WOW FOREVER · PLAY AT 30

Hunter · Survival

Combine traps and close-range options.

Ranged damage · Melee damage1.60.1.70291Beta 30 · editorial actions
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How to play at 30

Move between melee and range deliberately; use traps without betting on reactive Counterattack.

30 · Melee/ranged transitions

Correct tracking active; decide whether this pull is melee or ranged.

  1. 1

    Track and pick a starting range

    Improved Tracking only helps the creature type currently tracked. Start from range with Auto Shot and Aimed Shot when safe, or use a planned melee setup with the combat Aspect; do not drift into the dead zone while casting.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Track BeastsLearn 1Track HumanoidsLearn 10Auto ShotLearn 1Aimed ShotLearn 28 · Rank 2Aspect of the BeastLearn 30 · Rank 1Improved Tracking1+ tree points · Row 1

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  2. 2

    Use actual melee reactions

    In melee use Raptor Strike and Mongoose Bite when its dodge or selected Expose Prey condition is met. Counterattack only activates after your parry; it is not a repeatable opener.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Raptor StrikeLearn 24 · Rank 4Mongoose BiteLearn 30 · Rank 2CounterattackLearn 30 · Rank 2First talent unlock: level 25 · 16+ tree pointsExpose Prey21+ tree points · Row 5

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  3. 3

    Create an exit before health is critical

    Wing Clip or a trap creates room to return to ranged attacks. Strider Kick, if selected, gives a short movement boost; reserve it for a useful escape or reposition rather than spending it before needing distance.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Wing ClipLearn 12 · Rank 1Freezing TrapLearn 20 · Rank 1Strider KickLearn 30 · Rank 1First talent unlock: level 30 · 21+ tree points

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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30 · Control and flexible damage

Tank has threat; melee position and the trap target are clear.

  1. 1

    Confirm the damage lane

    Use melee attacks from a safe non-frontal position if the encounter allows them; otherwise stay outside the ranged dead zone and use Aimed Shot or Auto Shot. A tree name does not require standing in lethal melee effects.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Raptor StrikeLearn 24 · Rank 4Aimed ShotLearn 28 · Rank 2Auto ShotLearn 1

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  2. 2

    Place the trap at your feet

    Freezing Trap can be used in combat but remains placed at your location. Lead the agreed valid add into it, keep damage effects off it, and avoid trapping beside the healer’s position.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Freezing TrapLearn 20 · Rank 1Serpent StingLearn 26 · Rank 4

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  3. 3

    Know the limits of defense

    Deterrence improves dodge and parry rather than granting universal immunity. Use it for physical pressure while repositioning; unstunnable spellcasts still need the party’s interrupter.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    DeterrenceLearn 20First talent unlock: level 20 · 11+ tree pointsDisengageLearn 20 · Rank 1

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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30 · Traps and safe cleave

A bounded pack; Frost Trap and fire traps have separate groups.

  1. 1

    Choose slow or hard control

    Frost Trap can slow a pack; Freezing Trap removes one valid enemy but breaks on damage. Choose the actual pressure problem rather than assuming the two frost traps are independently available.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Frost TrapLearn 28Freezing TrapLearn 20 · Rank 1

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  2. 2

    Area shots need clear marks

    Multi-Shot shares Aimed Shot’s cooldown and must avoid controlled enemies. At 30 there is no Explosive Trap or Volley; Immolation Trap is a single-target fire tool.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Multi-ShotLearn 18Aimed ShotLearn 28 · Rank 2Immolation TrapLearn 26 · Rank 2

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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  3. 3

    Move back to the planned lane

    After Strider Kick or Wing Clip creates distance, return to a valid ranged firing lane or safe melee position. Avoid accidental extra pulls during the movement boost and use Feign Death only with a pet/control plan.

    Abilities, conditions & paragraph sources
    Strider KickLearn 30 · Rank 1First talent unlock: level 30 · 21+ tree pointsWing ClipLearn 12 · Rank 1Feign DeathLearn 30

    The sequence is our recommendation. Linked client records support the mechanics and gates; they do not prove a measured optimal rotation.

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Choose for the job in front of you

LEVEL BY LEVEL · ORDINARY POINT BUDGET

Your route from 10 to 60

Pick the route for your activity, then the level you need. Start at 30 for the last verified Beta stage. Later levels remain a separate plan.

Solo melee · Traps, pet and an exit

Fight in melee with a permanent pet, the correct creature tracking active, and traps or range available when contact becomes unsafe.

