HUNTER
Ranged physical DPS. Hunter's Mark, Tranquilizing Shot and the pet add small but useful raid utility.
In WoW Forever the Hunter is played as Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival. Horde: Orc, Tauren, Troll and Skyborne (Windshaper). Alliance: Human, Dwarf, Night Elf and Skyborne (High Order).
WHAT IT BRINGS TO A RAID
From the raid planner's catalogue: the buffs, debuffs, utility and cooldowns a Hunter can provide. If a talent or spec is needed, it says so.
BUFFS (3)
- Trueshot AuraParty
Ranged attack power only in Forever (all AP in Classic).
Trueshot AuraTalent: Trueshot Aura · MarksmanshipIncreases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.
- Furious HowlParty
The pet gives nearby party members melee AP for 1 min.
Furious HowlPet: Pet abilityThe wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 83. Lasts 1 min.
- Nature resistanceWhole raid
The totem or Aspect of the Wild.
Aspect of the WildThe hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 60. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
DEBUFFS (3)
- Attack power reductionWhole raid
Demoralizing Shout / Roar, Hex of Weakness, Vindication…
Demoralizing ScreechPet: Pet abilityBlasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec.
- Hit reductionWhole raid
Boss hit chance -2% (Insect Swarm / Scorpid Sting).
Scorpid StingStings the target, reducing the target's chance to hit with attacks by 2% for 20 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
- Hunter's MarkWhole raid
More ranged AP for everyone attacking the target.
Hunter's MarkPlaces the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 71. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or…
UTILITY (4)
- Tranquilizing ShotWhole raid
Removes Frenzy effects from a boss.
Tranquilizing ShotAttempts to remove 1 Frenzy effect from an enemy creature.
- Enchanted FlareWhole raid
New in Forever: reveals hidden and invisible enemies and wards off magical darkness.
Enchanted FlareExposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec.
- CC: Beast / DragonkinSingle target
Hibernate, Scare Beast.
Scare BeastScares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.
- CC: any typeSingle target
Freezing Trap, Blind, Fear.
Freezing TrapPlace a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
DIFFERENT IN FOREVER
- Misdirection: Existed in Classic; not found for this class in the Forever data.
NEW IN FOREVER
Aimed ShotTrainable now, not a talent, and quicker: 2 sec cast (Classic 3), 6 sec cooldown shared with Multi-Shot. Level 20, ranks to 60. A reader caught the cast time on Xaryu's stream.
Call OwlCall Pet is named after your pet. The demo Hunter's read Call Owl.
Aspect of the BeastChanged: rank 1 makes you untrackable and adds 50 melee attack power (Classic: untrackable only). Spotted by a reader on Xaryu's stream.
CLASS GUIDES
We're writing Hunter rotation and stat priority guides as the beta data settles. Until then, check the talent calculator or ask on the forum.
RACES AND RACIALS
Horde
Orc
Blood FuryInstant, 2 min cooldown. Increases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.
HardinessDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.
Axe SpecializationIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and abilities by 1% while you have an axe or a two-handed axe equipped.
Shatter CurseInstant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes and grants immunity to all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 15% for 8 sec.
Tauren
War Stomp0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.
EnduranceTotal Health increased by 5% and chance to hit increased by 1%.
CultivationInstant. Cultivate a nearby herb, growing a duplicate you can harvest without requiring Herbalism skill. Each herb may only be cultivated once. In play it goes on a 1 hour cooldown, though its tooltip shows none.
PlainsrunningGain 1% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 30% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect.
Troll
BerserkingInstant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.
RegenerationHealth regeneration rate increased by 10%. In addition, 10% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
Beast SlayingDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Rapid RegenerationChanneled, 3 min cooldown. Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.
Skyborne (Windshaper)
Walk on AirInstant, 2 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
Skysight0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Attempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.
Elemental InsightDamage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Wind BlessedIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.
Alliance
Human
Sword SpecializationIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 2% while you have a sword or two-handed sword equipped.
The Human SpiritSpirit increased by 5%.
PerceptionInstant, 3 min cooldown. Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Will to SurviveInstant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Stun effects.
Dwarf
Find TreasureInstant. Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until canceled.
StoneformInstant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.
Mace SpecializationIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.
Big Game HunterDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Night Elf
ShadowmeldInstant, 10 sec cooldown. Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.
QuicknessDodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher.
Wisp SpiritTransform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
Elune's LightInstant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
Skyborne (High Order)
Walk on AirInstant, 2 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
Read Ley Line2 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Attempt to tap into the power of a nearby ley line, increasing your Health and Mana regeneration by 100%. Lasts 15 sec if no ley line is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.
