Beast Mastery
Ranged DPS
Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec.
Final-row talent: Bestial WrathExplore Beast Mastery talents →WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER · CLASS GUIDE
Hunter
Ranged weapons, traps and a tameable companion. Inspect the class guide for individual requirements and separate role paths.
- Roles
- Damage
- Resource
- Mana
- Armor
- Leather → Mail from level 40
- Weapons
- One-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Axes, Bows, Guns, Polearms, One-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Swords, Staves, Fist Weapons, Daggers, Thrown, Crossbows
FIND YOUR DIRECTION
Specializations
Final-row talent: Bestial WrathExplore Beast Mastery talents →
Marksmanship
Ranged DPS
A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 160 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.
Final-row talent: Sniper ShotExplore Marksmanship talents →
Survival
Ranged DPS
Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
Final-row talent: Lacerating StrikesExplore Survival talents →ONE LEVEL AT A TIME
Your road to 60
Spells at level 1
Dungeons in range
No dungeon range in the catalog contains this level.
YOUR SPELLS, IN ORDER
Abilities by level
Open an ability for its effect and ranks, or expand a level band for the full table.
66 abilities · latest listed ranks through level 60
Aimed ShotRank 6Lv 60An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 166. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.
310 Mana · 8-35 yd range · 2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown
Arcane ShotRank 8Lv 60An instant shot that causes 217 Arcane damage.
190 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
- Armor ProficiencyPassiveLv 1
You are proficient in the use of the following armor types: Cloth, Leather, Mail.
Passive
Aspect of the BeastRank 4Lv 60You 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.
110 Mana · Instant
Aspect of the CheetahClass spellLv 20The 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.
40 Mana · Instant
Aspect of the HawkRank 7Lv 60The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 120. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
120 Mana · Instant
Aspect of the MonkeyClass spellLv 4The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
20 Mana · 100 yd range · Instant
Aspect of the PackClass spellLv 40The 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.
100 Mana · Instant
Aspect of the WildRank 2Lv 56The 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.
115 Mana · Instant
AttackGeneralLv 1Description unknown in this record.
Auto ShotClass spellLv 1
Beast LoreClass spellLv 24Gather information about the target beast. The tooltip will display damage, health, armor, any special resistances, and diet.
40 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant
Beast TrainingGeneralLv 10Lets you train your pet with various abilities that you have learned how to teach.
- Bestial WrathTalentLv 40
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.
12% of base mana · 100 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown
Call PetClass spellLv 10
Concussive ShotClass spellLv 8Dazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.
8% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown
CounterattackRank 4Lv 54A 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.
85 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
- DeterrenceTalentLv 20
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
Instant · 5 min cooldown
DisengageRank 3Lv 48Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 2). Disables auto-attack.
150 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Dismiss PetClass spellLv 10Dismiss your pet. Dismissing your pet will reduce its happiness by 50.
10 yd range · 5 sec cast
Distracting ShotRank 6Lv 60Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 5).
110 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
- DodgePassiveLv 1
Dual WieldPassiveLv 20Allows one-hand and off-hand weapons to be equipped in the off-hand.
Passive
Eagle EyeClass spellLv 14Zooms in the hunter's vision. Only usable outdoors. Lasts 1 min.
25 Mana · Unlimited range · Channeled
Enchanted FlareClass spellLv 32Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec.
50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Explosive TrapRank 3Lv 54Place 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.
520 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Eyes of the BeastClass spellLv 14Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 2 min.
20 Mana · Unlimited range · 2 sec cast
- Feed PetClass spellLv 10
Feed your pet the selected item. Feeding your pet increases happiness. Using food close to the pet's level will have a better result.
10 yd range · Instant
Feign DeathClass spellLv 30Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts 6 min. If not cancelled, after 6 min you will actually die.
80 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
FlareClass spellLv 32Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area for 30 sec.
50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown
Freezing TrapRank 3Lv 60Place 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.
100 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Frost TrapClass spellLv 28Place 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.
60 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Hunter's MarkRank 4Lv 58Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 143. 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.
60 Mana · 100 yd range · Instant
Immolation TrapRank 5Lv 56Place 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.
245 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
IntimidationTalentLv 30Command 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.
