Hunter · Marksmanship

How Marksmanship Hunter wins

Marksmanship is a petless precision ranged spec built around Aimed Shot, Rapid Fire, Precise Shots, Trueshot, and either Dark Ranger's Black Arrow/Wailing Arrow loop or Sentinel's Sentinel's Mark/Moonlight Chakram tools.

Role

Ranged DPS

Stat lead

Weapon Damage then Agility

Single target

Dark Ranger

Cleave / AoE

Dark Ranger

Not re-verified for Season 2. This ordering was checked for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 raised max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and deliberately moved power out of cooldowns into steady-state damage, either of which can move secondary weights. Open question: no Season 2 sim source has been checked, so the order below is last season's and is shown unchanged rather than guessed at.

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

1. 1.Weapon Damage›
2. 2.Agility›
3. 3.Critical Strike›
4. 4.Mastery›
5. 5.Haste›
6. 6.Versatility

Weapon damage and Agility are foundational. Critical Strike is the best secondary because it compounds with Lethality, Penetrating Shots, Critical Precision, Bulletstorm/Incendiary Ammunition, and Apex Aimed Shot interactions. Mastery follows for Sniper Training damage and range; Haste smooths Focus, Aimed Shot cast time, and cooldowns; Versatility is mostly survival.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

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FoodHarandar CelebrationFeast option.Harandar CelebrationFoodGuide note: Feast option.Guide recommendationFoodSilvermoon ParadeFeast option.Silvermoon ParadeItem Level 90Non-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Place a Silvermoon Parade for all players to enjoy! Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Well Fed gaining 98 Stamina and 50 primary stat for 1 hour.Guide note: Feast option.Blizzard game dataFoodHearty Royal RoastPersonal Agility food.Hearty Royal RoastItem Level 90Binds to WarbandNon-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Hearty Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Hearty Well Fed and gain 50 primary stat for 1 hour. This food persists through death.Guide note: Personal Agility food.Blizzard game dataFlaskFlask of the Shattered SunCrit flask option.Flask of the Shattered SunFlaskGuide note: Crit flask option.Guide recommendationFlaskFlask of the MagistersMastery flask option.Flask of the MagistersItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Mastery by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Mastery flask option.Blizzard game dataCombat potionLight's PotentialDefault combat potion.Light's PotentialItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Drink to increase your primary stat by 695 for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Default combat potion.Blizzard game dataCombat potionDraught of Rampant AbandonHigher-risk alternative if movement is controlled.Draught of Rampant AbandonItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Increases Intellect by 774 for 30 sec. While under the effects of this potion the Void may extract its toll, opening a void zone at your feet. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Higher-risk alternative if movement is controlled.Blizzard game dataHealth potionSilvermoon Health PotionCarry for raid and keys.Silvermoon Health PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 241,303 health. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Carry for raid and keys.Blizzard game dataWeaponThalassian Phoenix OilDefault weapon oil.Thalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Guide note: Default weapon oil.Blizzard game dataAugment runeVoid-Touched Augment RuneUse for progression and high keys.Void-Touched Augment RuneItem Level 90Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 90Use: Increases Intellect by 5 for 1 hour. Augment Rune.“Can be bought and sold on the auction house.”Guide note: Use for progression and high keys.Blizzard game data

Priority order is from patch 12.0.7 and has not been re-derived for 12.1. Individual lines naming an ability that 12.1 removed or redesigned are annotated above; lines that 12.1 only retuned are unchanged, because a damage number moving does not by itself reorder a priority list.

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Import strings were built for patch 12.0.7 and have NOT been re-verified for 12.1. Nobody authoritative publishes import strings, so none was rewritten here rather than invented. Patch 12.1 moved or removed talents in several trees, so a string may import a build that no longer exists. Check the listed key talents against the 12.1 changes above before importing.

Talents and hero trees

Use Dark Ranger for the single-target profile below and Dark Ranger when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Dark Ranger

Dark Ranger is the recommended single-target raid build, adding Black Arrow, Deathblow, Withering Fire, Wailing Arrow, and Smoke Screen defensive value.

• Dark Ranger hero tree
• Stat priority: Weapon Damage > Agility
• Interrupt: Counter Shot

Multi-target: Dark Ranger

Dark Ranger is also recommended in Mythic+; Sentinel cleave and AoE builds remain strong alternatives when Sentinel's Mark and Moonlight Chakram line up with the fight.

