Hunter — Beast Mastery

How Beast Mastery Hunter wins

Beast Mastery is the fully mobile ranged Hunter spec. In Midnight it is built around pet and summoned-beast damage, a fixed 30-second Bestial Wrath cycle, Barbed Shot as a rolling bleed, Kill Command priority, and Wild Thrash maintaining Beast Cleave in AoE.

Role

Ranged DPS

Stat lead

Weapon Damage then Agility

Single target

Pack Leader

Cleave / AoE

Pack Leader

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

1. 1.Weapon Damage›
2. 2.Agility›
3. 3.Mastery›
4. 4.Critical Strike›
5. 5.Haste›
6. 6.Versatility

Weapon damage and Agility are the foundation. Mastery is the best secondary because it increases pet, Dire Beast, summoned beast, and many shot contributions. Critical Strike and Haste are close and can swap by build, trinkets, target count, and current gear; Versatility is usually last unless survival is the limiting factor.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

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FlaskFlask of the Shattered SunCrit flask option.Flask of the Shattered SunItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Critical Strike by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Crit flask option.Blizzard game dataFlaskFlask of the MagistersMastery flask option.Flask of the MagistersItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Mastery by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Mastery flask option.Blizzard game dataFoodHarandar CelebrationFeast option.Harandar CelebrationVegetarianItem Level 90Non-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Place a Harandar Celebration for all players to enjoy! Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Well Fed gaining 98 Stamina and 50 primary stat for 1 hour.Guide note: Feast option.Blizzard game dataFoodSilvermoon ParadeFeast option.Silvermoon ParadeItem Level 90Non-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Place a Silvermoon Parade for all players to enjoy! Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Well Fed gaining 98 Stamina and 50 primary stat for 1 hour.Guide note: Feast option.Blizzard game dataFoodHearty Royal RoastPersonal food option.Hearty Royal RoastItem Level 90Binds to WarbandNon-equippable Food & DrinkRequires Level 90Use: Restores 7% of your maximum health and mana every second over 20 sec. Must remain seated while eating. Hearty Well Fed If you spend at least 10 seconds eating, you will become Hearty Well Fed and gain 50 primary stat for 1 hour. This food persists through death.Guide note: Personal food option.Blizzard game dataCombat potionLight's PotentialCombat potion option.Light's PotentialItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Drink to increase your primary stat by 695 for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Combat potion option.Blizzard game dataCombat potionDraught of Rampant AbandonAlternative combat potion.Draught of Rampant AbandonItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Increases Intellect by 774 for 30 sec. While under the effects of this potion the Void may extract its toll, opening a void zone at your feet. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Alternative combat potion.Blizzard game dataHealth potionSilvermoon Health PotionCarry for raid and keys.Silvermoon Health PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 241,303 health. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Carry for raid and keys.Blizzard game dataWeaponThalassian Phoenix OilDefault weapon oil.Thalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Guide note: Default weapon oil.Blizzard game dataAugment runeVoid-Touched Augment RuneUse for progression and high keys.Void-Touched Augment RuneItem Level 90Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 90Use: Increases Intellect by 5 for 1 hour. Augment Rune.“Can be bought and sold on the auction house.”Guide note: Use for progression and high keys.Blizzard game data

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Talents and hero trees

Use Pack Leader for the single-target profile below and Pack Leader when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Pack Leader

Pack Leader is the recommended single-target raid build in 12.0.7. Dark Ranger remains playable and gives more personal defensive tech through Smoke Screen.

• Pack Leader hero tree
• Stat priority: Weapon Damage > Agility
• Interrupt: Counter Shot

Multi-target: Pack Leader

Pack Leader is also recommended for AoE and Mythic+ because it is strong, simple, and naturally feeds beast damage into cleave.

• Pack Leader hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
• Interrupt: Counter Shot

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Raid Single-Target - Pack Leader

Recommended raid build. Pack Leader is the default because Howl of the Pack Leader, Stampede!, and Nature's Ally reinforce BM's pet-centric damage without adding much complexity.

Pack LeaderHowl of the Pack LeaderStampede!Nature's AllyBestial WrathBarbed ShotKill CommandCobra Shot

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Mythic+ / AoE - Pack Leader

Recommended dungeon build. Wild Thrash maintains Beast Cleave, while Pack Leader beasts and Kill Command cleave add reliable pack damage.

