-13, 05:15 AM

What's going on at line 1472 then? Looks like it's initializing values in the struct for other methods to check for and use. Specifically, it looks like it's registering EA as a MH attack (the comment specifically says for triggering poisons) instead of just an aura application, but I'm no SimC expert and could easily be reading it wrong.

**shadowboy** · 2014-02-13, 05:39 AM

I think you may be right, Pathal. I had never looked at the EA code as I never had a need to, but In setting a priority list of nothing but autoattacks, and then nothing but autoattacks and EA, the result was *significantly* more MG/poison procs on the EA. So it appears as though it IS a case of simc modelling EA wrong. That was something I had not thought to verify.

Thanks for the catch.

**Maelstrom51** · 2014-02-13, 05:44 AM

That's slightly disappointing. This almost looked like a fountain of newfound dps. I managed to make a profile 20k dps above the default by incorporating Expose Armor with a couple parameters.

But nope. Just a bug.

**Pathal** · 2014-02-13, 06:02 AM

Well someone should still verify whether or not EA triggers MG and poisons in game for thoroughness' sake. I get the feeling that if it triggers either mechanic, it won't for long though.

**Maelstrom51** · 2014-02-13, 06:17 AM

Oh, my original response was responding to whether they proc in game. I can confirm that EA does not proc either of those.

**shadowboy** · 2014-02-13, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Pathal

Well someone should still verify whether or not EA triggers MG and poisons in game for thoroughness' sake. I get the feeling that if it triggers either mechanic, it won't for long though.

It doesn't. I did.

- - - Updated - - -

Originally Posted by Maelstrom51

That's slightly disappointing. This almost looked like a fountain of newfound dps. I managed to make a profile 20k dps above the default by incorporating Expose Armor with a couple parameters.

But nope. Just a bug.

I did by simply setting EA as a primary combo builder at low energy.

**Fluorescent0** · 2014-02-13, 02:11 PM

So what this is suggesting is that if we're not in danger of capping energy we should be doing expose armor regardless if it's up or not? Because 'a minimal amount of times' doesn't stand up as a mathematical reason, as it's either a gain or a loss compared to SS (depending of course on more variables, such as trinket procs or insight level which obviously shift in favour of sinister strike).

If this proves true, it could be nice to actually use EA as an 'insight buffer' in order to use cooldowns always at deep insight since it doesn't advance bandit's guile, more simming is in order. (and a fix for that MG/poison bug indeed before we do any of that)

Heck, now that I think of it, to try and make bandit's guile and restless blades better synergized they could be introducing a builder not advancing bandit's guile, it would be fun to see how that pans out.

**jtstormrage** · 2014-02-13, 02:52 PM

Can someone treat me like an idiot and summarise for me with just a number by how much % Expose Armor increases dps against a raid boss?

Thanks :P

**Ryme** · 2014-02-13, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by jtstormrage

Can someone treat me like an idiot and summarise for me with just a number by how much % Expose Armor increases dps against a raid boss?

Thanks :P

Harder to say now exactly how much of a gain (it will still be a gain) it is to apply it yourself, but having someone else apply it is around a 3% dps increase last I recall.

**Kael** · 2014-02-13, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Fluorescent0

If this proves true, it could be nice to actually use EA as an 'insight buffer' in order to use cooldowns always at deep insight since it doesn't advance bandit's guile, more simming is in order. (and a fix for that MG/poison bug indeed before we do any of that)

This is a really interesting line of thinking. Do we have any estimate for the relative values of 1 combo point (outside AR/SB) against the difference in damage between SS and EA?

...although fixing the poison/MG bug in SimC and running it there sounds easier.

**shadowboy** · 2014-02-13, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Fluorescent0

So what this is suggesting is that if we're not in danger of capping energy we should be doing expose armor regardless if it's up or not? Because 'a minimal amount of times' doesn't stand up as a mathematical reason, as it's either a gain or a loss compared to SS (depending of course on more variables, such as trinket procs or insight level which obviously shift in favour of sinister strike).

