WoW Forever Survival Hunter Guide
DamageRanged
Damage
Ranged5 new, 3 renamed or reworked, 4 changed and 0 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Lacerating Strikes.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
5/5
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.
4/5
When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.
When your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 5 sec.
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 4%.
2/2
Increases your total Health by 2%.
Increases your total Health by 10%.
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 20% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.
Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.
Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.
Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.
Increases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.
3/3
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
1/1
Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.
Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 10%.
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.
4/5
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
1/1
Reduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 30%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 50% chance to allow 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 60%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 100% chance to allow 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.
Grants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 5% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Lasts 10 sec.
Grants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 10% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Lasts 10 sec.
Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.
Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 40%.
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
1/1
Increases your Agility by 3%.
Increases your Agility by 15%.
Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
“Survival Hunter” means most of your 51 talent points go into Survival. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
Survival melee
Survival 21
Talents it takes
- Improved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
5/5 - DeflectionDeflectionSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.
4/5 - Savage StrikesSavage StrikesSurvival · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 4%.
2/2 - SurefootedSurefootedSurvival · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.
Increases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.
3/3 - DeterrenceDeterrenceSurvival · tier 3 · max rank 1
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
1/1 - Predator's EdgePredator's EdgeSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.
4/5 - CounterattackCounterattackSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
1/1 - Strider KickStrider KickSurvival · tier 5 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
1/1
A melee build with all 21 points in Survival. Improved Tracking, which merges Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying, adds 5% damage against the creature type you track; Savage Strikes and four points of Predator's Edge, new in Forever, give melee crit, bigger melee crits and 40% more off-hand damage. Surefooted is for hit, and Deflection, Deterrence and Counterattack for parries and the strike that follows one. It ends on Strider Kick, new as well: a kick for full weapon damage and three seconds of extra speed.
Posted by Docoda on Wowhead, .
31-point talent · level 40
Lacerating StrikesYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
Key abilities
- Raptor StrikeRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 sec
A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.
1 - Mongoose BiteRank 1 · level 16Cost 30 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 15. Can only be performed after you dodge.
16 - Freezing TrapRank 1 · level 20Cost 50 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
20 - LacerateRank 1 · level 30Cost 40 ManaCast time instant
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 119 damage over 21 sec.
30 - Explosive TrapRank 1 · level 34Cost 275 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 100 to 130 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.
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More builds with most points in Survival
- Survival meleeSurvival 11level 20 · Impakt · Icy VeinsOpen in the talent calculator →
Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Survival Hunter: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Survival, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Survival Hunter: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Hunter link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- FlareTrack Demons
- Razorfen Downs
- Explosive Trap
Trainer at level 30
Coming up
Talent points
21 of 51 points to spend
Following Survival melee by Docoda, Wowhead (posted for level 30).
The source gives this build without a pick order, so none is made up here. By level 30 it holds:
Open this build in the WoW Forever Talent Calculator
Next tier of Survival opens at level 35 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 30
- Glass ShooterWeapon · from level 30
- Brawler's Leather HelmHead · from level 25
- Stygian Bone AmuletNeck · from level 29
- Cloudy Gustwoven SpauldersShoulder · from level 30
- Cape of the BrotherhoodBack · from level 20
- Tunic of WestfallChest · from level 19
- Loamflake BracersWrist · from level 25
- Braced HandguardsHands · from level 30
- Stalker's Leather BeltWaist · from level 30
- Trapper's Leather LegguardsLegs · from level 25
- Warsong BootsFeet · from level 24
- Monkey RingFinger · from level 27
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Survival Hunter BiS list at level 30 · WoW Forever Hunter weapons by level
World at level 30
Dungeons in your range
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1Will to SurviveWill to SurviveHuman
Instantly removes all Stun effects; 3 min cooldown
PerceptionPerceptionHumanGreatly improved stealth detection for 20 sec; 3 min cooldown
RuthlessRuthlessHuman+1% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks
The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritHuman+10% Spirit
StoneformStoneformDwarfRemoves and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Elune's LightElune's LightNight Elf+10% critical strike chance with all spells and attacks for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
ShadowmeldShadowmeldNight ElfStealth until you move or cancel it; used in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking you and the cooldown rises from 10 sec to 2 min
QuicknessQuicknessNight Elf+1% Dodge and +2% movement speed; Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth, as if 1 level higher
Wisp SpiritWisp SpiritNight Elf+75% movement speed as a wisp after death
