Hunter specialization

Beast Mastery Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged attacks alongside your pet.

  • Your role: Ranged damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
  • Class notes checked

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Level 25 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 25

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Hunter plays this loop at level 25. Beast Mastery keeps it at every level: its talents add damage, not buttons.

Own loop from: Survival level 10Marksmanship level 25Beast Mastery never

  1. Aimed Shot Rank 1 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    22% of your damage
  2. Arcane Shot Rank 3 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    22% of your damage
  3. Serpent Sting Rank 3 Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    13% of your damage
  4. Auto Shot All the time

    Fires on its own between your shots.

    43% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1.5 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first.

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Auto Shot

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 25

16 points at level 25: the first at level 10, then one every level.

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

Talents
Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Deadly Aspects 5/5 · levels 10–14 +2.6% damage
  2. Focused Fire 2/2 · levels 15–16 +1.3% damage
  3. Improved Aspect of the Monkey 3/3 · levels 17–19 not counted here
  4. Unleashed Fury 5/5 · levels 20–24 not counted here
  5. Ferocity 1/5 · level 25 not counted here

Every Hunter talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Beast Mastery Hunter gear rankings

Ranged damage with a pet, which inherits your hit, expertise and crit · Level 25 · Calculated defaults

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Main hand 261 items · Updating…

Where it comes from
Auction prices from

Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Main hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Alliance Outrunner's Sword Sword · iLvl 27 · Req. 22 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 5 Agility6 Attack power
7.37
Thora FeathermoonNPC drop · 5.9% · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Attack power: 6 × 0.3956 = 2.37 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Thora FeathermoonNPC drop · 5.9% · The Barrens
2 in this filtered list
Prison Shank Dagger · iLvl 28 · Req. 23 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 6 Agility2 Stamina
6.40

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts
  • Stamina: 2 × 0.2024 = 0.40 pts

Rare

Source

3 in this filtered list
Talon of Vultros Dagger · iLvl 28 · Req. 23 · Other drop Key stats: 6 Agility3 Spirit
6.21
VultrosNPC drop · 22% · Westfall
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.0714 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

VultrosNPC drop · 22% · Westfall
4 in this filtered list
Wingblade Sword · iLvl 24 · Req. 19* · Quest · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 5 Agility2 Stamina
5.40

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Stamina: 2 × 0.2024 = 0.40 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

5 in this filtered list
Cruel Barb Sword · iLvl 24 · Req. 19 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 12 Attack power
4.75
Edwin VanCleefNPC drop · 36% · Deadmines

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 12 × 0.3956 = 4.75 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Edwin VanCleefNPC drop · 36% · Deadmines
6 in this filtered list
Scout's Blade Dagger · iLvl 23 · Req. 18 · Vendor · Horde only Key stats: 4 Agility2 Stamina
4.40
Kelm HargunthVendor · 1g 21s 68c · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts
  • Stamina: 2 × 0.2024 = 0.40 pts

Rare

Source

Kelm HargunthVendor · 1g 21s 68c · The Barrens
7 in this filtered list
Sentinel's Blade Dagger · iLvl 23 · Req. 18 · Vendor · Alliance only Key stats: 4 Agility2 Stamina
4.40
Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 4s 40c · Ashenvale

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts
  • Stamina: 2 × 0.2024 = 0.40 pts

Rare

Source

Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 1g 4s 40c · Ashenvale
8 in this filtered list
Cell Keeper's Claws Fist weapon · iLvl 22 · Req. 17 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training Key stats: 6 Attack power2 Agility
4.37
RethilgoreNPC drop · 1% · Shadowfang Keep

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 6 × 0.3956 = 2.37 pts
  • Agility: 2 × 1 = 2.00 pts

Rare · Weapon training — check item requirements

Source

RethilgoreNPC drop · 1% · Shadowfang Keep
9 in this filtered list
Assassin's Blade Dagger · iLvl 24 · Req. 19 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Blood SeekerNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare

12 sources

Blood SeekerNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Shadowfang GluttonNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Tormented OfficerNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Commander SpringvaleBoss drop · <0.1%
Son of ArugalNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Shadow ChargerNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Wailing GuardsmanNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Lupine HorrorNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
Vile BatNPC drop · <0.1% · Shadowfang Keep
All 12 sources
10 in this filtered list
Goblin Screwdriver Dagger · iLvl 18 · Req. 13 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Goblin EngineerNPC drop · 5.8% · Deadmines
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare

Source

Goblin EngineerNPC drop · 5.8% · Deadmines
11 in this filtered list
Blackwater Cutlass Sword · iLvl 19 · Req. 14 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Defias SquallshaperNPC drop · 6.4% · Deadmines
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

Defias SquallshaperNPC drop · 6.4% · Deadmines
Defias PirateNPC drop · 6.2% · Deadmines
12 in this filtered list
Bearded Boneaxe Axe · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

39 sources

Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.3%
Alliance ChestObject loot · 0.1% · Hillsbrad Foothills
Heavy Bronze LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
SarltoothNPC drop · <0.1% · Wetlands
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · <0.1% · Wetlands
Scarlet TraineeNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Dark Iron SaboteurNPC drop · <0.1%
Nightbane Vile FangNPC drop · <0.1% · Duskwood
All 39 sources
13 in this filtered list
Deadly Bronze Poniard Dagger · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Uncommon

Source

14 in this filtered list
Blurred Axe Axe · iLvl 27 · Req. 22 · Vendor · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Charys YserianVendor · 1g 68s 56c · Stormwind City
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

4 sources

Charys YserianVendor · 1g 68s 56c · Stormwind City
Dark Iron EntrepreneurVendor · 1g 68s 56c · Wetlands
OttVendor · 1g 77s 43c · Hillsbrad Foothills
Piter VeranceVendor · 1g 68s 56c · Dustwallow Marsh
15 in this filtered list
Thief's Blade Sword · iLvl 22 · Req. 17 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 4 Agility
4.00
Mr. SmiteNPC drop · 39% · Deadmines

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Mr. SmiteNPC drop · 39% · Deadmines
16 in this filtered list
Buzz Saw Sword · iLvl 23 · Req. 18 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 3 Agility3 Stamina
3.61
Sneed's ShredderNPC drop · 11% · Deadmines

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.2024 = 0.61 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Sneed's ShredderNPC drop · 11% · Deadmines
17 in this filtered list
Flesh Carver Axe · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 3 Agility3 Stamina
3.61
SnarlmaneNPC drop · 20% · Silverpine Forest
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.2024 = 0.61 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

SnarlmaneNPC drop · 20% · Silverpine Forest
18 in this filtered list
Callous Axe Axe · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Vendor · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 8 Attack power
3.16
Charys YserianVendor · 2g 15s 49c · Stormwind City
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 8 × 0.3956 = 3.16 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

4 sources

Charys YserianVendor · 2g 15s 49c · Stormwind City
Dark Iron EntrepreneurVendor · 2g 4s 72c · Wetlands
OttVendor · 2g 4s 72c · Hillsbrad Foothills
Piter VeranceVendor · 2g 4s 72c · Dustwallow Marsh
19 in this filtered list
Hamhock's Cleaver Axe · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 8 Attack power
3.16
HamhockNPC drop · 1.1% · Stormwind Stockade

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 8 × 0.3956 = 3.16 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

HamhockNPC drop · 1.1% · Stormwind Stockade
20 in this filtered list
Scimitar of Atun Sword · iLvl 21 · Req. 16 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 3 Agility
3.00
SquiddicNPC drop · 1.6% · Redridge Mountains · also from 1 other creature
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

SquiddicNPC drop · 1.6% · Redridge Mountains · also from 1 other creature
Murloc ScoutNPC drop · 1.2% · Redridge Mountains

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

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