Survival Hunter guide

Rotation and opener

Use Aspect of the Beast, mark the target and approach from a safe angle. Prepare a trap without disturbing the group’s crowd control.

Combat priority

1. 
   Aspect of the Beast

   Use the melee-oriented aspect for the Survival plan. This tree is a melee damage specialization in Forever; do not apply a ranged Marksmanship rotation to it.

2. 
   Immolation Trap

   Place Immolation Trap where the enemy will trigger it. A trap behind the group contributes nothing if the tank never moves the enemy across it.

3. 
   Mongoose Bite

   Spend an available Mongoose Bite opportunity from Expose Prey before it expires. Watch the proc while maintaining melee contact.

4. 
   Strider Kick

   Use Strider Kick in melee range. Position first, then spend the global; running toward a target while repeatedly pressing a melee attack loses time.

5. 
   Raptor Strike

   Use Raptor Strike as part of your sustained melee cycle. Keep enough Mana for the next trap and important situational response.

6. 
   Hunter’s Mark

   Maintain the mark on durable enemies. Apply it before entering melee so it does not interrupt a proc window.

Multiple targets and dungeon pulls

Use traps in the path of the pull and agree with the tank where enemies will stand. Avoid placing a damaging trap beside a controlled enemy.

Continue focusing one priority enemy while using available cleave. Survival still has ranged utility, but stepping away constantly sacrifices the melee attacks that define the build.

Resources and cooldowns

A melee Hunter has to handle incoming mechanics at close range. Deterrence and Survival Tactics are tools to prevent a bad pull from becoming a death, not substitutes for correct positioning.

• Arrange damaging traps before the pack reaches you. A trap needs an enemy to trigger it; placing it behind a stationary boss is not a damage cooldown.
• Use Rapid Fire only according to the current Forever interaction supported by your abilities; do not replace the melee priority with a ranged casting sequence.
• Use Feign Death for a threat mistake and retain control traps for dangerous enemies. Keep your melee proc window separate from the decision to interrupt or protect the healer.

Specialization mechanics and group play

Use a suitable two-handed melee weapon and compare its damage rather than equipping a ranged stat stick as the principal upgrade.

Expose Prey makes proc awareness important. A visible proc cue is useful because a missed Mongoose Bite opportunity cannot be recovered by blindly repeating Raptor Strike.

PvE talent choices

Standard Build 51 points · 5 / 11 / 35

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.0/5Endurance Training0/5 · PassiveIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.0/2Focused Fire0/2 · 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%.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%.0/1Bestial Swiftness0/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.0/5Unleashed Fury0/5 · 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%.0/5Ferocity0/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.0/1Summon Hawk0/1 · 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 Swiftness0/2Bestial Discipline0/2 · 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 5/5

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.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.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.1/1Lone Wolf1/1 · 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

Lethal Attacks 5/5Careful Aim 5/5Lone Wolf 1/1

Survival

5/5Improved Tracking5/5 · 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.2/2Savage Strikes2/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.3/5Survivalist3/5 · 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.2/2Clever Traps2/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.3/3Surefooted3/3 · 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.2/2Survival Tactics2/2 · PassiveIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.5/5Predator's Edge5/5 · 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 Deterrence2/2Resourcefulness2/2 · 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.2/2Expose Prey2/2 · PassiveYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.2/2Survivalist's Discipline2/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.1/1Strider Kick1/1 · ActiveA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.5/5Lightning Reflexes5/5 · PassiveIncreases your Agility by 2%.1/1Lacerating Strikes1/1 · 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

Improved Tracking 5/5Savage Strikes 2/2Survivalist 3/5Clever Traps 2/2Surefooted 3/3Survival Tactics 2/2Predator's Edge 5/5Resourcefulness 2/2Expose Prey 2/2Survivalist's Discipline 2/2Strider Kick 1/1Lightning Reflexes 5/5Lacerating Strikes 1/1

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

Beast Mastery

0/5Deadly Aspects0/5 · 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.0/5Endurance Training0/5 · PassiveIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.0/2Focused Fire0/2 · 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%.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%.0/1Bestial Swiftness0/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.0/5Unleashed Fury0/5 · 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%.0/5Ferocity0/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.0/1Summon Hawk0/1 · 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 Swiftness0/2Bestial Discipline0/2 · 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

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

5/5Improved Tracking5/5 · 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.2/2Savage Strikes2/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.3/5Survivalist3/5 · 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.2/2Clever Traps2/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.3/3Surefooted3/3 · 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%.5/5Predator's Edge5/5 · 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%.1/1Strider Kick1/1 · 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

Improved Tracking 5/5Savage Strikes 2/2Survivalist 3/5Clever Traps 2/2Surefooted 3/3Predator's Edge 5/5Strider Kick 1/1

