Hey hunters, if you're having DPS issues, follow this post as best as you can, and you shouldn't have any problems anymore. Any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an in-game mail, or whisper me when I'm on.
If Hit Capped:http://www.wowhead.com/?talent#cZ0eVoZx ... hsu:ANi0MV
If Under Hit Cap (<263):http://www.wowhead.com/?talent#cZceVZx0 ... hsk:NAiM0zPet Talentshttp://www.wowhead.com/?petcalc#0Mzzoccz0hok**Note: If you're under 5% hit rating, spec all 3 points into focused aim, for every % you're over 5%, spec one less point into it.
Example:
<5%=3 points
6%=2 points
7%=1 point (Or you could try no points once you hit 7%, since your misses won't be so bad, and you could probably make up for it with a hit gem)
Ichigó's Armory:http://www.wowarmory.com/character-tale ... the+FamilyTALENTS:------------------------
Survivalist
------------------------Improved tracking: 5 points
Trap Mastery: 3 points
Survival Instincts: 2 points
Survivalist: 5 points
T.N.T.: 3 points
Lock n' Load: 3 points
Hunter Vs. Wild: 3 points
Killer Instincts: 3 points
Lighting Reflexes: 5 points
Resourcefulness: 3 points
Thrill of the Hunt: 3 points
Hunting party*: 3 points
Expose Weakness: 2 points
Wyvern Sting: 1 points
Master Tactician: 5 points
Noxious Stings: 3 points
Black Arrow: 1 point
Sniper Training: 3 points
Explosive Shot: 1 point
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Marksman
------------------------------Lethal Shots: 5 points
Careful Aim: 3 points
Mortal Shots: 5 points
Aimed Shot: 1 point
Focused Aim**: 3 points
**-If your hit is over 230 (7%) then you are nearly capped, and do not need to waste points in here
*-If you're not hit capped, then you will not be able to put points in here because they will be used on Focused Aim, so instead put one point in Go for the Throat
Note: Hunting Party will be absolutely essential to have when coming to raids. It replenishes .25% of mana for the raid party, making it incredibly helpful during boss fights. Get hit capped as soon as you can and spec into it.
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Stat Priority
--------------------Generally for Survivor hunters, Agility is the top stat that you want to gem/enchant and gear towards. It doubles your AP for every agility point. (10 agility= 20 AP). That being said, here's the order:
1) Agility
2) Attack Power
3) Armor Penetration
4) Critical Strike Rating
5) Haste
NOTE: This priority list is assuming you are hit capped. If not, refer to the talent build at the beginning to make up for your lack of hit.
It should also be noted that this list is not a say all for hunter stats. You should look at this list as if you could pick the top stats for a piece of gear, this is what you'd want on it. I prefer Arm Pen/crit over haste (attack power should be on every piece of gear you have, except for some trinks)
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Glyphs
----------------------Kill Shot- Reduce cooldown by 9 secs.
Explosive Shot- Increase crit rating of explosive shot by 4%
Steady shot- Increases damage of steady shot by 10% when serpent when your target is afflicted by Serpent Sting
----or------
Serpent Sting-Increases Serpent Sting DOT by 6 secs
(I'd suggest Serpent Sting over steady shot now that steady shot has been nerfed since the expansion. It allows for a longer DOT and it's one less thing to worry about during boss fights)
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Shot Rotation
---------------------------Pretty easy for hunters:Kill Shot- Whenever this procs, always use it first, no matter what.
Black Arrow- You should always cast this whenver the cooldown is up. It accounts for 6% additional damage
Explosive Shot- Because Lock n' Load procs off of Black Arrow, always hit explosive shot immediately after Black Arrow
Serpent Sting- It's an essential DOT for hunters, keep an eyeout and always keep it up!
Aimed Shot- It's an instant cast, 'nuff said
Steady shot- Use this as a last resort to fill up time between CDs of Explosive Shot
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Marcos
========Macros can be set up to your own style of play, but here's a few that I found very useful. (shift+click the abilities from your spellbook)
/cast Hunter's Mark
/cast furious howl (if you have a wolf)
/petattack (not in spellbook, just spell it out)
/cast auto shot
*And if you want one specially for boss fights, create another one with everything above and add*:/cast Call of the Wild
/use (w/e trinkets you have)
/cast rapid fire
*Another good macro for hunters to use for misdirect looks like this*/tar(or target) tank name
/cast Misdirection
/assist
Helpful in fights where things get a little hectic, and finding the tank is difficult, or before a pull.
