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 50 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 50

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Hunter plays this loop at level 50. 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.

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

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    26% of your damage
  4. Serpent Sting Rank 7 Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    20% 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 50

41 points at level 50: 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 +1.9% 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 +1.2% 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 +4.8% damage
  13. Careful Aim 5/5 · levels 46–50 +4.4% 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 50 · Calculated defaults

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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
Shapeshifter's Helm Leather · iLvl 54 · Req. 49* · Quest Key stats: 18 Agility12 Intellect12 Stamina
28.81

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts
  • Intellect: 12 × 0.6473 = 7.77 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2133 = 2.56 pts
  • Armor: 126 × 0.0038 = 0.48 pts

Rare

Source

2 in this filtered list
Chief Architect's Monocle Cloth · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 24 Intellect1.0% Hit10 Stamina
27.55

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 24 × 0.6473 = 15.54 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.9207 = 9.21 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2133 = 2.13 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.1446 = 0.43 pts
  • Armor: 64 × 0.0038 = 0.24 pts

Rare

Source

3 in this filtered list
Guise of Battle Mail · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 17 Agility10 Intellect12 Stamina
26.88
Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.6473 = 6.47 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2133 = 2.56 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0038 = 0.84 pts

Rare

2 sources

Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Twilight GruntNPC drop · 0.8%
4 in this filtered list
Helm of Exile Mail · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest Key stats: 18 Intellect11 Agility17 Spirit
26.12

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 18 × 0.6473 = 11.65 pts
  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Spirit: 17 × 0.1446 = 2.46 pts
  • Armor: 266 × 0.0038 = 1.01 pts

Rare

Source

5 in this filtered list
Braincage Mail · iLvl 52 · Req. 47 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 20 Intellect1.0% Hit9 Spirit
25.48
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.6473 = 12.95 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.9207 = 9.21 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.1446 = 1.30 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.2133 = 1.07 pts
  • Armor: 253 × 0.0038 = 0.96 pts

Rare

6 in this filtered list
Eye of Theradras Cloth · iLvl 54 · Req. 49 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 19 Intellect1.0% Critical strike10 Stamina
25.32
Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.6473 = 12.30 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6577 = 9.21 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2133 = 2.13 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.1446 = 1.45 pts
  • Armor: 63 × 0.0038 = 0.24 pts

Rare

Source

Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon
7 in this filtered list
Tough Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Agility14 Intellect222 Armor
23.91
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Intellect: 14 × 0.6473 = 9.06 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0038 = 0.84 pts

Uncommon

Source

8 in this filtered list
War Handler's Gaze Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility10 Intellect17 Stamina
21.51
War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.6473 = 6.47 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2133 = 3.63 pts
  • Armor: 109 × 0.0038 = 0.41 pts

Rare

Source

War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%
9 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power8 Intellect17 Stamina
19.90

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.3923 = 10.20 pts
  • Intellect: 8 × 0.6473 = 5.18 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2133 = 3.63 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0038 = 0.89 pts

Rare

Source

10 in this filtered list
Defias Enforcer's Mask Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Attack power20 Stamina1.0% Expertise
19.74
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 30 × 0.3923 = 11.77 pts
  • Stamina: 20 × 0.2133 = 4.27 pts
  • Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.3235 = 3.24 pts
  • Armor: 124 × 0.0038 = 0.47 pts

Rare

4 sources

Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Slavering HoundNPC drop · 3.3%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Alcaz PrisonZone loot
11 in this filtered list
Helm of Fire Leather · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Agility10 Stamina118 Armor
19.58
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2133 = 2.13 pts
  • Armor: 118 × 0.0038 = 0.45 pts

Rare

Source

12 in this filtered list
Clayridge Helm Mail · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest Key stats: 16 Agility15 Spirit242 Armor
19.09

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts
  • Spirit: 15 × 0.1446 = 2.17 pts
  • Armor: 242 × 0.0038 = 0.92 pts

Uncommon

13 in this filtered list
Lordrec Helmet Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48* · Quest · Alliance only Key stats: 16 Agility10 Stamina3 Spirit
19.00

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2133 = 2.13 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.1446 = 0.43 pts
  • Armor: 113 × 0.0038 = 0.43 pts

Uncommon

Source

14 in this filtered list
Khan's Helmet Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Intellect7 Agility214 Armor
18.60
Defias MercenaryNPC drop · 8.3%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.6473 = 10.36 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Armor: 214 × 0.0038 = 0.81 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.1446 = 0.43 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
15 in this filtered list
Bloomsprout Headpiece Mail · iLvl 51 · Req. 46 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 36 Attack power15 Stamina249 Armor
18.27
Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 36 × 0.3923 = 14.12 pts
  • Stamina: 15 × 0.2133 = 3.20 pts
  • Armor: 249 × 0.0038 = 0.95 pts

Rare

Source

Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon
16 in this filtered list
Warden's Wizard Hat Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 13 Agility11 Stamina3 Intellect
17.66
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 × 0.2133 = 2.35 pts
  • Intellect: 3 × 0.6473 = 1.94 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0038 = 0.38 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
17 in this filtered list
Corpseshroud Cloth · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Intellect5 Agility47 Armor
17.48
Razorfen DownsZone loot
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.6473 = 12.30 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Armor: 47 × 0.0038 = 0.18 pts

Rare

Source

Razorfen DownsZone loot
18 in this filtered list
Scorpashi Skullcap Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Agility13 Stamina106 Armor
17.18
Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2133 = 2.77 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0038 = 0.40 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
19 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power16 Stamina5 Spirit
17.13
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.3923 = 12.55 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.2133 = 3.41 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.1446 = 0.72 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0038 = 0.44 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
20 in this filtered list
Myrmidon's Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect7 Agility14 Spirit
16.99
Box of GoodiesContainer loot · 0.9%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.6473 = 7.12 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Spirit: 14 × 0.1446 = 2.02 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0038 = 0.84 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

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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