WoW Forever Marksmanship Hunter Guide
DamageRanged
Damage
Ranged7 new, 5 changed and 5 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Sniper Shot.
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 6 yards.
Gives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
Gives your Concussive Shot a 20% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 5%.
5/5
Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.
Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 20%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 6 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 45 sec.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 15%.
Increases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.
Increases your Attack Power by 100% of your Intellect.
5/5
Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.
Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 2 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 20%.
Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 1.5 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
You deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
1/1
Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 30%.
Hitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.
Hitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 50% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 100% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 10%.
A short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.
Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.
Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 5%.
A steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.
“Marksmanship Hunter” means most of your 51 talent points go into Marksmanship. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Community build
Marksmanship
Marksmanship 11
Talents it takes
- Lethal AttacksLethal AttacksMarksmanship · tier 1 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 5%.
5/5 - Careful AimCareful AimMarksmanship · tier 2 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.
Increases your Attack Power by 100% of your Intellect.
5/5 - Lone WolfLone WolfMarksmanship · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
You deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
1/1
Two talents new in Forever carry it: Lethal Attacks for 5% crit and Careful Aim, which turns your Intellect into Attack Power. The last point takes Lone Wolf, 20% more damage while no pet is out.
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31-point talent · level 40
Sniper ShotA steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.
Key abilities
- Arcane ShotRank 1 · level 6Cost 25 ManaCast time weapon speedCooldown 6 sec
An instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.
6 - Multi-ShotLevel 18Cost 13.9% of base manaCast time 0.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
18 - Aimed ShotRank 1 · level 20Cost 75 ManaCast time 2 secCooldown 6 sec
An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 20. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.
20 - Rapid FireLevel 26Cost 100 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 min
Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
26 - VolleyRank 1 · level 40Cost 350 ManaCast time instant
Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 70 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.
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Builds are transcribed point by point from their public posts and checked against the beta client’s trees.
Leveling a Marksmanship Hunter: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Marksmanship, when the build takes its talents and when the trainer teaches the key abilities.
Levels 1–9
- 6Arcane ShotArcane ShotRank 1 · level 6Cost 25 ManaCast time weapon speedCooldown 6 sec
An instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.
- 6
Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointLethal AttacksLethal AttacksMarksmanship · tier 1 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 5%.
- 15Tier 2 opensCareful AimCareful AimMarksmanship · tier 2 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.
Increases your Attack Power by 100% of your Intellect.
- 18Multi-ShotMulti-ShotLevel 18Cost 13.9% of base manaCast time 0.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
- 10
Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensLone WolfLone WolfMarksmanship · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
You deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
Aimed ShotAimed ShotRank 1 · level 20Cost 75 ManaCast time 2 secCooldown 6 secAn aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 20. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.
- 25Tier 4 opens
- 26Rapid FireRapid FireLevel 26Cost 100 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 min
Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
- 20
Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opens
- 35Tier 6 opens
- 30
Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentSniper ShotSniper ShotMarksmanship · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
A steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.
VolleyVolleyRank 1 · level 40Cost 350 ManaCast time instantContinuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 70 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.
- 40
Levels 50–60
- 60All 51 points spent
- 60
Key Marksmanship Hunter abilities
Trainer abilities a Marksmanship Hunter leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the beta client changed.
- Arcane ShotArcane ShotRank 1 · level 6Cost 25 ManaCast time weapon speedCooldown 6 sec
An instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.
- Multi-ShotMulti-ShotLevel 18Cost 13.9% of base manaCast time 0.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
- Aimed ShotAimed ShotRank 1 · level 20Cost 75 ManaCast time 2 secCooldown 6 sec
An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 20. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.
- Rapid FireRapid FireLevel 26Cost 100 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 min
Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
- VolleyVolleyRank 1 · level 40Cost 350 ManaCast time instant
Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 70 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.
Marksmanship Hunter weapons by level
The top Ranged pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Hunter's BoomstickHunter's BoomstickItem Level 14RangedGunSpeed 2.10Requires Level 9Vendor Stormwind City · +4
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Hunter's Boomstick
Levels 11–20
- Outrider's BowOutrider's BowItem Level 23Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+2 Agility+3 StaminaRequires Level 18Vendor The Barrens
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Outrider's Bow
Levels 21–30
- Glass ShooterGlass ShooterItem Level 35Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.90Requires Level 30Dungeon Gnomeregan · Dark Iron Ambassador · 33%
The beta client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Glass Shooter
Levels 31–40
- Outrider's BowOutrider's BowItem Level 43Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+3 Agility+6 StaminaRequires Level 38Vendor The Barrens
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Outrider's Bow
Levels 41–50
- Outrider's BowOutrider's BowItem Level 53Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+3 Agility+8 StaminaRequires Level 48Vendor The Barrens
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Outrider's Bow
Levels 51–60
- Nerubian SlavemakerNerubian SlavemakerItem Level 89Binds when picked upRangedCrossbowSpeed 3.20Requires Level 60Equip: +24 Attack Power.Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 1%.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 17%
The beta client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the beta client’s tables don’t give it).
- Nerubian Slavemaker
Races for a Marksmanship Hunter
Racials that work with Marksmanship talents, and why.
- Night ElfAllianceNight ElfAlliance
Elune's Light; Shadowmeld.
- Elune's LightElune's Light
+10% critical strike chance for 15 sec
Works with Mortal ShotsMortal ShotsMarksmanship · tier 4 · max rank 5Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 30%.
Mortal Shots raises the damage of every ranged crit during Elune’s Light.
- Elune's Light
Marksmanship in Forever vs Classic
16 talents in Forever, 14 in Classic.
New 7
- Lethal AttacksLethal AttacksMarksmanship · tier 1 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.
Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 5%.
- Improved StingsImproved StingsMarksmanship · tier 2 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.
Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 20%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 6 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 45 sec.
- Careful AimCareful AimMarksmanship · tier 2 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.
Increases your Attack Power by 100% of your Intellect.
- Rapid KillingRapid KillingMarksmanship · tier 3 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.
Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 2 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 20%.
- Lone WolfLone WolfMarksmanship · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
You deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
- Rapid RecuperationRapid RecuperationMarksmanship · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Hitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.
Hitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 50% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 100% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.
- Sniper ShotSniper ShotMarksmanship · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
A steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.
Changed 5
- Hawk EyeHawk EyeMarksmanship · tier 1 · max rank 3
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.
Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 6 yards.
Moved from tier 3 - EfficiencyEfficiencyMarksmanship · tier 2 · max rank 5
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 15%.
Moved from tier 1 - Trueshot AuraTrueshot AuraMarksmanship · tier 4 · max rank 1
Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.
Moved from tier 7 - BarrageBarrageMarksmanship · tier 5 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.
Increases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 10%.
New spot, same tier - Scatter ShotScatter ShotMarksmanship · tier 5 · max rank 1
A short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.
New spot, same tier
Removed 5
- Improved Hunter's MarkImproved Hunter's MarkClassic tier 2 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 2 · max rank 5 - Lethal ShotsLethal ShotsClassic tier 2 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 2 · max rank 5 - Aimed ShotAimed ShotClassic tier 3 · max rank 1
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 3 · max rank 1 - Improved Serpent StingImproved Serpent StingClassic tier 4 · max rank 5
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 4 · max rank 5 - Improved Scorpid StingImproved Scorpid StingClassic tier 5 · max rank 3
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 5 · max rank 3
Still unconfirmed
- Talents, trainer levels and weapons are read from the Forever beta client and can change before launch.
- The community builds so far are for level 20; none covers level 60 yet.