Survival Hunter PvE Guide - Wrath Classic (WOTLK)

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Rotation

Opener

1. Stand still for at least 6 seconds before the pull because of
   Sniper Training
   .
2. Apply
   Hunter's Mark
   if assigned.
3. Use
   Misdirection
   on the tank if appropriate.
4. Pre-pot
   Potion of Speed
   .
5. Use
   Explosive Shot
   .
6. Use
   Explosive Trap
   launcher.
7. Use
   Serpent Sting
   .
8. Use
   Rapid Fire
   ,
   Call of the Wild
   ,
   Kill Command
   , and
   Furious Howl
   .
9. Use
   Multi-Shot
   .
10. Use
    Steady Shot
    .
11. 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 the boss will not move out of its radius, use
   Explosive Trap
   launcher, 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
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

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
   .