Pack LeaderWild ThrashBeast CleaveKill CleaveStompBestial WrathBarbed ShotBinding Shot

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Raid Single-Target - Dark Ranger

Playable alternative with Black Arrow and Wailing Arrow. It is more burst-oriented and has strong defensive value through Smoke Screen.

Dark RangerBlack ArrowWithering FireWailing ArrowDeathblowBestial WrathKill Command

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Mythic+ / AoE - Dark Ranger

Playable AoE alternative when you want Black Arrow spread and Wailing Arrow windows, but Pack Leader is the simpler recommended default.

Dark RangerBlack ArrowBleak PowderWailing ArrowWild ThrashBeast CleaveBestial Wrath

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Complete talent reference

Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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Hunter class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

Survival of the FittestActiveReduces all damage you and your pet take by 30% for 6 sec.Concussive ShotActiveDazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.Counter ShotActiveInterrupts spellcasting, preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.Tranquilizing ShotActiveRemoves 1 Enrage and 1 Magic effect from an enemy target.MisdirectionActiveMisdirects all threat you cause to the targeted party or raid member, beginning with your next attack within 30 sec and lasting for 8 sec.Kodo TranquilizerChoiceTranquilizing Shot removes 1 additional Magic effect from up to 2 nearby targets.Devilsaur TranquilizerChoiceIf Tranquilizing Shot removes only an Enrage effect, its cooldown is reduced by 5 sec.Tar TrapChoiceHurls a tar trap to the target location that creates a 8 yd radius pool of tar around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches. All enemies have 50% reduced movement speed while in the area of effect. Limit 1. Trap will exist for 1 min.Scare BeastChoiceScares 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.CamouflageActiveYou and your pet blend into the surroundings and gain stealth for 1 min. While camouflaged, you will heal for 2% of maximum health every 1 sec.IntimidationActiveCommands your pet to intimidate the target stunning your target for 5 sec.Binding ShotActiveFires a magical projectile, tethering the enemy and any other enemies within 5 yds for 10 sec, stunning them for 3 sec if they move more than 5 yds from the arrow.TrailblazerChoiceYour movement speed is increased by 30% anytime you have not attacked for 3 sec.Moment of OpportunityChoiceWhen a trap triggers, gain 30% increased movement speed for 3 sec.Territorial InstinctsChoiceThe cooldown of Intimidation is reduced by 20 sec.Guttural RoarChoiceIntimidation now also stuns nearby enemies for 1.0 sec.Tar-Coated BindingsChoiceBinding Shot's stun duration is increased by 1 sec.Horsehair TetherChoiceWhen an enemy is stunned by Binding Shot, it is dragged to Binding Shot's center.Roar of SacrificeChoiceInstructs your pet to protect a friendly target, reducing their damage taken by 15%, but 50% of all damage taken by that target is transferred to your pet. Lasts 10 sec or until your pet's health drops below 25%.Guardian's HideChoiceYour pet protects you at all times, reducing the damage you take by 3%. Your pet receives 100% of the damage it mitigates.

