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Marksmanship Hunter Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Marksmanship Hunter PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Marksmanship Hunters

  1. Tmy's icon
    1
    Tmy
    Dentarg (EU)
    Dwarf | Sentinel | 339 ilvl
    4134
  2. Codyhunt's icon
    2
    Codyhunt
    Illidan (US)
    Dwarf | Sentinel | 337 ilvl
    4046
  3. Tuljan's icon
    3
    Tuljan
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Dark Ranger | 333 ilvl
    3975
  4. Rengussy's icon
    4
    Rengussy
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Dwarf | Sentinel | 334 ilvl
    3947
  5. Botdave's icon
    5
    Botdave
    Dun Morogh (EU)
    Dwarf | Sentinel | 335 ilvl
    3942

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

  • 45% Critical Strike +1415
  • 12% Haste +376
  • 21% Mastery +1211
  • 4% Versatility +216

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +118
  • 2% Leech +132
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangs

    • Set
    • 46
    Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangs icon

  2. Farstrider's Unwavering Visage

    • 4
    Farstrider's Unwavering Visage icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 47
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

  2. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 2
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  3. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 1
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of the Skulking Viper

    • Set
    • 46
    Jaws of the Skulking Viper icon

  2. Soulslither Spaulders

    • 2
    Soulslither Spaulders icon

  3. Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes icon

  4. Galerider's Mantle

    • 1
    Galerider's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 15
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Shroud of the Skulking Viper

    • 12
    Shroud of the Skulking Viper icon

  3. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 8
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  4. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 7
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  5. Amani Summoning Shawl

    • 6
    Amani Summoning Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Skulking Viper's Scuteplate

    • Set
    • 49
    Skulking Viper's Scuteplate icon

  2. Farstrider's Scouting Vest

    • 1
    Farstrider's Scouting Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 45
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Rising Tide Wristguards

    • 2
    Rising Tide Wristguards icon

  3. Skulking Viper's Hardened Wristscales

    • 2
    Skulking Viper's Hardened Wristscales icon

  4. Arc-Glass Bindings

    • 1
    Arc-Glass Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Skulking Viper's Hidepiercers

    • Set
    • 45
    Skulking Viper's Hidepiercers icon

  2. Aberrant Commander's Gauntlets

    • 5
    Aberrant Commander's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 43
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  2. Cursed Reliquary Cincture

    • 3
    Cursed Reliquary Cincture icon

  3. Prized Fangs of the Skulking Viper

    • 3
    Prized Fangs of the Skulking Viper icon

  4. Behemoth Waistband

    • 1
    Behemoth Waistband icon

Legs

  1. Skulking Viper's Coiled Legwraps

    • Set
    • 27
    Skulking Viper's Coiled Legwraps icon

  2. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • Craft
    • 19
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

  3. Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union

    • 4
    Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union icon

Feet

  1. Skulking Viper's Tracks

    • 17
    Skulking Viper's Tracks icon

  2. Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer

    • 15
    Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer icon

  3. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 5
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  4. Sabatons of Coruscating Energy

    • 4
    Sabatons of Coruscating Energy icon

  5. Ferocious Scaleboots

    • 2
    Ferocious Scaleboots icon

Rings

  1. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 40
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 14
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  3. Apex Brute's Claw Ring

    • 13
    Apex Brute's Claw Ring icon

  4. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 11
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

  5. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 7
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 45
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  2. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 27
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  3. Font of Venomous Rage

    • 21
    Font of Venomous Rage icon

  4. Lustrous Golden Plumage

    • 2
    Lustrous Golden Plumage icon

  5. Darkmoon Dominion: Blood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Darkmoon Dominion: Blood icon

Main Hand

  1. Caustic Repose Greatbow

    • 47
    Caustic Repose Greatbow icon

  2. Sinseared Repeater

    • 2
    Sinseared Repeater icon

  3. Crossbow of Forgotten Majesty

    • 1
    Crossbow of Forgotten Majesty 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 97
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Blood

    • 1
    Darkmoon Dominion: Blood icon

  3. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 27
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 23
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 28
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 21
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 12
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx

    • 6
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

  3. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 4
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 27
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 21
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 100
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 44
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

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

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Marksmanship Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 34
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 16
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 83
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 36
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 29
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 27
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 9
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Marksmanship Hunter M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Marksmanship Hunter DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Dwarf

    • 17
    Dwarf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 6
    Void Elf icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Orc

    • 4
    Orc 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Marksmanship Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Season 2 and Patch 12.1.

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 PvE.