If this proves true, it could be nice to actually use EA as an 'insight buffer' in order to use cooldowns always at deep insight since it doesn't advance bandit's guile, more simming is in order. (and a fix for that MG/poison bug indeed before we do any of that)

Heck, now that I think of it, to try and make bandit's guile and restless blades better synergized they could be introducing a builder not advancing bandit's guile, it would be fun to see how that pans out.

I had originally assumed that the cheap combo point in addition to the benefit from sunder is what made it worthwhile for the rogue to use. Using expose as a primary combo builder was not what I was expecting. I figured it was due to the 25e per cp interaction of expose interacting with RB, but you need to SS to advance BG.

There COULD be merit to using SS to advance to moderate and holding at moderate with EA if waiting on cds, but I suspect the gain won't be worth the effort. I submitted a ticket to simc and got an email saying that it's been fixed. If someone else wants to explore this feel free. A recent dev build of simc has addressed the issue (I submitted an issue last night).

**Ryme** · 2014-02-14, 11:46 AM

Attempting to have a look into this. However, having only ever used the GUI before, how does one get the command line to utilise more of the cpu than standard? Currently a 1k sim takes me over 5 minutes.

EDIT: Oh, threads=x... that should have been obvious.

EDIT 2: remember to uncomment your lines when you want to test them...

- - - Updated - - -

Finished testing (please note the dps error here, my computer doesn't seem to enjoy command prompt simcraft, so only 1k sims were run)

Normal T16:

Code:

SimulationCraft 542-2 for World of Warcraft 5.4.1 Live (build level 17688)

Simulating... ( iterations=1000, max_time=450, vary_combat_length=0.20, optimal_raid=1, fight_style=Patchwerk )

Generating baseline... 

