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Hunter
You never hunt alone.
As a Hunter, you use distance and terrain to your advantage. Your pet occupies enemies or adds damage while you shoot and prepare traps. Choose and train it for your playstyle; aspects and tracking help you on the road too.

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Suitability · + solid · ++ good · +++ especially strong
Hunter Beast Mastery Leveling Build
Your pet fights with you, not just beside you. This leveling build uses: Bestial Wrath.
Open build and leveling guide →Hunter Marksmanship Leveling Build
Your strongest shots need a chance to land.
Open build and leveling guide →Hunter Survival Leveling Build
Set up the fight with traps and keep enemies at a distance.
Open build and leveling guide →Playstyle at a glance
As a Hunter, you roam the wilds with a tamed beast at your side. Your companion holds enemies or supports you in battle while you attack from range with a bow or gun. Tracking, traps and choosing the right pet make preparation and teamwork the heart of the class.
Playing your class
- 01
Mark the target and send your pet in under control.
- 02
Maintain distance with shots, traps and movement.
- 03
Manage ammunition, pet abilities and food as part of your preparation.
Key milestones
Keep your distance
Shots and melee attacks quickly teach why positioning matters.
Your first pet
The classic Hunter quest unlocks taming, feeding and reviving pets.
Training and talents
Learn pet abilities and shape your style through three talent trees.
Abilities at a glance
Auto Shot requires standing still for 0.5 seconds before firing. Auto shots still fire while casting spells such as Aimed Shot or Sniper Shot.
ABILITIES BY LEVEL
Abilities & unlocks
01Beast Mastery
| Level | Ability | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aspect of the MonkeyIncreases your chance to dodge melee attacks. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. | Trainer |
| 10 | Aspect of the HawkImproves your ranged attacks. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. | Trainer |
| 10 | Call PetCalls your active pet to your side. | Class quest |
| 10 | Dismiss PetTemporarily dismisses your pet without abandoning it. | Class quest |
| 10 | Feed PetFeeds your pet to restore its happiness. | Class quest |
| 10 | Revive PetBrings your fallen pet back to life. | Class quest |
| 10 | Tame BeastTames a suitable beast and makes it your pet. | Class quest |
| 12 | Mend PetHeals your pet over a short duration. | Trainer |
| 14 | Eagle EyeLets you scout a distant location. | Trainer |
| 14 | Eyes of the BeastTransfers your sight to your pet and lets you control it directly. | Trainer |
| 14 | Scare BeastFrightens a beast, causing it to flee. | Trainer |
| 20 | Aspect of the CheetahIncreases movement speed but leaves you vulnerable when struck. | Trainer |
| 24 | Beast LoreReveals information about a beast and whether it can be tamed. | Trainer |
| 25 | Summon HawkSummons the named companion, mount or party member. | Talent unlock |
| 30 | Aspect of the BeastHides you from beast tracking and improves your pet’s melee damage. | Trainer |
| 30 | IntimidationThis ability belongs to Beast Mastery training and becomes available at level 30. | Talent unlock |
| 40 | Aspect of the PackIncreases group movement speed; taking a hit can daze affected allies. | Trainer |
| 40 | Bestial WrathAn offensive ability that deals direct damage or empowers an attack. | Talent unlock |
| 46 | Aspect of the WildIncreases the group’s Nature resistance. | Trainer |
| 60 | Tranquilizing ShotRemoves an enrage or magic effect from the target. | Trainer |
02Survival
| Level | Ability | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raptor StrikeEmpowers your next melee attack. | Trainer |
| 1 | Track BeastsShows nearby beasts on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 10 | Track HumanoidsShows nearby humanoids on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 12 | Wing ClipSlows the target with a melee attack. | Trainer |
| 16 | Immolation TrapPlaces a trap that burns the first target to trigger it over time. | Trainer |
| 16 | Mongoose BiteA reactive melee attack that becomes available after you dodge. | Trainer |
| 18 | Track UndeadShows nearby undead on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 20 | DisengageReduces the target’s threat toward you in melee. | Trainer |
| 20 | Freezing TrapFreezes the first enemy to trigger the trap; damage can break the effect. | Trainer |
| 20 | DeterrenceThis ability belongs to Survival training and becomes available at level 20. | Talent unlock |