Passive talents

Rejuvenating WindPassiveExhilaration now also heals you for an additional 12.0% of your maximum health over 8 sec.PosthastePassiveDisengage also frees you from all movement impairing effects and increases your movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.Natural MendingPassive2 ranksExhilaration's cooldown is reduced by 60 sec.Padded ArmorPassiveSurvival of the Fittest gains an additional charge.Hunter's AvoidancePassiveDamage taken from area of effect attacks reduced by 5%.Wilderness MedicinePassiveMend Pet heals for an additional 25% of your pet's health over its duration, and has a 25% chance to dispel a magic effect each time it heals your pet.Combat ExperiencePassiveYour Agility is increased by 3%.Improved Aspect of the CheetahPassiveThe cooldown of Aspect of the Cheetah is reduced by 30 sec.Precision StrikesPassiveYour auto shot damage is increased by 25%.Serrated TipsPassive2 ranksYou gain 4% more critical strike from critical strike sources.PathfindingPassiveMovement speed increased by 4%.Disruptive RoundsPassiveWhen Counter Shot interrupts a cast, gain 30 Focus.Improved Feign DeathPassive2 ranksThe cooldown of Feign Death is reduced by 10 sec.Kindling FlarePassiveFlare's radius is increased by 50%.Trigger FingerPassive2 ranksHaste increased by 2%.Touch of GrassPassive2 ranksYour maximum health is increased by 10%.No Hard FeelingsPassiveWhen Misdirection targets your pet, it reduces the damage they take by 50% for 5 sec. The cooldown of Misdirection is reduced by 5 sec.Improved Aspect of the TurtlePassiveThe cooldown of Aspect of the Turtle is reduced by 30 sec.Specialized ArsenalPassiveKill Command deals 10% increased damage. Scout's InstinctsPassiveYou cannot be slowed below 80% of your normal movement speed while Aspect of the Cheetah is active.Shell WallPassiveDamage taken during Aspect of the Turtle is reduced by an additional 20%.Improved SnaringPassiveWing Clip slows an additional 25%. Concussive Shot slows an additional 10%.Lone SurvivorPassiveThe duration of Survival of the Fittest is increased by 2.0 sec.Catlike ReflexesPassiveAspect of the Cheetah's initial burst of speed is increased by 2.0 sec.Cold FeetPassiveWhen your Freezing Trap breaks, the victim's movement speed is reduced by 70% for 4 sec.Born To Be WildPassive2 ranksThe cooldown of Aspect of the Cheetah, and Aspect of the Turtle are reduced by 30 sec.Keen EyesightPassive2 ranksCritical strike chance increased by 4%.Improved TrapsPassiveThe cooldown of Tar Trap and Freezing Trap is reduced by 5.0 sec.Emergency SalvePassiveFeign Death and Aspect of the Turtle removes poison and disease effects from you.Unnatural CausesPassiveYour damage over time effects deal 10% increased damage. This effect is increased by 50% on targets below 20% health.

Beast Mastery specialization tree

Every Beast Mastery talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Kill CommandActiveGive the command to kill, causing your pet to charge your target and savagely deal 72 Physical damage to the enemy.Animal CompanionChoiceYour Call Pet additionally summons the pet from the bonus slot in your stable. This pet will obey your Kill Command, but cannot use pet family abilities.Solitary CompanionChoiceYour pet damage is increased by 35% and your pet is 10% larger.Barbed ShotActiveFire a shot that tears through your enemy, causing them to bleed for 136 damage over 12 sec. If Barbed Shot is reapplied, any remaining damage will be added to the new Barbed Shot. Generates 20 Focus over 8 sec.Wild ThrashActiveCommand your pet to thrash all enemies within 10 yds, dealing 66 Physical damage to them. Damage is increased by 200% if Wild Thrash hits 2 or more enemies. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Bestial WrathActiveSends you and your pet into a rage, instantly dealing 280 Physical damage to its target, and increasing all damage you both deal by 20% for 15 sec. Removes all crowd control effects from your pet. Cobra ShotActiveA quick shot causing 108 Physical damage. Reduces the cooldown of Kill Command by 1 sec.Snakeskin QuiverChoiceYour auto shot has a 15% chance to also fire a Cobra Shot at your target.Cobra SensesChoiceCobra Shot Focus cost reduced by 5. Cobra Shot damage increased by 35%. Wild InstinctsChoiceWhen your primary pet uses Stomp, apply Barbed Shot to a target hit by that Stomp. This Barbed Shot will not cause an extra Stomp.Bloody FrenzyChoiceBestial Wrath causes your Barbed Shot to deal damage 100% faster for 10 sec.Nature's AllyActiveBestial Wrath summons an Animal Companion from your Stable to fight alongside you for 15 sec. The summoned Animal Companion obeys your Kill Command, Wild Thrash, and Stomps alongside your other pets.

