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

  • Hunter class icon Marksmanship Hunter specialization icon
    Marksmanship Hunter
  • Dark Ranger icon Dark Ranger
  • Based on 29 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1306 to 2013 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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 RBG.

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

Top RBG Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Trappintwo's icon
    1
    Trappintwo
    Sargeras (US)
    Orc | Dark Ranger | 661 ilvl
    2013
  2. Locate's icon
    2
    Locate
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Dark Ranger | 650 ilvl
    1807
  3. Aiming's icon
    3
    Aiming
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 660 ilvl
    1780
  4. Latrampoza's icon
    4
    Latrampoza
    Quelthalas (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 682 ilvl
    1711
  5. Trz's icon
    5
    Trz
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 670 ilvl
    1710

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

  • 17% Critical Strike +2528
  • 8% Haste +5401
  • 19% Mastery +15725
  • 23% Versatility +18254

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +257
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 3
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 13
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 9
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 25
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 6
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Armored Vest

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Vest icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 20
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 13
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Grips

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 13
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Leggings

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Greaves

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Greaves icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 55
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 27
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Rifle

    • 25
    Astral Aspirant's Rifle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Rifle

    • Craft
    • 4
    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

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  4. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Rifle icon

  5. Dawnthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle 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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 15
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 9
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 4
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 3
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 14
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 4
    +850 Speed icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 15
    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

    • 14
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 7
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 31
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 14
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +265 Mastery

    • 3
    +265 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 11
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 6
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 16
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 36
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 11
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 11
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 6
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 3
    Masterful Emerald icon

Most Played Races for Marksmanship Hunter RBG

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

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Marksmanship Hunter DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Dark Ranger Marksmanship Hunters in Rated 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 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.