8% of base mana · 100 yd range · Instant · 1 min cooldown
- LacerateRank 4Lv 60
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec.
95 Mana · Melee Range · Instant
LanguagesPassiveLv 1
Mend PetRank 7Lv 60Heals your pet 245 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.
480 Mana · 20 yd range · Channeled
- Mongoose BiteRank 4Lv 58
Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 57. Can only be performed after you dodge.
65 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Multi-ShotClass spellLv 18Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
13.9% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
ParryPassiveLv 1
Rapid FireClass spellLv 26Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
100 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown
- Raptor StrikeRank 8Lv 56
A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70.
100 Mana · Next melee · 6 sec cooldown
Revive PetClass spellLv 10Revive your pet, returning it to life with 15% of its health.
100% of base mana · 10 sec cast
Scare BeastRank 3Lv 46Scares 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.
75 Mana · 10 yd range · 1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown
Scatter ShotTalentLv 30A 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.
8% of base mana · 15 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Scorpid StingClass spellLv 22Stings 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.
9% of base mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant
Serpent StingRank 9Lv 60Stings the target, causing 555 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
250 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant
- Sniper ShotRank 3Lv 58
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.
365 Mana · 8-45 yd range · 4 sec cast · 15 sec cooldown
Strider KickTalentLv 30A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
5.81% of base mana · Melee Range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
Summon HawkRank 4Lv 60Command 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.
190 Mana · 35 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
- Tame BeastClass spellLv 10
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. Try feeding the pet immediately to make it happy.
60% of base mana · 30 yd range · Channeled
- ThrowGeneralLv 1
Track BeastsClass spellLv 1Shows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track DemonsClass spellLv 32Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track DragonkinClass spellLv 50Shows the location of all nearby dragonkin on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track ElementalsClass spellLv 26Shows the location of all nearby elementals on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track GiantsClass spellLv 40Shows the location of all nearby giants on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track HiddenClass spellLv 24Increases stealth detection and shows hidden units within detection range on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track HumanoidsClass spellLv 10Shows the location of all nearby humanoids on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Track UndeadClass spellLv 18Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.
Instant
Tranquilizing ShotClass spellLv 60Attempts to remove 1 Frenzy effect from an enemy creature.
270 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown
Trueshot AuraRank 5Lv 60Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party or raid members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.
525 Mana · Instant
Viper StingRank 3Lv 56Stings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
215 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown
- VolleyRank 3Lv 58
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.
490 Mana · 35 yd range · Channeled
Wing ClipRank 3Lv 60Inflicts 50 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 60% for 10 sec.
80 Mana · Melee Range · Instant
All ranks · levels 1–2047 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armor Proficiency | Passive | General |
| 1 | Attack | — | General |
| 1 | Auto Shot | — | Class spell |
| 1 | Dodge | Passive | General |
| 1 | Languages | Passive | General |
| 1 | Parry | Passive | General |
| 1 | Raptor Strike | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Throw | — | General |
| 1 | Track Beasts | — | Class spell |
| 4 | Aspect of the Monkey | — | Class spell |
| 4 | Serpent Sting | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Arcane Shot | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Hunter's Mark | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 8 | Concussive Shot | — | Class spell |
| 8 | Raptor Strike | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 10 | Beast Training | — | General |
| 10 | Call Pet | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Dismiss Pet | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Feed Pet | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Revive Pet | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Serpent Sting | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Tame Beast | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Track Humanoids | — | Class spell |
| 12 | Arcane Shot | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 12 | Distracting Shot | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Mend Pet | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Wing Clip | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Eagle Eye | — | Class spell |
| 14 | Eyes of the Beast | — | Class spell |
| 14 | Scare Beast | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 16 | Immolation Trap | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 16 | Mongoose Bite | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 16 | Raptor Strike | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 18 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 18 | Multi-Shot | — | Class spell |
| 18 | Serpent Sting | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 18 | Track Undead | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Aimed Shot | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Arcane Shot | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 20 | Aspect of the Cheetah | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Deterrence | — | Talent |
| 20 | Disengage | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Distracting Shot | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 20 | Dual Wield | Passive | General |
| 20 | Freezing Trap | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Mend Pet | Rank 2 | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 21–4055 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Hunter's Mark | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 22 | Scorpid Sting | — | Class spell |
| 24 | Beast Lore | — | Class spell |
| 24 | Raptor Strike | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 24 | Track Hidden | — | Class spell |
| 25 | Counterattack | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 25 | Summon Hawk | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 25 | Trueshot Aura | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 26 | Immolation Trap | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 26 | Rapid Fire | — | Class spell |