• Dark Ranger hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
• Interrupt: Counter Shot

Talent builds and import strings

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Raid Single-Target - Dark Ranger

Recommended raid single-target build. Dark Ranger replaces Kill Shot with Black Arrow and adds Deathblow, Withering Fire, Wailing Arrow, and Smoke Screen.

Dark RangerBlack ArrowDeathblowWithering FireWailing ArrowTrueshotRapid FireAimed Shot

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Mythic+ / AoE - Dark Ranger

Recommended dungeon build. Black Arrow spread, Wailing Arrow, Volley, Rapid Fire, and Trick Shots handle cleave and pack burst.

Dark RangerBlack ArrowBleak PowderWailing ArrowVolleyTrick ShotsRapid FireAimed Shot

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Raid Cleave - Sentinel

Recommended Sentinel cleave/raid variant. Sentinel's Mark and Moonlight Chakram create strong priority windows and clean passive cleave.

SentinelSentinel's MarkMoonlight ChakramTrueshotRapid FireAimed ShotPrecise Shots

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Raid Single-Target - Sentinel

Pure Sentinel single-target option if your encounter or preference favors Sentinel over Dark Ranger.

SentinelSentinel's MarkMoonlight ChakramTrueshotRapid FireAimed ShotArcane Shot

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Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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AllActiveChoicePassive

Hunter class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

Survival of the FittestActiveReduces all damage you and your pet take by 30% for 6 sec.Concussive ShotActiveDazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.Counter ShotActiveInterrupts spellcasting, preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.Tranquilizing ShotActiveRemoves 1 Enrage and 1 Magic effect from an enemy target.MisdirectionActiveMisdirects all threat you cause to the targeted party or raid member, beginning with your next attack within 30 sec and lasting for 8 sec.Kodo TranquilizerChoiceTranquilizing Shot removes 1 additional Magic effect from up to 2 nearby targets.Devilsaur TranquilizerChoiceIf Tranquilizing Shot removes only an Enrage effect, its cooldown is reduced by 5 sec.Tar TrapChoiceHurls a tar trap to the target location that creates a 8 yd radius pool of tar around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches. All enemies have 50% reduced movement speed while in the area of effect. Limit 1. Trap will exist for 1 min.Scare BeastChoiceScares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.CamouflageActiveYou and your pet blend into the surroundings and gain stealth for 1 min. While camouflaged, you will heal for 2% of maximum health every 1 sec.IntimidationActiveYour Spotting Eagle descends from the skies, stunning your target for 5 sec. This ability does not require line of sight when used against players.Binding ShotActiveFires a magical projectile, tethering the enemy and any other enemies within 5 yds for 10 sec, stunning them for 3 sec if they move more than 5 yds from the arrow.TrailblazerChoiceYour movement speed is increased by 30% anytime you have not attacked for 3 sec.Moment of OpportunityChoiceWhen a trap triggers, gain 30% increased movement speed for 3 sec.Territorial InstinctsChoiceThe cooldown of Intimidation is reduced by 20 sec.Guttural RoarChoiceIntimidation now also stuns nearby enemies for 1.0 sec.Tar-Coated BindingsChoiceBinding Shot's stun duration is increased by 1 sec.Horsehair TetherChoiceWhen an enemy is stunned by Binding Shot, it is dragged to Binding Shot's center.Roar of SacrificeChoiceInstructs your pet to protect a friendly target, reducing their damage taken by 15%, but 50% of all damage taken by that target is transferred to your pet. Lasts 10 sec or until your pet's health drops below 25%.Guardian's HideChoiceYour pet protects you at all times, reducing the damage you take by 3%. Your pet receives 100% of the damage it mitigates.

