Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Guide

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Rotation

Opener

1. Stand still for at least 6 seconds before the pull because of
   Sniper Training
   .
2. Up until Step 10, you will be running towards the boss while weaving in your
   Auto Shot
   , in order to get into range for
   Explosive Trap
   for
   Lock and Load
   procs. If you have
   Nitro Boosts
   , use them on pull and move steps 10 and 11 to right after step 6.
3. Apply
   Hunter's Mark
   if assigned.
4. Use
   Misdirection
   on the Main Tank if appropriate.
5. Pre-pot
   Potion of Speed
   .
6. Use
   Explosive Shot
   .
7. Use
   Serpent Sting
   .
8. Use
   Multi-Shot
   .
9. Use
   Steady Shot
   .
10. Use
    Explosive Trap
    .
11. Use
    Rapid Fire
    ,
    Call of the Wild
    ,
    Kill Command
    , and
    Furious Howl
    .
12. Use
    Explosive Shot R4
    .
13. Use
    Explosive Shot R3
    .
14. Use
    Explosive Shot R4
    .
15. Proceed with normal priorities.

Single Target

1. Use
   Aspect of the Dragonhawk
   .
2. Maintain
   Hunter's Mark
   if assigned.
3. Maintain
   Sniper Training
   buff.
4. Use
   Rapid Fire
   ,
   Call of the Wild
   ,
   Kill Command
   , and
   Furious Howl
   .
5. Use
   Kill Shot
   on targets 20% health or below.
6. When you get a
   Lock and Load
   proc, use
   Explosive Shot R4
   , followed by
   Explosive Shot R3
   , followed by
   Explosive Shot R4
   .
7. Use
   Explosive Shot
   .
8. If you can be close to the boss, use
   Explosive Trap
   , otherwise use
   Black Arrow
   .
9. Maintain
   Serpent Sting
   . Let it expire before you re-apply it.
10. Use
    Multi-Shot
    .
11. Use
    Steady Shot
    .

AoE

1. Use
   Multi-Shot
   .
2. Use
   Explosive Trap
   .
3. Use
   Volley
   .

Pets

1. Wolf for
   Furious Howl
   .

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Talents

Standard Build

Short Fights

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Glyphs

Major:
Explosive Trap
,
Steady Shot
,
Kill Shot
Optional: If you can't Trap Weave, replace
Explosive Trap
with
Serpent Sting
.
Minor:
Feign Death
,
Revive Pet
,
Pack

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Stats

Hit Cap

• 4% (132 Rating) with
  Heroic Presence
  and
  Focused Aim
• 5% (164 Rating) with
  Focused Aim
• 8% (263 Rating)

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Endless Rage

Alternatives:
• Elixir of Mighty Agility
  ,
• Elixir of Mighty Mageblood

Food

Best:
• Blackened Dragonfin

Alternatives:
• Fish Feast
  ,
• Mega Mammoth Meal
  ,
• Poached Northern Sculpin
  ,
• Snapper Extreme
  ,
• Hearty Rhino

Potions

Best:
• Potion of Speed

Miscellaneous

Best:
• Spiced Mammoth Treats
• Dark Rune
  or
  Demonic Rune

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Best Races

Alliance

1. Draenei:
   Heroic Presence
2. Dwarf:
   Gun Specialization
3. Night Elf: Higher base Agility.

Horde

1. Orc:
   Command
   and
   Blood Fury
2. Troll:
   Berserking
   and
   Bow Specialization
3. Blood Elf:
   Arcane Torrent

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Best Professions

1. Engineering: Best profession thanks to
   Nitro Boosts
   ,
   Hyperspeed Accelerators
   ,
   Flexweave Underlay
   enchants,
   Global Thermal Sapper Charge
   , and
   Truesight Ice Blinders
   for early gearing.
2. Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as
   Bright Dragon's Eye
   and
   Rigid Dragon's Eye
   .
3. Blacksmithing: Third best profession during phases 3+ thanks to
   Socket Bracer
   and
   Socket Gloves
   .
4. Leatherworking, Tailoring, Enchanting, Inscription, and Alchemy: All provide comparable stat bonuses with
   Fur Lining - Attack Power
   ,
   Swordguard Embroidery
   ,
   Ring - Assault
   ,
   Master's Inscription of the Axe
   , and
   Mixology
   respectively.
5. Skinning:
   Master of Anatomy
   .