Hunter specialization

Survival Hunter in WoW Forever

Close-range attacks and traps.

  • Your role: Melee damage
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Level 35 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 35

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Survival’s own loop, from level 10. Before that every Hunter plays the same loop.

Own loop from: Survival level 10Marksmanship level 25Beast Mastery never

In this model, Beast Mastery’s loop does 11% more with Survival’s talents at this level. This is Survival’s own loop, the one its talents are built for.

Keep up:

Half of each fight you shoot, as the enemy runs in and whenever it is out of melee range: Auto Shot with Aimed Shot, Arcane Shot and Serpent Sting. The shares below are of your melee damage.

  1. Rapid Fire Cooldown · every 5 min

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

  2. Raptor Strike Rank 5 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    10% of your damage
  3. Strider Kick Every 8 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 8 sec.

    16% of your damage
  4. Mongoose Bite Rank 2 When it lights up

    Use it when Expose Prey makes it ready.

    10% of your damage
  5. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    65% 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 and Raptor Strike are off the global cooldown, so they have no line and go alongside.

In the gaps
Mongoose Bite
All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 35

26 points at level 35: 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. Improved Tracking 5/5 · levels 10–14 +3.1% damage
  2. Savage Strikes 2/2 · levels 15–16 +0.9% damage
  3. Survivalist 5/5 · levels 17–19 and 23–24 not counted here
  4. Surefooted 3/3 · levels 20–22 +3.8% damage
  5. Predator's Edge 5/5 · levels 25–29 +3.8% damage
  6. Strider Kick 1/1 · level 30 +6.4% damage
  7. Expose Prey 2/2 · levels 31–32 +3.4% damage
  8. Resourcefulness 2/2 · levels 33–34 +0.4% damage
  9. Lightning Reflexes 1/5 · level 35 +1% damage

Every Hunter talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Survival Hunter gear rankings

Melee and ranged weaving; two-hand or dual-wield · Level 35 · Calculated defaults

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Off hand 219 items · Updating…

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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.

Off hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Shovelphlange's Mining Axe Axe · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 27.32 Weapon melee DPS11 Attack power7 Strength
56.06
Digmaster ShovelphlangeBoss drop · 16% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 76.5 × 0.3293 = 25.19 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 27.32 × 1.2184 = 23.72 pts
  • Attack power: 11 × 0.4909 = 5.40 pts
  • Strength: 7 × 0.2498 = 1.75 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeBoss drop · 16% · Badlands
2 in this filtered list
Sickle Axe Axe · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.54 Weapon melee DPS5 Agility6 Strength
52.84
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 26.54 × 1.2184 = 23.04 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 69 × 0.3293 = 22.72 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.2498 = 1.50 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

3 in this filtered list
Bloodslash Axe Axe · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.6 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength5 Stamina
47.21
Zul'AlaiNPC drop · 27% · The Drowned City

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 26.6 × 1.2184 = 23.10 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 66.5 × 0.3293 = 21.90 pts
  • Strength: 5 × 0.2498 = 1.25 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.1926 = 0.96 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Zul'AlaiNPC drop · 27% · The Drowned City
4 in this filtered list
Resurged Axe Axe · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 27.31 Weapon melee DPS
47.09
Brinescale SorceressNPC drop · 0.4%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 27.31 × 1.2184 = 23.71 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 71 × 0.3293 = 23.38 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

Brinescale SorceressNPC drop · 0.4%
5 in this filtered list
Stalvan's Reaper Axe · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 24.83 Weapon melee DPS
45.27
Mad MarriusWorld drop · 5.6% · also from 31 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 72 × 0.3293 = 23.71 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 24.83 × 1.2184 = 21.56 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

35 sources

Mad MarriusWorld drop · 5.6% · also from 31 other creatures
Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · 0.3%
Risen SentryNPC drop · 0.2%
Saltseer MurdererNPC drop · 0.2%
Alliance ChestObject loot · 0.2% · Arathi Highlands
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Maraudine MaulerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Undead RavagerNPC drop · <0.1%
All 35 sources
6 in this filtered list
Scorpion Sting Sword · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.46 Weapon melee DPS
43.89
Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.1%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 26.46 × 1.2184 = 22.98 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 63.5 × 0.3293 = 20.91 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

23 sources

Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.1%
Twilight RitualistWorld drop · <0.1%
Murloc WarriorWorld drop · <0.1%
Swampwalker ElderNPC drop · <0.1% · Swamp of Sorrows
Redridge MysticWorld drop · <0.1%
Syndicate MagusNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands
Stonevault BonesnapperNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
All 23 sources
7 in this filtered list
Outlaw Sabre Sword · iLvl 32 · Req. 27* · Quest · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 20.37 Weapon melee DPS16 Attack power
43.65
Baron AquanisQuest choice · Ashenvale