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Foods & Flasks
==========These are the best foods and flasks that you can have for raids.Flask of Endless RageIncreases attack power by 180. Lasts 1 hour. This effect persists through death.
Can't go wrong with this flask. They can get pricey though. Keep checking the AH for the right price. I usually nab up a stack's worth when the price is less than 40g a piece.
Mega Mammoth MealIncreases attack power by 80
Mats are easy to come by (chunk o' mammoth and northern spices)
Blackened DragonfinIncreases Agility by 40
Some people like to use the fish feasts that are dropped in raids, but not me. I like this food buff because as a SV hunter, it doubles attack power (40 Agi= 80) and it gives you a nice crit boost too. Dragonfin Angelfish (2) and northern spices. [/color]
Spiced Mammoth treatsIncreases stamina and strength of your pet by 30
Absolutely critical if you want to squeeze every last bit of DPS out of your toon. Mats are really easy to come by (Chunk o' mammoth and northern spices)
========Enchants
========---------------2H Weapon
---------------Greater Savagery
Increases Attack Power by 85.
Mats: 6 infinite dust, 2 greater cosmic essence
(Good enchant if you don't want to splurge on the better one)
- Massacre
Increases Attack Power by 110
Mats: 40 infinite dust, 6 greater cosmic essence, 6 abyss crystal
(Roughly 1k in mats, the best enchant if you can afford it)
--------------Boots
--------------Superior Agility
Increase Agility by 16
Mats: 16 Infinite dust, 4 greater cosmic essence
(Best boot enchants if you have hit capped)
-Icewalker
Increases Crit and hit rating by 12
Mats: 8 infinite dust, Crystalized water
(If you're not hit capped, this is the one to get)
-------------Bracers-
-------------Greater Assault
Increases Attack Power by 50
Mats: 24 Infinite dust, 6 Greater Cosmic Essence
(if you're not a leatherworker, this is the way to go)
-Fur Lining- Attack Power
Increase Attack Power by 110 (can only be used on own armor)
Mats: Arctic Fur
(Best bracer enchant if you're a leatherworker)
-------------Chest
--------------Super Stats
Increase all stats by 8
Mats: 4 infinite dust, 2 Lesser Cosmic Essence
(Decent chest enchant if you don't have the cash)
-Powerful stats
Increases all stats by 10
Mats: 4 dream shards, 4 abyss crystals
(A little pricier, but well worth it for your tier gear)
--------------Cloak
---------------Major Agility
Increases agility by 22
Mats: 8 infinite dust, 2 greater cosmic essence, 2 dream shards
(Hands down best enchant, don't waste your money on anything else)
-------------Gloves
--------------Major Agility
Increases agility by 20
Mats: 4 greater cosmic essence, 1 dream shard
(Just like the cloak, get it!)
-------------Weapon
--------------Superior Potency
Increases Attack Power by 65
Mats: 10 Infinite dust, 2 dream shards, 2 greater cosmic essence, 4 abyss crystals
(best one handed weapon enchant, really pricey though)
-Exceptional Agility
Increases Agility by 26
Mats: 4 dream shards, 4 eternal Air
(Good enchant if you can't afford the attack power one)
-------------Legs
--------------Icescale Leg Amor
Increases Attack power by 75 and critical strike rating by 22
Mats: 2 arctic fur, 2 icy dragonscale, 1 frozen orb
(If you're not a leatherworker, this goes for around 150g-190g)
-------------Ring
--------------Assault
Increases attack power by 32
Mats: 8 Infinite dust, greater cosmic essence
(can only be done by enchanters)
===========Add-Ons
===========Some really helpful Add-Ons for Hunters to have:
DoTimer-Makes it a breeze to keep track of Serpent Sting, which could get confusing if you have more than one hunter in the raid with you.
RangeDisplay-Helps you know when you're within optimal range of a target.
Omen Threat Meter-Incredibly helpful to make sure you don't pull aggro off of the tank. A good indication of when you should use Feign Death.
Zug Zug Huntar-An awesome add-on that changes your tracking to whatever mob you're currently attacking. (Works best for SV hunters who have Improved tracking) *Thanks Ghoztly for the info!
ALL ADD ONS CAN BE FOUND ON
www.curse.com*Note: DBM is already mandatory for all raids.
As always, hope this helps!
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