Hunter specialization

Beast Mastery Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged attacks alongside your pet.

  • Your role: Ranged damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
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Level 55 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 55

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Hunter plays this loop at level 55. 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 5 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    22% of your damage
  3. Arcane Shot Rank 7 Every 4.5 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 4.5 sec.

    32% of your damage
  4. Serpent Sting Rank 7 Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    16% of your damage
  5. Auto Shot All the time

    Fires on its own between your shots.

    29% 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 55

46 points at level 55: 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 +1.5% 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 +1.3% 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 +4.7% damage
  13. Careful Aim 5/5 · levels 46–50 +6% damage
  14. Improved Arcane Shot 5/5 · levels 51–55 +4.7% 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 55 · 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
Beastmaster's Cap Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest Key stats: 22 Agility1.0% Hit12 Intellect
45.14

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 22 × 0.966 = 21.25 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Intellect: 12 × 0.7066 = 8.48 pts
  • Stamina: 21 × 0.2037 = 4.28 pts
  • Armor: 314 × 0.0036 = 1.13 pts

Epic

2 sources

2 in this filtered list
Helm of Narv Mail · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Other drop Key stats: 18 Agility22 Attack power32 Stamina
33.35
Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 18 × 0.966 = 17.39 pts
  • Attack power: 22 × 0.3785 = 8.33 pts
  • Stamina: 32 × 0.2037 = 6.52 pts
  • Armor: 309 × 0.0036 = 1.11 pts

Epic

87 sources

Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Crimson DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Stratholme
Risen BonewarderNPC drop · <0.1% · Scholomance
Rotting HighborneNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul
All 87 sources
3 in this filtered list
Mask of the Unforgiven Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Hit1.0% Critical strike13 Stamina
33.12
The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme

Score breakdown

  • Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7143 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2037 = 2.65 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0036 = 0.48 pts

Rare

Source

The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme
4 in this filtered list
Chief Architect's Monocle Cloth · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 24 Intellect1.0% Hit10 Stamina
29.68

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 24 × 0.7066 = 16.96 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2037 = 2.04 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.1509 = 0.45 pts
  • Armor: 64 × 0.0036 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

5 in this filtered list
Shapeshifter's Helm Leather · iLvl 54 · Req. 49* · Quest Key stats: 18 Agility12 Intellect12 Stamina
28.77

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 18 × 0.966 = 17.39 pts
  • Intellect: 12 × 0.7066 = 8.48 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2037 = 2.44 pts
  • Armor: 126 × 0.0036 = 0.45 pts

Rare

Source

6 in this filtered list
Braincage Mail · iLvl 52 · Req. 47 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 20 Intellect1.0% Hit9 Spirit
27.42
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.7066 = 14.13 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.1509 = 1.36 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.2037 = 1.02 pts
  • Armor: 253 × 0.0036 = 0.91 pts

Rare

7 in this filtered list
Eye of Theradras Cloth · iLvl 54 · Req. 49 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 19 Intellect1.0% Critical strike10 Stamina
27.20
Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.7066 = 13.43 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7143 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2037 = 2.04 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.1509 = 1.51 pts
  • Armor: 63 × 0.0036 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon
8 in this filtered list
Helm of Exile Mail · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest Key stats: 18 Intellect11 Agility17 Spirit
26.87

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 18 × 0.7066 = 12.72 pts
  • Agility: 11 × 0.966 = 10.63 pts
  • Spirit: 17 × 0.1509 = 2.57 pts
  • Armor: 266 × 0.0036 = 0.96 pts

Rare

Source

9 in this filtered list
Guise of Battle Mail · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 17 Agility10 Intellect12 Stamina
26.73
Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 0.966 = 16.42 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.7066 = 7.07 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2037 = 2.44 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0036 = 0.80 pts

Rare

2 sources

Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Twilight GruntNPC drop · 0.8%
10 in this filtered list
Tough Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Agility14 Intellect222 Armor
24.22
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 0.966 = 13.52 pts
  • Intellect: 14 × 0.7066 = 9.89 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0036 = 0.80 pts

