Hunter Guide
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Beast Mastery Marksman Survival
Typically a leveling spec, however many players enjoy the features such as exotic pets
Closely behind Survival in DPS, Marksman offers an easier rotation and raid buff that makes it a viable option
Considered to be the highest DPS raid spec that requires a little extra work to maximize
Beast Mastery
53-11-7 Hit Cap = 8% Total (hit cap should be your first priority)
263 from gear alone
with 3 points in Focused Aim, cap is 165 (as you become hit capped with gear, move 2 points to Mortal Shots and 1 point to Go for the Throat)
Stats to Stack
Agility
Crit Chance
Attack Power
Glyphs
Rotation (always use Hunters Mark)
Bestial Wrath, Kill Shot and Kill Command (should always be used when available)
Arcane Shot
Multi-shot (optional)
Serpent Sting
Steady Shot (repeat until cool downs are up)
Pets
To take full advantage of this spec, you should use one of the exotic pets available such as a Spirit Beast
Wolves are very effective as Furious Howl stacks with raid buffs and affects both hunter and wolf
The Devilsaur is currently considered the highest dps pet
DPS relies heavely on pet so keep it alive with mend and revive quickly if it dies
Detailed pet information can be found at Petopia
Pet talent calculator
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Marksman
7-57-7 Hit Cap = 8% Total (hit cap should be your first priority)
263 from gear alone
with 3 points in Focused Aim, cap is 165 (as you become hit capped with gear, move 1 Focused Aim point to complete Improved Arcane and 2 points to Improved Stings)
Stats to Stack
Agility
Crit Chance
Attack Power
Armor Penetration (not effective until high gear levels)
Glyphs
Rotation (always use Trueshot Aura, Hunters Mark and Tracking for added damage)
Serpent Sting (auto refreshes with Chimera Shot)
Kill Shot (when available)
Chimera Shot
Aimed Shot
Arcane Shot
Steady Shot (repeat until cool downs are up)
Pets
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Survival
1-17-53 Hit Cap = 8% Total (hit cap should be your first priority)
263 from gear alone
with 3 points in Focused Aim, cap is 165 (as you become hit capped with gear, move the 3 Focused Aim points to Resourcefulness)
Stats to Stack
Agility
Crit Chance
Attack Power
Glyphs
Rotation
(always use Hunters Mark and Tracking for added damage)
Kill Shot when available
Serpent Sting
Black Arrow
Explosive Shot (when Lock and Load procs, always cast a Steady Shot in between each Explosive Shots to get all 3 ticks)
Multi Shot
Steady Shot (repeat until cool downs are up)
Pets
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