DPS Ranking:
 433057 100.0%  Raid
 433057  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 433056.6  DPS-Error=898.6/0.2%  DPS-Range=47104/10.9%  DPS-Convergence=67.9%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13493.6  RPS-Out=32.0 RPS-In=32.0  Resource=(energy) Waiting=17.7 ApM=53.5
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4/revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2
    sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 10.7| 43.47sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.7| 85.60sec  DPE=155444| 0%  DPET=149967  DPR= 2592.0  pDPS= 1963  Miss=0.00%  Hit=103510|85554|173578  Crit=219348|171107|399910|44.9%  Dodge=0.1%
    berserking             Count=  2.9|188.96sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=527.3|  0.93sec  DPE= 15974| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18722  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=36103|24009|100378  CritTick=80024|48018|245813|46.1%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=526.3|  0.93sec  DPE= 30724| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=35987  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19535|12294|52633  Crit=43574|24588|125827|46.5%
    eviscerate             Count= 66.3|  6.66sec  DPE=218562| 7%  DPET=236916  DPR= 6244.1  pDPS=32277  Miss=0.00%  Hit=139503|76549|265392  Crit=310394|139179|634483|46.3%  Dodge=0.0%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=20307  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=260  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=22255|14669|63725  CritTick=49584|29338|152940|46.8%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 14.2| 32.33sec  DPE=1342415| 0%  DPET=416001  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=99  UpTime=9.4%
    killing_spree_mh       Count= 98.9|  4.40sec  DPE=119846| 6%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=26357  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=78452|42709|154866  CritTick=166947|85418|376854|46.8%
    killing_spree_oh       Count= 98.8|  4.40sec  DPE= 73406| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=16133  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=48183|26162|95274  CritTick=102286|52324|231866|46.6%
    lightning_strike       Count= 53.9|  8.34sec  DPE=195494| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23433  Miss=0.00%  Hit=124278|82012|348516  Crit=278041|164023|853712|46.3%
    main_gauche            Count=378.3|  1.19sec  DPE= 68546|13%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=57707  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44609|31061|96953  Crit=96159|62122|232063|46.5%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=276.4|  1.63sec  DPE= 46048| 7%  DPET= 41199  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=28267  Miss=18.97%  Hit=34581|26932|68519  Crit=77996|53864|204310|45.2%  Glance=27935|23.9%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=399.6|  1.12sec  DPE= 27895| 6%  DPET= 35536  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=24774  Miss=18.95%  Hit=20955|16314|41648  Crit=47198|32628|123763|45.3%  Glance=16922|24.1%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=339.1|  1.34sec  DPE= 23446| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17697  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23445|2605|254119
    multistrike_spell      Count=  4.5| 70.46sec  DPE= 34903| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  358  Miss=0.02%  Hit=34926|5032|329673
    preparation            Count=  1.8|307.66sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.2| 23.93sec  DPE= 85252| 1%  DPET= 88451  DPR= 2131.4  pDPS= 3647  Miss=0.00%  Hit=56127|43091|91055  Crit=118964|86182|209037|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=149  UpTime=99.0%
    rupture                Count= 15.8| 27.01sec  DPE=260177| 2%  DPET=268399  DPR=10408.0  pDPS= 9155  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=190  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13783|7104|27000  CritTick=30813|14209|64551|46.5%  UpTime=84.3%
    shadow_blade           Count=130.5|  3.33sec  DPE= 89668| 6%  DPET=101180  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=26058  Miss=0.00%  Hit=57178|40037|124424  Crit=125211|80075|292173|47.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=188.2|  2.31sec  DPE= 54273| 5%  DPET= 85942  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=22759  Miss=0.00%  Hit=34606|24253|76873  Crit=75705|48506|176987|47.9%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 10.8| 43.50sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=222.1|  2.01sec  DPE=124523|14%  DPET=132203  DPR= 2650.6  pDPS=61510  Miss=0.00%  Hit=81223|62597|151165  Crit=175072|125193|311730|46.2%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.3| 32.50sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 25.3| 13.27sec  DPE=103629| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 5947  Miss=0.04%  Hit=89069|15097|374628  Crit=202793|30194|989018|12.8%
    vanish                 Count=  4.7| 85.43sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=10.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 43.5 trigger= 43.5 uptime=35.05%  benefit=47%
    berserking          : start= 2.9 refresh=  0.0 interval=186.6 trigger=187.9 uptime=6.40%  benefit= 8%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=9.04%  benefit=11%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.6 refresh=  8.5 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.5 uptime=46.49%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.6 refresh=  8.8 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.3 uptime=46.47%
    deep_insight        : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.8 trigger= 36.8 uptime=40.03%  benefit=42%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=117.0 trigger=117.0 uptime=19.13%
    killing_spree       : start=14.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 32.4 trigger= 32.4 uptime=9.41%  benefit=13%
    moderate_insight    : start=12.5 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.6 trigger= 36.6 uptime=20.35%  benefit=20%
    shadow_blades       : start=10.8 refresh=  0.0 interval= 43.5 trigger= 43.5 uptime=28.21%  benefit=36%
    shallow_insight     : start=12.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 36.4 trigger= 36.4 uptime=21.20%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=44.8 refresh=  0.0 interval=  9.8 trigger=  9.8 uptime=0.00%  benefit= 2%
    skull_banner        : start= 5.8 refresh=  0.0 interval= 75.2 trigger= 75.2 uptime=12.88%  benefit=15%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 1.7 refresh= 12.6 interval=216.6 trigger= 32.5 uptime=99.61%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=0.00%
    stormlash           : start= 4.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=103.7 trigger=103.7 uptime=9.04%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 79.0 trigger= 77.6 uptime=13.66%
    vanish              : start= 4.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 85.6 trigger= 85.6 uptime=0.00%
    vicious             : start= 8.1 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.4 trigger= 53.6 uptime=18.18%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=410.9 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10.15%
  Up-Times:
      5.4% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     53.9 |   8.33sec : lightning_strike
    271.2 |   1.66sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      1.8 | 175.18sec : no_revealing_strike
     44.8 |   9.82sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7309.1 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=5.4%)
      2466.0 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=10.4%)
      2205.2 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=7.2%)
         4.6 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2380.8 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  Waiting: 17.67%

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I then tested using expose armor at any point during moderate insight if adrenaline rush was due to come off CD within 10,15 and 20 secs. No significant difference.

Tested using expose armor at 11 stacks of bandits guile (just before you go into deep insight) with the same cd on adrenaline rush. No significant difference.