Elemental InsightDamage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Wind BlessedIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.
SPELLBOOK
Each spell at its highest rank. Those marked "New" were not in Classic.
Beast Mastery20 spells
- Aspect of the Beast4 rankLevel 30New110 Mana · Instant
You take on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 110. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Aspect of the CheetahLevel 2040 Mana · Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a cheetah, increasing movement speed by 30%. If the hunter takes damage, he will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Aspect of the Hawk7 rankLevel 10120 Mana · Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 120. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Aspect of the MonkeyLevel 420 Mana · 100 yd range · Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Aspect of the PackLevel 40100 Mana · Instant
The hunter and group members within 30 yards take on the aspects of a pack of cheetahs, increasing movement speed by 30%. If a pack member takes damage, they will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Aspect of the Wild2 rankLevel 46115 Mana · Instant
The hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 60. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
- Beast LoreLevel 2440 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant
Gather information about the target beast. The tooltip will display damage, health, armor, any special resistances, and diet.
- Bestial WrathLevel 4012% of base mana · 100 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown
Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.
- Call PetLevel 10Instant
Summons your pet to you.
- Dismiss PetLevel 1010 yd range · 5 sec cast
Dismiss your pet. Dismissing your pet will reduce its happiness by 50.
- Eagle EyeLevel 1425 Mana · Unlimited range · Channeled
Zooms in the hunter's vision. Only usable outdoors. Lasts 1 min.
- Eyes of the BeastLevel 1420 Mana · Unlimited range · 2 sec cast
Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 2 min.
- Feed PetLevel 1010 yd range · Instant
Feed your pet the selected item. Feeding your pet increases happiness. Using food close to the pet's level will have a better result.
- IntimidationLevel 308% of base mana · 100 yd range · Instant · 1 min cooldown
Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.
- Mend Pet7 rankLevel 12480 Mana · 20 yd range · Channeled
Heals your pet 245 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.
- Revive PetLevel 10100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Revive your pet, returning it to life with 15% of its health.
- Scare Beast3 rankLevel 1475 Mana · 10 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown
Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.
- Summon Hawk4 rankLevel 25New190 Mana · 35 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 108 plus 5% of your Ranged Attack Power Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.
- Tame BeastLevel 1060% of base mana · 30 yd range · Channeled
Begins taming a beast to be your companion. Your armor is reduced by 100% while you focus on taming the beast for 20 sec. If you lose the beast's attention for any reason, the taming process will fail. Once tamed, the beast will be very unhappy and disloyal.
- Tranquilizing ShotLevel 60270 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown
Attempts to remove 1 Frenzy effect from an enemy creature.
Marksmanship17 spells
- Aimed Shot6 rankLevel 20310 Mana · 8-35 yd range · 2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown
An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 166. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.
- Arcane Shot8 rankLevel 6190 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
An instant shot that causes 217 Arcane damage.
- Auto ShotLevel 18-35 yd range · Instant
Automatically shoots the target until cancelled.
- Concussive ShotLevel 88% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown
Dazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.
- Distracting Shot6 rankLevel 12110 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 5).
- Enchanted FlareLevel 32New50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec.
- FlareLevel 3250 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown
Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area for 30 sec.
- Hunter's Mark4 rankLevel 660 Mana · 100 yd range · Instant
Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 71. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.
- Multi-ShotLevel 1813.9% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · 0.5 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown
Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
- Rapid FireLevel 26100 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown
Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
- Scatter ShotLevel 308% of base mana · 15 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
A short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.
- Scorpid StingLevel 229% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant
Stings the target, reducing the target's chance to hit with attacks by 2% for 20 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
- Serpent Sting9 rankLevel 4250 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant
Stings the target, causing 555 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
- Sniper Shot3 rankLevel 40New365 Mana · 8-45 yd range · 4 sec cast · 15 sec cooldown
A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 295 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.
- Trueshot Aura5 rankLevel 25525 Mana · Instant
Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.
- Viper Sting3 rankLevel 36215 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown
Stings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
- Volley3 rankLevel 40490 Mana · 35 yd range · Channeled
Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 112 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.
Survival21 spells
- Counterattack4 rankLevel 2585 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 55 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
- DeterrenceLevel 20Instant · 5 min cooldown
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
- Disengage3 rankLevel 20150 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 2). Disables auto-attack.
- Explosive Trap3 rankLevel 34520 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 208 to 264 Fire damage and 330 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.
- Feign DeathLevel 3080 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts 6 min. If not cancelled, after 6 min you will actually die.
- Freezing Trap3 rankLevel 20100 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
- Frost TrapLevel 2860 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Place a Frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it. All enemies within 10 yards will be slowed by 60% while in the area of effect. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
- Immolation Trap5 rankLevel 16245 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 690 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.
