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Survival Hunter PvP Guide For 3v3

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Survival Hunter
Season 4
44 characters
1721 - 2324

Welcome to Murlok.io's Survival 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 Survival Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Jésús (Dalaran US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2324.

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 Survival Hunters

  1. 1
    Jésús's character icon
    Jésús
    Dalaran (US)
    510 ilvl
    2324
  2. 2
    Ethxx's character icon
    Ethxx
    Tichondrius (US)
    491 ilvl
    2265
  3. 3
    Vitål's character icon
    Vitål
    Frostmourne (US)
    475 ilvl
    2262
  4. 4
    Belaux's character icon
    Belaux
    Archimonde (EU)
    472 ilvl
    2198
  5. 5
    Connyrøvøga's character icon
    Connyrøvøga
    Stormscale (EU)
    478 ilvl
    2187

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 Survival Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+737
18% Critical Strike
+5272
31% Haste
+1244
25% Mastery
+6791
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+36
0% Avoidance
+28
0% Leech
+625
12% 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 Night Elf currently being the top race for Survival Hunters in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    14
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    13
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  4. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    2
  5. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    2

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
44
Concussive Shot
37
Kill Shot
44
Trailblazer
0
Posthaste
44
Improved Kill Shot
40
Wilderness Medicine
1
Muzzle
44
Natural Mending
35
Tar Trap
44
Misdirection
6
Survival of the Fittest
44
Tranquilizing Shot
44
Entrapment
43
Improved Traps
41
Nature's Endurance
44
Born To Be Wild
1
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
0
Intimidation
44
Scatter Shot
38
Rejuvenating Wind
42
Camouflage
44
Sentinel
0
Binding Shackles
8
Roar of Sacrifice
43
Pathfinding
4
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
44
Master Marksman
44
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
43
Arctic Bola
44
Serpent Sting
44
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
0
Death Chakram
44
Explosive Shot
43
Poison Injection
42

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Survival 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.
Raptor Strike
44
Wildfire Bomb
44
Tip of the Spear
44
Ferocity
32
Flanker's Advantage
1
Harpoon
44
Energetic Ally
3
Bloodseeker
44
Aspect of the Eagle
43
Terms of Engagement
43
Guerrilla Tactics
44
Lunge
44
Butchery
1
Mongoose Bite
44
Intense Focus
1
Improved Wildfire Bomb
44
Frenzy Strikes
1
Flanking Strike
44
Spear Focus
25
Viper's Venom
44
Sharp Edges
1
Sweeping Spear
43
Tactical Advantage
43
Bloody Claws
0
Wildfire Infusion
43
Quick Shot
0
Coordinated Assault
44
Killer Companion
27
Fury of the Eagle
3
Ranger
44
Coordinated Kill
44
Explosives Expert
1
Spearhead
23
Ruthless Marauder
1
Birds of Prey
11
Deadly Duo
0

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 Survival 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.
Hunting Pack
0
Mending Bandage
3
Sticky Tar Bomb
15
Tracker's Net
0
Diamond Ice
19
Survival Tactics
44
Chimaeral Sting
32
Tranquilizing Darts
19
Wild Kingdom
0
Interlope
0

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 Survival Hunters in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    33
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    8
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Helm item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    29
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    13
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    31
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    2
  5. Decorated Commander's Cindercloak item icon
    Decorated Commander's Cindercloak
    1

Chest

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Vest
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    6
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    1
  5. Ohn'ahran Falconer's Bracers item icon
    Ohn'ahran Falconer's Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards
    20
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    16
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    3

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    29
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt
    4
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    4

Legs

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    23
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    18
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    3

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    37
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    36
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    21
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    16
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    4
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    34
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    6
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Spear item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spear
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Polearm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Polearm
    13
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Scythe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scythe
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    3
  5. Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame item icon
    Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame
    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 Survival Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    37
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    3
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    2

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 Survival Hunters in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    8

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    38
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

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 Survival Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    27
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    24
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    23
  4. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    19
  5. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    12