However, when testing again at low energy levels, the following came through:

Code:

SimulationCraft 542-2 for World of Warcraft 5.4.1 Live (build level 17688)

Simulating... ( iterations=1000, max_time=450, vary_combat_length=0.20, optimal_raid=1, fight_style=Patchwerk )

Generating baseline... 

DPS Ranking:
 436941 100.0%  Raid
 436941  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 436941.2  DPS-Error=969.2/0.2%  DPS-Range=48484/11.1%  DPS-Convergence=73.0%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13092.4  RPS-Out=33.3 RPS-In=33.3  Resource=(energy) Waiting=9.5 ApM=58.5
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4/revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2
    expose_armor,if=energy<40&buff.deep_insight.down/sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 12.0| 38.74sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.5| 88.50sec  DPE=153908| 0%  DPET=148514  DPR= 2566.8  pDPS= 1878  Miss=0.00%  Hit=104326|85554|173578  Crit=217413|171107|399910|43.9%  Dodge=0.1%
    berserking             Count=  2.8|195.27sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=536.5|  0.92sec  DPE= 15570| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18577  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=35857|24009|97535  CritTick=79246|48018|239949|46.2%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=535.5|  0.92sec  DPE= 30365| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=36192  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19336|12294|52428  Crit=43044|24588|122827|46.5%
    eviscerate             Count= 81.9|  5.38sec  DPE=207650| 9%  DPET=222730  DPR= 5932.2  pDPS=37851  Miss=0.00%  Hit=133390|69590|264368  Crit=294374|139179|634483|46.2%  Dodge=0.0%
    expose_armor           Count= 37.7| 10.66sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.1%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=20044  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=260  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=21941|14669|63725  CritTick=48923|29338|149237|46.8%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 15.6| 29.31sec  DPE=1301599| 0%  DPET=403058  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.1%  TickCount=109  UpTime=10.3%
    killing_spree_mh       Count=108.8|  4.01sec  DPE=116093| 6%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=28096  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=76327|42709|157023  CritTick=161591|85418|364481|46.7%
    killing_spree_oh       Count=108.7|  4.01sec  DPE= 71125| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17214  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=46835|26162|96611  CritTick=99034|52324|231866|46.6%
    lightning_strike       Count= 53.9|  8.32sec  DPE=192783| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23158  Miss=0.00%  Hit=122577|82012|334856  Crit=273840|164023|833066|46.5%
    main_gauche            Count=383.2|  1.17sec  DPE= 67819|13%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=57848  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44199|31061|95106  Crit=94963|62122|232063|46.6%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=263.8|  1.70sec  DPE= 46108| 6%  DPET= 41552  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27038  Miss=19.01%  Hit=35076|26932|68519  Crit=78263|53864|200871|44.9%  Glance=28108|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=381.4|  1.18sec  DPE= 27919| 5%  DPET= 35741  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23678  Miss=18.97%  Hit=21258|16314|41874  Crit=47382|32628|123763|44.9%  Glance=17031|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=344.5|  1.32sec  DPE= 23287| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17862  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23286|2368|247569
    multistrike_spell      Count=  4.7| 71.50sec  DPE= 34083| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  365  Miss=0.02%  Hit=34046|5032|299702
    preparation            Count=  1.8|312.92sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.1| 24.07sec  DPE= 83873| 1%  DPET= 87920  DPR= 2096.9  pDPS= 3564  Miss=0.00%  Hit=55360|43091|90804  Crit=117304|86182|214262|46.1%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=148  UpTime=98.5%
    rupture                Count= 16.6| 25.83sec  DPE=252018| 2%  DPET=260984  DPR=10080.9  pDPS= 9287  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=199  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13362|7104|26896  CritTick=29889|14209|64551|46.4%  UpTime=88.2%
    shadow_blade           Count=145.7|  3.00sec  DPE= 85739| 6%  DPET= 96983  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27849  Miss=0.00%  Hit=54159|40037|121739  Crit=119236|80075|280367|48.6%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=210.4|  2.07sec  DPE= 51802| 6%  DPET= 82213  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=24281  Miss=0.00%  Hit=32747|24253|73744  Crit=72071|48506|166977|48.5%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 12.0| 38.80sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=202.0|  2.21sec  DPE=125035|13%  DPET=135019  DPR= 2660.3  pDPS=56229  Miss=0.00%  Hit=81393|62597|154337  Crit=175248|125193|310898|46.5%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.7| 31.67sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 25.6| 12.83sec  DPE=102374| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 5929  Miss=0.04%  Hit=87025|15097|412091  Crit=204946|30194|899107|13.0%
    vanish                 Count=  4.5| 88.50sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=12.0 refresh=  0.0 interval= 38.8 trigger= 38.8 uptime=39.16%  benefit=51%
    berserking          : start= 2.8 refresh=  0.0 interval=196.8 trigger=195.3 uptime=6.14%  benefit= 8%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=9.04%  benefit=11%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.6 refresh=  8.6 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.5 uptime=46.27%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.6 refresh=  8.5 interval= 34.1 trigger= 20.5 uptime=46.31%
    deep_insight        : start=11.5 refresh=  0.0 interval= 39.1 trigger= 39.1 uptime=37.73%  benefit=36%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=116.8 trigger=116.8 uptime=19.18%
    killing_spree       : start=15.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 29.4 trigger= 29.4 uptime=10.36%  benefit=14%
    moderate_insight    : start=11.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 39.0 trigger= 39.0 uptime=16.57%  benefit=18%
    shadow_blades       : start=12.0 refresh=  0.0 interval= 38.8 trigger= 38.8 uptime=31.48%  benefit=39%
    shallow_insight     : start=11.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 38.8 trigger= 38.8 uptime=18.03%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=40.5 refresh=  0.0 interval= 10.9 trigger= 10.9 uptime=0.00%  benefit= 3%
    skull_banner        : start= 5.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 75.5 trigger= 75.5 uptime=12.95%  benefit=15%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 2.0 refresh= 12.7 interval=181.3 trigger= 31.6 uptime=99.55%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=0.00%
    stormlash           : start= 4.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=103.7 trigger=103.7 uptime=9.04%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 78.3 trigger= 78.0 uptime=13.73%
    vanish              : start= 4.5 refresh=  0.0 interval= 88.7 trigger= 88.7 uptime=0.00%
    vicious             : start= 8.2 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.4 trigger= 53.6 uptime=18.34%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=411.3 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10.15%
  Up-Times:
      6.2% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     53.9 |   8.31sec : lightning_strike
    271.5 |   1.66sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      4.5 | 100.59sec : no_revealing_strike
     40.5 |  10.87sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7246.7 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=6.2%)
      2744.1 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=10.5%)
      2154.2 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=8.3%)
         4.7 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2788.9 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  Waiting: 9.52%