| 26 | Serpent Sting | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 26 | Track Elementals | — | Class spell |
| 28 | Aimed Shot | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Arcane Shot | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 28 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 28 | Frost Trap | — | Class spell |
| 28 | Mend Pet | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 30 | Aspect of the Beast | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Counterattack | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 30 | Distracting Shot | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 30 | Feign Death | — | Class spell |
| 30 | Intimidation | — | Talent |
| 30 | Lacerate | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Mongoose Bite | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Scare Beast | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Scatter Shot | — | Talent |
| 30 | Strider Kick | — | Talent |
| 32 | Enchanted Flare | — | Class spell |
| 32 | Flare | — | Class spell |
| 32 | Raptor Strike | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 32 | Track Demons | — | Class spell |
| 32 | Trueshot Aura | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 34 | Disengage | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 34 | Explosive Trap | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 34 | Serpent Sting | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 36 | Aimed Shot | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Arcane Shot | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 36 | Immolation Trap | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Mend Pet | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 36 | Summon Hawk | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 36 | Viper Sting | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 38 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 38 | Wing Clip | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 40 | Aspect of the Beast | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 40 | Aspect of the Pack | — | Class spell |
| 40 | Bestial Wrath | — | Talent |
| 40 | Distracting Shot | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 40 | Freezing Trap | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 40 | Hunter's Mark | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Lacerate | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 40 | Raptor Strike | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 40 | Sniper Shot | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 40 | Track Giants | — | Class spell |
| 40 | Trueshot Aura | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 40 | Volley | Rank 1 | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 41–6051 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Counterattack | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 42 | Serpent Sting | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 44 | Aimed Shot | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 44 | Arcane Shot | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 44 | Explosive Trap | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 44 | Mend Pet | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 44 | Mongoose Bite | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 46 | Aspect of the Wild | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 46 | Immolation Trap | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Scare Beast | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 46 | Viper Sting | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 48 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 48 | Disengage | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 48 | Raptor Strike | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 48 | Sniper Shot | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 48 | Summon Hawk | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 50 | Aspect of the Beast | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 50 | Distracting Shot | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 50 | Lacerate | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 50 | Serpent Sting | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 50 | Track Dragonkin | — | Class spell |
| 50 | Trueshot Aura | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 50 | Volley | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 52 | Aimed Shot | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 52 | Arcane Shot | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 52 | Mend Pet | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 54 | Counterattack | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 54 | Explosive Trap | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 56 | Aspect of the Wild | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 56 | Immolation Trap | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 56 | Raptor Strike | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 56 | Viper Sting | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 58 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 58 | Hunter's Mark | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 58 | Mongoose Bite | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 58 | Serpent Sting | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 58 | Sniper Shot | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 58 | Volley | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 60 | Aimed Shot | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Arcane Shot | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 60 | Aspect of the Beast | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 60 | Aspect of the Hawk | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 60 | Distracting Shot | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Freezing Trap | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 60 | Lacerate | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 60 | Mend Pet | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 60 | Serpent Sting | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 60 | Summon Hawk | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 60 | Tranquilizing Shot | — | Class spell |
| 60 | Trueshot Aura | Rank 5 | Talent |
| 60 | Wing Clip | Rank 3 | Class spell |
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Hardiness
Duration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.
Command
Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.
Shatter Curse
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
History
2026-10-15 Shatter Curse: Now dispels Curses and Banes (was granting immunity). Magic damage taken reduced by 5% (was 15%). Source ↗
War Stomp
0.5 sec cast, 1.5 min cooldown. Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.
History
2026-10-15 War Stomp: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Cultivation
Instant. Cultivate a nearby herb, growing a duplicate you can harvest without requiring Herbalism skill. Each herb may only be cultivated once. 15 min cooldown. Requires a character level equal to the herb’s Herbalism requirement divided by 5. Herbs requiring more than 300 Herbalism can be cultivated at character level 60.
