Hunter · Survival

How Survival Hunter wins

Survival is the melee Hunter spec with real ranged reach through Aspect of the Eagle, Kill Command, and Wildfire Bomb. In Midnight it revolves around Focus, Tip of the Spear, Wildfire Bomb charges, Takedown, Boomstick, and spending empowered Raptor Strike/Raptor Swipe globals without capping resources.

Role

Melee DPS

Stat lead

Agility then Mastery

Single target

Pack Leader

Cleave / AoE

Pack Leader

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.Agility›
2. 2.Mastery›
3. 3.Critical Strike›
4. 4.Haste›
5. 5.Versatility

Single-target is generally Agility > Mastery > Critical Strike = Haste > Versatility. In AoE, Haste moves ahead of Crit because it improves Focus flow, GCDs, Kill Command, Wildfire Bomb, and Butchery cadence. Sim exact items after weapon, trinket, tier, and embellishment changes.

Consumables

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

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FoodSilvermoon ParadeDefault food.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: Default food.Blizzard game dataFlaskFlask of the MagistersDefault flask.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: Default flask.Blizzard game dataCombat potionDraught of Rampant AbandonDefault combat potion.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: Default combat potion.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 OilWeapon buff option.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: Weapon buff option.Blizzard game dataWeaponRefulgent WeightstoneWeapon buff option, especially for dual-wield setups when favored by sim.Refulgent WeightstoneItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Balances your blunt weapon, increasing Attack Power by 15 for 2 hours.Guide note: Weapon buff option, especially for dual-wield setups when favored by sim.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 Pack Leader for the single-target profile below and Pack Leader when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Pack Leader

Pack Leader is the go-to Survival build in 12.0.7, especially with dual wield, and is recommended for single-target.

• Pack Leader hero tree
• Stat priority: Agility > Mastery
• Interrupt: Muzzle

Multi-target: Pack Leader

Pack Leader is also the recommended AoE build. Sentinel remains playable if you prefer Moonlight Chakram and Sentinel's Mark timing.

• Pack Leader hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
• Interrupt: Muzzle

Talent builds and import strings

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Single-Target - Pack Leader

Recommended single-target build. Dual-wield Pack Leader is the current go-to Survival profile and plays around Kill Command, Tip of the Spear, Takedown, Boomstick, and Wildfire Bomb.

Pack LeaderKill CommandTip of the SpearStrike as OneTakedownBoomstickWildfire BombRaptor Strike

In-game import string

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AoE / Mythic+ - Pack Leader

Recommended dungeon build. It emphasizes Wildfire Bomb, Boomstick, Raptor Swipe, Flamefang Pitch, and Pack Leader beast windows.

Pack LeaderKill CommandTip of the SpearWildfire BombBoomstickFlamefang PitchRaptor SwipeButchery

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Single-Target - Sentinel

Playable alternative if you prefer Sentinel gameplay and Moonlight Chakram timing, but Pack Leader is the cleaner default recommendation.

SentinelMoonlight ChakramSentinel's MarkKill CommandTip of the SpearTakedownWildfire Bomb

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AoE / Mythic+ - Sentinel

Sentinel AoE build for players who want Moonlight Chakram and Sentinel's Mark in dungeons.

SentinelMoonlight ChakramSentinel's MarkWildfire BombBoomstickRaptor SwipeFlamefang Pitch

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Complete talent referenceshowhide

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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Talent type

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.MuzzleActiveInterrupts 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.IntimidationActiveCommands your pet to intimidate the target stunning your target for 5 sec.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.

Survival specialization tree

Every Survival talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Kill CommandActiveGive the command to kill, causing your pet to savagely deal 105 Physical damage to the enemy. Generates 15 Focus.Wildfire BombActiveHurl a bomb at the target, exploding for 66 Fire damage in a cone and coating enemies in wildfire, scorching them for 52 Fire damage over 6 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets. Deals 50% increased damage to your primary target.Raptor StrikeActiveA vicious slash dealing 136 Physical damage.BoomstickActiveUnload a series of 4 shotgun blasts 20 yds in front of you, dealing 851 Physical damage over 2.7 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Shrapnel BombChoiceWildfire Bomb's periodic effect is now a Bleed and grants you and your pet 15 Focus over 3 sec.FlamebreakChoiceAll Fire damage dealt is increased by 8%.Mongoose RoundsChoiceDamaging one or more enemies with your Boomstick grants you 1 stack of Mongoose Fury. Mongoose Fury Raptor Strike damage increased by 10%.Wildfire ShellsChoiceDamaging one or more enemies with your Boomstick reduces the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 3.0 sec.Bloody ClawsChoiceEach stack of Mongoose Fury also increases the damage of Strike as One by 10%.WallopChoiceGaining a stack of Mongoose Fury has a 20% chance to increase the damage of your next Raptor Strike by 50%.VulnerabilityChoiceRaptor Strike and Boomstick deal 20% increased critical strike damage.Blackrock MunitionsChoiceWildfire Bomb deals 20% increased critical strike damage.TakedownActiveYou and your pet leap to your target and strike as one, dealing 626 Physical damage. Your pet frees itself from roots when it leaps. For the next 8 sec, the damage dealt by you and your pet is increased by 20%. Generates 50 Focus.Raptor SwipeActiveRaptor Strike has a 25% chance to upgrade itself to a Raptor Swipe, dealing 98 Physical damage to all enemies within 15 yds in front of you. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets.