When to use this route and what you give up
Use it when
10–30 follows the last-announced Beta cap; 31–60 is a future projection. Choose for a deliberate melee-and-trap questing style. Counterattack requires a parry; Strider Kick arrives at 30 and Lacerating Strikes is projected at 40.
Trade-off
This spends points on parry and dodge control that is less reliable when a dungeon tank takes all hits. The client’s Savage Strikes adds melee ability critical chance; the older official article describes melee damage instead.
Change direction when
For party damage from a safe flank, replace Deflection and Counterattack investment with health or trap support, and rely on Expose Prey for Mongoose Bite opportunities.

Level 30 · 21 points · Talented 0/5

This level: Strider Kick 1/1

At 30, gain an instant melee strike and a brief movement boost to reposition; this does not supply a caster interrupt.

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Milestone links and the full point order work without scripts. Each link opens this route up to that level, without extra Legacy points.

10–30 · current-stage point order
  1. 10
    Improved Tracking1/5

    Raise damage against the creature type you are actually tracking; change tracking when a quest moves to a different enemy type.

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  2. 11
    Improved Tracking2/5
  3. 12
    Improved Tracking3/5
  4. 13
    Improved Tracking4/5
  5. 14
    Improved Tracking5/5
  6. 15
    Savage Strikes1/2

    Add melee ability critical chance in this client, including later attacks. Its dated tooltip is not the official article’s melee-damage wording.

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  7. 16
    Savage Strikes2/2
  8. 17
    Deflection1/5

    Increase parry in frontal solo contact to reduce hits and create later Counterattack chances; it cannot trigger when the pet takes every swing.

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  9. 18
    Deflection2/5
  10. 19
    Deflection3/5
  11. 20
    Deterrence1/1

    Gain a short dodge/parry defensive window and satisfy Counterattack’s prerequisite. Use it before a dangerous melee sequence.

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  12. 21
    Surefooted1/3

    Improve hit chance across attacks and shorten movement-impairing effects, supporting both reliable contact attacks and a planned exit.

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  13. 22
    Surefooted2/3
  14. 23
    Surefooted3/3
  15. 24
    Clever Traps1/2

    Extend cold-trap control and improve fire-trap damage. Place the chosen trap where its actual targets will step, even in combat.

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  16. 25
    Counterattack1/1

    At 25, gain the attack and immobilize after a parry. It is a reactive solo-contact tool, not an always-available dungeon attack.

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  17. 26
    Predator's Edge1/5

    Increase melee critical damage and off-hand damage for dual-wield contact, leaving the current ceiling’s last point for Strider Kick.

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  18. 27
    Predator's Edge2/5
  19. 28
    Predator's Edge3/5
  20. 29
    Predator's Edge4/5
  21. 30
    Strider Kick1/1

    At 30, gain an instant melee strike and a brief movement boost to reposition; this does not supply a caster interrupt.

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31–60 · later plan, outside the last verified cap

A future allocation using the dated talent snapshot. This does not mean these levels are currently open. Recheck after a patch.

  1. 31
    Expose Prey1/2

    From projected 31, attacks against your marked target can activate Mongoose Bite without waiting to dodge. This also unlocks the later bleed talent.

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  2. 32
    Expose Prey2/2
  3. 33
    Resourcefulness1/2

    Discount traps and melee abilities and allow criticals to trigger casting Mana recovery, supporting a resource-heavy contact style.

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  4. 34
    Resourcefulness2/2
  5. 35
    Lightning Reflexes1/5

    Increase Agility for the later melee package after control and Mana tools are present; use actual gear rather than a fixed stat-weight claim.

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  6. 36
    Lightning Reflexes2/5
  7. 37
    Lightning Reflexes3/5
  8. 38
    Lightning Reflexes4/5
  9. 39
    Lightning Reflexes5/5
  10. 40
    Lacerating Strikes1/1

    At projected 40, Mongoose Bite adds a bleed based on its damage. This is separate from the Hunter’s baseline Lacerate learned at 30.

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  11. 41
    Predator's Edge5/5

    Complete the melee critical and off-hand bonus after obtaining the distinct bleed tool, rather than postponing it for a passive.

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  12. 42
    Clever Traps2/2

    Finish trap duration and damage for planned repeated contact and escape windows; damage still needs coordination with clean crowd control.

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  13. 43
    Survival Tactics1/2

    Improve trap and Feign Death hit reliability. The tooltip’s chance bonus does not make an urgent escape certain.

