TBC Classic Survival Hunter Guide
Class
Spec
Introduction
Every raid will want at least one Survival Hunter because of the utility provided by and . Their damage output will be lower than Beast Mastery Hunters but the raid's overall DPS will be higher.
Expose Weakness
Improved Hunter's Mark
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Rotation
Survival Hunters can follow a simple 1:1 rotation for consistent performance. The numbers represent the amount of casts for every . If you are looking to maximize your performance, there are more complex rotations that you adapt mid fight with different haste procs.
Steady Shot
Auto Shot
Single Target
- Use and switch toAspect of the Hawkwhen you are low on mana.Aspect of the Viper
- Maintain .Hunter's Mark
- Maintain if assigned to it.Scorpid Sting
- Use .Rapid Fire
- Use when it procs.Kill Command
- Use followed by anSteady Shot. UseAuto Shotinstead ofMulti-Shotwhen off cooldown.Steady Shot
AoE
- Use .Multi-Shot
- Use .Explosive Trap
- Use .Volley
- Perform single target rotation.
Pets
- Ravagers should provide the highest DPS.
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Talents
Early Game Build
This build is great for when your Crit Chance is not high enough to guarantee a 100% uptime on . This can happen during the first tier of raiding or if you are not grouped with a Feral Druid.
Expose Weakness
0
Beast Mastery
0
Marksmanship
0
Survival
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- ,Elixir of Major Agility
- Elixir of Major Mageblood
- Alternatives:
- Flask of Relentless Assault
Food
- Best:
- ,Grilled Mudfish
- Warp Burger
- Alternatives:
- ,Spicy Hot Talbuk
- Ravager Dog
Potions
- Best:
- Super Mana Potion
- Alternatives:
- Haste Potion
Weapon Buffs
- Best:
- Adamantite Weightstone
- Alternatives:
- ,Superior Mana Oil
- Brilliant Mana Oil
Miscellaneous
- Best:
- orKibler's Bits,Sporeling Snack
- orDark Rune,Demonic Rune
- ,Scroll of Strength V
- Scroll of Agility V
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Best Races
Alliance
- Night Elf: Higher base Agility.
- Draenei: Heroic Presence
- Dwarf: Gun Specialization
Horde
- Troll: andBerserkingBow Specialization
- Orc: andCommandBlood Fury
- Blood Elf: andArcane TorrentMana Tap
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Best Professions
- Leatherworking: Provides 80 haste for 30 seconds with and 60 attack power for 30 seconds withDrums of Battle.Drums of War
- Enchanting: Provides 4 phyisical damage with two .Ring - Striking
TBC Classic Survival Hunter Aldor or Scryer
We recommend going Scryer as a Survival Hunter in TBC Classic. The Scryer shoulder enchant, , is slightly better than the Aldor . There are no other note-worthy benefits from either faction.
Greater Inscription of the Blade
Greater Inscription of Vengeance