Hunter - Beastmaster
Updated for 3.3
Purpose
A Beastmaster hunter provides ranged DPS and redirects threat with
Misdirection∞. She also provides increased damage to the raid with
Ferocious Inspiration∞ and relies on her pet to contribute a significant amount of damage.
Talent Builds
Standard:
53/15/3∞
Pet talents:
20 points Ferocity∞ (In raids a
Ferocity∞ pet should be used. The Beastmaster has access to exotic pets among which the
Devilsaur∞ and
Spirit Beast∞ families are most effective in a raid setting, alongside the non-exotic
Wolf∞ family.)
Ability Rotation
A Beastmaster Hunter should use a
Ferocity∞ pet in raids.
Primary Aspects:
The Beastmaster Hunter uses a priority rotation. The hunter uses abilities as soon as they become available, and not in any specific order. If the hunter has a choice between two or more abilities, she should use the abilities with the following priority:
- Kill Shot∞ (if available)
- Serpent Sting∞ (if it has expired)
- Arcane Shot∞
- Steady Shot∞
Key Cooldowns
Key Stats
Stats are listed in order of value per point of item budget. All these stats are useful, but look for gear with more stats from the top of the list.
- Hit Rating (up to a cap of 8% or 263 Hit Rating)
- Attack Power
- Agility
- Armor Penetration (the value of a single point of Armor Penetration increases as the total amount increases)
- Critical Strike Rating
- Intellect
- Haste (up to a cap of 16% or 523 Haste, this is will bring the cast time of Steady Shot∞ to 1,5 seconds)
Recommended Glyphs
Major:
Minor:
Recommended Enchants
Enchants are listed from best and most expensive to least expensive. If you have a crafting profession, you may have access to crafter-only enchants which are better than these recommendations.
* While not providing additional DPS
Tuskarr's Vitality∞ is often used in raid settings for the speed increase.
Recommended Gems
Recommended Consumables
Additional Tips
- Always make sure to track an enemy type to make use of Improved Tracking∞
- Always make sure to apply a Hunter's Mark∞ to the enemy you're fighting prior to engaging in battle
Sources and Other Resources
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