Hunter specialization

Beast Mastery Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged attacks alongside your pet.

  • Your role: Ranged damage
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Level 35 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 35

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Hunter plays this loop at level 35. Beast Mastery keeps it at every level: its talents add damage, not buttons.

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

  1. Rapid Fire Cooldown · every 5 min

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 300 sec. It raises the rest.

  2. Aimed Shot Rank 2 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    20% of your damage
  3. Arcane Shot Rank 4 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    22% of your damage
  4. Serpent Sting Rank 5 Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    17% of your damage
  5. Auto Shot All the time

    Fires on its own between your shots.

    41% 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. Rapid Fire is off the global cooldown, so it has no line and goes alongside.

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Auto Shot

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 35

26 points at level 35: 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 +3.1% 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 5/5 · levels 25–29 not counted here
  6. Bestial Swiftness 1/1 · level 30 not counted here
  7. Bestial Discipline 2/2 · levels 31–32 +2.4% damage
  8. Intimidation 1/1 · level 33 not counted here
  9. Summon Hawk 1/1 · level 34 not counted here
  10. Frenzy 1/5 · level 35 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 35 · Calculated defaults

Hunt list
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Head 108 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.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Adventurer's Pith Helmet Leather · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 9 Agility14 Stamina7 Spirit
13.47
Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.1% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.1981 = 2.77 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.1969 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 94 × 0.0034 = 0.32 pts

Rare

14 sources

Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge Relic HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge GeologistNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
Shadowforge DiggerNPC drop · <0.1%
Stonevault FlameweaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault MaulerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Earthen SculptorNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
All 14 sources
2 in this filtered list
Hawkeye's Helm Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility8 Stamina90 Armor
12.89
Shadowshard SmasherNPC drop · 1.2% · Desolace
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1981 = 1.58 pts
  • Armor: 90 × 0.0034 = 0.31 pts

Uncommon

49 sources

Shadowshard SmasherNPC drop · 1.2% · Desolace
Skeletal SummonerNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Rock BorerNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Maraudine MarauderNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Dread RipperNPC drop · 0.1% · Desolace
Freezing SpiritNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Boneflayer GhoulNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Thorn Eater GhoulNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Ambereye BasiliskNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
All 49 sources
3 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Agility13 Stamina84 Armor
12.86
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1981 = 2.58 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

17 sources

GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
4 in this filtered list
Corpseshroud Cloth · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Intellect5 Agility47 Armor
12.53
Razorfen DownsZone loot
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.388 = 7.37 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Armor: 47 × 0.0034 = 0.16 pts

Rare

Source

Razorfen DownsZone loot
5 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop Key stats: 8 Agility7 Intellect7 Spirit
12.37
FenrosNPC drop · 32% · Duskwood
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Intellect: 7 × 0.388 = 2.72 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.1969 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.0034 = 0.28 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 32% · Duskwood
6 in this filtered list
Cloaked Hood Leather · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Agility10 Stamina86 Armor
12.27
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1981 = 1.98 pts
  • Armor: 86 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Uncommon

Source

7 in this filtered list
Spirit Hunter Headdress Leather · iLvl 37 · Req. 32* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 10 Agility9 Spirit85 Armor
12.06
FrostmawQuest reward · Thunder Bluff

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.1969 = 1.77 pts
  • Armor: 85 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Uncommon

Source

FrostmawQuest reward · Thunder Bluff
8 in this filtered list
Expert Goldminer's Helmet Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Agility1.1% Expertise8 Stamina
11.22
Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Expertise: 11 rating (1.1%) × 0.2088 = 2.30 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1981 = 1.58 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0034 = 0.34 pts

Rare

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
9 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 8 Agility10 Stamina76 Armor
10.24
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1981 = 1.98 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Rare

Source

10 in this filtered list
Glyphed Helm Leather · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 6 Agility6 Intellect6 Spirit
9.81
Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.6%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts
  • Intellect: 6 × 0.388 = 2.33 pts
  • Spirit: 6 × 0.1969 = 1.18 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.0034 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