Passive talents

Guerrilla TacticsPassiveWildfire Bomb now has 2 charges, and the initial explosion deals 15% increased damage.Tip of the SpearPassiveKill Command increases the direct damage of your other abilities by 15%, stacking up to 3 times.LungePassiveThe damage of your auto-attacks is increased by 25%. Your Agility is increased by 3%, increased by an additional 1% while dual-wielding.Strike as OnePassiveConsuming Tip of the Spear provokes your pet to attack your target, dealing 63 Physical damage. All damage dealt by your pet is increased by 30%.BloodseekerPassiveYou and your pet gain 10% attack speed for every bleeding enemy within 12 yds.Quick ReloadPassiveBoomstick's cooldown is reduced by 15 sec.Flanker's AdvantagePassiveKill Command grants an additional 5 Focus and its critical strike chance is increased by 10%.Sic 'EmPassiveWhen Strike as One critically strikes, it bleeds its target for an additional 15 damage over 5 sec.Two Against ManyPassiveStrike as One damages 2 additional enemies and its damage is increased by 10% for each enemy it strikes beyond the first.Mongoose FuryPassiveRaptor Strike increases the damage of Raptor Strike by 10% for 8 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.ShellshockPassiveYour Boomstick's damage is increased by 40% when striking a single target. Each additional target reduces this bonus by 5%.Primal SurgePassiveKill Command grants 1 additional stack of Tip of the Spear. Tip of the Spear's damage bonus is increased by 5%.Improved Wildfire BombPassive2 ranksWildfire Bomb deals 12% additional damage.BondingPassiveMastery increased by 3%. You gain 5% increased Mastery from all Mastery sources.Sweeping SpearPassive2 ranksRaptor Strike damage increased by 20%.Outland VenomPassiveEach damage over time effect on a target increases the critical strike damage they receive from you by 4%.Explosives ExpertPassive2 ranksWildfire Bomb and Boomstick damage increased by 10%.Killer CompanionPassive2 ranksAll damage dealt by your pet is increased by 20%.BombardierPassiveWildfire Bomb damage increased by 15%, critical strike chance increased by 15%, and critical damage dealt increased by 15%.Twin FangsPassiveTakedown grants 3 stacks of Tip of the Spear.SavageryPassive2 ranksTakedown cooldown reduced by 30 sec.Wildfire InfusionPassiveKill Command damage increased by 15%. Kill Command reduces the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 1.0 sec.Grenade JugglerPassiveBoomstick increases the cooldown recovery rate of Wildfire Bomb by 60% for 8 sec.Wildfire ImbuementPassiveThrowing your Wildfire Bomb has a chance to imbue your weapon with flame, causing you and your pet's auto-attacks to deal an additional 14 Fire damage for 10 sec.FlankedPassiveTakedown damage increased by 50% and it now strikes 4 additional nearby targets. During Takedown, your attack speed is increased by 100%.Lethal CalibrationPassiveWildfire Bomb reduces the cooldown of Boomstick by 2.0 sec for each enemy hit, up to 10 sec.Razor EdgePassive2 ranksRaptor Strike and Kill Command gain 20% increased critical strike chance and 20% increased critical damage dealt.

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 69 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 476 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 494 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 298Mastery / Crit or tierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

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

Head

298

Mastery / Crit or tierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended 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 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Best socketed neckBest socketed neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Neck

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Mastery / Critical StrikePowerful Eversong DiamondPowerful Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.Flawless Deadly AmethystFlawless Deadly AmethystSocketed 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: Silvermoon's Mending

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

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TierSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended 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 298Mastery / Crit or Mastery / Haste

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

Back

298

Mastery / Crit or Mastery / 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 Rootwarden

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

Chest

298

TierMark of the RootwardenMark of the RootwardenEnchantRecommended 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 Mastery / Critical StrikeProfession: Leatherworking

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

Wrist

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Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession 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 298Mastery / Critical Strike

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

Waist

298

Mastery / Critical Strike

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 Mastery / CritEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

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

Legs

298

Tier or Mastery / 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 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

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

Socketed Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Socketed Mastery ringSocketed Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Finger

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended 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.