Passive talents

Rejuvenating WindPassiveExhilaration now also heals you for an additional 12.0% of your maximum health over 8 sec.PosthastePassiveDisengage also frees you from all movement impairing effects and increases your movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.Natural MendingPassive2 ranksExhilaration's cooldown is reduced by 60 sec.Padded ArmorPassiveSurvival of the Fittest gains an additional charge.Hunter's AvoidancePassiveDamage taken from area of effect attacks reduced by 5%.Wilderness MedicinePassiveMend Pet heals for an additional 25% of your pet's health over its duration, and has a 25% chance to dispel a magic effect each time it heals your pet.Combat ExperiencePassiveYour Agility is increased by 3%.Improved Aspect of the CheetahPassiveThe cooldown of Aspect of the Cheetah is reduced by 30 sec.Precision StrikesPassiveYour auto shot damage is increased by 25%.Serrated TipsPassive2 ranksYou gain 4% more critical strike from critical strike sources.PathfindingPassiveMovement speed increased by 4%.Disruptive RoundsPassiveWhen Counter Shot interrupts a cast, gain 30 Focus.Improved Feign DeathPassive2 ranksThe cooldown of Feign Death is reduced by 10 sec.Kindling FlarePassiveFlare's radius is increased by 50%.Trigger FingerPassive2 ranksHaste increased by 2%.Touch of GrassPassive2 ranksYour maximum health is increased by 10%.No Hard FeelingsPassiveWhen Misdirection targets your pet, it reduces the damage they take by 50% for 5 sec. The cooldown of Misdirection is reduced by 5 sec.Improved Aspect of the TurtlePassiveThe cooldown of Aspect of the Turtle is reduced by 30 sec.Specialized ArsenalPassiveKill Command deals 10% increased damage. Scout's InstinctsPassiveYou cannot be slowed below 80% of your normal movement speed while Aspect of the Cheetah is active.Shell WallPassiveDamage taken during Aspect of the Turtle is reduced by an additional 20%.Improved SnaringPassiveWing Clip slows an additional 25%. Concussive Shot slows an additional 10%.Lone SurvivorPassiveThe duration of Survival of the Fittest is increased by 2.0 sec.Catlike ReflexesPassiveAspect of the Cheetah's initial burst of speed is increased by 2.0 sec.Cold FeetPassiveWhen your Freezing Trap breaks, the victim's movement speed is reduced by 70% for 4 sec.Born To Be WildPassive2 ranksThe cooldown of Aspect of the Cheetah, and Aspect of the Turtle are reduced by 30 sec.Keen EyesightPassive2 ranksCritical strike chance increased by 4%.Improved TrapsPassiveThe cooldown of Tar Trap and Freezing Trap is reduced by 5.0 sec.Emergency SalvePassiveFeign Death and Aspect of the Turtle removes poison and disease effects from you.Unnatural CausesPassiveYour damage over time effects deal 10% increased damage. This effect is increased by 50% on targets below 20% health.

Marksmanship specialization tree

Every Marksmanship talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Aimed ShotActiveA powerful aimed shot that deals 341 Physical damage.Rapid FireActiveShoot a stream of 7 shots at your target over 1.8 sec, dealing a total of 253 Physical damage. Usable while moving. Each shot generates 3 Focus.Avian SpecializationChoiceThe damage bonus of Spotter's Mark is increased by 20%. Additionally, your Eagle learns how to Fetch. Spotter's Mark Damaging an enemy with abilities empowered by Precise Shots has a 30% chance to apply Spotter's Mark to the primary target, causing your next Aimed Shot to deal 20% increased damage to the target. Unbreakable BondChoiceRegain access to Call Pet. While outdoors, your pet deals 15% increased damage and takes 15% reduced damage.TenaciousChoiceYour Spotting Eagle gains the Tenacity specialization, granting you Endurance Training and Air Superiority. Endurance Training You gain 5% increased maximum health. Air Superiority Your Spotting Eagle alerts you to oncoming danger, reducing all damage you take by 3%CunningChoiceYour Spotting Eagle gains the Cunning specialization, granting you Master's Call and Pathfinding. Master's Call Your pet removes all root and movement impairing effects from itself and a friendly target, and grants immunity to all such effects for 4 sec. Pathfinding Your movement speed is increased by 8%.Trick ShotsChoiceWhen Multi-Shot hits 3 or more targets, your next Aimed Shot or Rapid Fire will ricochet and hit up to 5 additional targets for 75% of normal damage.Aspect of the HydraChoiceAimed Shot and Rapid Fire now hit 1 additional target for 35% of their damage.Obsidian ArrowheadChoiceThe damage of your auto shot is increased by 25% and its critical strike chance is increased by 15%.On TargetChoiceYour Haste is increased by 2%.Explosive ShotActiveFires an explosive shot at your target that lasts for 3 sec. Every 1 sec the target burns for 107 Fire damage and explode, dealing 50% of the damage to all enemies within 8 yds. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets.Kill ShotActiveYou attempt to finish off a wounded target, dealing 368 Physical damage. Only usable on enemies with less than 20% health.TrueshotActiveIncreases your critical strike chance by 10% and critical strike damage by 20% for 15 sec. Aimed Shot Cooldown recovers 40% faster. Rapid Fire Cooldown recovers 60% faster.Tactical ReloadChoiceExplosive Shot has a 100% chance to grant the Lock and Load effect.Unstable TriggerChoiceExplosive Shot can now be used a second time if cast within 3.0 sec. Explosive Shot will incorporate any remaining damage from previous Explosive Shots on your target.Calling the ShotsChoiceTrueshot's cooldown is reduced by 30 sec.Unerring VisionChoiceTrueshot now increases your critical strike chance by an additional 10% and increases your critical strike damage by an additional 20%.VolleyActiveRain a volley of arrows down over 6 sec, dealing up to 780 Physical damage to any enemy in the area, and gain the effects of Trick Shots for as long as Volley is active.Take AimActiveRapid Fire damage increased by 25%. Each shot fired from Rapid Fire reduces the cooldown of Aimed Shot by 0.50 sec.

