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Marksmanship Hunter PvP Guide For RBG

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Marksmanship Hunter
Season 3
50 characters
2096 - 2500

Welcome to Murlok.io's Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for RBG in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Marksmanship Hunters from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Alagwen (Norgannon EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2500.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Marksmanship Hunters

  1. 1
    Alagwen's character icon
    Alagwen
    Norgannon (EU)
    487 ilvl
    2500
  2. 2
    Irhuntardlol's character icon
    Irhuntardlol
    Tichondrius (US)
    483 ilvl
    2485
  3. 3
    Axlguns's character icon
    Axlguns
    Sargeras (US)
    464 ilvl
    2485
  4. 4
    Slybang's character icon
    Slybang
    Stormrage (US)
    459 ilvl
    2455
  5. 5
    Tomcubéhunt's character icon
    Tomcubéhunt
    Kazzak (EU)
    458 ilvl
    2448

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Marksmanship Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1449
22% Critical Strike
+2163
13% Haste
+5667
24% Mastery
+5022
24% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+6
0% Avoidance
+14
0% Leech
+690
13% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    20
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    14
  3. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    5
  4. Human race icon
    Human
    5
  5. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Hunter specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Hunter's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Kill Command
0
Concussive Shot
49
Kill Shot
50
Trailblazer
31
Posthaste
50
Improved Kill Shot
47
Wilderness Medicine
0
Counter Shot
50
Natural Mending
34
Tar Trap
50
Misdirection
2
Survival of the Fittest
50
Tranquilizing Shot
36
Entrapment
44
Improved Traps
27
Nature's Endurance
44
Born To Be Wild
28
Scare Beast
3
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
9
High Explosive Trap
36
Binding Shot
41
Rejuvenating Wind
43
Camouflage
50
Sentinel
2
Binding Shackles
13
Roar of Sacrifice
15
Pathfinding
35
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
50
Master Marksman
48
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
38
Arctic Bola
50
Serpent Sting
19
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
11
Death Chakram
50
Explosive Shot
49
Poison Injection
10

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Marksmanship Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Aimed Shot
50
Crack Shot
50
Improved Steady Shot
19
Precise Shots
45
Rapid Fire
50
Lone Wolf
40
Chimaera Shot
1
Streamline
50
Killer Accuracy
11
Hunter's Knowledge
23
Careful Aim
50
Surging Shots
50
Deathblow
46
Target Practice
39
Focused Aim
50
Multi-Shot
37
Razor Fragments
39
Tactical Reload
44
Deadeye
27
Bursting Shot
27
Trick Shots
35
Bombardment
24
Volley
45
Steady Focus
8
Serpentstalker's Trickery
29
Quick Load
1
Heavy Ammo
39
Trueshot
50
Lock and Load
39
Bullseye
19
Bulletstorm
2
Sharpshooter
9
Eagletalon's True Focus
47
Wailing Arrow
0
Legacy of the Windrunners
16
Salvo
40
Unerring Vision
25
Windrunner's Barrage
0
Windrunner's Guidance
15

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Marksmanship Hunter's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Survival Tactics
41
Chimaeral Sting
11
Trueshot Mastery
38
Ranger's Finesse
2
Sniper Shot
46
Hunting Pack
2
Tranquilizing Darts
4
Consecutive Concussion
3
Wild Kingdom
0
Interlope
1
Diamond Ice
2

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns
    43
  2. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    6
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Helm item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    31
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    15
  3. Raven Filigree Pendant item icon
    Raven Filigree Pendant
    2
  4. Chain of the Green Flight item icon
    Chain of the Green Flight
    1
  5. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    1

Shoulders

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt
    43
  2. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    4
  3. Chrono-Lord's Wingspan item icon
    Chrono-Lord's Wingspan
    1
  4. Hellbloom Epaulets item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Epaulets
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    27
  2. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    21
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk
    40
  2. Flame-Touched Chainmail item icon
    Flame-Touched Chainmail
    6
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Tunic item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Tunic
    4

Wrist

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Bracers item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Bracers
    17
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    13
  3. Complicated Cuffs item icon
    Complicated Cuffs
    9
  4. Flame-Touched Cuffs item icon
    Flame-Touched Cuffs
    7
  5. Hellbloom Armguards item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Armguards
    3

Hands

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners
    47
  2. Flame-Touched Handguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Handguards
    3

Waist

  1. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    40
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt
    7
  3. Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle
    1
  4. Hellbloom Cinch item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Cinch
    1
  5. Jeweled Sash of the Viper item icon
    Jeweled Sash of the Viper
    1

Legs

  1. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    27
  2. Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves
    13
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Leggings item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Leggings
    10

Feet

  1. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    28
  2. Flame-Touched Treads item icon
    Flame-Touched Treads
    11
  3. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    5
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots
    5
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    46
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    42
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    9
  4. Band of Twisted Bark item icon
    Band of Twisted Bark
    1
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Verdant Aspirant's Signet
    1

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    47
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    30
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    21
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Bow item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Bow
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Rifle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Rifle
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Marksmanship Hunters in RBG.

  1. Flame-Touched Chain embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    42
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    28
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Toxified
    18
  4. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    5
  5. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Marksmanship Hunters in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    6

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    45
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    3
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    31
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    18
  3. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    48

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Mining enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Mining
    1
  2. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying
    1
  3. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    27
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    2

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    44
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    48
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    94
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    2
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    2

Main Hand

  1. High Intensity Thermal Scanner enchantment icon
    High Intensity Thermal Scanner
    43
  2. Gyroscopic Kaleidoscope enchantment icon
    Gyroscopic Kaleidoscope
    7

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Marksmanship Hunters in RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    214
  2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    79
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    34
  4. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    28
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    17