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Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Hunter class icon Marksmanship Hunter specialization icon
    Marksmanship Hunter
  • Dark Ranger icon Dark Ranger
  • Based on 37 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1532 to 2106 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Dark Ranger 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 11.2 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Scheixanter's icon
    1
    Scheixanter
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Dracthyr | Dark Ranger | 664 ilvl
    2106
  2. Mezhoo's icon
    2
    Mezhoo
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Gnome | Dark Ranger | 671 ilvl
    1910
  3. Mavounette's icon
    3
    Mavounette
    Dalaran (EU)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 647 ilvl
    1862
  4. Odratnuh's icon
    4
    Odratnuh
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Orc | Dark Ranger | 659 ilvl
    1819
  5. Padorene's icon
    5
    Padorene
    Guldan (US)
    Human | Dark Ranger | 666 ilvl
    1807

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

  • 14% Critical Strike +945
  • 10% Haste +5725
  • 19% Mastery +16083
  • 23% Versatility +18185

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +83
  • 5% 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 Dark Ranger 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.

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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 Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  4. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 3
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 13
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 8
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 31
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 34
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 1
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Tireless Collector's Battlegear

    • Set
    • 1
    Tireless Collector's Battlegear icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 20
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 19
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 31
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 22
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Greaves

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Greaves icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 69
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 28
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Rifle

    • 27
    Astral Aspirant's Rifle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Rifle

    • Craft
    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Rifle 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

    • 68
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Rifle 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 21
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 14
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 5
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 19
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 2
    +850 Speed icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 27
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 18
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 29
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 27
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 3
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 17
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 4
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 17
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 23
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 6
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 4
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 2
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 2
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 4

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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 12
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  5. Troll

    • 2
    Troll icon

Dark Ranger 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 Dark Ranger 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.