
WoW SoD DPS Hunter
In this WoW SoD Hunter guide, you will find the best PvE specs for ranged and melee Hunters in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The builds show the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants to DPS in dungeons and raids as a Hunter.
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- WoW SoD Melee Weave Hunter Talents & Runes
- WoW SoD Ranged Hunter Talents & Runes
- WoW SoD Melee Hunter Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Hunter BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Hunter BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Hunter BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 Hunter BiS List
- SoD Hunter Pre-Raid BiS List
- Best Hunter Pet in SoD
- Hunter Rotation in Season of Discovery
- Hunter Consumables in SoD
- Hunter Stat Priority
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Melee Weave Hunter Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a melee weaving Hunter for Phase 7 at level 60:
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“Melee Weaving” is the practice of weaving in melee attacks between ranged Auto Shots. This means you need to run to the boss to hit him in melee range and run out again so you don’t miss your next Auto Shot. If you’re melee weaving you can use a unique combination of runes and skill, as seen in the talent calculator above. Learn where to find each rune in our guide Hunter Runes in Season of Discovery.
Melee weaving is a more demanding spec but also the strongest Hunter build in Phase 7 based on current simulations. See our WoW SoD Tier List to check the DPS ranking for all specs.
WoW SoD Ranged Hunter Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a ranged Hunter for Phase 7 at level 60:
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WoW SoD Melee Hunter Talents & Runes
Use the following talents and runes as a dual-wielding melee Hunter for Phase 7 at level 60:
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The build above is for dual-wielding only. If you play with a two-handed weapon, choose the following talents and runes:
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Match your finger rune to your weapons, e.g. use Sword Specialization if you’re using swords and
Pole Weapon Specialization if you’re using a polearm.
SoD Phase 7 Hunter BiS List
The following DPS Hunter BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head 1
Cryptstalker Visor (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Headpiece (
Naxxramas)
- Neck
Kaigy's Clasp (
Karazhan Crypts)
Sadist's Collar (
Naxxramas)
- Shoulders (
Might of the Scourge)3
Cryptstalker Pauldrons (
Naxxramas)
Striker's Spaulders (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Striker's Pauldrons (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Agility)
Shroud of Dominion (
Naxxramas)
Cloak of the Fallen God (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Living Stats)
Cryptstalker Breastplate (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Tunic (
Naxxramas)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Agility)
Dragonstalker's Vambraces (
Blackwing Lair)
Cryptstalker Vambraces (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Wristguards (
Naxxramas)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility)
Cryptstalker Gauntlets (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Handguards (
Naxxramas)
Sinner's Handguards (
Karazhan Crypts)
- Waist
Cryptstalker Belt (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Girdle (
Naxxramas)
- Legs 1
Cryptstalker Leggings (
Naxxramas)
Cryptstalker Legguards (
Naxxramas)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Dragonstalker's Sabatons (
Blackwing Lair)
Striker's Treads (
Kandrostrasz in Ahn'Qiraj)
Striker's Footguards (
Kandrostrasz in Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Band of Reanimation (Naxxramas)
Band of the Cryptstalker (
Naxxramas)
Ring of the Cryptstalker (
Naxxramas)
- Trinkets
Slayer's Crest (Naxxramas)
Renataki's Charm of Ravaging (
Zul'Gurub)
Eye of Diminution (
Naxxramas)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Gressil, Dawn of Ruin (
Naxxramas)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Peregrine (
Suppression Device Receipt from Blackwing Lair)
- Two-Handed Weapon 2
Blade of Inquisition (
Naxxramas)
The Eye of Nerub (
Naxxramas)
- Ranged Weapon (
Obsidian Scope)
Gurubashi Pit Fighter's Bow (
Stranglethorn Vale PvP event)
Nerubian Slavemaker (
Naxxramas)
Items marked with are used by melee weaving
Hunters. Items marked with
are used by dual-wielding melee
Hunters. Items marked with
are used in two-handed melee specs. Items marked with
are for ranged specs.
1 Two-Handed Melee Hunters use the Zul'Gurub enchantment
Falcon's Fury, while all other
Hunters use
Falcon's Call.
2 Melee Hunters use
Enchant Weapon - Crusader as weapon enchantment, while ranged
Hunters use
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility.
3 Use the new shoulder enchant Soul of the Trick Shooter as ranged
Hunter and
Soul of the Deadly Striker as melee
Hunter.
