Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Guide
Class
Spec
Introduction
Survival Hunters bring with them to the raid. All Hunters also have which reduces the target's chance to hit.
Hunting Party
Scorpid Sting
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Rotation
Opener
- Stand still for at least 6 seconds before the pull because of .Sniper Training
- Up until Step 10, you will be running towards the boss while weaving in your , in order to get into range forAuto ShotforExplosive Trapprocs. If you haveLock and Load, use them on pull and move steps 10 and 11 to right after step 6.Nitro Boosts
- Apply if assigned.Hunter's Mark
- Use on the Main Tank if appropriate.Misdirection
- Pre-pot .Potion of Speed
- Use .Explosive Shot
- Use .Serpent Sting
- Use .Multi-Shot
- Use .Steady Shot
- Use .Explosive Trap
- Use ,Rapid Fire,Call of the Wild, andKill Command.Furious Howl
- Use .Explosive Shot R4
- Use .Explosive Shot R3
- Use .Explosive Shot R4
- Proceed with normal priorities.
Single Target
- Use .Aspect of the Dragonhawk
- Maintain if assigned.Hunter's Mark
- Maintain buff.Sniper Training
- Use ,Rapid Fire,Call of the Wild, andKill Command.Furious Howl
- Use on targets 20% health or below.Kill Shot
- When you get a proc, useLock and Load, followed byExplosive Shot R4, followed byExplosive Shot R3.Explosive Shot R4
- Use .Explosive Shot
- If you can be close to the boss, use , otherwise useExplosive Trap.Black Arrow
- Maintain . Let it expire before you re-apply it.Serpent Sting
- Use .Multi-Shot
- Use .Steady Shot
AoE
- Use .Multi-Shot
- Use .Explosive Trap
- Use .Volley
Pets
- Wolf for .Furious Howl
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Talents
Standard Build
If you need Hit, remove 2 points from , and 1 point from , and put them into . If you need , move the points from . If you need , move a point from .
Hunting Party
Resourcefulness
Focused Aim
Entrapment
Trap Mastery
Aimed Shot
Hunting Party
0
Beast Mastery
0
Marksmanship
0
Survival
Short Fights
For fights where mana is not an issue and your raid does not need you to cover Replenishment, this build will outperfom the Standard one.
0
Beast Mastery
0
Marksmanship
0
Survival
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Glyphs
- Major: ,
Explosive Trap
,Steady Shot
Kill Shot
- Optional: If you can't Trap Weave, replace with
Explosive Trap
.Serpent Sting
- Minor: ,
Feign Death
,Revive Pet
Pack
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Stats
Hit Cap
- 4% (132 Rating) with andHeroic PresenceFocused 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
- orDark RuneDemonic Rune
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Best Races
Alliance
- Draenei: Heroic Presence
- Dwarf: Gun Specialization
- Night Elf: Higher base Agility.
Horde
- Orc: andCommandBlood Fury
- Troll: andBerserkingBow Specialization
- Blood Elf: Arcane Torrent
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Survival Hunter Best Professions
- Engineering: Best profession thanks to ,Nitro Boosts,Hyperspeed Acceleratorsenchants,Flexweave Underlay, andGlobal Thermal Sapper Chargefor early gearing.Truesight Ice Blinders
- Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as andBright Dragon's Eye.Rigid Dragon's Eye
- Blacksmithing: Third best profession during phases 3+ thanks to andSocket Bracer.Socket Gloves
- Leatherworking, Tailoring, Enchanting, Inscription, and Alchemy: All provide comparable stat bonuses with ,Fur Lining - Attack Power,Swordguard Embroidery,Ring - Assault, andMaster's Inscription of the Axerespectively.Mixology
- Skinning: .Master of Anatomy