Passive talents

Precise ShotsPassiveAimed Shot causes your next Arcane Shot or Multi-Shot to deal 50% more damage and cost 60% less Focus. Precise Shots benefits Kill Shot's damage at 100% effectiveness.Quick DrawPassiveRapid Fire shoots 3 additional shots. Aimed Shot grants 50% increased movement speed for 2 sec, decaying rapidly over its duration.Lock and LoadPassiveYour ranged auto attacks have a 10% chance to trigger Lock and Load, causing your next Aimed Shot to cost no Focus and be instant.Surging ShotsPassiveRapid Fire deals 35% additional damage, and Aimed Shot has a 15% chance to reset the cooldown of Rapid Fire.Penetrating ShotsPassiveGain critical strike damage equal to 25% of your critical strike chance.No ScopePassiveRapid Fire grants Precise Shots.Light AmmoPassiveTrick Shots now causes Aimed Shot and Rapid Fire to ricochet to 2 additional targets. Aspect of the Hydra's damage bonus is increased by 15%.Precision DetonationPassiveExplosive Shot lasts 1.0 sec longer.Critical PrecisionPassivePrecise Shots now increases the critical strike chance of Arcane Shot and Multi-Shot by 10%DeathblowPassiveKill Command has a 0% chance to cause your next Aimed Shot to grant Deathblow. Deathblow The cooldown of Kill Shot is reset. Your next Kill Shot can be used on any target, regardless of their current health.DeadeyePassiveKill Shot now has 2 charges and has its cooldown reduced by 2.0 sec.BullseyePassiveWhen your abilities damage a target below 20% health, you gain 1% increased critical strike chance for 6 sec, stacking up to 30 times.Feathered FrenzyPassiveTrueshot sends your Spotting Eagle into a frenzy, instantly applying Spotter's Mark to your target. During Trueshot, your chance to apply Spotter's Mark is increased by 100%.Master MarksmanPassiveYour ranged ability critical strikes cause the target to bleed for an additional 10% of the damage dealt over 6 sec.Eagle's AccuracyPassiveAimed Shot deals 5% increased damage. Rapid Fire deals 10% increased damage.Unmatched PrecisionPassive2 ranksThe damage bonus of Precise Shots is increased by an additional 20%.Small Game HunterPassive2 ranksExplosive Shot deals 16% increased damage and Volley deals 24% increased damage.Focused AimPassiveConsuming Precise Shots reduces the cooldown of Aimed Shot by 1.00 sec.BulletstormPassiveRapid Fire increases the damage of your next Aimed Shot by 20%.Tensile BowstringPassiveTrueshot now also reduces the cast time of Aimed Shot by 40% and reduces the Focus cost of Aimed Shot by 60%.Focus FirePassiveWhen Surging Shots resets the cooldown of Rapid Fire, the damage of your next Rapid Fire is increased by 20%.Windrunner QuiverPassiveRapid Fire damage increased by 10%. Rapid Fire has a 30% chance to grant the Lock and Load effect.Accuracy By VolumePassiveBulletstorm now affects 1 additional Aimed Shot.SalvoPassiveVolley now also applies Explosive Shot to up to 2 targets hit. Explosive Shot Fires an explosive shot at your target that lasts for 3 sec. Every 1 sec the target burns for 107 Fire damage and explode, dealing 50% of the damage to all enemies within 8 yds. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets.Blood FletchingPassiveAimed Shot critical strikes now cause the Master Marksman bleed effect at 20% of damage dealt. For 4 sec after a critical Aimed Shot, the target will take an additional 15 bleed damage any time your abilities damage that target.

Sentinel

Sentinel hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

StargazerChoiceConsuming Tip of the Spear grants 2% increased critical strike damage for 10 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.Open FireChoiceFire damage dealt increased by 5%.ConditioningChoiceYour movement speed is increased by 8%. Aspect of the Cheetah's cooldown is reduced by 30 sec.Scout's VigilChoiceEnemy detection radius reduced by 10 yds.Twilight RequiemChoiceWhen your Moonlight Chakram expires, it summons an explosion of moonlight, dealing 70 Arcane damage to nearby enemies. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.Stalk and StrikeChoiceThrowing your Moonlight Chakram reduces the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 10 sec.

