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Marksmanship Hunter PvP Guide For RBG

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Marksmanship Hunter
Season 4
50 characters
1832 - 2267

Welcome to Murlok.io's Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for RBG in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Marksmanship Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Jakeerr (Emerald Dream US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2267.

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 Marksmanship Hunters

  1. 1
    Jakeerr's character icon
    Jakeerr
    Emerald Dream (US)
    482 ilvl
    2267
  2. 2
    Thankjake's character icon
    Thankjake
    Moon Guard (US)
    488 ilvl
    2264
  3. 3
    Ermookes's character icon
    Ermookes
    Sargeras (US)
    488 ilvl
    2253
  4. 4
    Irhuntardlol's character icon
    Irhuntardlol
    Tichondrius (US)
    499 ilvl
    2244
  5. 5
    Erovinmo's character icon
    Erovinmo
    Tichondrius (US)
    475 ilvl
    2211

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 Marksmanship Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1131
20% Critical Strike
+2210
13% Haste
+5988
25% Mastery
+6100
30% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+27
0% Avoidance
+12
0% Leech
+600
11% 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 Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    23
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    4
  4. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    4
  5. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    3

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
0
Concussive Shot
50
Kill Shot
50
Trailblazer
37
Posthaste
50
Improved Kill Shot
43
Wilderness Medicine
0
Counter Shot
50
Natural Mending
39
Tar Trap
50
Misdirection
3
Survival of the Fittest
50
Tranquilizing Shot
35
Entrapment
44
Improved Traps
32
Nature's Endurance
47
Born To Be Wild
25
Scare Beast
4
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
8
High Explosive Trap
38
Binding Shot
35
Rejuvenating Wind
43
Camouflage
50
Sentinel
2
Binding Shackles
11
Roar of Sacrifice
18
Pathfinding
33
Sentinel's Perception
1
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
50
Master Marksman
49
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
34
Arctic Bola
50
Serpent Sting
23
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
11
Death Chakram
50
Explosive Shot
48
Hydra's Bite
12

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Marksmanship 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.
Aimed Shot
50
Crack Shot
50
Improved Steady Shot
20
Precise Shots
41
Rapid Fire
50
Lone Wolf
45
Chimaera Shot
1
Streamline
50
Killer Accuracy
10
Hunter's Knowledge
22
Careful Aim
50
Surging Shots
50
Deathblow
42
Target Practice
38
Focused Aim
50
Multi-Shot
36
Razor Fragments
34
Tactical Reload
45
Deadeye
26
Bursting Shot
18
Trick Shots
35
Bombardment
20
Volley
44
Steady Focus
9
Serpentstalker's Trickery
38
Quick Load
0
Heavy Ammo
36
Trueshot
50
Lock and Load
39
Bullseye
27
Bulletstorm
3
Sharpshooter
4
Eagletalon's True Focus
48
Wailing Arrow
0
Legacy of the Windrunners
26
Salvo
37
Unerring Vision
30
Windrunner's Barrage
0
Windrunner's Guidance
23

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 Marksmanship 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.
Survival Tactics
37
Chimaeral Sting
13
Trueshot Mastery
38
Ranger's Finesse
3
Sniper Shot
42
Hunting Pack
0
Tranquilizing Darts
4
Consecutive Concussion
6
Wild Kingdom
0
Interlope
2
Diamond Ice
5

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 Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    22
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    13
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pendant
    3
  5. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    2

Shoulders

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards
    1
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    13
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    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
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Tunic
    4
  4. Flame-Touched Chainmail item icon
    Flame-Touched Chainmail
    4

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    18
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    4
  4. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    7
  3. Flame-Touched Handguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Handguards
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    25
  2. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    12
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    26
  2. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    17
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Leggings item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Leggings
    4
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    3

Feet

  1. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers
    9
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots
    7
  4. Stormwing Harrier's Sabatons item icon
    Stormwing Harrier's Sabatons
    4
  5. Flame-Touched Treads item icon
    Flame-Touched Treads
    3

Rings

  1. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    21
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    15
  4. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    11
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    6

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    17
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    16
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    13
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    12

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Bow item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Bow
    32
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Flameshot item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Flameshot
    10
  3. Neltharax, Enemy of the Sky item icon
    Neltharax, Enemy of the Sky
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Recurve item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Recurve
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Rifle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Rifle
    2

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    3

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 Marksmanship Hunters in RBG.

  1. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    42
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    25
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Toxified
    12
  4. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    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 Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    39
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    4
  3. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    27
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    18

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    43
  2. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    1
  3. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    12

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    44
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    37
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    3
  3. Rider's Reassurance enchantment icon
    Rider's Reassurance
    2

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    91
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    3
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    2

Main Hand

  1. High Intensity Thermal Scanner enchantment icon
    High Intensity Thermal Scanner
    41
  2. Gyroscopic Kaleidoscope enchantment icon
    Gyroscopic Kaleidoscope
    7
  3. Projectile Propulsion Pinion enchantment icon
    Projectile Propulsion Pinion
    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 Marksmanship Hunters in RBG.

  1. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    92
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    65
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    33
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    10
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    7