Note, an additional adrenaline rush and killing spree were garned resulting in an extra 3.9k dps.

I'm looking into improving the model to account for insight duration so as to not let insight drop, I'll post results when I get them.

**Pathal** · 2014-02-14, 01:11 PM

What's odd is that there's more MG and poison procs still, according to the damage breakdowns, but then again there is an increase in white swing attacks if the the difference in AR+SB CD is noticeable. Sinister Strike is the only thing that loses actions per second.

Perhaps the shift to 50e SS had some play in this? Seems like there might be an increase in EA cost (to 35 or so) if this holds true. I'm not aware of anything else that could be bugged right now.

**Fluorescent0** · 2014-02-14, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Ryme

Note, an additional adrenaline rush and killing spree were garned resulting in an extra 3.9k dps.

I'm looking into improving the model to account for insight duration so as to not let insight drop, I'll post results when I get them.

Just prioritise sinister strike if insight duration < 3 else expose armor with conditions above else sinister strike. i unfortunately haven't had time to do it yesterday so thanks for all the work.

As soon as I find some free time I'll work a bit on that, where are dev builds stored btw?

**Ryme** · 2014-02-14, 01:54 PM

Still having a bit of a poke around the insight protection. In the meantime I've now just tested quickly to use expose armor regardless of any condition other than your energy is below 40, here are the results:

Code:

SimulationCraft 542-2 for World of Warcraft 5.4.1 Live (build level 17688)

Simulating... ( iterations=1000, max_time=450, vary_combat_length=0.20, optimal_raid=1, fight_style=Patchwerk )

Generating baseline... 