Passive talents

Alpha PredatorPassiveKill Command now has 2 charges, and deals 15% increased damage.Dire BeastPassiveDamage from your bleed effects has a 4% chance of attracting a powerful wild beast that attacks your target for 8 sec.StompPassiveWhen you cast Barbed Shot, your pet stomps the ground, dealing 50 Physical damage to all nearby enemies.War OrdersPassiveBarbed Shot deals 10% increased damage, and applying Barbed Shot reduces the cooldown of Kill Command by 3.0 sec.Beast CleavePassiveAfter you Wild Thrash, your pet's melee attacks also strike all nearby enemies for 40% of the damage for the next 8.0 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Scent of BloodPassiveActivating Bestial Wrath grants 1 charge of Barbed Shot.Thundering HoovesPassiveBestial Wrath causes all active pets to Stomp at 200% effectiveness. Stomp damage increased by 30%.Go for the ThroatPassiveKill Command deals increased critical strike damage equal to 100% of your critical strike chance.LacerationPassiveWhen your pet attacks critically strike, they cause their target to bleed for 8% of the damage dealt over 6 sec. Kill CleavePassiveWhile Beast Cleave is active, Kill Command now also strikes nearby enemies for 40% of damage dealt. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Training ExpertPassive2 ranksAll pet damage dealt increased by 6%.The Beast WithinPassiveReduce the cooldown of Bestial Wrath by 60 sec.Thrill of the HuntPassive2 ranksBarbed Shot critical strike chance increased by 10%. Cobra Shot critical strike chance increased by 30%.Pack TacticsPassiveBarbed Shot now instantly grants 25 Focus. Passive Focus generation increased by 75%.Barbed ScalesPassiveCasting Cobra Shot reduces the cooldown of Barbed Shot by 2 sec.Aspect of the BeastPassiveIncreases the damage of Bite, Claw, Smack and the effectiveness of your pet's unique abilities by 30%. Increases the effectiveness of your pet's Predator's Thirst, Endurance Training, and Pathfinding passives by 50%.Dire CleavePassiveWhen summoned, Dire Beasts gain Beast Cleave at 100% effectiveness for 8.0 sec.Dire CommandPassiveKill Command has a 20% chance to also summon a Dire Beast to attack your target for 8 sec.Jagged WoundsPassiveAll bleed damage dealt by you and your pets increased by 10%.Serpentine StrikesPassiveCobra Shot critical damage dealt increased by 50%. When Cobra Shot critically strikes, it refunds 10 Focus.Dire FrenzyPassive2 ranksDire Beast lasts an additional 2 sec and deals 20% increased damage.FrenzyPassive2 ranksIncreases the attack speed of your active pets by 40%.Killer InstinctPassive2 ranksKill Command deals 10% increased damage.Brutal CompanionPassiveBarbed Shot has a 25% chance to cause your pet to use its special attack and deal 50% bonus damage.Huntmaster's CallPassiveSummoning a Dire Beast 8 times sounds the Horn of Valor, summoning either Hati or Fenryr to battle. Hati Increases the damage of all your pets by 4%. Fenryr Pounces your primary target, inflicting a heavy bleed that deals 280 damage over 8 sec and grants you 4% Haste.Heart of the PackPassiveSummoning a Dire Beast grants 0.50% haste for 8 sec.BloodshedPassiveBestial Wrath provokes your pets to tear into your target, causing your target to bleed for 504 damage over 12 sec. SavageryPassiveKill Command damage is increased by 10%. Barbed Shot lasts 2.0 sec longer.Killer CobraPassiveWhile Bestial Wrath is active, Cobra Shot resets the cooldown on Kill Command.Master HandlerPassiveEach time Barbed Shot deals damage, the cooldown of Kill Command is reduced by 0.50 sec.WildspeakerPassiveDire Beasts will now obey your Kill Command, dealing its damage at 30% effectiveness. Bestial Wrath now sends your Dire Beasts into a rage, increasing their damage dealt by 10% for 15 sec. Dire Beasts summoned during a Bestial Wrath will benefit at a reduced duration.Piercing FangsPassiveWhile Bestial Wrath is active, your pet's critical damage dealt is increased by 35%.

Sentinel

Sentinel hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

StargazerChoiceConsuming Tip of the Spear grants 2% increased critical strike damage for 10 sec. Multiple applications may overlap.Open FireChoiceFlamefang Pitch damage increased by 15%.ConditioningChoiceYour movement speed is increased by 8%. Aspect of the Cheetah's cooldown is reduced by 30 sec.Scout's VigilChoiceEnemy detection radius reduced by 10 yds. While in Camouflage, your stealth detection radius is increased by 25 yds.Twilight RequiemChoiceWhen your Moonlight Chakram expires, it summons an explosion of moonlight, dealing 69 Arcane damage to nearby enemies. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.Stalk and StrikeChoiceThrowing your Moonlight Chakram reduces the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 10 sec.