SoD Phase 6 Hunter BiS List
The following DPS Hunter BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head 1
Striker's Visor (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Striker's Diadem (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Neck
Barbed Choker (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Prestor's Talisman of Connivery (
Blackwing Lair)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Might)
Striker's Spaulders (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Striker's Pauldrons (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Cloak of the Fallen God (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Living Stats)
Striker's Ringmail (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Striker's Hauberk (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Agility)
Dragonstalker's Vambraces (
sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Sand Reaver Wristguards (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility)
Dragonstalker's Grips (
Blackwing Lair)
Vek'lor's Gloves of Devastation (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Dragonstalker's Girdle (
Prince Thunderaan)
Ossirian's Binding (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Legs 1
Dragonstalker's Pants (
Blackwing Lair)
Striker's Leggings (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Striker's Treads (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Boots of the Qiraji General (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Ring of the Qiraji Fury (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Circle of Applied Force (
Blackwing Lair, BiS for two-handers)
Signet of the Unseen Path (
Ahn'Qiraj, BiS if dual-wielding)
Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Ring of the Godslayer (
Temple of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
Jom Gabbar (Ahn'Qiraj)
Speedstone (
Enchanting, only BiS for two-handers)
Drake Fang Talisman (
Blackwing Lair)
Renataki's Charm of Ravaging (
Zul'Gurub)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Ancient Qiraji Ripper (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Scythe of the Unseen Path (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Two-Handed Weapon 2
Dark Edge of Insanity (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Jaw of the Sand Reaver (
Ahn'Qiraj)
- Ranged Weapon (
Obsidian Scope)
Gurubashi Pit Fighter's Bow (
Stranglethorn Vale PvP event)
Huhuran's Stinger (
Ahn'Qiraj)
Items marked with are used by melee
Hunters. Items marked with
are for ranged specs.
1 Melee Hunters use the Zul'Gurub enchantment
Falcon's Fury, while ranged
Hunters use
Falcon's Call.
2 Melee Hunters use
Enchant Weapon - Crusader as weapon enchantment, while ranged
Hunters use
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility.
SoD Phase 5 Hunter BiS List
The following DPS Hunter BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head 1
Dragonstalker's Skullcap (
Blackwing Lair)
Dragonstalker's Helm (
Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Prestor's Talisman of Connivery (Blackwing Lair)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Might)
Dragonstalker's Pauldrons (
Blackwing Lair)
Dragonstalker's Spaulders (
Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Hydraxian Coronation)
Cloak of Draconic Might (
Blackwing Lair)
Cloak of the Shrouded Mists (
Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Dragonstalker's Armor (
Blackwing Lair)
Dragonstalker's Breastplate (
Blackwing Lair)
- Wrist 2
Dragonstalker's Vambraces (
sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Dragonstalker's Bracers (
sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility)
Dragonstalker's Grips (
Blackwing Lair)
Gloves of the Tormented (
Zul'Gurub)
- Waist
Dragonstalker's Girdle (
Prince Thunderaan)
Dragonstalker's Belt (
Prince Thunderaan)
- Legs 1
Dragonstalker's Pants (
Blackwing Lair)
Dragonstalker's Legguards (
Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Dragonstalker's Sabatons (
Blackwing Lair)
Dragonstalker's Greaves (
Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Circle of Applied Force (Blackwing Lair)
Band of Accuria (
Molten Core, BiS if dual-wielding)
Quick Strike Ring (
Molten Core, BiS for two-handers)
Band of Jin (
Zul'Gurub)
- Trinkets
Hand of Justice (
Blackrock Depths)
Drake Fang Talisman (
Blackwing Lair)
Blackhand's Breadth (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
Hand of Injustice (
sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Kestrel (
Suppression Device Receipt from Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Agility)
Peregrine (
Suppression Device Receipt from Blackwing Lair)
- Two-Handed Weapon 3
Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood (
Blackwing Lair)
Geddon's Glaive (
Prince Thunderaan)
- Ranged Weapon (
Sniper Scope)
Gurubashi Pit Fighter's Bow (
Stranglethorn Vale PvP event)
Ashjre'thul, Crossbow of Smiting (
Blackwing Lair)
Items marked with are used by melee
Hunters. Items marked with
are for ranged specs.
1 Melee Hunters use the Zul'Gurub enchantment
Falcon's Fury, while ranged
Hunters use
Falcon's Call.
2 Melee Hunters use
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength, while ranged
Hunters use
Enchant Bracer - Minor Agility.
3 Melee Hunters use
Enchant Weapon - Crusader as weapon enchantment, while ranged
Hunters use
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility.