History
2026-10-15 Cultivation: Cooldown reduced to 15 minutes (was 60 minutes). Source ↗
2026-09-24 Cultivation now has a player-level requirement for every Herb. The level required is equal to the Herb’s level required to pick it divided by 5. Herbs that require a higher than 300 Herbalism skill to pick can be Cultivated at player level 60. Source ↗
Plainsrunning
Gain 2% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 60% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect. Does not increase mounted movement speed. Requires moving a minimum distance per second to keep the effect.
History
2026-10-15 Plainsrunning: Also grants 3% increased mounted movement speed. This increase stacks with other mounted movement speed increases. Source ↗
2026-10-15 Plainsrunning now requires the Tauren to move a minimum distance per second to keep the effect. Source ↗
2026-10-26 Plainsrunning now grants 2% movement speed per stack (was 1%), for a total max increase of 60% (was 30%), and no longer increases mounted movement speed. Source ↗
Berserking
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 15 sec.
History
2026-10-26 Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Source ↗
Regeneration
Health regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
History
2026-10-15 Regeneration: Health regeneration bonuses increased to 20% (was 10%). Source ↗
Beast Slaying
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Rapid Regeneration
Channeled, 3 min cooldown. Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Skysight
0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your movement speed by 15% for 15 sec. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour (persists through death): while Charged, each Skysight increases movement speed by 30% instead. Can be cast while moving.
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
The Human Spirit
Spirit increased by 10%.
History
2026-10-26 Human Spirit now increases Spirit by 10% (was 5%). Source ↗
Perception
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Will to Survive
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Stun effects.
Find Treasure
Instant. Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until canceled. Also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests.
History
2026-10-15 Find Treasure: Now also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests. Source ↗
Stoneform
Instant, 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.
Artisan's Precision
Increases hit chance with spells and attacks by 1%.
Big Game Hunter
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Shadowmeld
Instant, 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.
Quickness
Dodge 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. The movement speed increase stacks with other movement speed increases.
History
2026-10-15 Quickness: Movement speed increase now stacks with other movement speed increases. Source ↗
Wisp Spirit
Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
Elune's Light
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Read Leyline
2 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your Health and Mana regeneration by 50% for 15 sec. Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour (persists through death): while Attuned, each Read Leyline increases regeneration by 100% instead. Cannot be used while Innervate is active; Innervate replaces it. Can be cast while moving.
History
2026-10-15 Read Leyline: Now castable while moving. Minimum duration increased to 30 seconds (was 20 seconds). Source ↗
2026-10-26 Read Leyline now increases Mana and Health regeneration by 50% (was 100%), with a 15-second duration; at a Ley Line it also grants Attuned for 1 hour, raising its benefit to 100%. Source ↗
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Racial data and coverage
Current mechanics follow Blizzard’s dated development notes. Supplementary icons and race/class combinations: · CC BY 4.0 · export 2026-10-30. Class compatibility is from that dataset. Race portraits, including Skyborne, are verified client atlas crops with a . General racial descriptions retain the export with dated official development-note updates through 2026-10-26. Character-level scaling is not inferred. Full race guides and comparison →
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Adventure
Spend points to unlock perksHigh Alert
5 tree pointsHigh AlertRank 0 / 2Increases your ability to detect nearby targets with Stealth as if your level were increased by 1. Ineffective in Battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Well Rested
OpenWell RestedRank 0 / 5Your rested experience accumulates 4% faster and your rested experience cap is increased by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented
5 tree pointsTalentedRank 0 / 5You gain talent points every level starting at level 9 instead of starting at level 10, but you still may not have more than 51 total talent points.
Requires Well Rested at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Thrill of Adventure
OpenThrill of AdventureRank 0 / 5You gain 1% of your maximum Health and Mana over 10 sec each time you deliver the killing blow to a non-trivial enemy. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Field Guide
5 tree pointsField GuideRank 0 / 3Reduces your cooldown on adding Camp features by 8%
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Frequent Flier
10 tree pointsFrequent FlierRank 0 / 1You receive a 50% discount on all flight paths, and your flight path mount flies 20% faster.
Requires Field Guide at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Field Medicine
5 tree pointsField MedicineRank 0 / 2Reduces the duration of the Recently Bandaged effect by 5 sec when you use a bandage. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.
