Beast Mastery Hunter guide

Rotation and opener

Use Aspect of the Hawk, mark the target and send your pet in along a safe path. Apply your chosen group aura if your build has it.

Combat priority

1. 
   Hunter’s Mark

   Mark the durable kill target before combat. Send the pet after the tank establishes the pull; a pet running ahead can bring extra enemies into the fight.

2. 
   Summon Hawk

   Keep the available hawks active, up to the stated two-hawk limit. Use the summon during a window when you can continue attacking rather than forgetting it after the opener.

3. 
   Serpent Sting

   Maintain Serpent Sting on enemies that live long enough for its damage over time. Skip an expensive refresh on an enemy about to die.

4. 
   Intimidation

   Use the new damage component, but account for its control effect. Saving it to stop an enemy reaching the healer can matter more than an immediate damage gain.

5. 
   Aimed Shot

   Use Aimed Shot while stationary and preserve the rhythm of your ordinary ranged attacks. Moving halfway through a cast costs time without producing damage.

6. 
   Auto Shot

   Keep Auto Shot firing between active abilities. Move only as far as needed to avoid a mechanic, then resume shooting immediately.

Multiple targets and dungeon pulls

Use Multi-Shot only when its additional targets are safe. A shot that breaks a trap or Sap creates more trouble than its damage is worth.

Keep the pet on a selected target while switching your own ranged attacks when necessary. Recall it before an unsafe chase or a pack reset.

Resources and cooldowns

Do not send the pet through a second pack. A dead pet removes an important part of your damage, so watch its health and reposition it out of harmful effects. Manage mana without delaying recovery until the next pull has already started.

• Use Bestial Wrath after the pet reaches its target. Activating it while the pet is travelling wastes the offensive window.
• Pair Rapid Fire with stationary ranged uptime. Complete movement first so the cooldown is spent shooting rather than chasing.
• Use Intimidation deliberately: its damage is useful, but its control can also stop an enemy reaching the healer. Keep Feign Death ready for a dangerous threat mistake.

Specialization mechanics and group play

The pet is an active part of your damage and survival plan. Feed it, heal it between pulls, and bind both attack and follow instead of relying on its default aggression.

Bestial Wrath works best with the pet already beside the enemy. Activating it while the pet is travelling wastes part of the damage window.

PvE talent choices

Standard Build 51 points · 31 / 20 / 0

Beast Mastery

5/5Deadly Aspects5/5 · PassiveWhile Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.1/5Endurance Training1/5 · PassiveIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.2/2Focused Fire2/2 · PassiveIncreases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.0/3Improved Aspect of the Monkey0/3 · PassiveIncreases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.0/2Pathfinding0/2 · PassiveIncreases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 3%.2/2Improved Revive Pet2/2 · PassiveRevive Pet's casting time is reduced by 6 sec, mana cost is reduced by 40%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 30%.1/1Bestial Swiftness1/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.5/5Unleashed Fury5/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.0/2Improved Mend Pet0/2 · PassiveGives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.5/5Ferocity5/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.1/1Summon Hawk1/1 · ActiveCommand a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/2Spirit Bond0/2 · PassiveWhile your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.1/1Intimidation1/1 · ActiveCommand your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.Requires Bestial Swiftness2/2Bestial Discipline2/2 · PassiveIncreases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.5/5Frenzy5/5 · PassiveGives your pet a 100% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.Requires Ferocity1/1Bestial Wrath1/1 · ActiveSend your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.Requires Intimidation

Deadly Aspects 5/5Endurance Training 1/5Focused Fire 2/2Improved Revive Pet 2/2Bestial Swiftness 1/1Unleashed Fury 5/5Ferocity 5/5Summon Hawk 1/1Intimidation 1/1Bestial Discipline 2/2Frenzy 5/5Bestial Wrath 1/1

