(Much of this article is reiterated from other posts I've made on the subject, but there's some new material on cycles with low-CP Eviscerates.)

Cut to the Chase is the talent that seems to be intended to crown Assassination as a viable PvE DPS spec alongside combat swords in Wrath of the Lich King. If you don't have to refresh Slice and Dice, then you can devote more of your generous combo point supply towards finishers, increasing your DPS. In theory, it's a great idea.
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