Beast Mastery Hunter guide image

Beast Mastery Hunter PvP Guide For 3v3

Hunter class icon Beast Mastery Hunter specialization icon
Beast Mastery Hunter
Season 4
49 characters
1601 - 2008

Welcome to Murlok.io's Beast Mastery Hunter PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Beast Mastery Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Caixukunwink (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2008.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Beast Mastery Hunters

  1. 1
    Caixukunwink's character icon
    Caixukunwink
    Tichondrius (US)
    463 ilvl
    2008
  2. 2
    Tangzx's character icon
    Tangzx
    Tichondrius (US)
    464 ilvl
    1957
  3. 3
    Cutecuteduck's character icon
    Cutecuteduck
    Tichondrius (US)
    466 ilvl
    1933
  4. 4
    Legalizeezz's character icon
    Legalizeezz
    Azralon (US)
    457 ilvl
    1881
  5. 5
    ßûffsûrv's character icon
    ßûffsûrv
    Tichondrius (US)
    461 ilvl
    1841

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Beast Mastery Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+205
15% Critical Strike
+2977
18% Haste
+3455
52% Mastery
+6785
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+0
0% Leech
+544
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Beast Mastery Hunters in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    25
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    13
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    8
  4. Troll race icon
    Troll
    2
  5. Highmountain Tauren race icon
    Highmountain Tauren
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Hunter specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Hunter's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Kill Command
49
Concussive Shot
48
Kill Shot
40
Trailblazer
0
Posthaste
49
Improved Kill Shot
3
Wilderness Medicine
35
Counter Shot
49
Natural Mending
36
Tar Trap
49
Misdirection
0
Survival of the Fittest
49
Tranquilizing Shot
48
Entrapment
48
Improved Traps
44
Nature's Endurance
49
Born To Be Wild
3
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
1
Intimidation
49
Scatter Shot
44
Rejuvenating Wind
49
Camouflage
48
Sentinel
0
Binding Shackles
48
Roar of Sacrifice
47
Pathfinding
1
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
49
Keen Eyesight
49
Master Marksman
4
Improved Kill Command
49
Serrated Shots
49
Arctic Bola
1
Serpent Sting
0
Alpha Predator
49
Steel Trap
34
Death Chakram
49
Explosive Shot
0
Poison Injection
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Beast Mastery Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Cobra Shot
49
Pack Tactics
49
Multi-Shot
3
Barbed Shot
49
Aspect of the Beast
49
Kindred Spirits
0
Training Expert
49
Animal Companion
49
Beast Cleave
3
Killer Command
48
Sharp Barbs
46
Cobra Sting
0
Thrill of the Hunt
49
Kill Cleave
3
Bloodshed
45
Cobra Senses
0
Dire Beast
22
Bestial Wrath
49
War Orders
49
Hunter's Prey
0
Stomp
49
Barbed Wrath
48
Wild Call
1
Savagery
49
Dire Command
49
Scent of Blood
30
One with the Pack
0
Master Handler
49
Dire Frenzy
49
Wailing Arrow
0
Brutal Companion
0
Call of the Wild
49
Dire Pack
30
Piercing Fangs
13
Bloody Frenzy
48

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Beast Mastery Hunter's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
The Beast Within
8
Dire Beast: Hawk
0
Dire Beast: Basilisk
3
Interlope
0
Survival Tactics
49
Chimaeral Sting
31
Hunting Pack
0
Tranquilizing Darts
8
Wild Kingdom
0
Kindred Beasts
22
Diamond Ice
26

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Beast Mastery Hunters in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    35
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    13
  3. Snake Eater's Cowl item icon
    Snake Eater's Cowl
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    2
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    28
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    19
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards
    1
  4. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    3
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    2
  5. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic
    34
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass
    14
  3. Hauberk of the War Bringer item icon
    Hauberk of the War Bringer
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    4
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    1
  4. Flame-Touched Cuffs item icon
    Flame-Touched Cuffs
    1
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Verdant Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    43
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards
    3
  3. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    2
  4. Gauntlets of Desolation item icon
    Gauntlets of Desolation
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    4
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    2
  4. Telaari Hunting Girdle item icon
    Telaari Hunting Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    40
  2. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    6
  3. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers
    20
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    20
  3. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    41
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    6
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    1

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    36
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    8
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    3
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Recurve item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Recurve
    47
  2. Calibrated Hand Cannon item icon
    Calibrated Hand Cannon
    1
  3. Searing Blazecaster item icon
    Searing Blazecaster
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Beast Mastery Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    20
  2. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    8
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Toxified
    5
  4. Flame-Touched Spaulders embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    2
  5. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Beast Mastery Hunters in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    10

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    37
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    4
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    2

Main Hand

  1. High Intensity Thermal Scanner enchantment icon
    High Intensity Thermal Scanner
    39
  2. High Intensity Thermal Scanner enchantment icon
    High Intensity Thermal Scanner
    6

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Beast Mastery Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    78
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    37
  3. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    7
  4. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    4
  5. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    3