115 sources

Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.6%
Champion of the DeepNPC drop · 0.5%
Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · 0.5%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.4%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.3%
Risen SentryNPC drop · 0.2%
Stonevault Cave LurkerNPC drop · 0.2% · Uldaman
GlommusNPC drop · 0.1% · Alterac Mountains
All 115 sources
11 in this filtered list
Humbert's Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Agility8 Stamina76 Armor
8.84
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1981 = 1.58 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Uncommon

Source

12 in this filtered list
Enduring Cap Leather · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Intellect7 Spirit88 Armor
7.89
Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood · also from 42 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.388 = 6.21 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.1969 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.0034 = 0.30 pts

Rare

47 sources

Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood · also from 42 other creatures
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Alliance ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Gelkis ScoutNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Large Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · <0.1%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
Forsaken InfiltratorNPC drop · <0.1% · Ashenvale
Dabyrie LaborerNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands
All 47 sources
13 in this filtered list
Resilient Cap Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect2 Agility4 Spirit
7.18
Galak Flame GuardNPC drop · 0.3% · Thousand Needles · also from 60 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.388 = 4.27 pts
  • Agility: 2 × 1 = 2.00 pts
  • Spirit: 4 × 0.1969 = 0.79 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Uncommon

61 sources

Galak Flame GuardNPC drop · 0.3% · Thousand Needles · also from 60 other creatures
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · 0.3%
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.2%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.2%
Gelkis EarthcallerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Quilguard ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kolkar Battle LordNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Gelkis WindchaserNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
All 61 sources
14 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Intellect13 Stamina84 Armor
6.74
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.388 = 3.88 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1981 = 2.58 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

13 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
HamhockNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1%
Death Speaker JargbaNPC drop · <0.1%
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 13 sources
15 in this filtered list
Feathered Headdress Leather · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect10 Spirit86 Armor
6.53
SkhowlNPC drop · 73% · Alterac Mountains
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.388 = 4.27 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.1969 = 1.97 pts
  • Armor: 86 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Uncommon

Source

SkhowlNPC drop · 73% · Alterac Mountains
16 in this filtered list
Nimar's Tribal Headdress Cloth · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Intellect11 Spirit6 Stamina
6.21
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 7 × 0.388 = 2.72 pts
  • Spirit: 11 × 0.1969 = 2.17 pts
  • Stamina: 6 × 0.1981 = 1.19 pts
  • Armor: 42 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Uncommon

Source

17 in this filtered list
Aurora Cowl Cloth · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Intellect10 Stamina42 Armor
6.00
Reginald HolmsbyWorld drop · 7.7% · also from 111 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.388 = 3.88 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1981 = 1.98 pts
  • Armor: 42 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Uncommon

118 sources

Reginald HolmsbyWorld drop · 7.7% · also from 111 other creatures
Krol'dok BruteNPC drop · 1%
Champion of the DeepNPC drop · 0.9%
Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.9%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.8%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.7%
Brinescale ExplorerNPC drop · 0.6%
Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · 0.5%
Brinescale SorceressNPC drop · 0.4%
Venomweb SpitterWorld drop · 0.4%
All 118 sources
18 in this filtered list
Craftsman's Monocle Cloth · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Crafted · Profession required Key stats: 15 Intellect40 Armor
5.96
EngineeringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.388 = 5.82 pts
  • Armor: 40 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements

Source

EngineeringCrafted
19 in this filtered list
Insignia Cap Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect7 Stamina83 Armor
5.94
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.388 = 4.27 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.1981 = 1.39 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0034 = 0.28 pts

Uncommon

114 sources

Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Redridge ScoutWorld drop · 0.2%
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.1%
All 114 sources
20 in this filtered list
Silk Wizard Hat Cloth · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Intellect9 Spirit40 Armor
5.79
Syndicate MagusNPC drop · 2.6% · Arathi Highlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.388 = 3.88 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.1969 = 1.77 pts
  • Armor: 40 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Uncommon

Source

Syndicate MagusNPC drop · 2.6% · Arathi Highlands

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