Hunter specialization

Marksmanship Hunter in WoW Forever

Ranged weapon expertise.

Your role: Ranged damage
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Mark and sting
Use Hunter’s Mark when worthwhile and Serpent Sting on durable targets. Keep your pet trained.
Ranged attacks
Use Arcane Shot and Aimed Shot, substituting Multi-Shot for safe cleave. Keep Auto Shot running.
Talent support
Maintain Trueshot Aura if talented. Do not assume Lone Wolf beats a pet.

General guidance, not a simulated optimal rotation. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Bow, gun or crossbow build; melee equipment is a stat source. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Weapon ranged DPS3.50
Agility1.20
Hit1.00
Critical strike0.80
Haste0.60
Expertise0.60

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Starter weights balance the stats used by this build.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Melee attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Weapon melee DPS Ranged attack power Weapon ranged DPS Intellect

Choosing gear at this level

Keep a current ranged weapon. Agility and attack power support damage; Intellect supports mana and talented Careful Aim. Pet damage is not simulated.

Wowhead’s level-30 Marksmanship Hunter guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Marksmanship Hunter gear rankings

Ranged damage and mana; Careful Aim is talent-dependent · Level 30 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

Two-hand

266 items matching this build · Updating…

My current two-hand

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Two-hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Felbough Arm Polearm · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Provisional stats	10 Agility 1.0% Hit	22.00	Fel AncientNPC drop · Alterac Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 10 × 1.2 = 12.00 pts Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Fel AncientNPC drop · Alterac Mountains
2 in this filtered list	Kam's Walking Stick Staff · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	10 Agility 3 Intellect	13.50	Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · 2% · Stormwind Stockade
Score breakdown Agility: 10 × 1.2 = 12.00 pts Intellect: 3 × 0.5 = 1.50 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · 2% · Stormwind Stockade
3 in this filtered list	Impaling Harpoon Polearm · iLvl 22 · Req. 17 · Provisional stats	9 Agility 5 Intellect	13.30	Captain GreenskinNPC drop · 64% · Deadmines
Score breakdown Agility: 9 × 1.2 = 10.80 pts Intellect: 5 × 0.5 = 2.50 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain GreenskinNPC drop · 64% · Deadmines
4 in this filtered list	Armor Piercer Polearm · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	11 Agility	13.20	Razorfen SpearhideNPC drop · 61% · Razorfen Kraul
Score breakdown Agility: 11 × 1.2 = 13.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Razorfen SpearhideNPC drop · 61% · Razorfen Kraul
5 in this filtered list	Crescent Staff Staff · iLvl 24 · Req. 10 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 7 Intellect 7 Stamina	12.60	Leaders of the FangQuest choice · Wailing Caverns
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Intellect: 7 × 0.5 = 3.50 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1 = 0.70 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Leaders of the FangQuest choice · Wailing Caverns
6 in this filtered list	Bronze Dory Polearm · iLvl 25 · Req. 20	8 Agility 6 Attack power	12.60	Bronze DoryCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 8 × 1.2 = 9.60 pts Attack power: 6 × 0.5 = 3.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Bronze DoryCrafted
7 in this filtered list	Segmented Spider Leg Staff · iLvl 20 · Req. 15 · Provisional stats	9 Agility	10.80	WitherfangNPC drop · 32% · Ruins of Lordaeron
Score breakdown Agility: 9 × 1.2 = 10.80 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source WitherfangNPC drop · 32% · Ruins of Lordaeron
8 in this filtered list	Staff of Orgrimmar Staff · iLvl 18 · Req. 9 · Provisional stats	6 Agility 6 Intellect	10.20	Hidden EnemiesQuest choice · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Intellect: 6 × 0.5 = 3.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Hidden EnemiesQuest choice · Orgrimmar
9 in this filtered list	Tunnel Pick Two-hand axe · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 7 Stamina	9.10	Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · 2% · Wetlands
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1 = 0.70 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Dark Iron TunnelerNPC drop · 2% · Wetlands
10 in this filtered list	Knight's Lance Polearm · iLvl 25 · Req. 20*	7 Agility 5 Stamina	8.90	A Friend of the FamilyQuest choice · Stormwind City
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 5 × 0.1 = 0.50 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source A Friend of the FamilyQuest choice · Stormwind City
