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Marksmanship Hunter PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Marksmanship Hunter
Season 3
50 characters
2447 - 2881

Welcome to Murlok.io's Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide for Solo Shuffle 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 Wynex (Festung Der Stürme EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2881.

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
    Wynex's character icon
    Wynex
    Festung Der Stürme (EU)
    460 ilvl
    2881
  2. 2
    Kâsùxøxø's character icon
    Kâsùxøxø
    Ravencrest (EU)
    459 ilvl
    2871
  3. 3
    Kásúxøxø's character icon
    Kásúxøxø
    Ravencrest (EU)
    459 ilvl
    2857
  4. 4
    Peonfarmer's character icon
    Peonfarmer
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    458 ilvl
    2841
  5. 5
    Kásúxôxô's character icon
    Kásúxôxô
    Ravencrest (EU)
    460 ilvl
    2838

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 Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+1162
20% Critical Strike
+2878
17% Haste
+4661
21% Mastery
+5425
26% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+14
0% Avoidance
+9
0% Leech
+711
13% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Human currently being the top race for Marksmanship Hunters in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    16
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    14
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    10
  4. Troll race icon
    Troll
    2
  5. Vulpera race icon
    Vulpera
    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
1
Concussive Shot
50
Kill Shot
50
Trailblazer
2
Posthaste
50
Improved Kill Shot
50
Wilderness Medicine
1
Counter Shot
50
Natural Mending
48
Tar Trap
50
Misdirection
2
Survival of the Fittest
50
Tranquilizing Shot
50
Entrapment
49
Improved Traps
47
Nature's Endurance
50
Born To Be Wild
5
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
5
Intimidation
47
Scatter Shot
42
Rejuvenating Wind
49
Camouflage
50
Sentinel
1
Binding Shackles
26
Roar of Sacrifice
47
Pathfinding
7
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
50
Master Marksman
49
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
34
Arctic Bola
50
Serpent Sting
28
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
22
Death Chakram
50
Explosive Shot
48
Poison Injection
28

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
3
Precise Shots
50
Rapid Fire
50
Lone Wolf
11
Chimaera Shot
0
Streamline
50
Killer Accuracy
42
Hunter's Knowledge
11
Careful Aim
50
Surging Shots
50
Deathblow
49
Target Practice
47
Focused Aim
50
Multi-Shot
1
Razor Fragments
49
Tactical Reload
38
Deadeye
45
Bursting Shot
44
Trick Shots
1
Bombardment
0
Volley
50
Steady Focus
0
Serpentstalker's Trickery
48
Quick Load
0
Heavy Ammo
26
Trueshot
50
Lock and Load
49
Bullseye
40
Bulletstorm
1
Sharpshooter
6
Eagletalon's True Focus
49
Wailing Arrow
0
Legacy of the Windrunners
19
Salvo
33
Unerring Vision
45
Windrunner's Barrage
0
Windrunner's Guidance
19

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
49
Chimaeral Sting
30
Trueshot Mastery
21
Ranger's Finesse
0
Sniper Shot
20
Hunting Pack
0
Tranquilizing Darts
16
Consecutive Concussion
2
Wild Kingdom
2
Interlope
0
Diamond Ice
10

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 Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns
    48
  2. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    2

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    30
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    18
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt
    48
  2. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    2

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    35
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    6
  3. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Cloak item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Cloak
    2
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk
    44
  2. Flame-Touched Chainmail item icon
    Flame-Touched Chainmail
    6

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    19
  2. Blazing Dreamstalker's Bracers item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Bracers
    13
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    6
  4. Flame-Touched Cuffs item icon
    Flame-Touched Cuffs
    6
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Bracers item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    3

Hands

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners
    45
  2. Flame-Touched Handguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Handguards
    5

Waist

  1. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    27
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt
    16
  3. Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle
    4
  4. Hellbloom Cinch item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Cinch
    3

Legs

  1. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    34
  2. Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves
    7
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Leggings item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Leggings
    6
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Breeches item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    3

Feet

  1. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    45
  2. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    3
  3. Flame-Touched Treads item icon
    Flame-Touched Treads
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    45
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    37
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    14
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    4

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    48
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    37
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    9
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    5
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Bow item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Bow
    40
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Rifle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Rifle
    6
  3. Hallowed Ossein Longbow item icon
    Hallowed Ossein Longbow
    2
  4. Hellbloom Flameshot item icon
    Hellbloom Flameshot
    1
  5. Traveler's Timesplitter item icon
    Traveler's Timesplitter
    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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    45
  2. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Toxified
    41
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    6
  4. Flame-Touched Legguards embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    5
  5. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    3

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 Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    6

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    50

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    29
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    21

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    46
  2. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    1
  3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    40
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    49
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    47
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  3. Rider's Reassurance enchantment icon
    Rider's Reassurance
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    80
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    14
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    6

Main Hand

  1. High Intensity Thermal Scanner enchantment icon
    High Intensity Thermal Scanner
    50

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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    175
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    115
  3. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    33
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    32
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    14