Passive talents

Lunar CallingPassiveTakedown summons your Sentinel Owl and your chance to summon your Sentinel Owl is increased by an additional 10% during Takedown.Arcane TalonsPassiveSentinel's Mark further increases the damage of Wildfire Bomb by 50% Invigorating PulsePassiveKill Command grants an additional 5 Focus and its damage is increased by 20%. Maximum Focus increased by 25.Moon's BlessingPassiveConsuming Tip of the Spear has a 10% increased chance to summon your Sentinel Owl. When your Sentinel Owl applies Sentinel's Mark, reduce the cooldown of Wildfire Bomb by 4.0 sec.SentinelPassiveYour Eagle is replaced with a Sentinel Owl that applies an enhanced Sentinel's Mark. Sentinel's Mark Your next Wildfire Bomb deals 40% increased direct damage to the marked target.Lunar StormPassiveWhen Sentinel's Mark is consumed, it summons a barrage of 4 lunar missiles, each dealing 69 Arcane damage to enemies within 10 yds.Sanctified ArmamentsPassiveAn additional 15% of Raptor Strike's damage is dealt as Arcane damage over 6 sec.Don't Look BackPassiveConsuming Sentinel's Mark grants you an absorb shield equal to 10.0% of your maximum health.Can't Miss, Won't MissPassiveTip of the Spear damage bonus increased by 4%. Takedown duration increased by 2 sec.Radiant EdgePassiveYour Moonlight Chakram deals 25% increased damage each time it bounces.Moonlight ChakramPassiveFor 15 sec after casting Takedown, Takedown is replaced with Moonlight Chakram. Moonlight Chakram Throw a chakram blessed with moonlight at your current target that will rapidly deal 100 Physical damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby.

Pack Leader

Pack Leader hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Ursine FuryChoiceWhen your Bear is summoned, it is joined by 2 Dire Beasts.Sharpened ClawsChoiceThe damage of your Bear's Rend Flesh is increased by 15%.Slicked ShoesChoiceWhen Disengage removes a movement impairing effect, its cooldown is reduced by 4 sec.Masterful CallChoiceThe duration of Master's Call is increased by 2 sec and it increases the movement speed of its target by 20%.Hoof and BladeChoiceHogstrider further increases the damage of Cobra Shot by 50% and it now strikes up to 3 additional targets.Wyvern's GazeChoiceThe damage bonus from your Wyvern now lasts an additional 2.0 sec.

Passive talents

Better TogetherPassiveDamage dealt by your pets is increased by 2%. Barbed Shot damage increased by 10%.Stampede!PassiveCasting Bestial Wrath grants Howl of the Pack Leader and causes your next Kill Command to rouse the nearby wildlife into a Stampede, charging your target and dealing 475 Physical damage over 7 sec.Shell CoverPassiveSurvival of the Fittest now summons a Turtle to aid you, further increasing its damage reduction effect by 10%.No MercyPassiveYour Bleed effects deal 10% increased damage.Fury of the WyvernPassiveYour pet's attacks increase your Wyvern's damage bonus by 1%, up to 10%. Casting Kill Command extends the duration of your Wyvern by 0.5 sec, up to 5 additional sec.Pack MentalityPassiveHowl of the Pack Leader increases the damage of your Kill Command by 50%. Summoning a Beast reduces the cooldown of Barbed Shot by 4.0 sec.HogstriderPassiveWhen your Boar deals damage, the damage of your next Cobra Shot is increased by 200%. Each additional enemy damaged by your Boar causes Cobra Shot to strike 1 additional target, up to 4.Howl of the Pack LeaderPassiveWhile in combat, every 30 sec your next Kill Command summons the aid of a Beast. Wyvern A Wyvern descends from the skies, letting out a battle cry that increases the damage of you and your pets by 10% for 12 sec. Boar A Boar charges through your target 1 time, dealing 504 damage to nearby enemies and an additional 420 physical damage to its primary target. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets. Bear A Bear leaps into the fray, rending the flesh of your enemies, dealing 156 damage over 10 sec to up to 8 nearby enemies.Dire SummonsPassiveKill Command reduces the cooldown of Howl of the Pack Leader by 1.0 sec. Cobra Shot reduces the cooldown of Howl of the Pack Leader by 1.0 sec.Sharpened FangsPassiveYour mastery is increased by 3%.Lethal BarbsPassiveYour auto shot grants 1 Focus to you and your pet. Auto shot damage increased by 25%.