SoD Phase 4 Hunter BiS List
The following DPS Hunter BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to DPS in raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Helm (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Helm (
PvP Rank 10)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Greathelm (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Greathelm (
PvP Rank 10)
- Neck
Onyxia Tooth Pendant (
Head of Onyxia)
Eskhandar's Collar (
Onyxia)
- Shoulders (
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Pauldrons (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Pauldrons (
PvP Rank 10)
Giantstalker's Spauldrons (
Molten Core)
- Back (
Hydraxian Coronation)
Cloak of the Shrouded Mists (
Molten Core)
Eskhandar's Pelt (
Lord Kazzak)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Giantstalker's Breastplate (
Molten Core)
Beastmaster's Chain (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Chain (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Giantstalker's Bracers (
Molten Core)
Beastmaster's Bracers (
An Earnest Proposition) 2
Beastmaster's Bracers (
An Earnest Proposition) 2
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility)
Giantstalker's Gloves (
Molten Core)
Knight-Lieutenant's Chain Grips (
PvP Rank 7)
Blood Guard's Chain Grips (
PvP Rank 7)
- Waist
Giantstalker's Belt (
Molten Core)
Giantstalker's Girdle (
Molten Core)
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Giantstalker's Leggings (
Molten Core)
Giantstalker's Chain Leggings (
Molten Core)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Giantstalker's Boots (
Molten Core)
Giantstalker's Sabatons (
Molten Core)
- Rings
Quick Strike Ring (Molten Core)
Band of the Beast (
(sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Band of Accuria (
Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Blackhand's Breadth (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
Hand of Injustice (
sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Hand of Justice (
Blackrock Depths)
Accursed Chalice (
Demon Fall Canyon)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Eskhandar's Right Claw (
Molten Core)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Brutality Blade (
Molten Core)
- Two-Handed Weapon (
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility)
Glaive of Obsidian Fury (
Molten Core) 3
- Ranged Weapon (
Sniper Scope)
Rhok'delar, Longbow of the Ancient Keepers (
Molten Core) 4
Gurubashi Pit Fighter's Bow (
Stranglethorn Vale PvP event)
Items marked with are used by melee
Hunters. Items marked with
are for ranged specs.
1 This quest requires Beaststalker's Cap from Scholomance and
Beaststalker's Tunic from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Beaststalker's Bindings from Stratholme or Upper Blackrock Spire to complete. Additionally, you need 15
Silithus Venom Sample from kill Stonelash Flayer and Rock Stalker in the southern half of Silithus as
player or 15
Winterspring Blood Sample from Frostsabers like Frostsaber Cub and Frostsaber Stalker in the northern corner of Winterspring as an
Alliance player.
3 You get Glaive of Obsidian Fury by turning in
Blackfury, 25
Firelands Ember, and 2
Lava Core at Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths.
Blackfury is crafted with Blacksmithing and requires materials from Molten Core.
4 You need to loot the item Ancient Petrified Leaf from Molten Core which sends you to Vartrus the Ancient at 48.8 24.2 in Felwood. You will get 3 follow-up quests to acquire
Mature Blue Dragon Sinew from Dragonkin in Winterspring,
Mature Black Dragon Sinew from Onyxia, and defeat multiple demons. You have to defeat these demons solo.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and get buffs from your Druids,
Shamans 1, and
Paladins 1.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Mark of the Wild (up to 27 Fire Resistance if improved, does not stack with
Fire Resistance Totem)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Totem)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Onyxia Tooth Pendant (
Head of Onyxia)
Shining Chromatic Gauntlets (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Devilcore Gauntlets &
Devilcore Leggings (Leatherworking)
Ocean's Breeze (
A Hero's Reward)
Pyremail Wristguards of Agility / of Power (Blackrock Depths)
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas (Reward from
The Greatest Race of Hunters from Dire Maul)
Blazefury Medallion (Lord Kazzak in Blasted Lands)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Hunter is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
1 For most guilds, it is not recommended to rely on Shaman totems or
Paladin auras to hit the minimum Fire Resistance thresholds. If the aura or totem is out of range or the player dies, you will lack Fire Resistance. Use the totems or auras as additional mitigation, but calculate your Fire Resistance without them.