Passive talents

Lunar CallingPassiveTakedown summons your Sentinel Owl and your chance to summon your Sentinel Owl is increased by an additional 10% during Takedown.Arcane TalonsPassiveSentinel's Mark further increases the damage of Wildfire Bomb by 50% Invigorating PulsePassiveKill Command grants an additional 5 Focus and its damage is increased by 20%. Maximum Focus increased by 25.Moon's BlessingPassiveConsuming Tip of the Spear has a 10% increased chance to summon your Sentinel Owl. When your Sentinel Owl applies Sentinel's Mark, reduce the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 6.0 sec.SentinelPassiveYour Eagle is replaced with a Sentinel Owl that applies an enhanced Sentinel's Mark. Sentinel's Mark Your next Wildfire Bomb deals 40% increased direct damage to the marked target.Lunar StormPassiveWhen Sentinel's Mark is consumed, it summons a barrage of 4 lunar missiles, each dealing 70 Arcane damage to enemies within 10 yds.Sanctified ArmamentsPassiveAn additional 15% of Raptor Strike's damage is dealt as Arcane damage over 6 sec.Don't Look BackPassiveConsuming Sentinel's Mark grants you an absorb shield equal to 10.0% of your maximum health.Can't Miss, Won't MissPassiveTip of the Spear damage bonus increased by 4%. Takedown duration increased by 2 sec.Radiant EdgePassiveYour Moonlight Chakram deals 25% increased damage each time it bounces.Moonlight ChakramPassiveFor 15 sec after casting Takedown, Takedown is replaced with Moonlight Chakram. Moonlight Chakram Throw a chakram blessed with moonlight at your current target that will rapidly deal 99 Physical damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby.

Pack Leader

Pack Leader hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Ursine FuryChoiceWhen your Bear is summoned, it is joined by 2 Dire Beasts.Sharpened ClawsChoiceThe damage of your Bear's Rend Flesh is increased by 15%.Slicked ShoesChoiceWhen Disengage removes a movement impairing effect, its cooldown is reduced by 4 sec.Masterful CallChoiceThe duration of Master's Call is increased by 2 sec and it increases the movement speed of its target by 20%.Hoof and BladeChoiceHogstrider further increases the damage of Cobra Shot by 25% and it now strikes up to 3 additional targets.Wyvern's GazeChoiceThe damage bonus from your Wyvern now lasts an additional 2.0 sec.

Passive talents

Better TogetherPassiveDamage dealt by your pets is increased by 2%. Barbed Shot damage increased by 10%.Stampede!PassiveCasting Bestial Wrath grants Howl of the Pack Leader and causes your next Kill Command to rouse the nearby wildlife into a Stampede, charging your target and dealing 479 Physical damage over 7 sec.Shell CoverPassiveSurvival of the Fittest now summons a Turtle to aid you, further increasing its damage reduction effect by 10%.No MercyPassiveYour Bleed effects deal 10% increased damage.Fury of the WyvernPassiveYour pet's attacks increase your Wyvern's damage bonus by 1%, up to 10%. Casting Kill Command extends the duration of your Wyvern by 0.5 sec, up to 5 additional sec.Pack MentalityPassiveHowl of the Pack Leader increases the damage of your Kill Command by 50%. Summoning a Beast reduces the cooldown of Barbed Shot by 4.0 sec.HogstriderPassiveWhen your Boar deals damage, the damage of your next Cobra Shot is increased by 100%. Each additional enemy damaged by your Boar causes Cobra Shot to strike 1 additional target, up to 4.Howl of the Pack LeaderPassiveWhile in combat, every 30 sec your next Kill Command summons the aid of a Beast. Wyvern A Wyvern descends from the skies, letting out a battle cry that increases the damage of you and your pets by 10% for 12 sec. Boar A Boar charges through your target 1 time, dealing 504 damage to nearby enemies and an additional 420 physical damage to its primary target. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets. Bear A Bear leaps into the fray, rending the flesh of your enemies, dealing 156 damage over 10 sec to up to 8 nearby enemies.Dire SummonsPassiveKill Command reduces the cooldown of Howl of the Pack Leader by 1.0 sec. Cobra Shot reduces the cooldown of Howl of the Pack Leader by 1.0 sec.Sharpened FangsPassiveYour mastery is increased by 3%.Lethal BarbsPassiveYour auto shot have a very high chance to grants 3 Focus to you and your pet. Auto shot damage increased by 25%.