Dark Ranger

Dark Ranger hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Banshee's MarkChoiceBlack Arrow and Bleak Powder critical strike damage increased by 10%.The Bell TollsChoiceAll pet damage increased by 6%. Dire Beast damage increased by 10%.Dark ChainsChoiceWhile in combat, Disengage will chain the closest target to the ground, causing them to move 40% slower until they move 8 yards away.Shadow DaggerChoiceWhile in combat, Disengage releases a fan of shadow daggers, dealing 0 Shadow damage per second and reducing affected target's movement speed by 30% for 6 sec.Ebon BowstringChoiceCasting Black Arrow has a 15% chance to grant Deathblow. Deathblow The cooldown of Kill Shot is reset. Your next Kill Shot can be used on any target, regardless of their current health.Through the EyesChoiceBlack Arrow deals 20% increased damage to enemies affected by Black Arrow's periodic damage.Black ArrowActiveYou attempt to finish off a wounded target, dealing 121 Shadow damage and 140 Shadow damage over 8 sec. Only usable on enemies above 80% health or below 20% health.

Passive talents

Smoke ScreenPassiveExhilaration grants you 3 sec of Survival of the Fittest. Survival of the Fittest activates Exhilaration at 50% effectiveness.Bleak ArrowsPassiveYour auto shot now deals Shadow damage, allowing it to bypass armor. Auto shot damage increased by 100%.Soul DrinkerPassiveKill Command has a 20% chance and Barbed Shot has a 50% chance to grant Deathblow. Deathblow The cooldown of Kill Shot is reset. Your next Kill Shot can be used on any target, regardless of their current health.Bleak PowderPassiveBlack Arrow now explodes in a cloud of shadow and sulfur on impact, dealing 87 Shadow damage to all enemies within an 8 yd cone behind the target. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.Umbral ReachPassiveBleak Powder now applies Black Arrow's periodic effect to all enemies it damages. If Bleak Powder damages 2 or more enemies, gain Beast Cleave if talented. Blighted QuiverPassiveYou fire 2 additional Black Arrows during Withering Fire's barrage. Beast Cleave and Kill Cleave damage increased by 5%.Black ArrowPassiveYour Kill Shot is replaced with Black Arrow. Black Arrow You attempt to finish off a wounded target, dealing 121 Shadow damage and 140 Shadow damage over 8 sec. Only usable on enemies above 80% health or below 20% health.Withering FirePassiveBestial Wrath causes you to surrender to darkness, granting you Withering Fire for 10 sec and Deathblow. Withering Fire Casting Black Arrow fires a barrage of 2 additional Black Arrows at nearby targets at 50% effectiveness, prioritizing enemies that aren't affected by Black Arrow's damage over time effect.Pact of the HollowPassiveKill Command causes your Dark Hound to Shadow Thrash, dealing 73 Shadow damage to up to 8 nearby enemies.Wailing DeadPassiveBestial Wrath summons a Dark Hound. For 15 sec after casting Bestial Wrath, Bestial Wrath is replaced with Wailing Arrow. Wailing Arrow Fire an enchanted arrow, dealing 491 Shadow damage to your target and an additional 245 Shadow damage to all enemies within 8 yds of your target. Non-Player targets struck by a Wailing Arrow have their spellcasting interrupted and are silenced for 1 sec. Grants Deathblow.CorpsecallerPassiveWhen summoning a Dire Beast, you have a 10% chance to instead summon a Dark Hound that deals significantly increased damage.