11 in this filtered list	Scythe Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	7 Agility 3 Stamina	8.70	Ma'ruk WyrmscaleNPC drop · 27% · Wetlands
Score breakdown Agility: 7 × 1.2 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1 = 0.30 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Ma'ruk WyrmscaleNPC drop · 27% · Wetlands
12 in this filtered list	Pearl-encrusted Spear Polearm · iLvl 21 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	6 Agility 3 Stamina	7.50	Murloc NightcrawlerNPC drop · 8.3% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1 = 0.30 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Murloc NightcrawlerNPC drop · 8.3% · Redridge Mountains
13 in this filtered list	Lupine Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 20 · Req. 15 · Provisional stats	6 Agility	7.20	Redridge DrudgerNPC drop · 1.7% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Redridge DrudgerNPC drop · 1.7% · Redridge Mountains
14 in this filtered list	Piercing Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 19 · Req. 14 · Provisional stats	6 Agility	7.20	Red Silk BandanasQuest choice · Deadmines
Score breakdown Agility: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Red Silk BandanasQuest choice · Deadmines
15 in this filtered list	Glimmering Staff Staff · iLvl 30 · Req. 25	11 Intellect 11 Stamina	6.60	Glimmering StaffCrafted
Score breakdown Intellect: 11 × 0.5 = 5.50 pts Stamina: 11 × 0.1 = 1.10 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Glimmering StaffCrafted
16 in this filtered list	Slayer's Battle Axe Two-hand axe · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Provisional stats	5 Agility	6.00	Shadowhide SlayerNPC drop · 2.2% · Redridge Mountains
Score breakdown Agility: 5 × 1.2 = 6.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Shadowhide SlayerNPC drop · 2.2% · Redridge Mountains
17 in this filtered list	Gizmotron Megachopper Two-hand sword · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Provisional stats	5 Agility	6.00	Mechano-FrostwalkerNPC drop · 0.6% · Gnomeregan
Score breakdown Agility: 5 × 1.2 = 6.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 12 sources Mechano-FrostwalkerNPC drop · 0.6% · Gnomeregan Peacekeeper Security SuitNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Mechanized SentryNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Leprous DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Dark Iron AgentNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan TechbotNPC drop · <0.1% Caverndeep ReaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Arcane Nullifier X-21NPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Caverndeep AmbusherNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan Mechanized GuardianNPC drop · <0.1% · Gnomeregan All 12 sources
18 in this filtered list	Twisted Chanter's Staff Staff · iLvl 24 · Req. 19 · Provisional stats	10 Intellect 6 Stamina	5.60	Razorfen WarriorNPC drop · 1.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Score breakdown Intellect: 10 × 0.5 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 6 × 0.1 = 0.60 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 78 sources Razorfen WarriorNPC drop · 1.1% · Razorfen Kraul Ashenvale OutrunnerNPC drop · 0.4% · Ashenvale Laughing SisterNPC drop · 0.3% · Ashenvale Defias Night BladeNPC drop · 0.3% · Duskwood Deranged OgreNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood Eroded Anubisath WarbringerNPC drop · 0.2% Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.2% Blackrock TrackerNPC drop · 0.1% · Redridge Mountains Rogue Flame SpiritNPC drop · 0.1% · Stonetalon Mountains Solid ChestObject loot · 0.1% All 78 sources
19 in this filtered list	Fallen Dragon's Scepter Staff · iLvl 32 · Req. 27*	11 Intellect	5.50	Stopping the CycleQuest choice · Wetlands
Score breakdown Intellect: 11 × 0.5 = 5.50 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Stopping the CycleQuest choice · Wetlands
20 in this filtered list	Advisor's Gnarled Staff Staff · iLvl 33 · Req. 28	7 Intellect 11 Stamina	4.60	Kelm HargunthVendor · 4g 2s 55c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Intellect: 7 × 0.5 = 3.50 pts Stamina: 11 × 0.1 = 1.10 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Kelm HargunthVendor · 4g 2s 55c · The Barrens

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Ranged tools and melee options

Aimed Shot is baseline at level 20. Careful Aim adds attack power from your Intellect. Survival has dual-wield support through Predator’s Edge as well as two-hand weaving options. Check talent access before following a permanent-melee rotation.

Human Hunters join the roster. Skyborne Hunters are available to both factions.

Blizzard: Hunter and Druid changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Hunter updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

Your character

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