Marksmanship

0/3Hawk Eye0/3 · PassiveIncreases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.0/5Improved Concussive Shot0/5 · PassiveGives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.5/5Lethal Attacks5/5 · PassiveIncreases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.3/3Improved Stings3/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.0/5Efficiency0/5 · PassiveReduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.5/5Careful Aim5/5 · PassiveIncreases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.2/2Rapid Killing2/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.0/5Improved Arcane Shot0/5 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/1Lone Wolf0/1 · PassiveYou deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.1/1Trueshot Aura1/1 · ActiveIncreases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.4/5Mortal Shots4/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.Requires Careful Aim0/2Rapid Recuperation0/2 · PassiveHitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.Requires Rapid Killing0/3Barrage0/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.0/1Scatter Shot0/1 · ActiveA short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.0/5Ranged Weapon Specialization0/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.0/1Sniper Shot0/1 · ActiveA steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.Requires Trueshot Aura

Lethal Attacks 5/5Improved Stings 3/3Careful Aim 5/5Rapid Killing 2/2Trueshot Aura 1/1Mortal Shots 4/5

Survival

0/5Improved Tracking0/5 · PassiveWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.0/5Deflection0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Parry chance by 2%.0/5Entrapment0/5 · PassiveWhen your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.0/2Savage Strikes0/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.0/5Survivalist0/5 · PassiveIncreases your total Health by 2%.0/3Improved Wing Clip0/3 · PassiveGives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.0/2Clever Traps0/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.0/3Surefooted0/3 · PassiveIncreases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.0/1Deterrence0/1 · ActiveWhen activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.0/2Survival Tactics0/2 · PassiveIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.0/5Predator's Edge0/5 · PassiveIncreases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your offhand weapon damage by 10%.0/1Counterattack0/1 · ActiveA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.Requires Deterrence0/2Resourcefulness0/2 · PassiveReduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 30%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 30% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.0/2Expose Prey0/2 · PassiveYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.0/2Survivalist's Discipline0/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.0/1Strider Kick0/1 · ActiveA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.0/5Lightning Reflexes0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Agility by 2%.0/1Lacerating Strikes0/1 · PassiveYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage over 21 sec equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite.Requires Expose Prey

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Level 30 (Beta) 21 points · 21 / 0 / 0

Beast Mastery

5/5Deadly Aspects5/5 · PassiveWhile Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.1/5Endurance Training1/5 · PassiveIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.2/2Focused Fire2/2 · PassiveIncreases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.0/3Improved Aspect of the Monkey0/3 · PassiveIncreases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.2/2Pathfinding2/2 · PassiveIncreases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 6%.0/2Improved Revive Pet0/2 · PassiveRevive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.1/1Bestial Swiftness1/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.5/5Unleashed Fury5/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.0/2Improved Mend Pet0/2 · PassiveGives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.3/5Ferocity3/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.1/1Summon Hawk1/1 · ActiveCommand a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/2Spirit Bond0/2 · PassiveWhile your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.0/1Intimidation0/1 · ActiveCommand your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.Requires Bestial Swiftness1/2Bestial Discipline1/2 · PassiveIncreases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.0/5Frenzy0/5 · PassiveGives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.Requires Ferocity0/1Bestial Wrath0/1 · ActiveSend your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.Requires Intimidation

Deadly Aspects 5/5Endurance Training 1/5Focused Fire 2/2Pathfinding 2/2Bestial Swiftness 1/1Unleashed Fury 5/5Ferocity 3/5Summon Hawk 1/1Bestial Discipline 1/2

Marksmanship

0/3Hawk Eye0/3 · PassiveIncreases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.0/5Improved Concussive Shot0/5 · PassiveGives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.0/5Lethal Attacks0/5 · PassiveIncreases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.0/3Improved Stings0/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.0/5Efficiency0/5 · PassiveReduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.0/5Careful Aim0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.0/2Rapid Killing0/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.0/5Improved Arcane Shot0/5 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/1Lone Wolf0/1 · PassiveYou deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.0/1Trueshot Aura0/1 · ActiveIncreases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.0/5Mortal Shots0/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.Requires Careful Aim0/2Rapid Recuperation0/2 · PassiveHitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.Requires Rapid Killing0/3Barrage0/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.0/1Scatter Shot0/1 · ActiveA short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.0/5Ranged Weapon Specialization0/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.0/1Sniper Shot0/1 · ActiveA steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.Requires Trueshot Aura