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  14. 44
    Survival Tactics2/2
  15. 45
    Survivalist's Discipline1/2

    Shorten trap and Deterrence cooldowns for repeatable planned defense, retaining the need to place traps at your own location.

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  16. 46
    Survivalist's Discipline2/2
  17. 47
    Deadly Aspects1/5

    Use Aspect of the Beast’s melee attack-speed proc in the later melee phase, or Hawk’s ranged proc when you deliberately switch to range.

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  18. 48
    Deadly Aspects2/5
  19. 49
    Deadly Aspects3/5
  20. 50
    Deadly Aspects4/5
  21. 51
    Deadly Aspects5/5
  22. 52
    Focused Fire1/2

    Boost both Hunter and active pet damage; losing the pet removes this bonus as well as part of your contact support.

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  23. 53
    Focused Fire2/2
  24. 54
    Improved Aspect of the Monkey1/3

    Strengthen Monkey dodge for defensive contact and pass part of it to the pet. Choosing Monkey means giving up Beast’s current offensive Aspect.

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  25. 55
    Improved Aspect of the Monkey2/3
  26. 56
    Improved Aspect of the Monkey3/3
  27. 57
    Bestial Swiftness1/1

    Help the permanent pet keep pace when you trap, kick and reposition, maintaining its contribution without changing your own speed.

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  28. 58
    Lethal Attacks1/5

    Add three ranks of all-attack critical chance late, contributing to melee damage and Resourcefulness triggers without claiming an optimal damage build.

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  29. 59
    Lethal Attacks2/5
  30. 60
    Lethal Attacks3/5
Route sources and verification boundaries

The point order and trade-offs are editorial recommendations, not a measured fastest route. Every point has passed level, row and prerequisite validation against 1.60.1.70291. No in-game combat test is claimed.

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Blizzard · October 1 Beta level capOctober 1: Changes and Updates — maximum level 30 · 2026-10-12

Mistakes that change the outcome

LATER LEVELS · SEPARATE FROM BETA 30

Plan for 60 after unlocks

Facts, author observations and verification limits

Last verified international cap: 30, announced October 1. Snapshot: 1.60.1.70291. Ordinary budget: 21, Talented 0/5. This is not a live cap check or a region-deployment claim.

Blizzard · October 1 Beta level cap

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Only Mage has a publisher-recorded trainer check. The remaining class spellbooks are client-file records. We independently checked these action references against the saved snapshot, not against a running game. Historical comparisons remain in their own labeled paragraph or talent reference.

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BETA · 30

Stat priorities at 30

Upgrade priorities for level-30 play, not simulated stat weights. First keep enough health and resources for your role; compare upgrades of similar level. Hit and critical chance depend on the target and your allocated talents; no universal cap is assumed.

  1. Weapon damage / DPS
  2. Agility
  3. Stamina
  4. Intellect

This is the Forever melee route. Compare the melee weapon for your actual attacks and keep the ranged weapon for pulling; do not import an older ranged-Survival priority list.

Read the mechanics behind this choice

These effects apply only with the named talent and its required ranks. The excerpt shows rank 1; your own build may differ.

Predator's Edge ↗

Increases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.

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Gear worth comparing

Sourced candidates, not a complete BiS set. Item requirements and class proficiency are checked for level 30; weapon training and extra profession requirements still need checking on your character. Database item values are not pinned to the client build.

Compare these alternatives ↗Find other eligible gear ↗

Before the next dungeon

Bring emergency recovery first; the listed elixir is optional. Check the current tooltip for buff conflicts and cooldown sharing before buying a stack. Crafting skill is not the same as the item’s use level.

Client reference 1.60.1.70338 · Reviewed 2026-10-12

ROLE & IDENTITY

What this tree offers

Combine traps and close-range options.

Control spacing and your pet before committing to an attack.

Ranged damage · Melee damage18 nodes3 active talents52 rank descriptions
Class trade-off

Close-range pressure and pet management remain important.

Four talents to understand first

Selected by position, active effects and named dependencies. This is a reading guide to the tree, not a damage ranking or a recommendation to take every node.

Deep-tree talent · ROW 7

Lacerating Strikes

Translated effect · English comparison · Source at maximum rank 1/1 · Passive

Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec

  • Earlier rows in this tree: 30 points
  • Expose Prey 2/2

This row needs more than a normal level-30 character’s 21-point budget. Treat it as later-level planning.