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (High Order)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (High Order)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (High Order)+5% damage against Elementals
Read LeylineRead LeylineSkyborne (High Order)+50% Health and Mana regeneration for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown; cannot be used while Innervate is active (Innervate replaces it as the stronger effect). Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour: while Attuned the bonus is +100%, and Attuned persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +100% for 15 min at a leyline or 30 sec elsewhere
Blood FuryBlood FuryOrc+10% Attack Power and Spell Power for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown
Shatter CurseShatter CurseOrcRemoves all Curses and Banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
CommandCommandOrc+5% damage for Hunter pets and Warlock demons
HardinessHardinessOrcStuns on you last 20% shorter
War StompWar StompTaurenStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yd for 2 sec; 90 sec cooldown
PlainsrunningPlainsrunningTaurenEvery 5 sec you keep moving adds 2% movement speed, up to +60%; taking damage or standing still wears it down. Does not increase mounted speed
CultivationCultivationTaurenGrow a copy of a nearby herb that anyone can gather without Herbalism; once per herb
EnduranceEnduranceTauren+5% maximum Health
BerserkingBerserkingTroll+10% attack and casting speed for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationTrollRestore 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec; moving, acting or taking damage cancels it; 3 min cooldown
RegenerationRegenerationTroll+20% Health regeneration; 20% of it continues in combat
Beast SlayingBeast SlayingTroll+5% damage against Beasts
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (Windshaper)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (Windshaper)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (Windshaper)+5% damage against Elementals
SkysightSkysightSkyborne (Windshaper)+15% movement speed for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour: while Charged the bonus is +30% movement speed, and Charged persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +10% movement and mounted speed for 15 min at a convergence or 30 sec elsewhere
Raptor StrikeRaptor StrikeRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 secA strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.
- 4Ornate BlunderbussOrnate BlunderbussItem Level 9RangedGunSpeed 2.20Requires Level 4Ornate Blunderbuss
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Ornate BlunderbussItem Level 9RangedGunSpeed 2.20Requires Level 4Ornate BlunderbussRanged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Ornate BlunderbussItem Level 9RangedGunSpeed 2.20Requires Level 4First camp questFirst camp quest: Sam Sarsaparilla, Elwynn Forest (44.8, 63.2)First camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Lyreena Duskblade, Teldrassil (57.4, 56.6)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Kaga Wildhoof, Mulgore (46.2, 67.2)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 8Hickory ShortbowHickory ShortbowItem Level 11Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.00Ashwood Bow
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Ashwood BowItem Level 11Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.10Hickory ShortbowThe client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Hickory ShortbowItem Level 11Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.00The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointImproved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
- 11Fine ShortbowFine ShortbowItem Level 16Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 1.70+1 AgilityRequires Level 11Fine Shortbow
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Fine ShortbowItem Level 16Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 1.70+1 AgilityRequires Level 11Fine ShortbowChanged in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Fine ShortbowItem Level 16Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 1.70+1 AgilityRequires Level 11Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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- 15Tier 2 opensDeflectionDeflectionSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.
Increases your Parry chance by 5%.
Dungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron - 16Mongoose BiteMongoose BiteRank 1 · level 16Cost 30 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 15. Can only be performed after you dodge.
Reinforced BowReinforced BowItem Level 21RangedBowSpeed 2.20Requires Level 16Reinforced BowRanged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Reinforced BowItem Level 21RangedBowSpeed 2.20Requires Level 16Reinforced BowRanged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Reinforced BowItem Level 21RangedBowSpeed 2.20Requires Level 16Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 19Savage StrikesSavage StrikesSurvival · tier 2 · max rank 2
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.
Increases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 4%.
VenomstrikeVenomstrikeItem Level 24Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Venom Shot the target for 23 to 33 Nature damage.VenomstrikeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
VenomstrikeItem Level 24Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Venom Shot the target for 23 to 33 Nature damage.VenomstrikeThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
VenomstrikeItem Level 24Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Venom Shot the target for 23 to 33 Nature damage.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensFreezing TrapFreezing TrapRank 1 · level 20Cost 50 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
- 21SurefootedSurefootedSurvival · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.
Increases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.
- 22Naga HeartpiercerNaga HeartpiercerItem Level 26Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 1.80Requires Level 21Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 42 damage. Naga are Stunned for 2 sec.Naga Heartpiercer
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Naga HeartpiercerItem Level 26Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 1.80Requires Level 21Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 42 damage. Naga are Stunned for 2 sec.Naga HeartpiercerThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Naga HeartpiercerItem Level 26Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 1.80Requires Level 21Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 42 damage. Naga are Stunned for 2 sec.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 24DeterrenceDeterrenceSurvival · tier 3 · max rank 1
When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
Dungeon: Excavation Site: Wetlands - 25Tier 4 opensPredator's EdgePredator's EdgeSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.