Dark Ranger

Dark Ranger hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Banshee's MarkChoiceBlack Arrow and Bleak Powder critical strike damage increased by 10%.The Bell TollsChoiceAll pet damage increased by 6%. Dire Beast damage increased by 10%.Dark ChainsChoiceWhile in combat, Disengage will chain the closest target to the ground, causing them to move 40% slower until they move 8 yards away.Shadow DaggerChoiceWhile in combat, Disengage releases a fan of shadow daggers, dealing 0 Shadow damage per second and reducing affected target's movement speed by 30% for 6 sec.Ebon BowstringChoiceCasting Black Arrow has a 15% chance to grant Deathblow. Deathblow The cooldown of Kill Shot is reset. Your next Kill Shot can be used on any target, regardless of their current health.Through the EyesChoiceBlack Arrow damage increased by 10%.Black ArrowActiveYou attempt to finish off a wounded target, dealing 121 Shadow damage and 140 Shadow damage over 8 sec. Only usable on enemies above 80% health or below 20% health.

Passive talents

Smoke ScreenPassiveExhilaration grants you 3 sec of Survival of the Fittest. Survival of the Fittest activates Exhilaration at 50% effectiveness.Bleak ArrowsPassiveYour auto shot now deals Shadow damage, allowing it to bypass armor. Auto shot damage increased by 100%.Soul DrinkerPassiveKill Command has a 20% chance and Barbed Shot has a 50% chance to grant Deathblow. Deathblow The cooldown of Kill Shot is reset. Your next Kill Shot can be used on any target, regardless of their current health.Bleak PowderPassiveBlack Arrow now explodes in a cloud of shadow and sulfur on impact, dealing 88 Shadow damage to all enemies within an 8 yd cone behind the target. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.Umbral ReachPassiveBleak Powder now applies Black Arrow's periodic effect to all enemies it damages. If Bleak Powder damages 2 or more enemies, gain Beast Cleave if talented. Blighted QuiverPassiveYou fire 2 additional Black Arrows during Withering Fire's barrage. Beast Cleave and Kill Cleave damage increased by 5%.Black ArrowPassiveYour Kill Shot is replaced with Black Arrow. Black Arrow You attempt to finish off a wounded target, dealing 121 Shadow damage and 140 Shadow damage over 8 sec. Only usable on enemies above 80% health or below 20% health.Withering FirePassiveBestial Wrath causes you to surrender to darkness, granting you Withering Fire for 10 sec and Deathblow. Withering Fire Casting Black Arrow fires a barrage of 2 additional Black Arrows at nearby targets at 30% effectiveness, prioritizing enemies that aren't affected by Black Arrow's damage over time effect.Pact of the HollowPassiveKill Command causes your Dark Hound to Shadow Thrash, dealing 73 Shadow damage to up to 8 nearby enemies.Wailing DeadPassiveBestial Wrath summons a Dark Hound. For 15 sec after casting Bestial Wrath, Bestial Wrath is replaced with Wailing Arrow. Wailing Arrow Fire an enchanted arrow, dealing 497 Shadow damage to your target and an additional 245 Shadow damage to all enemies within 8 yds of your target. Non-Player targets struck by a Wailing Arrow have their spellcasting interrupted and are silenced for 1 sec. Grants Deathblow.CorpsecallerPassiveWhen summoning a Dire Beast, you have a 10% chance to instead summon a Dark Hound that deals significantly increased damage.

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Editorial acquisition targets

Use these slot targets when planning drops and crafted pieces. The encounter explorer above remains the source for the exact gear worn by each ranked player.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The rows below name Season 1 items at their Season 1 item levels and are accurate as that; they are not Season 2 recommendations. Season 2's raid is The Venomous Abyss (8 bosses, Nek'zali the Soulcoiler through Ula'tek). Confirmed Season 2 raid item levels run 279 (Raid Finder, first boss) to 344 (Mythic, last two bosses and Very Rare drops), with Normal 292-302, Heroic 305-315 and the Great Vault paying 292/305/318/334 by difficulty. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Raid acquisition targets

15 slots

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmBest high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Head

298

Crit / Mastery or tierEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best socketed neckNeck · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Masterful Garnet

Best socketed neckBest socketed neckNeck · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Masterful Garnet