DPS Ranking:
 441673 100.0%  Raid
 441673  100.0%  Rogue_Combat_T16H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Rogue_Combat_T16H troll rogue combat 90
  DPS: 441672.8  DPS-Error=869.6/0.2%  DPS-Range=44326/10.0%  DPS-Convergence=70.5%
  HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0%
  DPR=13073.4  RPS-Out=33.7 RPS-In=33.7  Resource=(energy) Waiting=6.9 ApM=60.0
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#cZ!200002
  Core Stats:    strength=224|213(213)  agility=33527|30565(29121)  stamina=42501|38637(38637)  intellect=130|124(124)  spirit=158|158(158)  mastery=49.32%|1966.00%(6998)  health=741417|687321  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=14.97%|14.97%(2554)  crit=15.98%|10.98%(6581)  haste=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  speed=44.43%|37.55%(15959)  manareg=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=103839|86090(180)  hit=7.51%|7.51%(2554)  crit=42.29%|34.94%(6581)  expertise=7.46%/7.46%|7.46%/7.46%(2536)  haste=37.55%|37.55%(15959)  speed=51.31%|37.55%(15959)
  Defense Stats: armor=22611|22611(22611) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.71%|0.71%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=spring_blossoms/food,type=sea_mist_rice_noodles
    apply_poison,lethal=deadly/snapshot_stats/virmens_bite_potion/stealth
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
    slice_and_dice,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled
  Priorities:
    virmens_bite_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.time_to_die<40/auto_attack/kick
    preparation,if=!buff.vanish.up&cooldown.vanish.remains>60
    use_item,slot=hands,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    blood_fury,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up
    berserking,if=time=0|buff.shadow_blades.up/arcane_torrent,if=energy<60
    blade_flurry,if=(active_enemies>=2&!buff.blade_flurry.up)|(active_enemies<2&buff.blade_flurry.up)
    ambush
    vanish,if=time>10&(combo_points<3|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<3)|(buff.shadow_blades.down&(combo_points<4|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<4))))&((talent.shadow_focus.enabled&buff.adrenaline_rush.down&energy<20)|(talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=90)|(!talent.shadow_focus.enabled&!talent.subterfuge.enabled&energy>=60))
    shadow_blades,if=time>5/killing_spree,if=energy<45
    adrenaline_rush,if=energy<35|buff.shadow_blades.up
    slice_and_dice,if=buff.slice_and_dice.remains<2|(buff.slice_and_dice.remains<15&buff.bandits_guile.stack=11&combo_points>=4)
    marked_for_death,if=talent.marked_for_death.enabled&(combo_points=0&dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=combo_points<5|(talent.anticipation.enabled&anticipation_charges<=4&!dot.revealing_strike.ticking)
    run_action_list,name=finisher,if=!talent.anticipation.enabled|buff.deep_insight.up|cooldown.shadow_blades.remains<=11|anticipation_charges>=4|(buff.shadow_blades.up&anticipation_charges>=3)
    run_action_list,name=generator,if=energy>60|buff.deep_insight.down|buff.deep_insight.remains>5-combo_points
  Priorities (actions.finisher):
    rupture,if=ticks_remain<2&target.time_to_die>=26&(active_enemies<2|!buff.blade_flurry.up)
    crimson_tempest,if=active_enemies>=7&dot.crimson_tempest_dot.ticks_remain<=2
    eviscerate
  Priorities (actions.generator):
    fan_of_knives,line_cd=5,if=active_enemies>=4/revealing_strike,if=ticks_remain<2
    expose_armor,if=energy<40/sinister_strike
  Actions:
    adrenaline_rush        Count= 12.3| 37.48sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    ambush                 Count=  5.3| 91.14sec  DPE=157860| 0%  DPET=152318  DPR= 2630.2  pDPS= 1878  Miss=0.00%  Hit=105589|85554|173578  Crit=221228|171107|416587|45.2%
    berserking             Count=  2.8|189.07sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    deadly_poison_dot      Count=540.3|  0.91sec  DPE= 15553| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18718  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=149  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=36103|24009|99979  CritTick=79847|48018|231597|46.3%  UpTime=99.5%
    deadly_poison_instant  Count=539.3|  0.91sec  DPE= 30500| 8%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=36693  Miss=0.00%  Hit=19409|12294|52428  Crit=43238|24588|118552|46.5%
