Hunter specialization

Beast Mastery Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged attacks alongside your pet.

  • Your role: Ranged damage
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Level 45 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 45

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Hunter plays this loop at level 45. 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 4 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    23% of your damage
  3. Arcane Shot Rank 6 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    27% of your damage
  4. Serpent Sting Rank 6 Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    18% of your damage
  5. Auto Shot All the time

    Fires on its own between your shots.

    33% 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 45

36 points at level 45: 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% 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 +1.8% damage
  8. Intimidation 1/1 · level 33 not counted here
  9. Summon Hawk 1/1 · level 34 not counted here
  10. Frenzy 5/5 · levels 35–39 not counted here
  11. Bestial Wrath 1/1 · level 40 not counted here
  12. Lethal Attacks 5/5 · levels 41–45 +4.9% damage

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 45 · Calculated defaults

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Head 253 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
Guise of Battle Mail · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 17 Agility10 Intellect12 Stamina
25.21
Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.4596 = 4.60 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2383 = 2.86 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0034 = 0.75 pts

Rare

2 sources

Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Twilight GruntNPC drop · 0.8%
2 in this filtered list
Tough Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Agility14 Intellect222 Armor
21.19
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Intellect: 14 × 0.4596 = 6.43 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0034 = 0.75 pts

Uncommon

Source

3 in this filtered list
War Handler's Gaze Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility10 Intellect17 Stamina
20.02
War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.4596 = 4.60 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2383 = 4.05 pts
  • Armor: 109 × 0.0034 = 0.37 pts

Rare

Source

War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%
4 in this filtered list
Helm of Fire Leather · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Agility10 Stamina118 Armor
19.78
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2383 = 2.38 pts
  • Armor: 118 × 0.0034 = 0.40 pts

Rare

Source

5 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power17 Stamina8 Intellect
18.68

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.3904 = 10.15 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2383 = 4.05 pts
  • Intellect: 8 × 0.4596 = 3.68 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0034 = 0.80 pts

Rare

Source

6 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power16 Stamina5 Spirit
17.76
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.3904 = 12.49 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.2383 = 3.81 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.2121 = 1.06 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0034 = 0.40 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
7 in this filtered list
Scorpashi Skullcap Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Agility13 Stamina106 Armor
17.46
Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2383 = 3.10 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0034 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

63 sources

Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 1.7%
Edana HatetalonNPC drop · 0.4% · Feralas
Sister of CelebrianNPC drop · 0.3% · Maraudon
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Noxxious ScionNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Elder Rage ScarNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jadefire SatyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
Northspring WindcallerNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jaedenar HoundNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
All 63 sources
8 in this filtered list
Warden's Wizard Hat Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 13 Agility11 Stamina3 Intellect
17.34
Wastewander ScofflawNPC drop · 0.2% · Tanaris · also from 68 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2383 = 2.62 pts
  • Intellect: 3 × 0.4596 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0034 = 0.34 pts

Uncommon

69 sources

Wastewander ScofflawNPC drop · 0.2% · Tanaris · also from 68 other creatures
Sergeant BlyNPC drop · 0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Creeping SludgeNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury Witch DoctorNPC drop · 0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Putridus SatyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Deeprot TanglerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury Soul EaterNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Barbed LasherNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury ShadowhunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Sandfury Blood DrinkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
All 69 sources
9 in this filtered list
Myrmidon's Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Agility11 Intellect14 Spirit
15.78
Box of GoodiesContainer loot · 0.9%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Intellect: 11 × 0.4596 = 5.06 pts
  • Spirit: 14 × 0.2121 = 2.97 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0034 = 0.75 pts

Uncommon

67 sources

Box of GoodiesContainer loot · 0.9%
Lard's Special Picnic BasketContainer loot · 0.8%
Dark CofferObject loot · 0.6% · Blackrock Depths
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Cuergo's Hidden TreasureContainer loot · 0.3%
Twilight GeomancerNPC drop · 0.1% · Searing Gorge
Nightmare WandererNPC drop · 0.1% · Sunken Temple
Nightmare WhelpNPC drop · 0.1% · Sunken Temple
Hakkari SapperNPC drop · 0.1% · Sunken Temple
All 67 sources
10 in this filtered list
Khan's Helmet Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Intellect7 Agility214 Armor
15.72
Defias MercenaryNPC drop · 8.3%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.4596 = 7.35 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Armor: 214 × 0.0034 = 0.73 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.2121 = 0.64 pts

Uncommon

59 sources

Defias MercenaryNPC drop · 8.3%
Alcaz ChaplainNPC drop · 2.9%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Spitelash Serpent GuardNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Spitelash ScreamerNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Theradrim GuardianNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Subterranean DiemetradonNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Thistleshrub RootshaperNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Northspring HarpyNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
All 59 sources
11 in this filtered list
Guard's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Agility11 Stamina177 Armor
15.22
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2383 = 2.62 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0034 = 0.60 pts

Rare

Source

12 in this filtered list
Sprightring Helm Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44* · Quest Key stats: 11 Agility16 Stamina106 Armor
15.17
Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.2383 = 3.81 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0034 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

Source

Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon
13 in this filtered list
Nightscape Headband Leather · iLvl 41 · Req. 36 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Agility11 Stamina91 Armor
14.93
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2383 = 2.62 pts
  • Armor: 91 × 0.0034 = 0.31 pts

Uncommon

Source

14 in this filtered list
Skullsplitter Helm Mail · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility12 Stamina196 Armor
14.53
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2383 = 2.86 pts
  • Armor: 196 × 0.0034 = 0.67 pts

Uncommon

15 in this filtered list
Adventurer's Pith Helmet Leather · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 9 Agility14 Stamina7 Spirit
14.14
Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.1% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.2383 = 3.34 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.2121 = 1.48 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
16 in this filtered list
Corpseshroud Cloth · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Intellect5 Agility47 Armor
13.89
Razorfen DownsZone loot
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.4596 = 8.73 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Armor: 47 × 0.0034 = 0.16 pts

Rare

Source

Razorfen DownsZone loot
17 in this filtered list
Undercity Reservist's Cap Leather · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 11 Agility10 Stamina103 Armor
13.73

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2383 = 2.38 pts
  • Armor: 103 × 0.0034 = 0.35 pts

Uncommon

Source

18 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Agility13 Stamina84 Armor
13.38
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2383 = 3.10 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
19 in this filtered list
Chief Brigadier Coif Mail · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Agility11 Stamina184 Armor
13.25
Chasm CrawlerNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2383 = 2.62 pts
  • Armor: 184 × 0.0034 = 0.63 pts

Uncommon

112 sources

Chasm CrawlerNPC drop · 1.2%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.7%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.7%
Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · 0.6%
Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Champion of the DeepNPC drop · 0.5%
Sorrow SpinnerNPC drop · 0.3% · Swamp of Sorrows
Saltseer MurdererNPC drop · 0.2%
Stonevault SeerNPC drop · 0.2% · Badlands
All 112 sources
20 in this filtered list
High Bergg Helm Mail · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Other drop Key stats: 15 Intellect15 Spirit10 Stamina
13.24
Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.6%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.4596 = 6.89 pts
  • Spirit: 15 × 0.2121 = 3.18 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2383 = 2.38 pts
  • Armor: 231 × 0.0034 = 0.79 pts

Rare

51 sources

Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.6%
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
Dreadmaul BruteNPC drop · <0.1% · Blasted Lands
Dark Iron TaskmasterNPC drop · <0.1% · Searing Gorge
Northspring HarpyNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Glasshide GazerNPC drop · <0.1% · Tanaris
Noxious SlimeNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
All 51 sources

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