Marksmanship (MM) Hunter PvE Guide - MoP Classic

Introduction

    Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Marksmanship Hunter in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.

MoP Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Rotation

Opener

  1. Pre-cast
    Hunter's Mark
    .
  2. Pre-cast
    Explosive Trap
    24+ seconds before the pull.
  3. Pre-cast
    Snake Trap
    .
  4. Pre-pot
    Virmen's Bite
    .
  5. Pre-cast
    Aimed Shot
    .
  6. Cast
    Steady Shot
    .
  7. Cast
    Steady Shot
    .
  8. Cast
    Stampede
    and
    Rabid
    , and any on-use effects.
  9. Cast
    Serpent Sting
    .
  10. Cast
    Chimera Shot
    .
  11. Cast
    Fervor
    .
  12. Cast
    A Murder of Crows
    .
  13. Cast
    Glaive Toss
    .
  14. Cast
    Rapid Fire
    .
  15. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

  1. Maintain
    Hunter's Mark
    . This is refreshed by
    Chimera Shot
    .
  2. Cast
    Stampede
    .
  3. Cast
    Rapid Fire
    .
  4. Cast
    Rabid
    .
  5. Cast
    Fervor
    with low Focus.
  6. Cast
    A Murder of Crows
    .
  7. Maintain
    Serpent Sting
    . This is refreshed by
    Chimera Shot
    .
  8. Cast
    Chimera Shot
    .
  9. Cast
    Glaive Toss
    .
  10. Cast
    Steady Shot
    twice in a row if there is less than 4 seconds left on
    Careful Aim
    .
  11. Cast
    Aimed Shot
    on targets above 80% HP.
  12. Cast
    Kill Shot
    on targets below 20% HP.
  13. Cast
    Aimed Shot
    with 3 stacks of
    Master Marksman
    .
  14. Cast
    Arcane Shot
    when above 70 Focus. Make sure doing this does not delay a previous step.
  15. Cast
    Steady Shot
    to generate Focus.

AoE

    2-3 targets:

  1. Cast
    Explosive Trap
    .
  2. Cast
    Barrage
    .
  3. Proceed with single target rotation.
  4. 4+ targets:

  5. Cast
    Explosive Trap
    .
  6. Cast
    Barrage
    .
  7. Proceed with single target rotation, but use
    Multi-Shot
    instead of
    Arcane Shot
    .

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Deterrence

MoP Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Talents

Standard Build

15
Heavy Movement
30
45
60
AoE
75
90
AoE

MoP Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Glyphs

  1. Standard:
    Animal BondAnimal Bond
    ,
    DeterrenceDeterrence
    ,
    Aimed ShotAimed Shot
  2. Optional:
    DisengageDisengage
    ,
    Ice TrapIce Trap

MoP Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Flask of Spring Blossoms

Food

    Best:
  • Sea Mist Rice Noodles
    ,
  • Seasoned Pomfruit Slices
    Alternatives:
  • Great Banquet of the Oven

Potions

    Best:
  • Virmen's Bite

MoP Classic Marksmanship (MM) Hunter Best Professions

  1. Engineering:
    Synapse Springs
    and
    Nitro Boosts
    .
  2. Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
  3. The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.