    eviscerate             Count= 86.4|  5.08sec  DPE=207879| 9%  DPET=221726  DPR= 5939.6  pDPS=40051  Miss=0.00%  Hit=132892|69590|264368  Crit=295709|139179|636941|46.1%  Dodge=0.0%
    expose_armor           Count= 49.5|  8.23sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.1%
    flurry_of_xuen         Count=  0.0|  0.00sec  DPE=     0| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=20050  Miss=0.00%  TickCount=259  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=22068|14669|63725  CritTick=49178|29338|140257|46.5%  UpTime=17.3%
    killing_spree          Count= 16.2| 28.27sec  DPE=1309688| 0%  DPET=405488  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=113  UpTime=10.7%
    killing_spree_mh       Count=112.5|  3.87sec  DPE=116685| 7%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=29265  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=76554|42709|157023  CritTick=162850|85418|361856|46.5%
    killing_spree_oh       Count=112.5|  3.87sec  DPE= 71665| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=17962  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=46925|26162|96611  CritTick=99931|52324|228032|46.7%
    lightning_strike       Count= 54.0|  8.26sec  DPE=194385| 5%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23409  Miss=0.00%  Hit=123242|82012|334856  Crit=276289|164023|803655|46.5%
    main_gauche            Count=384.6|  1.17sec  DPE= 67956|13%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=58281  Miss=0.00%  Hit=44321|31061|96693  Crit=95340|62122|222827|46.4%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_main_hand        Count=260.1|  1.73sec  DPE= 47110| 6%  DPET= 42610  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27292  Miss=19.02%  Hit=35378|26932|69127  Crit=79890|53864|195972|45.1%  Glance=28639|24.0%  Dodge=0.0%
    melee_off_hand         Count=375.8|  1.19sec  DPE= 28537| 5%  DPET= 36639  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=23883  Miss=18.90%  Hit=21507|16314|41874  Crit=48367|32628|118712|45.1%  Glance=17359|24.1%  Dodge=0.0%
    multistrike_attack     Count=346.3|  1.31sec  DPE= 23373| 4%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=18053  Miss=0.00%  Hit=23372|2368|267885
    multistrike_spell      Count=  4.7| 64.76sec  DPE= 33477| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=  361  Miss=0.02%  Hit=33531|5032|329673
    preparation            Count=  1.7|317.07sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    revealing_strike       Count= 19.1| 24.12sec  DPE= 84533| 1%  DPET= 88788  DPR= 2113.2  pDPS= 3587  Miss=0.00%  Hit=55266|43091|90804  Crit=117917|86182|214262|46.8%  Dodge=0.0%  TickCount=147  UpTime=98.4%
    rupture                Count= 16.7| 25.57sec  DPE=253395| 2%  DPET=262967  DPR=10135.6  pDPS= 9399  Miss=0.00%  Dodge=0.1%  TickCount=200  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=13445|7104|26896  CritTick=30089|14209|64551|46.3%  UpTime=88.9%
    shadow_blade           Count=149.8|  2.91sec  DPE= 83606| 6%  DPET= 94498  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=27955  Miss=0.00%  Hit=52903|40037|124424  Crit=117137|80075|275648|47.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blade_offhand   Count=216.4|  2.01sec  DPE= 50500| 6%  DPET= 80083  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=24387  Miss=0.00%  Hit=32044|24253|75371  Crit=70684|48506|166977|47.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    shadow_blades          Count= 12.3| 37.51sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    sinister_strike        Count=195.7|  2.28sec  DPE=124904|12%  DPET=135826  DPR= 2655.3  pDPS=54511  Miss=0.00%  Hit=80955|62597|129888  Crit=174861|125193|311730|46.8%  Dodge=0.0%
    slice_and_dice         Count= 14.5| 32.01sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    stormlash              Count= 25.7| 12.99sec  DPE=101698| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS= 5939  Miss=0.02%  Hit=87145|15097|412091  Crit=200506|30194|989018|12.9%
    vanish                 Count=  4.3| 91.14sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=    0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