SoD Hunter Pre-Raid BiS List
The following DPS Hunter pre-BiS list contains the best items you can get in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Helm (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Helm (
PvP Rank 10)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Greathelm (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Greathelm (
PvP Rank 10)
Mask of the Godslayer (Demon Fall Canyon)
Beastmaster's Cap (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Cap (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Coif (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Coif (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Neck
Amulet of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
Mark of Fordring (
In Dreams from Highlord Taelan Fordring in the northern part of Western Plaguelands)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Might)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Shoulders (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Shoulders (
PvP Rank 10)
Lieutenant Commander's Chain Pauldrons (
PvP Rank 10)
Champion's Chain Pauldrons (
PvP Rank 10)
Highlander's Lizardhide Shoulders (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Defiler's Leather Shoulders (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Beastmaster's Mantle (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Beastmaster's Mantle (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Beastmaster's Pauldrons (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Beastmaster's Pauldrons (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Lesser Agility)
Cape of the Black Baron (Stratholme Undead)
Shadow Prowler's Cloak (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
Cloak of the Honor Guard (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Deathguard's Cloak (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Beastmaster's Tunic (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Tunic (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Knight-Captain's Chain Hauberk (
PvP Rank 8)
Legionnaire's Chain Hauberk (
PvP Rank 8)
Beastmaster's Chain (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Beastmaster's Chain (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Knight-Captain's Chain Armor (
PvP Rank 8)
Legionnaire's Chain Armor (
PvP Rank 8)
Savage Gladiator Chain (Blackrock Depths)
Primal Batskin Jerkin (Leatherworking)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Superior Strength)
Forest Stalker's Bracers (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
Beastmaster's Bracers (
An Earnest Proposition) 3, 5
Beastmaster's Bracers (
An Earnest Proposition) 3, 5
Primal Batskin Bracers (Leatherworking)
Bracers of the Eclipse (Dire Maul West)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility)
Beastmaster's Gauntlets (
Just Compensation) 4
Beastmaster's Gauntlets (
Just Compensation) 4
Bloodsoul Gauntlets (
Blacksmithing)
Beaststalker's Gloves (
Lower Blackrock Spire)
Bonk-Maestro's Handguards (
Gnomeregan) 6
Beastmaster's Fists (
Just Compensation) 4
Beastmaster's Fists (
Just Compensation) 4
Knight-Lieutenant's Chain Grips (
PvP Rank 7)
Blood Guard's Chain Grips (
PvP Rank 7)
Devilsaur Gauntlets (
Leatherworking)
- Waist
Marksman's Girdle (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Beastmaster's Belt (
Just Compensation) 4
Beastmaster's Belt (
Just Compensation) 4
Warpwood Binding (Dire Maul West)
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Beastmaster's Pants (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Beastmaster's Pants (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Plaguehound Leggings (
Stratholme)
Knight-Captain's Chain Legplates (
PvP Rank 8)
Legionnaire's Chain Legplates (
PvP Rank 8)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Greater Agility)
Beastmaster's Treads (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Beastmaster's Treads (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Thorned Boots (Demon Fall Canyon)
- Rings
Don Julio's Band (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
Tarnished Elven Ring (
Dire Maul North)
Resin Loop (Demon Fall Canyon)
Band of the Beast (sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Painweaver Band (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Protector's Band (
Warsong Gulch – Honored)
Legionnaire's Band (
Warsong Gulch – Honored)
- Trinkets
Blackhand's Breadth (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
Hand of Injustice (
sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Accursed Chalice (
Demon Fall Canyon)
Hand of Justice (
Blackrock Depths)
Darkmoon Card: Sandstorm (Darkmoon Faire)
Devilsaur Eye (
The Green Drake,
Hunter class quest in Sunken Temple)
Breadth of the Beast (12 Wild Offering)
Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas (Reward from
The Greatest Race of Hunters in Dire Maul)
Rune of the Guard Captain (
Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village at 79.0 79.0 in The Hinterlands)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Cobra Fang Claw (
Sunken Temple)
Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Off-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Crusader)
Serpent's Striker (
Sunken Temple)
Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian (
Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Two-Handed Weapon (
Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility)
Huntsman's Harpoon (Dire Maul East)
Bloodied Headspike (Sunken Temple)
- Ranged Weapon (
Sniper Scope)
Bloodseeker (
Hero of the Stormpike in Alterac Valley)
Bloodseeker (
Hero of the Frostwolf in Alterac Valley)
Items marked with are used by melee
Hunters. Items marked with
are for ranged specs.
1 This quest requires Beaststalker's Cap from Scholomance and
Beaststalker's Tunic from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Beaststalker's Boots from Stratholme,
Beaststalker's Pants from Stratholme, and
Beaststalker's Mantle from Blackrock Spire to complete.
3 This quest requires Beaststalker's Bindings from Stratholme or Upper Blackrock Spire to complete. Additionally, you need 15
Silithus Venom Sample from kill Stonelash Flayer and Rock Stalker in the southern half of Silithus as
player or 15
Winterspring Blood Sample from Frostsabers like Frostsaber Cub and Frostsaber Stalker in the northern corner of Winterspring as an
Alliance player.