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Leveling 1-60 51 points · 9 / 7 / 35

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.0/5Endurance Training0/5 · 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%.0/1Bestial Swiftness0/1 · PassiveIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.0/5Unleashed Fury0/5 · 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%.0/5Ferocity0/5 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.0/1Summon Hawk0/1 · 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 Swiftness0/2Bestial Discipline0/2 · 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 5/5Focused Fire 2/2Pathfinding 2/2

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.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.0/5Efficiency0/5 · PassiveReduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.2/5Careful Aim2/5 · 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

Lethal Attacks 5/5Careful Aim 2/5

Survival

5/5Improved Tracking5/5 · 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.2/2Savage Strikes2/2 · PassiveIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.0/5Survivalist0/5 · PassiveIncreases your total Health by 2%.3/3Improved Wing Clip3/3 · PassiveGives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.2/2Clever Traps2/2 · PassiveIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.3/3Surefooted3/3 · 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.2/2Survival Tactics2/2 · PassiveIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.5/5Predator's Edge5/5 · 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 Deterrence2/2Resourcefulness2/2 · 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.2/2Expose Prey2/2 · PassiveYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.2/2Survivalist's Discipline2/2 · PassiveReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.1/1Strider Kick1/1 · ActiveA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.5/5Lightning Reflexes5/5 · PassiveIncreases your Agility by 2%.1/1Lacerating Strikes1/1 · 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

Improved Tracking 5/5Savage Strikes 2/2Improved Wing Clip 3/3Clever Traps 2/2Surefooted 3/3Survival Tactics 2/2Predator's Edge 5/5Resourcefulness 2/2Expose Prey 2/2Survivalist's Discipline 2/2Strider Kick 1/1Lightning Reflexes 5/5Lacerating Strikes 1/1

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Important talent effects

Savage Strikes

Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.

2 ranks

Clever Traps

Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.

2 ranks

Survival Tactics

Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.

2 ranks

Expose Prey

Your attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.

2 ranks

Strider Kick

A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.

1 rank

Lightning Reflexes

Increases your Agility by 2%.

5 ranks

PvP talent choices and play

Entrapment, Counterattack and Deterrence support controlling distance. Use a trap to set up your next melee window; rushing straight back into an opponent’s cooldowns wastes that advantage.

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

Blade of the Magram Clansword · Level 35

Curly's Chopperaxe

Electrocutioner Legsword · Level 29

Electrocutioner 6000Gnomeregan

Pronged Reaveraxe · Level 30

Charlga RazorflankRazorfen Kraul

Silent Hunterdagger

Call to ArmsQuest (Horde)

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Off Hand

Source / location

Blade of the Magram Clansword · Level 35

Curly's Chopperaxe

Frostfallsword

Jade Serpentbladesword · Level 30

BlacksmithingCrafted

Pronged Reaveraxe · Level 30

Charlga RazorflankRazorfen Kraul

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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. 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.
2. 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

• Missing a Mongoose Bite opportunity
• Dropping a trap where the enemy will not stand
• Treating the spec like a stationary ranged build

Full Survival talent reference

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

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Improved Tracking

Passive · Tier 1 · 5 ranks

While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.

Deflection

Passive · Tier 1 · 5 ranks

Increases your Parry chance by 2%.

Entrapment

Passive · Tier 2 · 5 ranks

When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.

Savage Strikes

Passive · Tier 2 · 2 ranks

Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.

Survivalist

Passive · Tier 2 · 5 ranks

Increases your total Health by 2%.

Improved Wing Clip

Passive · Tier 2 · 3 ranks

Gives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.

Clever Traps

Passive · Tier 3 · 2 ranks

Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.

Surefooted

Passive · Tier 3 · 3 ranks

Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.

Deterrence

Active · Tier 3 · 1 ranks

Instant | 5 min cooldown

When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.

Survival Tactics

Passive · Tier 4 · 2 ranks

Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.

Predator's Edge

Passive · Tier 4 · 5 ranks

Increases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your offhand weapon damage by 10%.

Counterattack

Active · Tier 4 · 1 ranks

30 Mana | Melee Range | Instant | 5 sec cooldown

A 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 Deterrence

Resourcefulness

Passive · Tier 5 · 2 ranks

Reduces 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.

Expose Prey

Passive · Tier 5 · 2 ranks

Your attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.

Survivalist's Discipline

Passive · Tier 5 · 2 ranks

Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.

Strider Kick

Active · Tier 5 · 1 ranks

61 Mana | Melee Range | Instant | 8 sec cooldown

A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.

Lightning Reflexes

Passive · Tier 6 · 5 ranks

Increases your Agility by 2%.

Lacerating Strikes

Passive · Tier 7 · 1 ranks

Your 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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