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

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. Welchzmm's icon
    1
    Welchzmm
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 679 ilvl
    2158
  2. Vondream's icon
    2
    Vondream
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 690 ilvl
    2120
  3. Fûrude's icon
    3
    Fûrude
    Quelthalas (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 686 ilvl
    2087
  4. Whoshotyá's icon
    4
    Whoshotyá
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Dark Ranger | 677 ilvl
    2038
  5. Rotrex's icon
    5
    Rotrex
    Eonar (US)
    Night Elf | Dark Ranger | 676 ilvl
    1949

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

  • 22% Critical Strike +5562
  • 9% Haste +5050
  • 21% Mastery +18223
  • 21% Versatility +16522

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +53
  • 0% Leech +314
  • 8% 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.

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. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 8
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 21
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 24
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 19
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 19
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 5
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 22
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 52
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

  4. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Bow

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Bow icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Rifle

    • Craft
    • 2
    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

    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Dawnthread Lining

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  4. Captured Starlight

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 15
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 18
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 6
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 20
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 1
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 23
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 23
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 28
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 14
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Critical Strike

    • 4
    Cursed Critical Strike icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 17
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 7
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power 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

    • 17
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 2
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 75
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Onyx

    • 31
    Masterful Onyx icon

  3. Deadly Onyx

    • 23
    Deadly Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 17
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Deadly Ruby

    • 12
    Deadly Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 14

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 4
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 1
    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.