Survival

0/5Improved Tracking0/5 · PassiveWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.0/5Deflection0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Parry chance by 2%.0/5Entrapment0/5 · PassiveWhen your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.0/2Savage Strikes0/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.0/5Survivalist0/5 · PassiveIncreases your total Health by 2%.0/3Improved Wing Clip0/3 · PassiveGives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.0/2Clever Traps0/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.0/3Surefooted0/3 · PassiveIncreases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.0/1Deterrence0/1 · ActiveWhen activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.0/2Survival Tactics0/2 · PassiveIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.0/5Predator's Edge0/5 · PassiveIncreases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your offhand weapon damage by 10%.0/1Counterattack0/1 · ActiveA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.Requires Deterrence0/2Resourcefulness0/2 · PassiveReduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 30%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 30% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.0/2Expose Prey0/2 · PassiveYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.0/2Survivalist's Discipline0/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.0/1Strider Kick0/1 · ActiveA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.0/5Lightning Reflexes0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Agility by 2%.0/1Lacerating Strikes0/1 · PassiveYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage over 21 sec equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite.Requires Expose Prey

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Leveling 1-60 51 points · 31 / 20 / 0

Beast Mastery

5/5Deadly Aspects5/5 · PassiveWhile Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.1/5Endurance Training1/5 · PassiveIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.2/2Focused Fire2/2 · PassiveIncreases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.0/3Improved Aspect of the Monkey0/3 · PassiveIncreases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.2/2Pathfinding2/2 · PassiveIncreases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 6%.0/2Improved Revive Pet0/2 · PassiveRevive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.1/1Bestial Swiftness1/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.5/5Unleashed Fury5/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.0/2Improved Mend Pet0/2 · PassiveGives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.5/5Ferocity5/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.1/1Summon Hawk1/1 · ActiveCommand a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/2Spirit Bond0/2 · PassiveWhile your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.1/1Intimidation1/1 · ActiveCommand your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.Requires Bestial Swiftness2/2Bestial Discipline2/2 · PassiveIncreases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.5/5Frenzy5/5 · PassiveGives your pet a 100% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.Requires Ferocity1/1Bestial Wrath1/1 · ActiveSend your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.Requires Intimidation

Deadly Aspects 5/5Endurance Training 1/5Focused Fire 2/2Pathfinding 2/2Bestial Swiftness 1/1Unleashed Fury 5/5Ferocity 5/5Summon Hawk 1/1Intimidation 1/1Bestial Discipline 2/2Frenzy 5/5Bestial Wrath 1/1

Marksmanship

0/3Hawk Eye0/3 · PassiveIncreases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.0/5Improved Concussive Shot0/5 · PassiveGives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.5/5Lethal Attacks5/5 · PassiveIncreases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.0/3Improved Stings0/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.5/5Efficiency5/5 · PassiveReduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.5/5Careful Aim5/5 · PassiveIncreases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.0/2Rapid Killing0/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.0/5Improved Arcane Shot0/5 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.0/1Lone Wolf0/1 · PassiveYou deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.1/1Trueshot Aura1/1 · ActiveIncreases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.4/5Mortal Shots4/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.Requires Careful Aim0/2Rapid Recuperation0/2 · PassiveHitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.Requires Rapid Killing0/3Barrage0/3 · PassiveIncreases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.0/1Scatter Shot0/1 · ActiveA short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.0/5Ranged Weapon Specialization0/5 · PassiveIncreases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.0/1Sniper Shot0/1 · ActiveA steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.Requires Trueshot Aura