- 27Sturdy RecurveSturdy RecurveItem Level 32Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 2.20+4 StaminaRequires Level 27Sturdy Recurve
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Sturdy RecurveItem Level 32Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 2.20+4 StaminaRequires Level 27Sturdy RecurveChanged in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Sturdy RecurveItem Level 32Binds when equippedRangedBowSpeed 2.20+4 StaminaRequires Level 27Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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- 29CounterattackCounterattackSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opensStrider KickStrider KickSurvival · tier 5 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
LacerateLacerateRank 1 · level 30Cost 40 ManaCast time instantWounds the target causing them to bleed for 119 damage over 21 sec.
Glass ShooterGlass ShooterItem Level 35Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.90Requires Level 30Glass ShooterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Glass ShooterItem Level 35Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.90Requires Level 30Glass ShooterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Glass ShooterItem Level 35Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.90Requires Level 30The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 34Explosive TrapExplosive TrapRank 1 · level 34Cost 275 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 100 to 130 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.
- 35Tier 6 opensDungeon: The Drowned City
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentLacerating StrikesLacerating StrikesSurvival · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
Master Hunter's BowMaster Hunter's BowItem Level 43Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+6 AgilityMaster Hunter's BowChanged in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Master Hunter's BowItem Level 43Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+6 AgilityMaster Hunter's BowChanged in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Master Hunter's BowItem Level 43Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+6 AgilityDual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok StrongholdChanged in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 42Galgann's FireblasterGalgann's FireblasterItem Level 47Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.60Requires Level 42Chance on hit: Strike your ranged target with a Fire Blast for 22 to 34 Fire damage.Galgann's Fireblaster
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Galgann's FireblasterItem Level 47Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.60Requires Level 42Chance on hit: Strike your ranged target with a Fire Blast for 22 to 34 Fire damage.Galgann's FireblasterThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Galgann's FireblasterItem Level 47Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.60Requires Level 42Chance on hit: Strike your ranged target with a Fire Blast for 22 to 34 Fire damage.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- 48Megashot RifleMegashot RifleItem Level 53Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 1.70+5 Arcane ResistanceRequires Level 48Equip: +19 ranged Attack Power.Megashot Rifle
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Megashot RifleItem Level 53Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 1.70+5 Arcane ResistanceRequires Level 48Equip: +19 ranged Attack Power.Megashot RifleThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Megashot RifleItem Level 53Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 1.70+5 Arcane ResistanceRequires Level 48Equip: +19 ranged Attack Power.Dungeon: Alcaz PrisonThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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Levels 50–60
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- 56Malgen's Long BowMalgen's Long BowItem Level 61Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.90+4 StaminaRequires Level 56Equip: +20 Attack Power.Malgen's Long Bow
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Malgen's Long BowItem Level 61Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.90+4 StaminaRequires Level 56Equip: +20 Attack Power.Malgen's Long BowThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Malgen's Long BowItem Level 61Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.90+4 StaminaRequires Level 56Equip: +20 Attack Power.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
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- 60Nerubian 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%.Nerubian Slavemaker
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Nerubian 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%.Nerubian SlavemakerThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Nerubian 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%.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Survival Hunter abilities
Trainer abilities a Survival Hunter leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- Raptor StrikeRaptor StrikeRank 1 · level 1Cost 10 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 sec
A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.
- Mongoose BiteMongoose BiteRank 1 · level 16Cost 30 ManaCast time instantCooldown 5 sec
Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 15. Can only be performed after you dodge.
- Freezing TrapFreezing TrapRank 1 · level 20Cost 50 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.
- LacerateLacerateRank 1 · level 30Cost 40 ManaCast time instant
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 119 damage over 21 sec.
- Explosive TrapExplosive TrapRank 1 · level 34Cost 275 ManaCast time instantCooldown 30 sec
Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 100 to 130 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.