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 55 × 0.3293 = 18.11 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 20.37 × 1.2184 = 17.69 pts
  • Attack power: 16 × 0.4909 = 7.85 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

2 sources

Baron AquanisQuest choice · Ashenvale
Baron AquanisQuest choice · Ashenvale
8 in this filtered list
Twilight Carver Sword · iLvl 40 · Req. 35* · Quest · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.4 Weapon melee DPS10 Attack power4 Stamina
43.57

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 22.4 × 1.2184 = 19.45 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 56 × 0.3293 = 18.44 pts
  • Attack power: 10 × 0.4909 = 4.91 pts
  • Stamina: 4 × 0.1926 = 0.77 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

9 in this filtered list
Annealed Blade Sword · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 27.22 Weapon melee DPS6 Strength6 Stamina
42.43
Shadowforge Relic HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 27.22 × 1.2184 = 23.64 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 49 × 0.3293 = 16.14 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.2498 = 1.50 pts
  • Stamina: 6 × 0.1926 = 1.16 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

8 sources

Shadowforge Relic HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault GeomancerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault OracleNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stone StewardNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault MaulerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
10 in this filtered list
Howling Blade Dagger · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop Key stats: 25.83 Weapon melee DPS4 Agility
41.74
SkhowlNPC drop · 25% · Alterac Mountains
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 25.83 × 1.2184 = 22.43 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 46.5 × 0.3293 = 15.31 pts
  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts

Rare

Source

SkhowlNPC drop · 25% · Alterac Mountains
11 in this filtered list
Stonevault Shiv Dagger · iLvl 36 · Req. 31 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 24 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina
40.27
Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.2% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 24 × 1.2184 = 20.84 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 36 × 0.3293 = 11.85 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare

9 sources

Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.2% · Uldaman
Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge DiggerNPC drop · <0.1%
Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
Stonevault OracleNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault FlameweaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge SurveyorNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Venomlash ScorpidNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
12 in this filtered list
Legionnaire's Sword Sword · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 21.3 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength3 Stamina
39.76
Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 22s 4c · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 57.5 × 0.3293 = 18.93 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 21.3 × 1.2184 = 18.49 pts
  • Strength: 7 × 0.2498 = 1.75 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 22s 4c · The Barrens
13 in this filtered list
Protector's Sword Sword · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 21.3 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength3 Stamina
39.76
Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 91s 42c · Ashenvale

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 57.5 × 0.3293 = 18.93 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 21.3 × 1.2184 = 18.49 pts
  • Strength: 7 × 0.2498 = 1.75 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 91s 42c · Ashenvale
14 in this filtered list
Blade of the Basilisk Sword · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.58 Weapon melee DPS
39.71
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 26.58 × 1.2184 = 23.08 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 50.5 × 0.3293 = 16.63 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

15 in this filtered list
Zealot Blade Sword · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.14 Weapon melee DPS
39.64
Horde ChestObject loot · 0.2% · Arathi Highlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 62 × 0.3293 = 20.42 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 22.14 × 1.2184 = 19.22 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

49 sources

Horde ChestObject loot · 0.2% · Arathi Highlands
Dying KodoNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Iron LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
Withered SpearhideNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Magram ScoutNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Hammerfall GruntNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands
Withered WarriorNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · <0.1%
All 49 sources
16 in this filtered list
Pronged Reaver Axe · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.92 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength
39.26

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 22.92 × 1.2184 = 19.90 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 55 × 0.3293 = 18.11 pts
  • Strength: 5 × 0.2498 = 1.25 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

17 in this filtered list
City Guard's Tarnished Blade Sword · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.4 Weapon melee DPS6 Stamina
39.05
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 22.4 × 1.2184 = 19.45 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 56 × 0.3293 = 18.44 pts
  • Stamina: 6 × 0.1926 = 1.16 pts

Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

18 in this filtered list
Jade Serpentblade Sword · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 18.21 Weapon melee DPS4 Agility4 Attack power
38.57
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Weapon damage per swing: 51 × 0.3293 = 16.79 pts
  • Weapon melee DPS: 18.21 × 1.2184 = 15.81 pts
  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts
  • Attack power: 4 × 0.4909 = 1.96 pts

Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements

Source

19 in this filtered list
Scout's Blade Dagger · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Horde only Key stats: 21.18 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina
37.82
Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 27s 95c · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 21.18 × 1.2184 = 18.39 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 36 × 0.3293 = 11.85 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare

Source

Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 27s 95c · The Barrens
20 in this filtered list
Sentinel's Blade Dagger · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Alliance only Key stats: 21.18 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina
37.82
Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 82s 98c · Ashenvale

Score breakdown

  • Weapon melee DPS: 21.18 × 1.2184 = 18.39 pts
  • Weapon damage per swing: 36 × 0.3293 = 11.85 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 3 × 0.1926 = 0.58 pts

Rare

Source

Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 82s 98c · Ashenvale

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