Active talent · ROW 5

Strider Kick

Translated effect · English comparison · Source at maximum rank 1/1 · Active

A 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

  • Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points
Named prerequisite · ROW 5

Expose Prey

Translated effect · English comparison · Source at maximum rank 2/2 · Passive

Your attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 10% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 10 sec.

  • Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points
First-row foundation · ROW 1

Improved Tracking

Translated effect · English comparison · Source at maximum rank 5/5 · Passive

While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.

  • Earlier rows in this tree: 0 points

Unlocks and phase limits

A new row requires five points per earlier row in this same tree. Points in the current row or another tree do not help unlock it. Named prerequisites must reach their required rank; some are in the same row.

Row 10 earlier-row pointsRow 25 earlier-row pointsRow 310 earlier-row pointsRow 415 earlier-row pointsRow 520 earlier-row pointsRow 625 earlier-row pointsRow 730 earlier-row points
Character levelNormal pointsHow to read it
101Normal talent progression starts here.
3021The last verified international Beta cap announcement is 30; this is not a live cap check.
6051The sourced community example below is a 60-level plan.

Talented can unlock points up to five levels earlier while retaining the 51-point ceiling. The examples here use Talented 0/5. Check your character’s unlock and the separate region guide before using an earlier-point assumption.

Talented and Legacy rules ↗Regional Beta facts ↗
SOURCED STARTING POINT

A real Survival community example

Hunter · Survival

Anonymous community configuration · Talents Forever

5 / 11 / 35
Level 6051/51 pointsTalented 0/51.60.1.70291
Beast Mastery 5Marksmanship 11Survival 35

The point allocation and share payload pass this snapshot’s rules. That does not establish gameplay performance. The source publishes the configuration anonymously and supplies no individual author identity.

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Original point configuration · Source class configurations

Checked against 1.60.1.70291 · 2026-10-11

For a Beta-sized plan, open a blank calculator with your character’s level and available Legacy rank. A 60-level share link will restore the 60-level example, not automatically truncate it to 30.

A legal leveling order for this example

Reconstructed by this site from the exact saved points, using the current row and prerequisite rules. The public source provides no original leveling chronology. This order is valid for the example; it is not a tested fastest or best leveling route.

Show all 51 allocated levels · 10–60
LevelTalentRank after allocationTree
10Deadly Aspects1/5Beast Mastery
11Deadly Aspects2/5Beast Mastery
12Deadly Aspects3/5Beast Mastery
13Deadly Aspects4/5Beast Mastery
14Deadly Aspects5/5Beast Mastery
15Lethal Attacks1/5Marksmanship
16Lethal Attacks2/5Marksmanship
17Lethal Attacks3/5Marksmanship
18Lethal Attacks4/5Marksmanship
19Lethal Attacks5/5Marksmanship
20Careful Aim1/5Marksmanship
21Careful Aim2/5Marksmanship
22Careful Aim3/5Marksmanship
23Careful Aim4/5Marksmanship
24Careful Aim5/5Marksmanship
25Lone Wolf1/1Marksmanship
26Improved Tracking1/5Survival
27Improved Tracking2/5Survival
28Improved Tracking3/5Survival
29Improved Tracking4/5Survival
30Improved Tracking5/5Survival
31Savage Strikes1/2Survival
32Savage Strikes2/2Survival
33Survivalist1/5Survival
34Survivalist2/5Survival
35Survivalist3/5Survival
36Clever Traps1/2Survival
37Clever Traps2/2Survival
38Surefooted1/3Survival
39Surefooted2/3Survival
40Surefooted3/3Survival
41Survival Tactics1/2Survival
42Survival Tactics2/2Survival
43Predator's Edge1/5Survival
44Predator's Edge2/5Survival
45Predator's Edge3/5Survival
46Predator's Edge4/5Survival
47Predator's Edge5/5Survival
48Resourcefulness1/2Survival
49Resourcefulness2/2Survival
50Expose Prey1/2Survival
51Expose Prey2/2Survival
52Survivalist's Discipline1/2Survival
53Survivalist's Discipline2/2Survival
54Strider Kick1/1Survival
55Lightning Reflexes1/5Survival
56Lightning Reflexes2/5Survival
57Lightning Reflexes3/5Survival
58Lightning Reflexes4/5Survival
59Lightning Reflexes5/5Survival
60Lacerating Strikes1/1Survival

Complete Survival talent reference

All nodes and rank effects from the dated Beta export are available below. Expand a node for the translated effect, English original and requirements.

