Hunter specialization

Survival Hunter in WoW Forever

Close-range attacks and traps.

  • Your role: Melee 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.

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, Marksmanship’s loop does 14% 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 7 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

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

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 8 sec.

    12% of your damage
  4. Mongoose Bite Rank 3 When it lights up

    Use it when Expose Prey makes it ready.

    17% of your damage
  5. Auto attack All the time

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

    64% 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 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. Improved Tracking 5/5 · levels 10–14 +3% damage
  2. Savage Strikes 2/2 · levels 15–16 +0.7% damage
  3. Survivalist 5/5 · levels 17–19 and 23–24 not counted here
  4. Surefooted 3/3 · levels 20–22 +3.4% damage
  5. Predator's Edge 5/5 · levels 25–29 +4% damage
  6. Strider Kick 1/1 · level 30 +5% damage
  7. Expose Prey 2/2 · levels 31–32 +6.1% damage
  8. Resourcefulness 2/2 · levels 33–34 +0.2% damage
  9. Lightning Reflexes 5/5 · levels 35–39 +4.7% damage
  10. Lacerating Strikes 1/1 · level 40 +1.6% damage
  11. Lethal Attacks 5/5 · levels 41–45 +5.9% damage
  12. Deadly Aspects 5/5 · levels 46–50 +6.3% damage

Every Hunter talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Survival Hunter gear rankings

Melee and ranged weaving; two-hand or dual-wield · Level 50 · Calculated defaults

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Where it comes from
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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
Defias Enforcer's Mask Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Attack power1.0% Expertise20 Stamina
23.17
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 30 × 0.456 = 13.68 pts
  • Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.5695 = 5.70 pts
  • Stamina: 20 × 0.1694 = 3.39 pts
  • Armor: 124 × 0.0033 = 0.41 pts

Rare

4 sources

Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Slavering HoundNPC drop · 3.3%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Alcaz PrisonZone loot
2 in this filtered list
Shapeshifter's Helm Leather · iLvl 54 · Req. 49* · Quest Key stats: 18 Agility12 Stamina126 Armor
20.45

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1694 = 2.03 pts
  • Armor: 126 × 0.0033 = 0.42 pts

Rare

Source

3 in this filtered list
Bloomsprout Headpiece Mail · iLvl 51 · Req. 46 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 36 Attack power15 Stamina249 Armor
19.78
Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 36 × 0.456 = 16.42 pts
  • Stamina: 15 × 0.1694 = 2.54 pts
  • Armor: 249 × 0.0033 = 0.82 pts

Rare

Source

Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon
4 in this filtered list
Guise of Battle Mail · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 17 Agility12 Stamina222 Armor
19.77
Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1694 = 2.03 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0033 = 0.73 pts

Rare

2 sources

Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Twilight GruntNPC drop · 0.8%
5 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power16 Stamina8 Strength
19.70
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.456 = 14.59 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.1694 = 2.71 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.2515 = 2.01 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0033 = 0.39 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
6 in this filtered list
Helm of Fire Leather · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Agility10 Stamina118 Armor
19.08
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1694 = 1.69 pts
  • Armor: 118 × 0.0033 = 0.39 pts

Rare

Source

7 in this filtered list
Lordrec Helmet Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48* · Quest · Alliance only Key stats: 16 Agility10 Stamina113 Armor
18.07

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1694 = 1.69 pts
  • Armor: 113 × 0.0033 = 0.37 pts

Uncommon

Source

8 in this filtered list
Scorpashi Skullcap Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Agility13 Stamina3 Strength
17.31
Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1694 = 2.20 pts
  • Strength: 3 × 0.2515 = 0.75 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0033 = 0.35 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
9 in this filtered list
Clayridge Helm Mail · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest Key stats: 16 Agility242 Armor
16.80

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts
  • Armor: 242 × 0.0033 = 0.80 pts

Uncommon

10 in this filtered list
Impractical Headwarmer Leather · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Vendor · Reputation required Key stats: 13 Agility13 Stamina117 Armor
15.59
Zippie FizzboltVendor · 5g 84s 16c · Winterspring

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1694 = 2.20 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0033 = 0.39 pts

Uncommon · Reputation required — check item requirements

Source

Zippie FizzboltVendor · 5g 84s 16c · Winterspring
11 in this filtered list
Undercity Reservist's Cap Leather · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 11 Agility10 Strength10 Stamina
15.55

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.2515 = 2.52 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1694 = 1.69 pts
  • Armor: 103 × 0.0033 = 0.34 pts

Uncommon

Source

12 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power17 Stamina235 Armor
15.51

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.456 = 11.86 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1694 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0033 = 0.78 pts

Rare

Source

13 in this filtered list
Warden's Wizard Hat Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 13 Agility11 Stamina99 Armor
15.19
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 × 0.1694 = 1.86 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0033 = 0.33 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
14 in this filtered list
Expert Goldminer's Helmet Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Agility1.1% Expertise8 Stamina
14.95
Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Expertise: 11 rating (1.1%) × 0.5695 = 6.26 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1694 = 1.36 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0033 = 0.33 pts

Rare

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
15 in this filtered list
Tough Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Agility222 Armor
14.73
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0033 = 0.73 pts

Uncommon

Source

16 in this filtered list
Guard's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Agility11 Stamina177 Armor
14.45
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.1694 = 1.86 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0033 = 0.58 pts

Rare

Source

17 in this filtered list
Raging Berserker's Helm Mail · iLvl 42 · Req. 37 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 1.0% Critical strike13 Strength8 Stamina
14.27
HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6384 = 8.94 pts
  • Strength: 13 × 0.2515 = 3.27 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1694 = 1.36 pts
  • Armor: 213 × 0.0033 = 0.70 pts

Rare

Source

HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery
18 in this filtered list
War Handler's Gaze Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility17 Stamina109 Armor
14.24
War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1694 = 2.88 pts
  • Armor: 109 × 0.0033 = 0.36 pts

Rare

Source

War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%
19 in this filtered list
Nightscape Headband Leather · iLvl 41 · Req. 36 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Agility11 Stamina91 Armor
14.16
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.1694 = 1.86 pts
  • Armor: 91 × 0.0033 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

20 in this filtered list
Sprightring Helm Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44* · Quest Key stats: 11 Agility16 Stamina106 Armor
14.06
Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.1694 = 2.71 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0033 = 0.35 pts

Uncommon

Source

Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon

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