Lethal Attacks 5/5Efficiency 5/5Careful Aim 5/5Trueshot Aura 1/1Mortal Shots 4/5

Survival

0/5Improved Tracking0/5 · PassiveWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.0/5Deflection0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Parry chance by 2%.0/5Entrapment0/5 · PassiveWhen your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.0/2Savage Strikes0/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.0/5Survivalist0/5 · PassiveIncreases your total Health by 2%.0/3Improved Wing Clip0/3 · PassiveGives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.0/2Clever Traps0/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.0/3Surefooted0/3 · PassiveIncreases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.0/1Deterrence0/1 · ActiveWhen activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.0/2Survival Tactics0/2 · PassiveIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.0/5Predator's Edge0/5 · PassiveIncreases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your offhand weapon damage by 10%.0/1Counterattack0/1 · ActiveA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.Requires Deterrence0/2Resourcefulness0/2 · PassiveReduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 30%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 30% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.0/2Expose Prey0/2 · PassiveYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.0/2Survivalist's Discipline0/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.0/1Strider Kick0/1 · ActiveA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.0/5Lightning Reflexes0/5 · PassiveIncreases your Agility by 2%.0/1Lacerating Strikes0/1 · PassiveYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage over 21 sec equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite.Requires Expose Prey

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Important talent effects

Focused Fire

Increases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.

2 ranks

Unleashed Fury

Increases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.

5 ranks

Ferocity

Increases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.

5 ranks

Summon Hawk

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

1 rank

Frenzy

Gives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.

5 ranks · Requires Ferocity

Bestial Wrath

Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.

1 rank · Requires Intimidation

PvP talent choices and play

Intimidation provides a controlled stun window. Coordinate the pet’s target with your own attacks, use traps to create distance and avoid leaving your companion on an enemy that your team needs to control.

Recommended gear & upgrades

Forever beta equipment options. Compare level requirements and sources; these are not final launch rankings.

Head

Source / location

Brawler's Leather Helmleather · Level 25

Multiple BossesDungeons

Brawler's Leather Hoodleather · Level 20

LeatherworkingCrafted

Enduring Capleather · Level 28

World drop

Gnomish Gogglescloth

EngineeringCrafted

Humbert's Helmleather · Level 25

Dun Garok RiflemanHillsbrad Foothills

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Chest

Source / location

Brawler's Leather Tunicleather · Level 22

LeatherworkingCrafted

Bristlepelt Vestleather

Dusky Leather Armorleather · Level 30

LeatherworkingCrafted

Garb of Fallen Felbarkleather · Level 29

Fel AncientCity of Dalaran

Garb of Florid Feathersleather · Level 26

ShadetoothExcavation Site: Wetlands

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Main Hand

Source / location

Alliance Outrunner's Swordsword · Level 22

Thora FeathermoonRare Spawn (Horde)

Armor Piercerpolearm · Level 24

Razorfen SpearhideRazorfen Kraul

Bloodsnout Strikerpolearm

Bronze Dorypolearm · Level 20

BlacksmithingCrafted

Crescent Staffstaff

Leaders of the FangQuest (Horde)

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Off Hand

Source / location

Alliance Outrunner's Swordsword · Level 22

Thora FeathermoonRare Spawn (Horde)

Cruel Barbsword · Level 19

Edwin VanCleefThe Deadmines

Jade Serpentbladesword · Level 30

BlacksmithingCrafted

Prison Shankdagger · Level 23

Bruegal IronknuckleThe Stockade

Serrated Raptor Clawdagger

Changing TastesQuest (Horde)

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Stats and equipment decisions

Enchanting equipment

For inexpensive leveling preparation, Enchant Bracer - Inferior Stamina and Enchant Chest - Inferior Stamina add survival to equipment you expect to keep. Prioritize an important weapon or role-specific item upgrade before spending heavily on temporary armor.

Consumables and preparation

Healing Potion

Carry a level-appropriate Healing Potion for an emergency. Use it before the next unavoidable hit kills you rather than waiting for a healer who is already occupied.