4 This quest requires Beaststalker's Belt and
Beaststalker's Gloves to complete. Both items drop in Blackrock Spire.
5 For melee Hunters,
Beastmaster's Bracers is pre-BiS if it unlocks your 2-set bonus.
6 Bonk-Maestro's Handguards are still pre-BiS in Phase 4 for
melee Hunters, if they’re using fist weapons.
Best Hunter Pet in SoD
The best Hunter pets in Season of Discovery are Cats with an attack speed of 2.0 with
Claw (Rank 7). Learn everything about the best Hunter Pets in SoD, in our dedicated guide. The guide contains the best pets, their spawn locations, and recommended abilities for Season of Discovery.
In Phase 4, the rune Lone Wolf is currently outperforming the alternative runes for ranged
Hunter builds. While using
Lone Wolf, you won’t be using any pets. If you prefer to play with a pet, take a Cat.
As a melee Hunter with
Flanking Strike you should always take a Cat with an attack speed of 2.0.
Hunter Rotation in Season of Discovery
The rotation for a Hunter depends on whether you play as ranged or melee
Hunter.
Melee Weave Hunter Rotation
Use the following priority list as a melee weaving Hunter:
- Cast
Serpent Sting, if the debuff is not active.
- Cast
Chimera Shot before
Serpent Sting runs out.
- Cast
Kill Shot if
Rapid Fire is active.
- Cast
Chimera Shot.
- Cast
Rapid Fire when you have reached 10 stacks of
Critical Aim.
- Cast
Kill Shot if you’re in the execute phase and
Chimera Shot is on cooldown.
- Queue
Raptor Strike.
- Cast
Wyvern Strike when it’s available.
If you have less than 5% Mana left use Aspect of the Viper until you’re back at 50%. Otherwise, use
Aspect of the Falcon.
Melee Hunter Rotation
Use the following priority list as a melee Hunter:
- Keep the debuff from
Flanking Strike with 3 stacks up.
- Cast
Raptor Strike.
- Cast
Mongoose Bite whenever it’s available.
- Cast
Wyvern Strike whenever it’s available. (Two-handed build only.)
- Cast
Flanking Strike whenever it’s available.
- Cast
Immolation Trap when everything else is on cooldown.
If you have less than 5% Mana left use Aspect of the Viper until you’re back at 50%. Otherwise, use
Aspect of the Falcon.
Ranged Hunter Rotation
Use the following priority list as a ranged Hunter:
- Cast
Serpent Sting, if the debuff is not active.
- Cast
Chimera Shot before
Serpent Sting runs out.
- Cast
Kill Shot if
Rapid Fire is active.
- Cast
Chimera Shot whenever it’s available.
- Cast
Rapid Fire if available and
Chimera Shot is on cooldown.
- Cast
Kill Shot when in execute phase.
- Cast
Explosive Trap.
- Cast
Multi-Shot.
- Cast
Arcane Shot if nothing else is available.
If you have less than 5% Mana left use Aspect of the Viper until you’re back at 50%. Otherwise, use
Aspect of the Hawk.
Hunter Consumables in SoD
The best consumables a Hunter can use for the endgame at level 60 will depend on whether you play as ranged or melee
Hunter.
Melee Hunter Consumables
Flask of Madness
Elixir of the Honey Badger
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Smoked Desert Dumplings
Juju Power /
Elixir of Giants
Juju Might /
Winterfall Firewater
Consecrated Sharpening Stone
Dragonbreath Chili
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Mageblood Potion

Ranged/Weaving Consumables
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Elixir of the Honey Badger
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Grilled Squid
Juju Power /
Elixir of Giants (if melee weaving)
Juju Might /
Winterfall Firewater
Weighted Consecrated Sharpening Stone
Dragonbreath Chili (if melee weaving)
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Mageblood Potion
Don’t use Consecrated Sharpening Stone on your main-hand weapon as a melee
Hunter, if you have
Windfury Totem or
Wild Strikes. Always use it on your off-hand weapon, if you’re dual-wielding. Always use a
Weighted Consecrated Sharpening Stone as a
melee weaving spec on your weapon.
Hunter Stat Priority
As a Hunter you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 9% Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Crit Chance.
- Agility.
- Strength (
melee spec only).
- Attack Power.
- Ranged Attack Power (
ranged spec only).
After reaching the hit cap, more Hit Chance loses value and other stats become more impactful. Depending on your runes and talents you might need less hit chance from your gear to reach the hit cap.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Hunter here, including Hunter Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. If you want to learn more and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Hunter Discord community for discussions and insights.