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringSocketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Mastery / HasteZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended 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.

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 or cleave trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageSurvival trinkets move with target count and Pack Leader/Sentinel choice.

Best passive or cleave trinketBest passive or cleave trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageSurvival trinkets move with target count and Pack Leader/Sentinel choice.

Trinket

298

Passive damage

Raid / dungeon / vaultRaid / dungeon / vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceSurvival trinkets move with target count and Pack Leader/Sentinel choice.

Highest item-level dual-wield weaponsWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Mastery / CritEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level dual-wield weaponsHighest item-level dual-wield weaponsWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Mastery / CritEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Agility / Mastery / CritAcuity 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 298Mastery / Haste or tierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmBest high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Mastery / Haste or tierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

Mastery / Haste or tierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

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

Socketed Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Socketed Mastery neckSocketed Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Mastery / HastePowerful 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: Silvermoon's Mending

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

298

TierSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended 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 298Mastery / Haste

High-track cloakHigh-track cloakBack · Item Level 298Mastery / Haste

Back

298

Mastery / Haste

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 Rootwarden

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

Chest

298

TierMark of the RootwardenMark of the RootwardenEnchantRecommended 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 Mastery / HasteProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted mail bracersCrafted mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Mastery / HasteProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Mastery / HasteLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession 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 298Mastery / Haste

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

Waist

298

Mastery / Haste

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

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

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

Legs

298

Tier or 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 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Mastery / HasteShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

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

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringSocketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Deadly Amethyst

Finger

298

Mastery / HasteZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended 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.

Socketed Mastery / Crit ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Mastery / Crit ringSocketed Mastery / Crit ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended 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.

AoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Takedown, Boomstick, and large pulls.

AoE or burst Agility trinketAoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Takedown, Boomstick, and large pulls.

Trinket

298

AoE / Agility

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemLine on-use effects with Takedown, Boomstick, and large pulls.

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 dual-wield weaponsWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Mastery / HasteEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level dual-wield weaponsHighest item-level dual-wield weaponsWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Mastery / HasteEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Agility / Mastery / HasteAcuity 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 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 weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Hex of Leeching+44 Leech - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones heal 2% Health, once per 5 secHelm - Default helm enchant.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingItem Level 595Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Hex of Leeching, increasing Leech by 44. Also heals you for 2% Health whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 5 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Default helm enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's Mending+132 LeechShoulders - Default shoulder enchant.InscriptionSilvermoon's MendingItem Level 80Shoulders+132 LeechGuide note: Default shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Verified guide item dataMark of the RootwardenChest - Default chest enchant.EnchantingEnchant Chest - Mark of the RootwardenItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Rootwarden, increasing Agility by 32 and Speed by 12. 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 dataShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBoots - Default boot enchant.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Shaladrassil's Roots, increasing Leech by 22 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Default boot enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataZul'jin's Mastery+29 MasteryRings - Default Mastery ring enchant.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Zul'jin's Mastery, increasing Mastery by 27. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Zul'Aman ZealGuide note: Default Mastery 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

3 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 Amethyst+16 Mastery - +7 Critical StrikeDefault filler gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly AmethystAmethystItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Default filler gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Garnet+16 Critical Strike - +7 MasteryMastery option when simming favors it.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful GarnetGarnetItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Mastery option when simming favors it. 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 weapon/armor - Use crafted stats to fix Mastery/Crit/Haste balance.LeatherworkingStat-focused crafted slotCrafted weapon/armorGuide note: Use crafted stats to fix Mastery/Crit/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: Muzzle - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Survival macros page.

Interface and macros

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

#showtooltip Muzzle
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Muzzle

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

• Think in two-GCD blocks between Kill Commands so you generate Tip of the Spear without wasting Focus.
• Use high-priority spenders with Tip of the Spear, but do not freeze your rotation waiting for perfect stacks.
• Do not cap Wildfire Bomb charges. Missed bomb cooldowns cascade into much lower damage.
• Boomstick is a cone. Face the pack and do not fire it into empty space.
• Aspect of the Eagle lets you keep dealing damage when melee is unsafe; plan it for downtime, not after you have already lost uptime.
• Use @cursor Freezing Trap and Tar Trap macros so your CC lands instantly.
• Roar of Sacrifice is now a real external for party/raid damage, but make sure the pet can survive the transfer.

Common mistakes

• Wildfire Bomb charge capping
• Focus or Tip of the Spear overcapping
• Using old Flanking Strike / Coordinated Assault / Kill Shot muscle memory
• Missing Boomstick or Flamefang Pitch because your facing/placement is wrong
• Spamming Kill Command so aggressively that the generated resources are wasted
• Holding Takedown until it no longer lines up with a real damage window