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Marksmanship Hunter

Damage specialisation · Tier B in PvP, 2.6% of the sample

PvE GuideRaid logs, Mythic+ players and PvE buildsPvP GuideRated ladder talents, gear stats and buildsACTIVE

Rated PvP data

A complete live guide built from rated Battle.net profiles: bracket-specific talents, PvP talents, gear, gems, enchantments, statistics and importable builds. PvE raid casts are never presented as PvP advice.

All PvPSolo2v23v3BlitzRBG

Secondary stats

Secondary stat split across the 100 best-geared synced characters. Averaged per player, so one heavily geared character cannot define the answer for everyone.

  • Versatility45.9%1,017 avg
  • Mastery33.7%756 avg
  • Haste12.8%291 avg
  • Critical Strike7.6%185 avg

150

Synced Blitz players

1,965

Average rating sampled

2,368

Highest rating sampled

PvP talents

The three dedicated PvP slots, measured from Battle.net profiles.

Live ladder data
Survival Tactics

Survival Tactics

63%

Feign Death reduces damage taken by 90% for 2 sec.

95 players

Chimaeral Sting

Chimaeral Sting

61%

Stings the target, dealing 4,255 Nature damage and initiating a series of venoms. Each lasts 3 sec and applies the next effect after the previous one ends. Scorpid Venom: 90% reduced movement speed. Spider Venom: Silenced. Viper Venom: 20% reduced damage and healing.

92 players

Scatter Shot

Scatter Shot

39%

A short-range shot that deals 185 damage, removes all harmful damage over time effects, and incapacitates the target for 3 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.

58 players

Sniper's Advantage

Sniper's Advantage

22%

Trueshot and Volley increase the range of all shots by 30% for their duration.

33 players

Hunting Pack

Hunting Pack

5%

Aspect of the Cheetah has 50% reduced cooldown and grants its effects to allies within 30 yds.

8 players

Ranger's Finesse

Ranger's Finesse

5%

Casting Aimed Shot provides you with Ranger's Finesse. After gaining 3 stacks of Ranger's Finesse, increase your next Volley's radius and duration by 50%. Consuming Ranger's Finesse reduces the remaining cooldown of Aspect of the Turtle by 20 sec.

8 players

Aspect of the Fox

Aspect of the Fox

5%

Aimed Shot may be cast while moving during Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Cheetah's delayed effect is increased by 4 sec.

7 players

Consecutive Concussion

Consecutive Concussion

3%

Concussive Shot slows movement by an additional 10%. Using Steady Shot 3 times on a concussed enemy stuns them for 4 sec.

4 players

Diamond Ice

Diamond Ice

1%

Victims of Freezing Trap can no longer be damaged or healed. Freezing Trap is now undispellable, but has a 4 sec duration.

1 players

Combat toolkit

Common high-rated choices grouped by purpose. This is a PvP toolkit, not a fake raid rotation.

Pressure & burst

  • Combat Experience
    Combat Experience100%

    Your Agility is increased by 3%.

  • Improved Aspect of the Turtle
    Improved Aspect of the Turtle100%

    The cooldown of Aspect of the Turtle is reduced by 30 sec.

  • Natural Mending
    Natural Mending100%

Most played equipment

Top two choices per slot among the highest-rated hydrated profiles.

Back

Venomous Aspirant's Cape

46% equipped · 263 ilvl

Back

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

18% equipped · 288 ilvl

Chest

Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic

67% equipped · 263 ilvl

Marksmanship Hunter enchantments

  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery68%
  • Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina67%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness63%

Talent tree choices & importable builds

Talent choices across 264 synced characters playing this specialisation. These are observed picks, not recommendations — they say what the ladder is doing, not what you should do.

Where builds differ

Taken by between 15% and 90% of players. This is where the real decisions are.

  • Guardian's Hide89%

    232 players · Class

  • Feathered Frenzy89%

    231 players · Specialization

  • Keen Eyesight88%

    228 players · Class

  • Lone Survivor87%

    227 players · Class

  • Concussive Shot87%

    226 players · Class

  • Improved Aspect of the Cheetah87%

    226 players · Class

  • Volley87%

    226 players · Specialization

  • Salvo87%

    225 players · Specialization

  • Small Game Hunter87%

    225 players · Specialization

  • Focus Fire84%

    218 players · Specialization

  • Horsehair Tether83%

    216 players · Class

  • Unload83%

    215 players · Specialization

  • Tranquilizing Shot82%

    214 players · Class

  • Guttural Roar82%

    212 players · Class

  • Light Ammo80%

    207 players · Specialization

  • Calling the Shots79%

    206 players · Specialization

  • Bulletstorm77%

    201 players · Specialization

  • Obsidian Arrowhead75%

    194 players · Specialization

  • Kill Shot72%

    186 players · Specialization

  • Arcane Talons69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Can't Miss, Won't Miss69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Conditioning69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Don't Look Back69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Invigorating Pulse69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Lunar Calling69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Lunar Storm69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Moon's Blessing69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Moonlight Chakram69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Open Fire69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Radiant Edge69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Sanctified Armaments69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Sentinel69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Stalk and Strike69%

    179 players · Hero

  • Penetrating Shots66%

    171 players · Specialization

  • Precision Detonation63%

    163 players · Specialization

  • Deathblow62%

    161 players · Specialization

Near-universal picks (35)taken by 90%+ — effectively baseline
  • Combat Experience100%

    260 players · Class

  • Improved Aspect of the Turtle100%

    260 players · Class

  • Natural Mending100%

    260 players · Class

Rarely taken (81)under 15% — situational or out of favour
  • Emergency Salve13%

    35 players · Class

  • Scare Beast13%

    33 players · Class

  • Kindling Flare11%

    28 players · Class

Import a real build

Loadouts from the highest-rated synced players of this specialisation. Paste straight into the game.