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Best high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmBest high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Head

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Mastery / Crit or tierEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best socketed neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Masterful Garnet

Best socketed neckBest socketed neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond, Flawless Masterful Garnet

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Mastery / Critical StrikePowerful Eversong DiamondPowerful Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Raid, Sporefall, dungeon, or craftedRaid, Sporefall, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Shoulder

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TierAmirdrassil's GraceAmirdrassil's GraceEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level cloakBack · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or Mastery / Haste

Highest item-level cloakHighest item-level cloakBack · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or Mastery / Haste

Back

298

Mastery / Crit or Mastery / Haste

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Best tier chestBest tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

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TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted or high-track mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted or high-track mail bracersCrafted or high-track mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

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Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

Leatherworking / dungeonLeatherworking / dungeonSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Best tier glovesBest tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

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Tier

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High-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

High-track mail beltHigh-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

Waist

298

Mastery / Critical Strike

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier legs or high-track mail legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or Mastery / CritEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Best tier legs or high-track mail legsBest tier legs or high-track mail legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or Mastery / CritEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

Tier or Mastery / CritForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

Feet

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeLynx's DexterityLynx's DexterityEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Mastery ringSocketed Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Peridot

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringSocketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Peridot

Finger

298

Mastery / HasteZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful PeridotFlawless Masterful PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best burst or passive Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Agility / burstUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Best burst or passive Agility trinketBest burst or passive Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Agility / burstUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Trinket

298

Agility / burst

Raid / Sporefall / vaultRaid / Sporefall / vaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse live rankings and Raidbots for boss-specific trinket pairs.

Best passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageBM trinkets move quickly with target count and Pack Leader/Dark Ranger builds.

Best passive damage trinketBest passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damageBM trinkets move quickly with target count and Pack Leader/Dark Ranger builds.

Trinket

298

Passive damage

Raid / dungeon / vaultRaid / dungeon / vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceBM trinkets move quickly with target count and Pack Leader/Dark Ranger builds.

Highest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level ranged weaponHighest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Weapon Damage / AgilityAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Raid, dungeon, crafted, or vaultRaid, dungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

15 slots

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Best high-track mail helm or tier helmBest high-track mail helm or tier helmHead · Item Level 298Mastery / Crit or tierEnchant: Empowered Rune of Avoidance

Head

298

Mastery / Crit or tierEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEmpowered Rune of AvoidanceEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Socketed Mastery neckSocketed Mastery neckNeck · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeGems: Powerful Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Mastery / Critical StrikePowerful Eversong DiamondPowerful Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Dungeon, Sporefall, crafted, or vaultDungeon, Sporefall, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Best tier shouldersBest tier shouldersShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Amirdrassil's Grace

Shoulder

298

TierAmirdrassil's GraceAmirdrassil's GraceEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track cloakBack · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

High-track cloakHigh-track cloakBack · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

Back

298

Mastery / Critical Strike

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Best tier chestBest tier chestChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted mail bracersCrafted mail bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Mastery / Critical StrikeLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

LeatherworkingLeatherworkingSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Best tier glovesBest tier glovesHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

High-track mail beltHigh-track mail beltWaist · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical Strike

Waist

298

Mastery / Critical Strike

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best tier legs or Mastery legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or MasteryEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Best tier legs or Mastery legsBest tier legs or Mastery legsLegs · Item Level 298Tier or MasteryEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

Tier or MasteryForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid tier / catalystRaid tier / catalystSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

High-track mail bootsHigh-track mail bootsFeet · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

Feet

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeLynx's DexterityLynx's DexterityEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Mastery / Crit ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Socketed Mastery / Crit ringSocketed Mastery / Crit ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / Critical StrikeEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Garnet

Finger

298

Mastery / Critical StrikeZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful GarnetFlawless Masterful GarnetSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Peridot

Socketed Mastery / Haste ringSocketed Mastery / Haste ringFinger · Item Level 298Mastery / HasteEnchant: Zul'jin's MasteryGems: Flawless Masterful Peridot

Finger

298

Mastery / HasteZul'jin's MasteryZul'jin's MasteryEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Masterful PeridotFlawless Masterful PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

AoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Bestial Wrath and routed pull size.

AoE or burst Agility trinketAoE or burst Agility trinketTrinket · Item Level 298AoE / AgilityLine on-use effects with Bestial Wrath and routed pull size.

Trinket

298

AoE / Agility

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemLine on-use effects with Bestial Wrath and routed pull size.