Improved TrackingRow 1 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 0 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.

  2. Rank 2/5

    While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 2%.

  3. Rank 3/5

    While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 3%.

  4. Rank 4/5

    While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 4%.

  5. Rank 5/5

    While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.

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DeflectionRow 1 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 0 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    Increases your Parry chance by 1%.

  2. Rank 2/5

    Increases your Parry chance by 2%.

  3. Rank 3/5

    Increases your Parry chance by 3%.

  4. Rank 4/5

    Increases your Parry chance by 4%.

  5. Rank 5/5

    Increases your Parry chance by 5%.

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EntrapmentRow 2 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 5 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.

  2. Rank 2/5

    When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 2 sec.

  3. Rank 3/5

    When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 3 sec.

  4. Rank 4/5

    When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 4 sec.

  5. Rank 5/5

    When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 5 sec.

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Savage StrikesRow 2 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 5 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 4%.

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SurvivalistRow 2 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 5 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    Increases your total Health by 2%.

  2. Rank 2/5

    Increases your total Health by 4%.

  3. Rank 3/5

    Increases your total Health by 6%.

  4. Rank 4/5

    Increases your total Health by 8%.

  5. Rank 5/5

    Increases your total Health by 10%.

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Improved Wing ClipRow 2 · 3 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 5 points
  1. Rank 1/3

    Gives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.

  2. Rank 2/3

    Gives your Wing Clip ability a 13% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.

  3. Rank 3/3

    Gives your Wing Clip ability a 20% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.

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Clever TrapsRow 3 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 10 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.

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SurefootedRow 3 · 3 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 10 points
  1. Rank 1/3

    Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.

  2. Rank 2/3

    Increases your hit chance by 2% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 20%.

  3. Rank 3/3

    Increases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.

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DeterrenceRow 3 · 1 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 10 points

Instant | 5 min cooldown

  1. Rank 1/1

    When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.

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Survival TacticsRow 4 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 15 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 10%.

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Predator's EdgeRow 4 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 15 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    Increases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.

  2. Rank 2/5

    Increases your melee critical strike damage by 12% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 20%.

  3. Rank 3/5

    Increases your melee critical strike damage by 18% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 30%.

  4. Rank 4/5

    Increases your melee critical strike damage by 24% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 40%.

  5. Rank 5/5

    Increases your melee critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.

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CounterattackRow 4 · 1 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 15 pointsDeterrence 1/1

30 Mana | Melee Range | Instant | 5 sec cooldown

  1. Rank 1/1

    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.

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ResourcefulnessRow 5 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Reduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 30%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 30% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Reduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 60%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 60% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.

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Expose PreyRow 5 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Your attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 10 sec.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Your attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 10% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 10 sec.

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Survivalist's DisciplineRow 5 · 2 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points
  1. Rank 1/2

    Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.

  2. Rank 2/2

    Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 40%.

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Strider KickRow 5 · 1 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 20 points

5.81% of base mana | Melee Range | Instant | 8 sec cooldown

  1. Rank 1/1

    A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.

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Lightning ReflexesRow 6 · 5 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 25 points
  1. Rank 1/5

    Increases your Agility by 2%.

  2. Rank 2/5

    Increases your Agility by 4%.

  3. Rank 3/5

    Increases your Agility by 6%.

  4. Rank 4/5

    Increases your Agility by 8%.

  5. Rank 5/5

    Increases your Agility by 10%.

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Lacerating StrikesRow 7 · 1 ranks
Earlier rows in this tree: 30 pointsExpose Prey 2/2
  1. Rank 1/1

    Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec

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Class abilities and announced changes

These are associated class references, not a complete specialization rotation. Learn levels, talents, forms and cooldowns still determine which abilities your character can use.

Sources and verification scope

Talent data: Talents Forever — Chris Baldwin · CC BY 4.0

Client snapshot
1.60.1.70291
Export generated
2026-10-09
Data checked
2026-10-11

This is a community client export with selected official cross-checks, not proof that every numerical effect has been independently confirmed by Blizzard or tested in combat. Game art and spell text belong to Blizzard Entertainment.

Current content includes explicit level-30 scenario actions, resource decisions and class duties, labeled as editorial advice based on the linked mechanics. The talent reference and level-60 community plan are separate. Combat-tested rotations, damage/healing simulations and encounter-specific BiS have not been established here.

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Other ways to play Hunter

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