  • Rbgquepop

    tichondrius · US2,368

  • Oilprince

    blackrock · US2,339

  • Renesmee

    aggra-português · EU2,323

  • Ideletenoobs

    auchindoun · EU2,306

  • Xjxj

    area-52 · US2,306

Learn the spec

This page measures what players do. For rotation, stat priority and matchup play, these are the references.

  • Skill-CappedpvpArena guides, matchup play and comp theory. Subscription, and the standard reference for PvP.
  • Murlok.iopvpTalent and gear data from the PvP ladder, broken down per bracket.

Other Hunter specs

  • Beast Mastery
  • Survival

Exhilaration's cooldown is reduced by 120 sec.

  • Specialized Arsenal
    Specialized Arsenal100%

    Aimed Shot deals 10% increased damage.

  • Hunter's Avoidance
    Hunter's Avoidance99%

    Damage taken from area of effect attacks reduced by 5%.

    • Survival

    • Rejuvenating Wind
      Rejuvenating Wind100%

      Exhilaration now also heals you for an additional 12.0% of your maximum health over 8 sec.

    • Survival of the Fittest
      Survival of the Fittest100%

      Reduces all damage you and your pet take by 30% for 6 sec.

    • Padded Armor
      Padded Armor100%

      Survival of the Fittest gains an additional charge.

    • Touch of Grass
      Touch of Grass100%

      Your maximum health is increased by 20%.

    • Explosive Shot
      Explosive Shot98%

      Fires an explosive shot at your target that lasts for 3 sec. Every 1 sec the target burns for 11,262 Fire damage and explode, dealing 50% of the damage to all enemies within 8 yds. Any remaining damage from your previous Explosive Shot will be added into a new Explosive Shot. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets.

    Control & mobility

    • Posthaste
      Posthaste100%

      Disengage also frees you from all movement impairing effects and increases your movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.

    • Counter Shot
      Counter Shot98%

      Interrupts spellcasting, preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.

    • Quick Draw
      Quick Draw98%

      Rapid Fire shoots 3 additional shots. Aimed Shot grants 50% increased movement speed for 2 sec, decaying rapidly over its duration.

    • Intimidation
      Intimidation98%

      Your Spotting Eagle descends from the skies, stunning your target for 5 sec. This ability does not require line of sight when used against players.

    • Scout's Instincts
      Scout's Instincts98%

      You cannot be slowed below 80% of your normal movement speed while Aspect of the Cheetah is active.

    Chest

    Skulking Viper's Scuteplate

    23% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Feet

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    72% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Feet

    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    7% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Hands

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    61% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Hands

    Skulking Viper's Hidepiercers

    19% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Head

    Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangs

    57% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Head

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    16% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    43% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    20% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Bow

    67% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Bow

    22% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Neck

    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    46% equipped · 288 ilvl

    Neck

    Venomous Aspirant's Pendant

    43% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    57% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    23% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    60% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    21% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Shirt

    Stylish Black Shirt

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shirt

    Lucky Shirt

    4% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Jaws of the Skulking Viper

    65% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    10% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Tabard

    Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

    13% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Tabard

    Astral Gladiator's Tabard

    7% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    33% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    18% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    45% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    16% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    47% equipped · 288 ilvl

    Waist

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    43% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Wrist

    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    57% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Wrist

    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    22% equipped · 288 ilvl

    Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
    55%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed55%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul46%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei44%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden19%

    • Marksmanship Hunter gems & sockets

    • Enduring Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control71%
    • Flawless Versatile Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Versatility68%
    • Prismatic Socket22%
    • Flawless Masterful Lapis · +16 Versatility & +7 Mastery15%
    • Indecipherable Eversong Diamond · +32 Primary Stat5%
    • Flawless Masterful Garnet · +16 Critical Strike & +7 Mastery4%
    • Flawless Deadly Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike3%
    • Flawless Masterful Amethyst · +17 Mastery3%
    Posthaste100%

    260 players · Class

  • Rejuvenating Wind100%

    260 players · Class

  • Specialized Arsenal100%

    260 players · Class

  • Survival of the Fittest100%

    260 players · Class

  • Padded Armor100%

    259 players · Class

  • Touch of Grass100%

    259 players · Class

  • Hunter's Avoidance99%

    257 players · Class

  • Aimed Shot98%

    256 players · Specialization

  • Counter Shot98%

    256 players · Class

  • Explosive Shot98%

    256 players · Specialization

  • Improved Feign Death98%

    256 players · Class

  • Lock and Load98%

    256 players · Specialization

  • Precise Shots98%

    256 players · Specialization

    • Catlike Reflexes7.3%

    19 players · Class

  • Misdirection5.4%

    14 players · Class

  • Shell Wall3.8%

    10 players · Class

  • Cold Feet1.9%

    5 players · Class

  • Wilderness Medicine1.9%

    5 players · Class

  • Alpha Predator1.2%

    3 players · Specialization

  • Animal Companion1.2%

    3 players · Specialization

  • Barbed Scales1.2%

    3 players · Specialization

  • Barbed Shot1.2%

    3 players · Specialization