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Marksmanship Hunter Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Sódelonge's icon
    1
    Sódelonge
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Sentinel | 122 ilvl
    3236
  2. Generational's icon
    2
    Generational
    Stormrage (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Sentinel | 162 ilvl
    3172
  3. Lildoink's icon
    3
    Lildoink
    Magtheridon (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 127 ilvl
    3120
  4. Trappintwo's icon
    4
    Trappintwo
    Sargeras (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 120 ilvl
    3112
  5. Earagon's icon
    5
    Earagon
    Thunderhorn (US)
    Dwarf | Sentinel | 141 ilvl
    3105

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

  • 20% Critical Strike +99
  • 8% Haste +69
  • 23% Mastery +353
  • 25% Versatility +362

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +10
  • 22% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 4
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 18
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 20
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 17
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 19
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Grips

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 4
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 20
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 14
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Bow

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Bow 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

    • 38
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 19
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 11
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 9
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 18
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 1
    +135 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 19
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 18
    Scout's March icon

  2. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 21
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 8
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 8
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 11
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 7
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 17
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 106
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 27
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Ruby

    • 4
    Masterful Ruby icon

  4. Versatile Sapphire

    • 3
    Versatile Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 2
    Quick Onyx icon

Most Played Races for Marksmanship Hunter Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 2
    Human icon

  4. Worgen

    • 1
    Worgen icon

  5. Tauren

    • 1
    Tauren 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Marksmanship Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.