Resourcefulness
Spend points to unlock perksFor Great Honor
5 tree pointsFor Great HonorRank 0 / 5Increases Honor Points gained by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Gourmand
OpenGourmandRank 0 / 3Increases the duration of beneficial effects from eating food by 33%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Permanence
5 tree pointsPermanenceRank 0 / 2Your class abilities which grant long-duration stat or attribute benefits to all party or raid members last 50% longer, and the benefits you gain from resting at a camp last 50% longer.
Requires Gourmand at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.The Quick and the Dead
OpenThe Quick and the DeadRank 0 / 2Increases movement speed while dead by 5% and your helpful spells and abilities cost no resources for 1 min after being resurrected or until you enter combat.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Reagent Economy
10 tree pointsReagent EconomyRank 0 / 1Your class abilities no longer require reagents purchaseable from vendors.
Requires The Quick and the Dead at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Reinforce
OpenReinforceRank 0 / 5You take 8% less durability loss when you die.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Diplomat
5 tree pointsDiplomatRank 0 / 5Increases your reputation gains by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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Professions
Spend points to unlock perksMaster Chef
5 tree pointsMaster ChefRank 0 / 5Your cooking recipes have a 10% chance to create an extra result.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Working Overtime
OpenWorking OvertimeRank 0 / 5Increases your chance to gain a skill increase from using any primary, secondary, or class-based tradeskill by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Bartering
5 tree pointsBarteringRank 0 / 2Reduces the gold price of items from all vendors by 5%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Dedicated Study
10 tree pointsDedicated StudyRank 0 / 1Increases your skill by 1 in your lowest tradeskill among your Primary and Secondary tradeskills. If you have already reached 300 skill in your two current Primary Tradeskills and all three Secondary Tradeskills, you will gain 2 to 4 of a random Elemental Essence.
Requires Bartering at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Professions.
25 sec cast | 23 hour cooldownClick to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Bountiful Harvest
OpenBountiful HarvestRank 0 / 5You are 20% more likely to discover Scarce materials from Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Performance Bonus
5 tree pointsPerformance BonusRank 0 / 3You have a 5% chance to receive 100% increased Merchant's Favor when you turn in a crate to the Azeroth Commerce Authority or Durotar Supply and Logistics.
Requires Bountiful Harvest at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Luremaster
5 tree pointsLuremasterRank 0 / 2While fishing with a Lure active, you have a 25% chance to catch an extra fish.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented: 0 / 5. At level 30: 21 standard talent points. The total cap is 51.
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Dungeons and raids
- Conqueror of the Lair
Defeat Onyxia.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Master Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Wilds
Defeat the following encounters in Hyjal Summit.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
+1 Legacy point
Classes
- Novice Warrior
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warrior
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warrior
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Druid
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Druid
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Master Druid
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Hunter
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Hunter
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Master Hunter
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Mage
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Mage
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Master Mage
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Paladin
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Paladin
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Master Paladin
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Priest
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Priest
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Master Priest
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Rogue
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Rogue
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Master Rogue
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Shaman
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Shaman
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Master Shaman
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Warlock
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warlock
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warlock
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Crafting
- Journeyman Alchemist
Reach 150 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Alchemist
Reach 225 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Alchemist
Reach 300 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Blacksmith
Reach 150 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Blacksmith
Reach 225 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Blacksmith
Reach 300 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Enchanter
Reach 150 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Enchanter
Reach 225 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Enchanter
Reach 300 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Engineer
Reach 150 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Engineer
Reach 225 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Engineer
Reach 300 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Leatherworker
Reach 150 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Leatherworker
Reach 225 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Leatherworker
Reach 300 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Tailor
Reach 150 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Tailor
Reach 225 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Tailor
Reach 300 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
PvP
- Rank 3
Reach the rank of Sergeant in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 7
Reach the rank of Knight-Lieutenant or Blood Guard in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 10
Reach the rank of Lieutenant-Commander or Champion in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 13
Reach the rank of Field Marshal or Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 14
Reach the rank of Grand Marshal or High Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Alterac Valley
Reach exalted reputation with the Frostwolf Clan or Stormpike Guard.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Arathi Basin
Reach exalted reputation with the Defilers or League of Arathor.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Warsong Gulch
Reach exalted reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Darkspear Islands
Reach exalted reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 7
Complete Week 7 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 10
Complete Week 10 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Other
- Lord Valthalak Laid to Rest
Complete the questline beginning with An Earnest Proposition, and ending with Saving the Best for Last.