| 24 | Track HiddenImproves detection of stealthed or invisible enemies. | Trainer |
| 25 | CounterattackAn unavoidable counterattack after a parry that roots the target. | Talent unlock |
| 26 | Track ElementalsShows nearby elementals on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 28 | Frost TrapCreates a frost area that slows enemies within it. | Trainer |
| 30 | Feign DeathFeigns death so enemies may stop attacking you. | Trainer |
| 30 | Strider KickAn offensive ability that deals direct damage or empowers an attack. | Talent unlock |
| 32 | Track DemonsShows nearby demons on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 34 | Explosive TrapPlaces a trap that deals area damage when triggered. | Trainer |
| 40 | Track GiantsShows nearby giants on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 50 | Track DragonkinShows nearby dragonkin on the minimap. | Trainer |
| 50 | Wyvern StingPuts the target to sleep, then deals damage over time. | Trainer |
03Marksmanship
| Level | Ability | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto ShotAuto Shot requires standing still for 0.5 seconds before firing. Auto shots still fire while casting spells such as Aimed Shot or Sniper Shot. | Trainer |
| 4 | Serpent StingPoisons the target, dealing Nature damage over time. | Trainer |
| 6 | Arcane ShotAn instant ranged shot that deals Arcane damage. | Trainer |
| 6 | Hunter's MarkMarks the target, helps track it and improves ranged attacks against it. | Trainer |
| 8 | Concussive ShotSlows the target’s movement speed. | Trainer |
| 12 | Distracting ShotBriefly provokes the target and draws its attention to you. | Trainer |
| 18 | Multi-ShotHits several nearby enemies with a ranged attack. | Trainer |
| 20 | Aimed ShotA carefully aimed shot with high impact and a cast time. | Trainer |
| 22 | Scorpid StingStings the target, reducing its chance to hit. | Trainer |
| 25 | Trueshot AuraAn aura that increases party members’ attack power. | Talent unlock |
| 26 | Rapid FireTemporarily increases your ranged attack speed. | Trainer |
| 30 | Scatter ShotAn offensive ability that deals direct damage or empowers an attack. | Talent unlock |
| 32 | FlareReveals an area and exposes stealthed or invisible enemies within it. | Trainer |
| 36 | Viper StingDrains mana over time from a target that uses it. | Trainer |
| 40 | VolleyRains projectiles onto a target area, dealing area damage. | Trainer |
| 40 | Sniper ShotAn offensive ability that deals direct damage or empowers an attack. | Talent unlock |
04Pet
| Level | Ability | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| — | AssistAssist | Pet training |
| — | AttackAttack | Pet training |
| — | ClawClaw | Pet training |
| — | DefensiveDefensive | Pet training |
| — | DiveDive | Pet training |
| — | FollowFollow | Pet training |
| — | Great StaminaGreat Stamina | Pet training |
| — | GrowlGrowl | Pet training |
| — | Mine!Mine! | Pet training |
| — | Move ToMove To | Pet training |
| — | Natural ArmorNatural Armor | Pet training |
| — | PassivePassive | Pet training |
| — | StayStay | Pet training |
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Racial abilities for your class
- Human · Ruthless
Increases spell and ability critical strike chance by 1%, regardless of weapon type.
- Human · The Human Spirit
Increases Spirit by 10%.
- Dwarf · Artisan’s Precision
Increases hit chance with spells and attacks by 1%.
- Orc · Blood Fury
Increases attack power and spell power by 10% for 15 seconds. Cooldown: 2 minutes.
- Orc · Command
Increases damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%.
- Tauren · Plainsrunning
Movement speed rises by 2% per 5 seconds moving, up to 60%. Damage or standing still reduces the effect. Does not increase mounted speed.
- Tauren · Endurance
Increases total Health by 5%.
- Troll · Berserking
Increases spell casting and attack speed by 10% for 15 seconds.
- Skyborne · Read Ley Line
Alliance: increases Health and Mana regeneration by 50% for 15 seconds. Using it at a leyline grants Attuned for 1 hour, raising the bonus to 100%. Attuned persists through death. Cannot be used during Innervate; Innervate replaces the effect. Castable while moving. Removed on entering a raid.
- Skyborne · Skysight
Horde: increases movement speed by 15% for 15 seconds. Using it at an elemental convergence grants Charged for 1 hour, raising the bonus to 30%. Charged persists through death. Castable while moving. Removed on entering a raid.
- Skyborne · Wind Blessed
Increases melee, ranged and spell haste by 2%.