Hunter specialization

Beast Mastery Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged attacks alongside your pet.

Your role: Ranged damage
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Pet and ranged pressure
Send your pet, mark a durable target, and keep Serpent Sting useful.
Choose your shot
Use Aimed Shot for one target or Multi-Shot for safe cleave, with Arcane Shot between them.
Summon Hawk
If talented, prioritize Hawk and fit shots between its uses.

General guidance, not a simulated optimal rotation. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Bow, gun or crossbow build; melee equipment is a stat source. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Weapon ranged DPS3.00
Agility1.20
Hit1.00
Critical strike0.80
Attack power0.60
Haste0.60

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Starter weights balance the stats used by this build.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Melee attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Weapon melee DPS Ranged attack power Weapon ranged DPS

Choosing gear at this level

Keep a current ranged weapon. Agility and attack power support damage; Intellect supports mana and talented Careful Aim. Pet damage is not simulated.

Wowhead’s level-30 Beast Mastery Hunter guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Beast Mastery Hunter gear rankings

Ranged damage with a pet; pet scaling is not scored · Level 30 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

Two-hand

266 items matching this build · Updating…

My current two-hand

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Two-hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Felbough Arm Polearm · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Provisional stats	10 Agility 1.0% Hit	22.00	Fel AncientNPC drop · Alterac Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 10 × 1.2 = 12.00 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Fel AncientNPC drop · Alterac Mountains
2 in this filtered list	Armor Piercer Polearm · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	11 Agility	13.20	Razorfen SpearhideNPC drop · 61% · Razorfen Kraul
Score breakdown Agility: 11 × 1.2 = 13.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Razorfen SpearhideNPC drop · 61% · Razorfen Kraul
3 in this filtered list	Bronze Dory Polearm · iLvl 25 · Req. 20	8 Agility 6 Attack power	13.20	Bronze DoryCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 8 × 1.2 = 9.60 pts Attack power: 6 × 0.6 = 3.60 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Bronze DoryCrafted
4 in this filtered list	Kam's Walking Stick Staff · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	10 Agility	12.00	Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · 2% · Stormwind Stockade
Score breakdown Agility: 10 × 1.2 = 12.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · 2% · Stormwind Stockade
5 in this filtered list	Impaling Harpoon Polearm · iLvl 22 · Req. 17 · Provisional stats	9 Agility	10.80	Captain GreenskinNPC drop · 64% · Deadmines
Score breakdown Agility: 9 × 1.2 = 10.80 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain GreenskinNPC drop · 64% · Deadmines
6 in this filtered list	Segmented Spider Leg Staff · iLvl 20 · Req. 15 · Provisional stats	9 Agility	10.80	WitherfangNPC drop · 32% · Ruins of Lordaeron
Score breakdown Agility: 9 × 1.2 = 10.80 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source WitherfangNPC drop · 32% · Ruins of Lordaeron
7 in this filtered list	Tunnel Pick Two-hand axe · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 7 Stamina	9.10	Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · 2% · Wetlands
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1 = 0.70 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · 2% · Wetlands
8 in this filtered list	Crescent Staff Staff · iLvl 24 · Req. 10 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 7 Stamina	9.10	Leaders of the FangQuest choice · Wailing Caverns
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1 = 0.70 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Leaders of the FangQuest choice · Wailing Caverns
9 in this filtered list	Knight's Lance Polearm · iLvl 25 · Req. 20*	7 Agility 5 Stamina	8.90	A Friend of the FamilyQuest choice · Stormwind City
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 5 × 0.1 = 0.50 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source A Friend of the FamilyQuest choice · Stormwind City
10 in this filtered list	Scythe Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 3 Stamina	8.70	Ma'ruk WyrmscaleNPC drop · 27% · Wetlands
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1 = 0.30 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Ma'ruk WyrmscaleNPC drop · 27% · Wetlands
11 in this filtered list	Pearl-encrusted Spear Polearm · iLvl 21 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	6 Agility 3 Stamina	7.50	Murloc NightcrawlerNPC drop · 8.3% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1 = 0.30 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Murloc NightcrawlerNPC drop · 8.3% · Redridge Mountains
12 in this filtered list	Lupine Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 20 · Req. 15 · Provisional stats	6 Agility	7.20	Redridge DrudgerNPC drop · 1.7% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Redridge DrudgerNPC drop · 1.7% · Redridge Mountains
13 in this filtered list	Piercing Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 19 · Req. 14 · Provisional stats	6 Agility	7.20	Red Silk BandanasQuest choice · Deadmines
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Red Silk BandanasQuest choice · Deadmines
14 in this filtered list	Staff of Orgrimmar Staff · iLvl 18 · Req. 9 · Provisional stats	6 Agility	7.20	Hidden EnemiesQuest choice · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Hidden EnemiesQuest choice · Orgrimmar
15 in this filtered list	Slayer's Battle Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	5 Agility	6.00	Shadowhide SlayerNPC drop · 2.2% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 5 × 1.2 = 6.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Shadowhide SlayerNPC drop · 2.2% · Redridge Mountains
16 in this filtered list	Gizmotron Megachopper Two-hand sword · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	5 Agility	6.00	Mechano-FrostwalkerNPC drop · 0.6% · Gnomeregan
Score breakdown Agility: 5 × 1.2 = 6.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 12 sources Mechano-FrostwalkerNPC drop · 0.6% · Gnomeregan Peacekeeper Security SuitNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Mechanized SentryNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Leprous DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Dark Iron AgentNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan TechbotNPC drop · <0.1% Caverndeep ReaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Arcane Nullifier X-21NPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Caverndeep AmbusherNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Mechanized GuardianNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan All 12 sources
17 in this filtered list	Dwarven Tree Chopper Two-hand axe · iLvl 20 · Req. 15*	0.6% Expertise	3.60	A Dark Threat LoomsQuest choice · Loch Modan
Score breakdown Expertise: 6 rating (0.6%) × 0.6 = 3.60 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source A Dark Threat LoomsQuest choice · Loch Modan
18 in this filtered list	Elunar Longstaff Staff · iLvl 15 · Req. 10 · Provisional stats	3 Agility	3.60	Den'dralassNPC drop · Zephras Isle
Score breakdown Agility: 3 × 1.2 = 3.60 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Den'dralassNPC drop · Zephras Isle
19 in this filtered list	Monstrous Cleaver Two-hand sword · iLvl 23 · Req. 18* · Provisional stats	4 Attack power 6 Stamina	3.00	Abominable CreaturesQuest choice · Ruins of Lordaeron
Score breakdown Attack power: 4 × 0.6 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 6 × 0.1 = 0.60 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Abominable CreaturesQuest choice · Ruins of Lordaeron Unending TormentQuest choice · Undercity
20 in this filtered list	Woodsman Sword Two-hand sword · iLvl 20 · Req. 15*	2 Agility 5 Stamina	2.90	Mathystra RelicsQuest choice · Darkshore
Score breakdown Agility: 2 × 1.2 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 5 × 0.1 = 0.50 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Mathystra RelicsQuest choice · Darkshore

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Ranged tools and melee options

Aimed Shot is baseline at level 20. Careful Aim adds attack power from your Intellect. Survival has dual-wield support through Predator’s Edge as well as two-hand weaving options. Check talent access before following a permanent-melee rotation.

Human Hunters join the roster. Skyborne Hunters are available to both factions.

Blizzard: Hunter and Druid changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Hunter updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

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Ranged tools and melee options