Survival 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 game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Hunter's Boomstick
Levels 11–20
- VenomstrikeVenomstrikeItem Level 24Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Venom Shot the target for 23 to 33 Nature damage.Dungeon Wailing Caverns · Lord Serpentis · 25%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Venomstrike
Levels 21–30
- Glass ShooterGlass ShooterItem Level 35Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 2.90Requires Level 30Dungeon Gnomeregan · Dark Iron Ambassador · 33%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Glass Shooter
Levels 31–40
- Master Hunter's BowMaster Hunter's BowItem Level 43Binds when picked upRangedBowSpeed 2.40+6 AgilityQuest Big Game Hunter · Stranglethorn Vale · lv 43
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: no stats
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Master Hunter's Bow
Levels 41–50
- Megashot RifleMegashot RifleItem Level 53Binds when picked upRangedGunSpeed 1.70+5 Arcane ResistanceRequires Level 48Equip: +19 ranged Attack Power.Dungeon Maraudon · Tinkerer Gizlock · 33%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Megashot Rifle
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 game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Ranged damage from the Classic Era client (the game client’s tables don’t give it).
- Nerubian Slavemaker
Plan every level in the weapon planner (Ranged) →Also plays: Two-hand
Races for a Survival Hunter
Racials that work with Survival talents, and why.
- DwarfAllianceDwarfAlliance
Big Game Hunter adds damage against Beasts.
- Big Game HunterBig Game Hunter
+5% damage against Beasts
Works with Improved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid SlayingWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
track Beasts and Improved Tracking’s bonus adds to the racial’s 5% against Beasts.
- Big Game Hunter
- TrollHordeTrollHorde
Berserking; Bow Specialization is no longer a racial.
- Beast SlayingBeast Slaying
+5% damage against Beasts
Works with Improved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid SlayingWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
track Beasts and Improved Tracking’s bonus adds to the racial’s 5% against Beasts.
- Beast Slaying
- SkyborneAlliance · HordeSkyborneAlliance · Horde
Wind Blessed Haste; Elemental Insight against Elementals.
- Elemental InsightElemental Insight
+5% damage against Elementals
Works with Improved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid SlayingWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
track Elementals and Improved Tracking’s bonus adds to Elemental Insight’s 5%.
- Elemental Insight
Survival in Forever vs Classic
18 talents in Forever, 16 in Classic.
New 5
- Predator's EdgePredator's EdgeSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 5★ New in Forever
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 6% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 10%.
Increases your melee ability critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.
- Expose PreyExpose PreySurvival · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Grants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 5% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Lasts 10 sec.
Grants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 10% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Lasts 10 sec.
- Survivalist's DisciplineSurvivalist's DisciplineSurvival · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.
Reduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 40%.
- Strider KickStrider KickSurvival · tier 5 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
- Lacerating StrikesLacerating StrikesSurvival · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
Renamed or reworked 3
- Improved TrackingImproved TrackingSurvival · tier 1 · max rank 5Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
While tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 5%.
Reworked from Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying - Survival TacticsSurvival TacticsSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 2Formerly Trap Mastery
Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.
Increases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 10%.
Formerly Trap Mastery - ResourcefulnessResourcefulnessSurvival · tier 5 · max rank 2Reworked from Wyvern Sting, Killer Instinct, and Improved Feign Death
Reduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 30%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 50% chance to allow 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 60%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 100% chance to allow 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.
Reworked from Wyvern Sting, Killer Instinct, and Improved Feign Death
Changed 4
- SurvivalistSurvivalistSurvival · tier 2 · max rank 5
Increases your total Health by 2%.
Increases your total Health by 10%.
Moved from tier 3 - Improved Wing ClipImproved Wing ClipSurvival · tier 2 · max rank 3
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.
Gives your Wing Clip ability a 20% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.
New spot, same tier; Max rank 5 → 3 - SurefootedSurefootedSurvival · tier 3 · max rank 3
Increases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.
Increases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.
Moved from tier 4 - CounterattackCounterattackSurvival · tier 4 · max rank 1
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
Moved from tier 5
Removed 0
None
Kept another way 6
- Humanoid SlayingHumanoid SlayingClassic tier 1 · max rank 3
Now Improved Tracking
Now Improved Tracking - Improved Feign DeathImproved Feign DeathClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Now Resourcefulness
Now Resourcefulness - Killer InstinctKiller InstinctClassic tier 5 · max rank 3
Now Resourcefulness
Now Resourcefulness - Trap MasteryTrap MasteryClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Now Survival Tactics
Now Survival Tactics - Wyvern StingWyvern StingClassic tier 7 · max rank 1
Now Resourcefulness
Now Resourcefulness - Monster SlayingMonster SlayingClassic tier 1 · max rank 3
Now Improved Tracking
Now Improved Tracking
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.