Auto Shot
MarksmanshipContinuously fires arrows or bullets at the target while stationary.
Ranged DPS • Melee DPS · MANA
Hunter Guide
Unmatched ranged marksmen accompanied by loyal beasts, adept at kiting, trapping, and rapid solo leveling.
Combat Mechanics & Playstyle
As a Hunter, management of your Mana resource dictates your combat rhythm and tempo. Leverage class-defining capabilities to control encounter pacing, mitigate lethal damage spikes, and sustain high output in 5-player dungeons and 40-player raids.
Signature Strengths
High sustained output, distinct party utility buffs, and mandatory group mechanics across all progression tiers.
Tactical Considerations
Requires discipline with cooldown rotation, positioning, and reagent or equipment upgrades to hit maximum efficiency.
Leveling Milestones Timeline
LVL 10
Talent Specialization
Unlock talent trees and access signature early abilities like defensive stances, pet taming, or totems.
LVL 20
Class Quest & Movement
High-impact class questline unlocking key utility, forms, or defensive mechanics.
LVL 30
Mid-Game Powerspike
Weapon milestones, improved crowd-control, and elite group quest opportunities.
LVL 40
Apprentice Riding & Mount
Acquire mount speed and top-tier 31-point talent capstones.
LVL 50
Sunken Temple Class Quest
Epic tri-choice trinket or weapon reward from the Temple of Atal'Hakkar.
LVL 60
Pre-Raid BiS & Molten Core
Attunement completion, dungeon set farming, and entry into 40-player raids.
Iconic Weapons & Milestone Gear
Signature Class Quests
Class Spellbook & Grimoire
Hunter Spellbook46 Abilities
Authentic class abilities, spells, and ranks directly from the Azeroth spellbook.
Requires Level 1
Track Beasts
physicalShows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Throw
physicalHurl a thrown weapon at the target.
Raptor Strike
physicalA strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.
Serpent Sting
MarksmanshipStings the target, causing nature damage over 15 seconds.
Aspect of the Monkey
natureThe hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Hunter’s Mark
MarksmanshipPlaces a hunter’s mark on the target, increasing ranged attack power against it.
Hunter's Mark
arcanePlaces the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 26. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.
Arcane Shot
arcaneAn instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.
Concussive Shot
arcaneDazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.
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Iconic Tier & Dungeon Sets
4 SetsGear Hunter
Dungeon Set 1
Beaststalker Armor
Armor Pieces & Drop Sources
Click piece to view drop source & stats
HEADiLvl 61
Beaststalker's CapDarkmaster Gandling (Scholomance)
SHOULDERSiLvl 60
Beaststalker's MantleOverlord Wyrmthalak (LBRS)
CHESTiLvl 63
Beaststalker's TunicGeneral Drakkisath (UBRS)
WRISTiLvl 57
Beaststalker's BindingsTrash Mobs (Stratholme / Scholomance)
HANDSiLvl 59
Beaststalker's GlovesWar Master Voone (LBRS)
WAISTiLvl 58
Beaststalker's BeltTrash Mobs (Blackrock Spire)
LEGSiLvl 61
Beaststalker's PantsBaron Rivendare (Stratholme)
FEETiLvl 59
Beaststalker's BootsNerub'enkan (Stratholme)Set Bonuses
(2) Set:
+200 Armor.
(4) Set:
+40 Attack Power.
(6) Set:
Chance on normal ranged shot to restore 20 Mana.
(8) Set:
+8 All Resistances.