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Marksmanship Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Marksmanship Hunter DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Pitviperx's icon
    1
    Pitviperx
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 125 ilvl
    2606
  2. Matasso's icon
    2
    Matasso
    Burning Legion (EU)
    Night Elf | Sentinel | 128 ilvl
    2569
  3. Khanittus's icon
    3
    Khanittus
    Area 52 (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Sentinel | 122 ilvl
    2514
  4. Bigtimmy's icon
    4
    Bigtimmy
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Goblin | Sentinel | 132 ilvl
    2480
  5. Tzo's icon
    5
    Tzo
    Tanaris (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 121 ilvl
    2477

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Marksmanship Hunter's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 23% Critical Strike +126
  • 12% Haste +96
  • 22% Mastery +326
  • 22% Versatility +319

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +3
  • 0% Leech +4
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Marksmanship Hunters.

  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 for 2v2

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Marksmanship Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 12
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 43
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 44
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 39
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 39
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 6
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 43
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 81
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 42
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 37
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Bow

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Bow icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Rifle

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Rifle icon

  4. Yasahm the Riftbreaker

    • 1
    Yasahm the Riftbreaker icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Marksmanship Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 76
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Marksmanship Hunter gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 31
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 5
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 4
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 31
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 11
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Accelerated Agility

    • 1
    Accelerated Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 41
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp

    • 1
    Shadowed Belt Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 38
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 34
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 24
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 16
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 26
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 14
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 2
    Stormrider's Fury icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Marksmanship Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 36
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 2
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 147
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 39
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Ruby

    • 22
    Versatile Ruby icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 20
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Ruby

    • 12
    Masterful Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 5

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Marksmanship Hunter 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Marksmanship Hunter DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 16
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  3. Goblin

    • 4
    Goblin icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

Marksmanship Hunter Guide FAQ

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

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Marksmanship Hunters in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.