+1 Legacy point - Explorer
Have a character with the Explore Azeroth achievement.
+1 Legacy point
WHAT CHANGED SINCE CLASSIC
The class, compared
Beyond the talent trees
Aimed Shot · Rank 1
An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 20. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot. 75 Mana 8-35 yd range 2 sec cast 6 sec cooldown
Aspect of the Beast · Rank 1
The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 50. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. 50 Mana Instant
CLASSIC → FOREVER
Compared with Classic
Compare the exported talent trees with Classic. Each record keeps its rank, requirements and source.
New tools in your trees
All talent changes ↓CLASSIC → FOREVER
Talent by talent
Descriptions below compare rank 1. Open a record for requirements and the route into your build.
50 talents
Deadly AspectsBeast Mastery · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
While Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 1% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.Beast Mastery · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
While Aspect of the Hawk is active, Auto Shot has a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Endurance TrainingBeast Mastery · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the Health of your pets by 3%.Beast Mastery · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Focused FireBeast Mastery · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all damage you and your pet deal by 1% while your pet is active.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Aspect of the MonkeyBeast Mastery · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 1%.Beast Mastery · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Revive PetBeast Mastery · row 2Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Revive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.Beast Mastery · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Revive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
PathfindingBeast Mastery · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 3%.Beast Mastery · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 3%.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Bestial SwiftnessBeast Mastery · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the outdoor movement speed of your pets by 30%.Beast Mastery · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Unleashed FuryBeast Mastery · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your pets by 4%.Beast Mastery · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.10 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved Mend PetBeast Mastery · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives the Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic or Poison effect from the pet each tick.Beast Mastery · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
FerocityBeast Mastery · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your pets by 3%.Beast Mastery · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Summon HawkBeast Mastery · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 32 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.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Spirit BondBeast Mastery · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
While your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.Beast Mastery · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
While your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
IntimidationBeast Mastery · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Command your pet to intimidate the target on the next successful melee attack, causing a high amount of threat and stunning the target for 3 sec.Beast Mastery · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
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.Requires Bestial Swiftness · 20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Bestial DisciplineBeast Mastery · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10%.Beast Mastery · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
FrenzyBeast Mastery · row 6Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.Beast Mastery · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.Requires Ferocity · 25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Bestial WrathBeast Mastery · row 7Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
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.Beast Mastery · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
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.Requires Intimidation · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Hawk EyeMarksmanship · row 1Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.Marksmanship · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Concussive ShotMarksmanship · row 1Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.Marksmanship · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Lethal AttacksMarksmanship · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your critical strike chance with ranged weapons by 1%.Marksmanship · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved StingsMarksmanship · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Serpent Sting by 2%.Marksmanship · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
EfficiencyMarksmanship · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots and Stings by 2%.Marksmanship · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Careful AimMarksmanship · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Rapid KillingMarksmanship · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Arcane ShotMarksmanship · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.2 sec.Marksmanship · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.10 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Lone WolfMarksmanship · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
You deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Trueshot AuraMarksmanship · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the attack power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.Marksmanship · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party or raid members within 45 yds by 15.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Mortal ShotsMarksmanship · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your ranged weapon critical strike damage bonus by 6%.Marksmanship · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.Requires Careful Aim · 15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Rapid RecuperationMarksmanship · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Afflicting a target with Serpent Sting allows 25% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 15 sec, increased to 50% when Rapid Killing is consumed.Requires Rapid Killing · 20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
BarrageMarksmanship · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot and Volley spells by 5%.Marksmanship · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Scatter ShotMarksmanship · row 5Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
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.Marksmanship · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
