Marksmanship (MM) Hunter PvE Guide - WoW Classic

Introduction

    Marksmanship is the go-to spec for all of WoW Classic. You bring
    Trueshot Aura
    which is a great additional to any melee group.

WoW Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Rotation

    Marksmanship Hunters use a slightly different rotation based on how fast their weapon is. If your weapon has a speed of 3 or more seconds you will perform a rotation prioritizing
    Auto Shot
    and delaying
    Aimed Shot
    , and if your weapon has a speed less than 3, you will perform a rotation using
    Aimed Shot
    as soon as its available.

Single Target

  1. Use
    Aspect of the Hawk
  2. Use
    Trueshot Aura
    .
  3. Maintain
    Hunter's Mark
    .
  4. Use
    Rapid Fire
    .
  5. Use
    Auto Shot
    .
  6. Use
    Aimed Shot
    without clipping
    Auto Shot
    unless you have a fast weapon, otherwise wait for and use
    Auto Shot
    , then use
    Aimed Shot
    .
  7. Use
    Multi-Shot
    without clipping
    Auto Shot
    , otherwise wait for and use
    Auto Shot
    , then use
    Multi-Shot
    .

AoE

  1. Use
    Auto Shot
    .
  2. Use
    Multi-Shot
    .
  3. Use
    Volley
    .
  4. Perform single target rotation.

Pets

  1. Cats have the highest damage for personal DPS.
  2. Owls are used for the benefit of the raid because of
    Screech
    .

WoW Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Talents

Starter Build

Goes deep into the Survival Tree to get access to
Surefooted
, which will help you reach the Hit Cap early on.
0
Beast Mastery
0
Marksmanship
0
Survival

Standard Build

Depending on what raid you are doing, you can take points out of
Ferocity
and put them into
Monster Slaying
or
Humanoid Slaying
.
0
Beast Mastery
0
Marksmanship
0
Survival

WoW Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Elixir of the Mongoose
    Alternatives:
  • Elixir of Greater Agility

Food

    Best:
  • Grilled Squid
    (Ingredient only fishable during winter months)
    Alternatives:
  • Nightfin Soup
    ,
  • Sagefish Delight

Potions

    Best:
  • Major Mana Potion

Weapon Buffs

    Best:
  • Brilliant Mana Oil
    (Phase 4)
    Alternatives:
  • Lesser Mana Oil
    (Phase 4)

Miscellaneous

    Best:
  • Dark Rune
    or
    Demonic Rune
    ,
  • Juju Might
    ,
  • Juju Power
    (Pet Only),
  • Ground Scorpok Assay
    ,
  • R.O.I.D.S.
    ,
  • Cerebral Cortex Compound

WoW Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Best Races

Alliance

  1. Night Elf: Higher base Agility.
  2. Dwarf:
    Gun Specialization
    "

Horde

  1. Troll:
    Berserking
    and
    Bow Specialization
  2. Orc:
    Command

WoW Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Best Professions

  1. Engineering: Provides
    Goblin Sapper Charges
    which are great for AoE fights.