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Marksmanship Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Marksmanship Hunter PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Marksmanship Hunters across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Traptations's icon
    1
    Traptations
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Dark Ranger | 638 ilvl
    2442
  2. Thugbus's icon
    2
    Thugbus
    Frostmourne (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 634 ilvl
    2377
  3. Precoggifter's icon
    3
    Precoggifter
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Orc | Sentinel | 639 ilvl
    2312
  4. Leyandril's icon
    4
    Leyandril
    Illidan (US)
    Blood Elf | Dark Ranger | 646 ilvl
    2302
  5. Martîden's icon
    5
    Martîden
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Dark Ranger | 648 ilvl
    2293

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1541
    16% Critical Strike
  • +6701
    11% Haste
  • +13750
    17% Mastery
  • +15539
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +142
    0% Leech
  • +0
    9% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Marksmanship Hunter class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Tireless Collector's Chained Cowl icon
    Set
    Tireless Collector's Chained Cowl
    29
  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl
    3
  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm
    3
  4. Prized Warmonger's Helm icon
    Prized Warmonger's Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    36

Shoulders

  1. Tireless Collector's Hunted Heads icon
    Set
    Tireless Collector's Hunted Heads
    27
  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets
    9

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    18
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    6
  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    2
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic
    20
  2. Tireless Collector's Battlegear icon
    Set
    Tireless Collector's Battlegear
    11
  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail
    5

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    13
  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs
    8
  3. Prized Warmonger's Armguards icon
    Prized Warmonger's Armguards
    8
  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    3

Hands

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets
    14
  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    10
  3. Tireless Collector's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Tireless Collector's Gauntlets
    10
  4. Glyph-Etched Gauntlets icon
    Craft
    Glyph-Etched Gauntlets
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle
    20
  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt
    10
  3. Prized Warmonger's Cinch icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cinch
    5
  4. Tireless Collector's First Kill icon
    Tireless Collector's First Kill
    1

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings
    12
  2. Tireless Collector's Armored Breeches icon
    Set
    Tireless Collector's Armored Breeches
    11
  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings
    7
  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    4
  5. Prized Warmonger's Leggings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Leggings
    2

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots
    19
  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads
    10
  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
    7

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    72

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    32
  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Bow icon
    Prized Gladiator's Bow
    33
  2. Algari Competitor's Rifle icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Rifle
    3

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Marksmanship Hunter builds for 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    70
  2. Algari Competitor's Rifle icon
    Ascendance
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    6
  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    5
  3. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    3

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    30
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    3
  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    20
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    14
  3. Accelerated Agility icon
    Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    32
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1
  3. +700 Speed icon
    +700 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    33
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1
  3. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    31
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    2
  3. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    2

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    46
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    14
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    6

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    31
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3
  3. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    1

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    33
  2. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    2

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    92
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    90
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    15
  4. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    11
  5. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    7

Tinker

  1. icon
    3

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    14
  2. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    10
  3. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    6
  4. Human icon
    Human
    3
  5. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    1

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Marksmanship Hunter 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Marksmanship Hunters in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.