  Constant Buffs: attack_power_multiplier/attack_speed/cooldown_reduction/critical_strike/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    adrenaline_rush     : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.5 trigger= 37.5 uptime=40.37%  benefit=53%
    berserking          : start= 2.8 refresh=  0.0 interval=191.3 trigger=189.2 uptime=6.28%  benefit= 8%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=9.05%  benefit=11%
    dancing_steel       : start=13.6 refresh=  8.5 interval= 34.0 trigger= 20.4 uptime=46.63%
    dancing_steel_oh    : start=13.6 refresh=  8.5 interval= 34.2 trigger= 20.6 uptime=46.30%
    deep_insight        : start=11.8 refresh=  0.0 interval= 38.1 trigger= 38.1 uptime=38.70%  benefit=36%
    dextrous            : start= 4.4 refresh=  0.0 interval=116.6 trigger=116.6 uptime=19.19%
    killing_spree       : start=16.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 28.3 trigger= 28.3 uptime=10.73%  benefit=14%
    moderate_insight    : start=12.0 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.9 trigger= 37.9 uptime=17.57%  benefit=19%
    shadow_blades       : start=12.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.6 trigger= 37.6 uptime=32.45%  benefit=40%
    shallow_insight     : start=12.2 refresh=  0.0 interval= 37.8 trigger= 37.8 uptime=17.84%  benefit=20%
    silent_blades       : start=38.7 refresh=  0.0 interval= 11.4 trigger= 11.4 uptime=0.00%  benefit= 3%
    skull_banner        : start= 5.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 75.2 trigger= 75.2 uptime=12.93%  benefit=15%
    slice_and_dice      : start= 2.0 refresh= 12.5 interval=180.8 trigger= 32.0 uptime=99.54%  benefit=100%
    stealth             : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=0.00%
    stormlash           : start= 4.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=103.7 trigger=103.7 uptime=9.05%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 6.4 refresh=  0.0 interval= 76.3 trigger= 75.7 uptime=14.09%
    vanish              : start= 4.3 refresh=  0.0 interval= 90.5 trigger= 90.5 uptime=0.00%
    vicious             : start= 8.2 refresh=  0.1 interval= 54.6 trigger= 53.8 uptime=18.30%
    virmens_bite_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=410.5 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10.18%
  Up-Times:
      6.3% : Energy Cap                    
  Procs:
     54.0 |   8.28sec : lightning_strike
    271.9 |   1.65sec : lightning_strike_stacks
      5.3 |  90.78sec : no_revealing_strike
     38.7 |  11.35sec : t16_2pc_melee
  Gains:
      7228.4 : energy_regen       (energy)  (overflow=6.3%)
      2829.9 : adrenaline_rush    (energy)  (overflow=10.3%)
      2129.9 : combat_potency     (energy)  (overflow=8.4%)
         5.1 : energy_refund      (energy)
      2902.6 : relentless_strikes (energy)
  Waiting: 6.91%

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This represents, before error, an 8.6k dps increase (~2%).

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Originally Posted by Fluorescent0

Just prioritise sinister strike if insight duration < 3 else expose armor with conditions above else sinister strike. i unfortunately haven't had time to do it yesterday so thanks for all the work.

As soon as I find some free time I'll work a bit on that, where are dev builds stored btw?

Yeah, I've been using something akin to that, but there was almost no change. However I was adding all the conditions on to expose armor rather than an additional sinister above it with that going on. I'll try your method when I get back from lunch if others haven't already.

Source is held at: https://code.google.com/p/simulationcraft/source/

**Kael** · 2014-02-14, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ryme

Still having a bit of a poke around the insight protection. In the meantime I've now just tested quickly to use expose armor regardless of any condition other than your energy is below 40, here are the results:

This sounds like a tentative confirmation of my suspicions that CPPE could pull ahead of direct DPE when you're not energy capped, even if extending insight is less significant. I doubt Blizzard would let this remain true, but it'd be really interesting. I assume the extra .3 ARs and .6 KS casts in the fight are responsible, so the benefit would likely increase or vanish based on fight length.

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