- Lacerate4 rankLevel 30New95 Mana · Melee Range · Instant
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec.
- Mongoose Bite4 rankLevel 1665 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 57. Can only be performed after you dodge.
- Raptor Strike8 rankLevel 1100 Mana · Next melee · 6 sec cooldown
A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70.
- Strider KickLevel 30New5.81% of base mana · Melee Range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
- Track BeastsLevel 1Instant
Shows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track DemonsLevel 32Instant
Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track DragonkinLevel 50Instant
Shows the location of all nearby dragonkin on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track ElementalsLevel 26Instant
Shows the location of all nearby elementals on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track GiantsLevel 40Instant
Shows the location of all nearby giants on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track HiddenLevel 24Instant
Increases stealth detection and shows hidden units within detection range on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track HumanoidsLevel 10Instant
Shows the location of all nearby humanoids on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Track UndeadLevel 18Instant
Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
- Wing Clip3 rankLevel 1280 Mana · Melee Range · Instant
Inflicts 50 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 60% for 10 sec.
Pets31 spells
- Arcane Resistance4 rankLevel 20
Increases Arcane resistance by 120.
- Bite8 rankLevel 135 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: every family but Bird of Prey, Crab and Scorpid
Bite the enemy, causing 81 to 99 damage.
- Charge6 rankLevel 135 Focus · 8-25 yd range · Instant · 25 sec cooldown · Pet: Boar
Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 490 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.
- Claw8 rankLevel 125 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid
Claw the enemy, causing 43 to 59 damage.
- Cower6 rankLevel 515 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.
- Dash3 rankLevel 3020 Focus · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: every family but Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Core Hound and Wind Serpent
Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec.
- Demoralizing Screech4 rankLevel 820 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Carrion Bird
Blasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec.
- Dismember5 rankLevel 12New35 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Pet: Crocilisk
Viciously bites enemy appendages for 50 to 58 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.
- Dive3 rankLevel 3020 Focus · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent
Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec.
- Dust Cloud5 rankLevel 12New10 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · Pet: Tallstrider
Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 505 for 30 sec.
- Fire Resistance4 rankLevel 20
Increases Fire resistance by 120.
- Frost Resistance4 rankLevel 20
Increases Frost resistance by 120.
- Furious Howl4 rankLevel 1060 Focus · 30 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: Wolf
The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 83. Lasts 1 min.
- Great Stamina10 rankLevel 1
Stamina increased by 40.
- Growl7 rankLevel 115 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.
- Lightning Breath6 rankLevel 150 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · Pet: Wind Serpent
Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 86 to 98 Nature damage to a single target.
- Mine!5 rankLevel 10New20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 1 min cooldown · Pet: Bird of Prey
Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 41 to 47 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.
- Natural Armor10 rankLevel 1
Armor increased by 1,000.
- Nature Resistance4 rankLevel 20
Increases Nature resistance by 120.
- Pinch5 rankLevel 12New50 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: Crab
Pinches an enemy's legs for 88 to 102 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.
- Prowl3 rankLevel 3040 Focus · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Pet: Cat
Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 40%. The first attack from stealth receives a 50% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.
- Savage Rend5 rankLevel 12New50 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 1 min cooldown · Pet: Raptor
Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 156 damage over 18 sec.
- Scorpid Poison4 rankLevel 830 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 4 sec cooldown · Pet: Scorpid
Inflicts 25 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target.
- Shadow Resistance4 rankLevel 20
Increases Shadow resistance by 120.
- Shell ShieldLevel 2010 Focus · Instant · 3 min cooldown · Pet: Turtle
Reduces all damage your pet takes by 50% and increases the time between your pet's attacks by 60%, but deals more damage with each attack. Lasts 12 sec.
- Sonic Blast5 rankLevel 12New80 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: Bat
Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 77 to 91 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.
- Swipe5 rankLevel 12New20 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown · Pet: Bear
Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 20 to 22 damage.
- Tendon Rip5 rankLevel 12New25 Focus · Melee Range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Pet: Hyena
Tears at an enemy's legs for 60 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.
- Thunderstomp4 rankLevel 30New60 Focus · Instant · 1 min cooldown · Pet: Gorilla
Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 122 to 142 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yds.
- Trickster's DanceLevel 20New10 Focus · Instant · 3 min cooldown · Pet: Fox
Increases your pet's chance to Dodge by 50% and decreases the time between your pet's attacks by 30% for 12 sec.
- Web5 rankLevel 12New20 Focus · 20 yd range · Instant · 40 sec cooldown · Pet: Spider
Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 52 Nature damage over 4 sec.
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