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Survival Hunter PvP Guide For 2v2

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Survival Hunter
Season 4
50 characters
2073 - 2511

Welcome to Murlok.io's Survival Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 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 Survival Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Satantrapbot (Outland EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2511.

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
    Satantrapbot's character icon
    Satantrapbot
    Outland (EU)
    485 ilvl
    2511
  2. 2
    SatanĂ¥'s character icon
    SatanĂ¥
    Stormscale (EU)
    484 ilvl
    2449
  3. 3
    Reynoji's character icon
    Reynoji
    Dalaran (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2385
  4. 4
    Jogielogie's character icon
    Jogielogie
    Ravencrest (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2326
  5. 5
    Crucifx's character icon
    Crucifx
    Stormscale (EU)
    496 ilvl
    2316

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 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1249
21% Critical Strike
+5281
31% Haste
+1824
30% Mastery
+6786
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+39
1% Avoidance
+30
0% Leech
+721
13% 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 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    19
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    12
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    11
  4. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    3
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    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
50
Concussive Shot
44
Kill Shot
50
Trailblazer
3
Posthaste
50
Improved Kill Shot
43
Wilderness Medicine
5
Muzzle
50
Natural Mending
35
Tar Trap
48
Misdirection
5
Survival of the Fittest
50
Tranquilizing Shot
48
Entrapment
46
Improved Traps
45
Nature's Endurance
43
Born To Be Wild
10
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
1
Intimidation
49
Scatter Shot
40
Rejuvenating Wind
47
Camouflage
50
Sentinel
1
Binding Shackles
7
Roar of Sacrifice
47
Pathfinding
5
Sentinel's Protection
1
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
50
Master Marksman
50
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
46
Arctic Bola
49
Serpent Sting
50
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
1
Death Chakram
50
Explosive Shot
47
Poison Injection
45

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
50
Wildfire Bomb
50
Tip of the Spear
50
Ferocity
41
Flanker's Advantage
5
Harpoon
50
Energetic Ally
1
Bloodseeker
50
Aspect of the Eagle
47
Terms of Engagement
49
Guerrilla Tactics
50
Lunge
50
Butchery
2
Mongoose Bite
49
Intense Focus
1
Improved Wildfire Bomb
50
Frenzy Strikes
2
Flanking Strike
50
Spear Focus
26
Viper's Venom
50
Sharp Edges
2
Sweeping Spear
48
Tactical Advantage
49
Bloody Claws
0
Wildfire Infusion
50
Quick Shot
1
Coordinated Assault
49
Killer Companion
27
Fury of the Eagle
5
Ranger
50
Coordinated Kill
49
Explosives Expert
0
Spearhead
23
Ruthless Marauder
3
Bombardier
14
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
1
Mending Bandage
7
Sticky Tar Bomb
23
Tracker's Net
0
Diamond Ice
9
Survival Tactics
50
Chimaeral Sting
44
Tranquilizing Darts
15
Wild Kingdom
0
Interlope
1

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 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    12
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    11
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard
    11
  4. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    8
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Helm item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Helm
    6

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    16
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    12
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    6
  5. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    1

Shoulders

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    2
  3. Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Cloak
    2
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    2

Chest

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass
    49
  2. Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk
    1

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    10
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    39
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    3
  4. Flame-Touched Handguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Handguards
    3
  5. Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    25
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Girdle
    2

Legs

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    2

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
    1
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    22
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    11
  4. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    11
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    10

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    32
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    14
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    4
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    3

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Spear item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spear
    27
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Scythe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scythe
    16
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Polearm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Polearm
    2
  5. Rashon, the Immortal Blaze item icon
    Rashon, the Immortal Blaze
    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 Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    5
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    2

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 2v2.

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    46
  2. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    22
  3. Flame-Touched Handguards embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    6
  4. Flame-Touched Cuffs embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    2
  5. Choker of Shielding embellishment item icon
    Choker Of Shielding
    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 Survival Hunters in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    3

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    44
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2
  3. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    39
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    9

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    36
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    5
  3. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    24

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    47
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    47
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    46
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    35
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    8

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    44
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    4
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2

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 2v2.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    33
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    33
  3. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    27
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    24
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    10