Passive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damage

Passive damage trinketPassive damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Passive damage

Trinket

298

Passive damage

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Highest item-level ranged weaponHighest item-level ranged weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Weapon Damage / AgilityEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Weapon Damage / AgilityAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Dungeon, crafted, or vaultDungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants

7 recommendations

Acuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Default ranged weapon enchant.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiItem Level 580Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Acuity of the Ren'dorei, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Might of the Void, providing you with 12 Intellect for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default ranged weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Rune of Avoidance+30 Avoidance - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones grant a burst of movement speedHelm - Default helm enchant.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Rune of AvoidanceItem Level 580Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Rune of Avoidance, increasing Avoidance by 30. Also grants you a burst of Movement Speed whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 60 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Eversong EmpowermentsGuide note: Default helm enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataAmirdrassil's GraceShoulders - Default shoulder enchant.InscriptionEnchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's GraceItem Level 595Non-equippable ShoulderRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants shoulder armor with Amirdrassil's Grace, increasing Avoidance by 89. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Default shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChest - Default chest enchant.EnchantingEnchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Worldsoul, increasing your Primary stat by 36. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Azerothian ArmsGuide note: Default chest enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Agility mail/leg enhancement.LeatherworkingForest Hunter's Armor KitItem Level 290Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Forest Hunter's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 41. Additionally, the item also gains 115 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Agility mail/leg enhancement. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataLynx's Dexterity+19 Avoidance - +232 StaminaBoots - Default boot enchant.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Lynx's DexterityItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Lynx's Dexterity, increasing Avoidance by 15 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Default boot enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataZul'jin's Mastery+29 MasteryRings - Default Mastery ring enchant.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Zul'jin's Mastery, increasing Mastery by 27. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Zul'Aman ZealGuide note: Default Mastery ring enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Recommended gems

5 recommendations

Powerful Eversong Diamond+23 Primary Stat - +0.15% critical strike effectiveness per unique Midnight gem colorDefault unique diamond.JewelcraftingPowerful Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Default unique diamond. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Peridot+16 Haste - +7 MasteryMastery color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Mastery color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly Amethyst+16 Mastery - +7 Critical StrikeCritical Strike filler gem after color spread.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly AmethystAmethystItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Critical Strike filler gem after color spread. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Garnet+16 Critical Strike - +7 MasteryMastery color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful GarnetGarnetItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Mastery color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Masterful Lapis+16 Versatility - +7 MasteryMastery color-spread gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Masterful LapisLapisItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Mastery color-spread gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments

3 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted mail - Choose after weapon, tier, and trinkets are settled; sim exact crafted pairs.LeatherworkingThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted mailGuide note: Choose after weapon, tier, and trinkets are settled; sim exact crafted pairs. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendationStat-focused crafted slotCrafted armor - Use crafted stats to fix Mastery/Crit/Haste balance.LeatherworkingStat-focused crafted slotCrafted armorGuide note: Use crafted stats to fix Mastery/Crit/Haste balance. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendation

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Hunter toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

Feign Death drops threat and resets many boss mechanics; Aspect of the Turtle is a full immunity.

Interrupt: Counter Shot - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Beast Mastery macros page.

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

#showtooltip Counter Shot
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counter Shot

What improves results

• Macro /petattack and basic pet attacks into important offensive abilities so the pet responds instantly.
• Do not play old Frenzy muscle memory. Barbed Shot is now a rolling DoT, not a 3-stack Frenzy maintenance minigame.
• Bestial Wrath wants low Barbed Shot charges before you press it, so do not sit capped going into the window.
• Keep Beast Cleave active with Wild Thrash in AoE; Multi-Shot is not the BM AoE button anymore.
• Pet uptime is your damage meter. Move the pet early on target swaps and re-summon immediately if it dies.
• Use Misdirection every pull in keys and on raid adds; BM threat can spike when pets and beasts all connect.
• Use Aspect of the Turtle to immune mechanics, but cancel it quickly when the danger is over.
• Use Tranquilizing Shot, Binding Shot, Freezing Trap, Intimidation, and Counter Shot as assigned stops.

Common mistakes

• Playing as if Frenzy still exists
• Focus capping instead of dumping with Cobra Shot
• Forgetting Wild Thrash and dropping Beast Cleave in AoE
• Pressing Bestial Wrath while sitting on too many Barbed Shot charges
• Forgetting to re-summon a dead pet
• Letting pet pathing decide target swaps instead of controlling the pet
• Never using Hunter utility because the rotation is easy