Uncommon

Source

11 in this filtered list
Felhide Cap Leather · iLvl 58 · Req. 53 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 21 Agility14 Stamina134 Armor
23.62
LethtendrisNPC drop · 51% · Dire Maul

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 21 × 0.966 = 20.29 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.2037 = 2.85 pts
  • Armor: 134 × 0.0036 = 0.48 pts

Rare

Source

LethtendrisNPC drop · 51% · Dire Maul
12 in this filtered list
Ragefury Eyepatch Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Critical strike10 Stamina132 Armor
22.51

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.7143 = 20.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2037 = 2.04 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0036 = 0.48 pts

Rare

Source

13 in this filtered list
Ghostshroud Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 19 Agility18 Stamina132 Armor
22.50

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 19 × 0.966 = 18.35 pts
  • Stamina: 18 × 0.2037 = 3.67 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0036 = 0.48 pts

Rare

Source

14 in this filtered list
Horns of Eranikus Mail · iLvl 56 · Req. 51 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 27 Intellect10 Spirit271 Armor
21.56
Shade of EranikusNPC drop · 31% · Sunken Temple

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 27 × 0.7066 = 19.08 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.1509 = 1.51 pts
  • Armor: 271 × 0.0036 = 0.98 pts

Rare

Source

Shade of EranikusNPC drop · 31% · Sunken Temple
15 in this filtered list
War Handler's Gaze Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility10 Intellect17 Stamina
21.55
War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 0.966 = 10.63 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.7066 = 7.07 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2037 = 3.46 pts
  • Armor: 109 × 0.0036 = 0.39 pts

Rare

Source

War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%
16 in this filtered list
Pridelord Halo Leather · iLvl 58 · Req. 53 · Other drop Key stats: 17 Agility14 Stamina6 Spirit
20.62
Gordok ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Dire Maul
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 0.966 = 16.42 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.2037 = 2.85 pts
  • Spirit: 6 × 0.1509 = 0.91 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0036 = 0.44 pts

Uncommon

89 sources

Gordok ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Dire Maul
Ironbark ProtectorNPC drop · 0.2% · Dire Maul
Eldreth SorcererNPC drop · 0.2% · Dire Maul
Cobalt MageweaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Winterspring
Gordok BruteNPC drop · 0.2% · Dire Maul
Warpwood StomperNPC drop · 0.1% · Dire Maul
Eldreth SpiritNPC drop · 0.1% · Dire Maul
Mana RemnantNPC drop · 0.1% · Dire Maul
Eldreth PhantasmNPC drop · 0.1% · Dire Maul
Eldreth SpectreNPC drop · 0.1% · Dire Maul
All 89 sources
17 in this filtered list
Impish Chain Hood Mail · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Other drop Key stats: 34 Attack power19 Stamina16 Spirit
20.18

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 34 × 0.3785 = 12.87 pts
  • Stamina: 19 × 0.2037 = 3.87 pts
  • Spirit: 16 × 0.1509 = 2.41 pts
  • Armor: 284 × 0.0036 = 1.02 pts

Rare

Source

18 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power8 Intellect17 Stamina
19.80

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.3785 = 9.84 pts
  • Intellect: 8 × 0.7066 = 5.65 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2037 = 3.46 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0036 = 0.85 pts

Rare

Source

19 in this filtered list
Defias Enforcer's Mask Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Attack power20 Stamina1.0% Expertise
19.39
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 30 × 0.3785 = 11.36 pts
  • Stamina: 20 × 0.2037 = 4.07 pts
  • Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.3513 = 3.51 pts
  • Armor: 124 × 0.0036 = 0.45 pts

Rare

4 sources

Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Slavering HoundNPC drop · 3.3%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Alcaz PrisonZone loot
20 in this filtered list
Khan's Helmet Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Intellect7 Agility214 Armor
19.29
Defias MercenaryNPC drop · 8.3%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.7066 = 11.31 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 0.966 = 6.76 pts
  • Armor: 214 × 0.0036 = 0.77 pts
  • Spirit: 3 × 0.1509 = 0.45 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

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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