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Hunter specialization

Marksmanship Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged weapon expertise.

  • Your role: Ranged damage
  • Class guides to level 30
  • Class notes checked

Your character

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

  1. Rapid Fire Cooldown · every 5 min

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

  2. Aimed Shot Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    18% of your damage
  3. Arcane Shot Every 4.5 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 4.5 sec.

    23% of your damage
  4. Serpent Sting Keep on target · 15 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 15 sec.

    13% of your damage
  5. Auto Shot All the time

    Fires on its own between your shots.

    46% 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.

All the time
Auto Shot

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

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.

· of 21 points spent

Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Lethal Attacks 5/5 · levels 10–14 +4.9% damage
  2. Careful Aim 5/5 · levels 15–19 +6.2% damage
  3. Lone Wolf 1/1 · level 20 +20% damage
  4. Improved Stings 3/3 · levels 21–23 +2.3% damage
  5. Improved Arcane Shot 5/5 · levels 24 and 26–29 +3.6% damage
  6. Trueshot Aura 1/1 · level 25 +2% damage
  7. Barrage 1/3 · level 30 +0.9% damage

Every Hunter talent

Preliminary item rankings

Marksmanship Hunter gear rankings

Ranged damage and mana; Careful Aim is talent-dependent · Level 30 · Solo & quests · Calculated defaults

Head

72 items matching this build · Updating…

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 Key stats Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 10 Agility
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
14.68

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3197 = 4.16 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0062 = 0.52 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC 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
2 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop
  • 8 Agility
  • 7 Intellect
  • 7 Spirit
12.95
FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Intellect: 7 × 0.4165 = 2.92 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.2184 = 1.53 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.0062 = 0.50 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood
3 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Agility
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
11.67

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3197 = 3.20 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0062 = 0.47 pts

Rare

Source

4 in this filtered list
Humbert's Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Other drop
  • 7 Agility
  • 8 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
10.03

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.3197 = 2.56 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0062 = 0.47 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 10 Intellect
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
8.84

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.4165 = 4.17 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3197 = 4.16 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0062 = 0.52 pts

Rare

11 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
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 11 sources
6 in this filtered list
Enduring Cap Leather · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop
  • 16 Intellect
  • 7 Spirit
  • 88 Armor
8.74
Burning Blade ReaverNPC drop · 1.3% · Desolace

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.4165 = 6.66 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.2184 = 1.53 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.0062 = 0.55 pts

Rare

59 sources

Burning Blade ReaverNPC drop · 1.3% · Desolace
Slitherblade MyrmidonNPC drop · 0.9% · Desolace
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.4%
Scorpashi LasherNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood
Cleft ScorpidNPC drop · 0.2% · Uldaman
All 59 sources
7 in this filtered list
Resilient Cap Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 2 Agility
  • 4 Spirit
7.68

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.4165 = 4.58 pts
  • Agility: 2 × 1 = 2.00 pts
  • Spirit: 4 × 0.2184 = 0.87 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.0062 = 0.23 pts

Uncommon

66 sources

Enraged Reef CrawlerNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · 0.3%
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.2%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.2%
Hatefury ShadowstalkerNPC drop · 0.1% · Desolace
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
All 66 sources
8 in this filtered list
Insignia Cap Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 7 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
7.33

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.4165 = 4.58 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.3197 = 2.24 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0062 = 0.51 pts

Uncommon

113 sources

Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.2%
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.1%
All 113 sources
9 in this filtered list
Cloudy Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
7.14

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.4165 = 3.75 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3197 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0062 = 0.51 pts

Uncommon

Source

10 in this filtered list
Azure Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
7.14

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.4165 = 3.75 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3197 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0062 = 0.51 pts

Uncommon

Source

11 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Intellect
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
7.00

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 8 × 0.4165 = 3.33 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3197 = 3.20 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0062 = 0.47 pts

Rare

Source

12 in this filtered list
Cloudy Stormsewn Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
6.86
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.4165 = 3.75 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3197 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0062 = 0.24 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
13 in this filtered list
Azure Stormsewn Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
6.86
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.4165 = 3.75 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3197 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0062 = 0.24 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
14 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 10 Spirit
  • 84 Armor
6.86

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3197 = 4.16 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.2184 = 2.18 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0062 = 0.52 pts

Rare

8 sources

Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1%
Interrogator VishasNPC drop · <0.1%
15 in this filtered list
Ruffled Chaplet Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop
  • 8 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 81 Armor
6.71

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 8 × 0.4165 = 3.33 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3197 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.0062 = 0.50 pts

Uncommon

Source

16 in this filtered list
Emblazoned Hat Leather · iLvl 31 · Req. 26 · Other drop
  • 6 Intellect
  • 7 Stamina
  • 6 Spirit
6.52
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 4.2%

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 6 × 0.4165 = 2.50 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.3197 = 2.24 pts
  • Spirit: 6 × 0.2184 = 1.31 pts
  • Armor: 77 × 0.0062 = 0.48 pts

Uncommon

82 sources

Large Solid ChestObject loot · 4.2%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 2.6%
Zzarc' VulNPC drop · 2.5% · Duskwood
Viscous FalloutBoss drop · 1.7% · Gnomeregan
Caverndeep ReaverNPC drop · 0.7% · Gnomeregan
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.4%
Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · 0.2% · Wetlands
Scarlet DiscipleNPC drop · 0.2%
All 82 sources
17 in this filtered list
Whisperwind Headdress Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop
  • 11 Stamina
  • 11 Spirit
  • 89 Armor
6.47

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 0.3197 = 3.52 pts
  • Spirit: 11 × 0.2184 = 2.40 pts
  • Armor: 89 × 0.0062 = 0.55 pts

Rare

Source

18 in this filtered list
Nightsky Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 12 Intellect
  • 5 Spirit
  • 38 Armor
6.33
AlinaNPC drop · 8.3% · Alterac Mountains

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 12 × 0.4165 = 5.00 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.2184 = 1.09 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0062 = 0.24 pts

Uncommon

115 sources

AlinaNPC drop · 8.3% · Alterac Mountains
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 2%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 1%
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.8%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.6%
Crowd Pummeler 9-60NPC drop · 0.3% · Gnomeregan
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
All 115 sources
19 in this filtered list
Dokebi Hat Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 5 Spirit
  • 83 Armor
6.19
Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.4165 = 4.58 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.2184 = 1.09 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0062 = 0.51 pts

Uncommon

60 sources

Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens
Ambassador MalcinNPC drop · 6.3% · The Barrens
Whirlwind RipperNPC drop · 2% · Desolace
Magram MarauderNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Gelkis WindchaserNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Withered ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
All 60 sources
20 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 10 Stamina
  • 9 Spirit
  • 76 Armor
5.63

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3197 = 3.20 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.2184 = 1.97 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0062 = 0.47 pts

Rare

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from Wowhead.