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Survival Hunter PvP Guide For RBG

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Survival Hunter
Season 4
8 characters
1714 - 1936

Welcome to Murlok.io's Survival 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 Survival Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Xenonviper (Bleeding Hollow US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1936.

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
    Xenonviper's character icon
    Xenonviper
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    504 ilvl
    1936
  2. 2
    Øeyx's character icon
    Øeyx
    Ravencrest (EU)
    488 ilvl
    1869
  3. 3
    Trumpmagaa's character icon
    Trumpmagaa
    Tichondrius (US)
    475 ilvl
    1847
  4. 4
    Rindarshot's character icon
    Rindarshot
    Dun Modr (EU)
    499 ilvl
    1814
  5. 5
    Piñg's character icon
    Piñg
    Tichondrius (US)
    476 ilvl
    1744

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1253
21% Critical Strike
+4766
28% Haste
+2297
34% Mastery
+6583
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+66
0% Leech
+631
12% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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 RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    4
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    2
  3. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    1
  4. Human race icon
    Human
    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
8
Concussive Shot
6
Kill Shot
8
Trailblazer
3
Posthaste
8
Improved Kill Shot
7
Wilderness Medicine
2
Muzzle
8
Natural Mending
5
Tar Trap
8
Misdirection
1
Survival of the Fittest
8
Tranquilizing Shot
7
Entrapment
8
Improved Traps
7
Nature's Endurance
7
Born To Be Wild
2
Scare Beast
1
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
0
Intimidation
7
Binding Shot
6
Rejuvenating Wind
7
Camouflage
8
Sentinel
0
Binding Shackles
2
Roar of Sacrifice
8
Pathfinding
1
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
8
Master Marksman
8
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
6
Arctic Bola
7
Serpent Sting
7
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
1
Death Chakram
8
Explosive Shot
7
Poison Injection
5

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
8
Wildfire Bomb
8
Tip of the Spear
8
Ferocity
4
Flanker's Advantage
1
Harpoon
8
Energetic Ally
0
Bloodseeker
8
Aspect of the Eagle
8
Terms of Engagement
7
Guerrilla Tactics
8
Lunge
8
Butchery
1
Mongoose Bite
8
Intense Focus
1
Improved Wildfire Bomb
8
Frenzy Strikes
1
Flanking Strike
8
Spear Focus
6
Viper's Venom
8
Sharp Edges
0
Sweeping Spear
8
Tactical Advantage
7
Bloody Claws
0
Wildfire Infusion
8
Quick Shot
0
Coordinated Assault
8
Killer Companion
4
Fury of the Eagle
2
Ranger
8
Coordinated Kill
8
Explosives Expert
1
Spearhead
4
Ruthless Marauder
0
Birds of Prey
2
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
5
Sticky Tar Bomb
2
Tracker's Net
1
Diamond Ice
3
Survival Tactics
6
Chimaeral Sting
5
Tranquilizing Darts
1
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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    4
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Helm item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Helm
    1
  4. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    1
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    7
  2. Ancestor's Dew Drippers item set icon
    set
    Ancestor's Dew Drippers
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    3
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    1
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    1
  5. Voice of the Silent Star item icon
    Voice of the Silent Star
    1

Chest

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass
    8

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    4
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    7
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    1

Waist

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

Legs

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    6
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    1
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    4
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    1
  4. 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
    4
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    3
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    2
  4. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    1

Trinkets

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

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Scythe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scythe
    3
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Spear item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spear
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Polearm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Polearm
    1

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.

    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 RBG.

    1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      4
    2. Flame-Touched Chain embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      2
    3. Ancestor's Dew Drippers embellishment item icon
      set
      Horizon Strider'S Garments
      2
    4. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
      Potent Venom
      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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

    Head

    1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
      Incandescent Essence
      1

    Back

    1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      3
    2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      1
    3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
      Regenerative Leech
      1

    Chest

    1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
      Accelerated Agility
      8

    Wrist

    1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
      +200 Speed
      4
    2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
      +200 Leech
      2

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      2

    Legs

    1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
      Fierce Armor Kit
      5
    2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
      Lambent Armor Kit
      1

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      7
    2. Rider's Reassurance enchantment icon
      Rider's Reassurance
      1

    Rings

    1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
      +82 Haste
      7
    2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      6
    3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      1

    Main Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      5
    2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      1
    3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
      Wafting Devotion
      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 RBG.

    1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
      Energized Ysemerald
      6
    2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
      Keen Ysemerald
      5
    3. Quick Ysemerald gem icon
      Quick Ysemerald
      5
    4. Keen Neltharite gem icon
      Keen Neltharite
      4
    5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
      Fractured Neltharite
      3