Mana Potion

Use the appropriate learned-level version for resource recovery. Higher-level consumables are preparation for later content, not a requirement for an early beta character.

Heavy Silk Bandage

A First Aid recovery option for characters who meet its requirement. Use it during a safe break between attacks; incoming damage interrupts bandaging.

Pet food and ammunition

Carry ammunition suitable for your ranged weapon and food your pet can eat. Refill both before leaving town so a long route does not end with an unusable shooting cycle or neglected pet.

Useful profession pairings

Engineering offers active tools for dangerous pulls and PvP. Bind the devices you actually carry; selecting the profession without using its consumables supplies no practical benefit.

Alchemy supports a regular potion supply, while Herbalism funds that supply during leveling. Buy only the consumables you can use at your present level.

Leatherworking provides an equipment crafting route. Compare the finished item with your current gear and material cost before crafting simply because the recipe is available.

Skinning · Leatherworking · Mining · Engineering · Recipe database · Camping buffs

Races and racial abilities

Choose a supported Hunter race first: Human and Skyborne expand the Forever options alongside the familiar Hunter races.

For pet-focused play, compare Orc pet benefits with Troll Berserking. For PvP, a defensive or escape racial can be more useful than a small sustained damage advantage.

Leveling and solo play

1. Your pet is central to Beast Mastery gameplay. Send it to engage enemies while you attack from range, and use Mend Pet when necessary. Keep your pet's abilities and training updated as you level. Against difficult enemies, allow your pet to establish threat before committing to heavy damage.
2. Beast Mastery is a practical solo route because the pet holds enemies while you shoot. Send it onto the next selected enemy only after you have finished the current one and checked the nearby patrols.
3. Survival leveling uses its melee attacks and traps; Marksmanship rewards positioning and ranged uptime. Keep enough ammunition, food and pet supplies for the route before leaving town.

Leveling routes and preparation · Dungeon entrances and level ranges

Useful macros

#showtooltip
/petattack [nomod]
/petfollow [mod:shift]

#showtooltip Feign Death
/cast Feign Death

Strengths and weaknesses

Common mistakes

• Leaving the pet on defensive autocast in a tanked dungeon
• Sending the pet across an uncleared shortcut
• Using Bestial Wrath immediately before the target disappears

Full Beast Mastery talent reference

Exact rank text and prerequisites from the calculator’s existing talent data. Use the interactive tooltip for additional ranks.

View every Beast Mastery talent

Deadly Aspects

Passive · Tier 1 · 5 ranks

While Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.

Endurance Training

Passive · Tier 1 · 5 ranks

Increases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.

Focused Fire

Passive · Tier 2 · 2 ranks

Increases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.

Improved Aspect of the Monkey

Passive · Tier 2 · 3 ranks

Increases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.

Pathfinding

Passive · Tier 2 · 2 ranks

Increases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 3%.

Improved Revive Pet

Passive · Tier 2 · 2 ranks

Revive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.

Bestial Swiftness

Passive · Tier 3 · 1 ranks

Increases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.

Unleashed Fury

Passive · Tier 3 · 5 ranks

Increases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.

Improved Mend Pet

Passive · Tier 4 · 2 ranks

Gives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.

Ferocity

Passive · Tier 4 · 5 ranks

Increases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.

Summon Hawk

Active · Tier 4 · 1 ranks

80 Mana | 35 yd range | Instant | 6 sec cooldown

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

Spirit Bond

Passive · Tier 5 · 2 ranks

While your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.

Intimidation

Active · Tier 5 · 1 ranks

84 Mana | 100 yd range | Instant | 1 min cooldown

Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.

Requires Bestial Swiftness

Bestial Discipline

Passive · Tier 5 · 2 ranks

Increases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.

Frenzy

Passive · Tier 6 · 5 ranks

Gives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.

Requires Ferocity

Bestial Wrath

Active · Tier 7 · 1 ranks

125 Mana | 100 yd range | Instant | 2 min cooldown

Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.

Requires Intimidation

Changes from Classic