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.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Ranged Weapon SpecializationMarksmanship · row 6Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.Marksmanship · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Sniper ShotMarksmanship · row 7New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 160 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.Requires Trueshot Aura · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved TrackingSurvival · row 1New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
DeflectionSurvival · row 1Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.Survival · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
EntrapmentSurvival · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Immolation Trap, Frost Trap, and Explosive Trap a 5% chance to entrap the target, preventing them from moving for 5 sec.Survival · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Savage StrikesSurvival · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of Raptor Strike and Mongoose Bite by 10%.Survival · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
SurvivalistSurvival · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases total health by 2%.Survival · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your total Health by 2%.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved Wing ClipSurvival · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 4% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.Survival · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Clever TrapsSurvival · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.Survival · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
SurefootedSurvival · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases hit chance by 1% and increases the chance movement impairing effects will be resisted by an additional 5%.Survival · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
DeterrenceSurvival · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.Survival · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Survival TacticsSurvival · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Predator's EdgeSurvival · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
CounterattackSurvival · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 40 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.Survival · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.Requires Deterrence · 15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
ResourcefulnessSurvival · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 30%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 50% chance to allow 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Expose PreySurvival · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Grants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 5% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Lasts 10 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Survivalist's DisciplineSurvival · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Strider KickSurvival · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Lightning ReflexesSurvival · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Agility by 3%.Survival · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Agility by 2%.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Lacerating StrikesSurvival · row 7New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 secRequires Expose Prey · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
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DATED PATCH HISTORY
Recent Hunter changes
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30Oct2026
Reviewed server hotfix referenceUnread
October 30 class hotfixes: rebuilt trees, revised spells
Changes since our previous class snapshot; some predate October 30.
2 moved3 changed
ClassesTalentsSpellbook
Hunter
5 abilities
Aspect of the Hawk
•ChangedThe first rank grants 15 Ranged Attack Power instead of 20.
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Previous wording
Aspect of the HawkRank 1Learned at level 1020 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 20. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Current wording
Aspect of the HawkRank 1Learned at level 1020 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 15. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
More rank changes (4)
Rank 2
Before
Aspect of the HawkRank 2Learned at level 1835 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 35. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
After
Aspect of the HawkRank 2Learned at level 1835 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 22. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Rank 3
Before
Aspect of the HawkRank 3Learned at level 2850 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 50. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
After
Aspect of the HawkRank 3Learned at level 2850 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 30. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Rank 4
Before
Aspect of the HawkRank 4Learned at level 3870 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 70. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
After
Aspect of the HawkRank 4Learned at level 3870 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 38. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Rank 5
Before
Aspect of the HawkRank 5Learned at level 4890 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 90. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
After
Aspect of the HawkRank 5Learned at level 4890 Mana
Instant
The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 47. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.
Hunter's Mark
•ChangedThe changed rank grants attackers 143 Ranged Attack Power against the marked target instead of 71.
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Previous wording
Hunter's MarkRank 4Learned at level 5860 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.
Current wording
Hunter's MarkRank 4Learned at level 5860 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 143. 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.
Improved Revive Pet
↔MovedNow in Beast Mastery · Row 2 · column 3.
26Oct2026
Official development notesUnread
The final racial tuning pass
Races
Human
- Ruthless crit: 2% → 1%. Human Spirit: 5% → 10% Spirit.
Dwarf
- Earth Fury is removed. Artisan’s Precision adds 1% hit chance for spells and attacks.
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THE CLASS, EXPLAINED
HUNTER · Class guide
Is Hunter for you in WoW Forever? The whole class, 1 to 60
How the Forever Hunter fights, what changed from Classic, how Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival differ, how pets learn abilities, and what remains a forecast at 60.
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Hunter FAQ
What roles can Hunter play?
Damage. Choose a specialization and inspect its talents for the details.
What armor can Hunter wear?
Leather → Mail from level 40. The class facts use the existing reviewed planner proficiency rules.
Which races can be a Hunter?
Orc (Horde), Tauren (Horde), Troll (Horde), Skyborne (Windshaper) (Horde), Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance), Night Elf (Alliance), Skyborne (High Order) (Alliance).
When do base talent points begin?
The base budget starts with one point at level 10 and reaches 51 at level 60. The Talented Legacy bonus is configured separately in the talent planner.