Neck

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Critical Strike / MasteryPowerful Eversong DiamondPowerful Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Raid, Sporefall, dungeon, or craftedRaid, Sporefall, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Shoulder

298

TierAmirdrassil's GraceAmirdrassil's GraceEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level cloakBack · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or Crit / Haste

Highest item-level cloakHighest item-level cloakBack · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or Crit / Haste

Back

298

Crit / Mastery or Crit / Haste

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Best tier chestBest tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted or high-track mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Critical Strike / MasteryProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted or high-track mail bracersCrafted or high-track mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Critical Strike / MasteryProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Critical Strike / MasteryLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

Leatherworking / dungeonLeatherworking / dungeonSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Best tier glovesBest tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

High-track mail beltHigh-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

Waist

298

Critical Strike / Mastery

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier legs or high-track mail legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or Crit / MasteryEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Best tier legs or high-track mail legsBest tier legs or high-track mail legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or Crit / MasteryEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

Tier or Crit / MasteryForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

Feet

298

Critical Strike / MasteryLynx's DexterityLynx's DexterityEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Crit / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Crit / Mastery ringSocketed Crit / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Critical Strike / MasteryEyes of the EagleEyes of the EagleEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Crit / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / HasteEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Socketed Crit / Haste ringSocketed Crit / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / HasteEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Finger

298

Critical Strike / HasteEyes of the EagleEyes of the EagleEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Deadly AmethystFlawless Deadly AmethystSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best burst or passive Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Agility / burstUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Best burst or passive Agility trinketBest burst or passive Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Agility / burstUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Trinket

298

Agility / burst

Raid / Sporefall / vaultRaid / Sporefall / vaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Best passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageTrinket value changes heavily by Dark Ranger vs Sentinel and target count.

Best passive damage trinketBest passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageTrinket value changes heavily by Dark Ranger vs Sentinel and target count.

Trinket

298

Passive damage

Raid / dungeon / vaultRaid / dungeon / vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceTrinket value changes heavily by Dark Ranger vs Sentinel and target count.

Highest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level ranged weaponHighest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Weapon Damage / AgilityAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Raid, dungeon, crafted, or vaultRaid, dungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The dungeons named below are the Season 1 pool and are not in Season 2 rotation. Season 2 runs Altar of Fangs (new in 12.1), Murder Row, Den of Nalorakk, The Blinding Vale, Voidscar Arena, Temple of Sethraliss, Kings' Rest and Ruby Life Pools. Confirmed Season 2 keystone item levels: +2 through +3 pay 295 end-of-run and 305 in the vault, rising to 311 end-of-run and 318 in the vault at +10 and above. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

15 slots

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmBest high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Crit / Mastery or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Head

298

Crit / Mastery or tierEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Crit / Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Socketed Crit / Mastery neckSocketed Crit / Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Critical Strike / MasteryPowerful Eversong DiamondPowerful Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Dungeon, Sporefall, crafted, or vaultDungeon, Sporefall, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Shoulder

298

TierAmirdrassil's GraceAmirdrassil's GraceEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track cloakBack · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

High-track cloakHigh-track cloakBack · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

Back

298

Critical Strike / Mastery

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Best tier chestBest tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Critical Strike / MasteryProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted mail bracersCrafted mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Critical Strike / MasteryProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Critical Strike / MasteryLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

LeatherworkingLeatherworkingSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Best tier glovesBest tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

High-track mail beltHigh-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Critical Strike / Mastery

Waist

298

Critical Strike / Mastery

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier legs or Crit legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or CritEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Best tier legs or Crit legsBest tier legs or Crit legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or CritEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

Tier or CritForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

Feet

298

Critical Strike / MasteryLynx's DexterityLynx's DexterityEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Crit / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Crit / Mastery ringSocketed Crit / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / MasteryEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Critical Strike / MasteryEyes of the EagleEyes of the EagleEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Crit / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / HasteEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Socketed Crit / Haste ringSocketed Crit / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Critical Strike / HasteEnchant: Eyes of the EagleGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Finger

298

Critical Strike / HasteEyes of the EagleEyes of the EagleEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Deadly AmethystFlawless Deadly AmethystSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

AoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Trueshot, Volley, and routed pull size.

AoE or burst Agility trinketAoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Trueshot, Volley, and routed pull size.

Trinket

298

AoE / Agility

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemLine on-use effects with Trueshot, Volley, and routed pull size.

Passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damage

Passive damage trinketPassive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damage

Trinket

298

Passive damage

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level ranged weaponHighest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Weapon Damage / AgilityAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Dungeon, crafted, or vaultDungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants

7 recommendations

Acuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Default ranged weapon enchant.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiItem Level 580Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Acuity of the Ren'dorei, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Might of the Void, providing you with 12 Intellect for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default ranged weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Rune of Avoidance+30 Avoidance - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones grant a burst of movement speedHelm - Default helm enchant.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Rune of AvoidanceItem Level 580Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Rune of Avoidance, increasing Avoidance by 30. Also grants you a burst of Movement Speed whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 60 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Eversong EmpowermentsGuide note: Default helm enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataAmirdrassil's GraceShoulders - Default shoulder enchant.InscriptionEnchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's GraceItem Level 595Non-equippable ShoulderRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants shoulder armor with Amirdrassil's Grace, increasing Avoidance by 89. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Default shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChest - Default chest enchant.EnchantingEnchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Worldsoul, increasing your Primary stat by 36. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Azerothian ArmsGuide note: Default chest enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Agility mail/leg enhancement.LeatherworkingForest Hunter's Armor KitItem Level 290Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Forest Hunter's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 41. Additionally, the item also gains 115 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Agility mail/leg enhancement. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataLynx's Dexterity+19 Avoidance - +232 StaminaBoots - Default boot enchant.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Lynx's DexterityItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Lynx's Dexterity, increasing Avoidance by 15 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Default boot enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEyes of the Eagle+2% critical strike effectivenessRings - Default Marksmanship ring enchant.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Eyes of the EagleItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Eyes of the Eagle, increasing critical strike effectiveness by 1%. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Zul'Aman ZealGuide note: Default Marksmanship ring enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Recommended gems

5 recommendations

Powerful Eversong Diamond+23 Primary Stat - +0.15% critical strike effectiveness per unique Midnight gem colorDefault unique diamond.JewelcraftingPowerful Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Default unique diamond. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly Peridot+16 Haste - +7 Critical StrikeCritical Strike color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Critical Strike color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly Amethyst+16 Mastery - +7 Critical StrikeCritical Strike color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly AmethystAmethystItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Critical Strike color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Garnet+16 Critical Strike - +7 MasteryDefault filler after color spread.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful GarnetGarnetItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Default filler after color spread. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly Lapis+16 Versatility - +7 Critical StrikeCritical Strike color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly LapisLapisItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Critical Strike color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments

3 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted mail - Choose after weapon, tier, and trinkets are settled; sim exact crafted pairs.LeatherworkingThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted mailGuide note: Choose after weapon, tier, and trinkets are settled; sim exact crafted pairs. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendationStat-focused crafted slotCrafted armor - Use crafted stats to fix Crit/Mastery/Haste balance.LeatherworkingStat-focused crafted slotCrafted armorGuide note: Use crafted stats to fix Crit/Mastery/Haste balance. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendation

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Hunter toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

Feign Death drops threat and resets many boss mechanics; Aspect of the Turtle is a full immunity.

Interrupt: Counter Shot - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Marksmanship macros page.

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

#showtooltip Counter Shot
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counter Shot

Written for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 increased max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and made crowd-control diminishing returns reset after 20 seconds instead of 16, so defensive timing and crowd-control advice on this page is the most likely to have moved. Source: Curse of Ula'tek content update notes, https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24293281.

What improves results

• Use no-channeling macros on Aimed Shot, Arcane Shot, Multi-Shot, and Steady Shot so you do not clip Rapid Fire.
• Precise Shots should be consumed before you overwrite them, but not at the cost of capping Aimed Shot or missing a hero window.
• In AoE, know whether Trick Shots is coming from Multi-Shot, Volley, or Dark Ranger Black Arrow spread.
• Aimed Shot always critting through Apex makes Crit damage scaling extremely important; do not blindly chase Haste because the cast feels slow.
• Plan movement around Aimed Shot casts. Move during instant Precise Shots, Explosive Shot, Black Arrow, Kill Shot, or Steady Shot filler windows.
• Use Misdirection, Binding Shot, Freezing Trap, Tranquilizing Shot, Counter Shot, and Feign Death as assigned utility.

Common mistakes

• Overcapping Focus
• Wasting or overwriting Precise Shots
• Clipping Rapid Fire with another cast
• Using Trueshot with no setup or before Black Arrow / Sentinel timing is ready
• Dropping Trick Shots in AoE
• Hard-casting Aimed Shot at the wrong time and cancelling it to movement
• Sitting on Black Arrow / Kill Shot / Deathblow procs