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Survival Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Survival Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Survival 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Survival Hunters

  1. Bicmex's icon
    1
    Bicmex
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 655 ilvl
    2791
  2. Ssds's icon
    2
    Ssds
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 681 ilvl
    2692
  3. Jimmyjobs's icon
    3
    Jimmyjobs
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 664 ilvl
    2544
  4. Djfortnite's icon
    4
    Djfortnite
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 640 ilvl
    2544
  5. Grenades's icon
    5
    Grenades
    Destromath (US)
    Human | Pack Leader | 663 ilvl
    2534

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Survival 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 +2829
  • 15% Haste +9950
  • 22% Mastery +12535
  • 16% Versatility +12592

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +191
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Survival 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 2v2

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 Survival Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Tireless Collector's Chained Cowl

    • Set
    • 46
    Tireless Collector's Chained Cowl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  3. Coif of the Lost Trust

    • 1
    Coif of the Lost Trust icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  5. Torchbearer's Coif

    • 1
    Torchbearer's Coif icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Pendant of Arcane Havoc

    • 2
    Pendant of Arcane Havoc icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Tireless Collector's Hunted Heads

    • Set
    • 47
    Tireless Collector's Hunted Heads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Tazavesh Guardian's Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Tazavesh Guardian's Shoulderguards icon

  4. Wastelander Skirmisher's Pauldrons

    • 1
    Wastelander Skirmisher's Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 13
    Reshii Wraps icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 12
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 5
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Tireless Collector's Battlegear

    • Set
    • 44
    Tireless Collector's Battlegear icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Encroaching Void Chainmail

    • 2
    Encroaching Void Chainmail icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  5. Bracers of the Riftsealer

    • 2
    Bracers of the Riftsealer icon

Hands

  1. Tireless Collector's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 39
    Tireless Collector's Gauntlets icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Wastelander's Worn Grips

    • 2
    Wastelander's Worn Grips icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 12
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Eco-Stabilizer's Cinch

    • 2
    Eco-Stabilizer's Cinch icon

  4. Tireless Collector's First Kill

    • 2
    Tireless Collector's First Kill icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  2. Tireless Collector's Armored Breeches

    • Set
    • 10
    Tireless Collector's Armored Breeches icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Oathsworn Defender's Greaves

    • 1
    Oathsworn Defender's Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 11
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Silent Huntsman's Striders

    • 2
    Silent Huntsman's Striders icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ring of Lingering Shadows

    • 1
    Ring of Lingering Shadows icon

  3. Wastelander's Gilded Loop

    • 1
    Wastelander's Gilded Loop icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 41
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Void-Touched Fragment

    • 2
    Void-Touched Fragment icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Pylon

    • 42
    Prized Gladiator's Pylon icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  3. Charged Halberd

    • 1
    Charged Halberd icon

  4. Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick

    • 1
    Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick icon

  5. Stave of Unyielding Will

    • 1
    Stave of Unyielding Will 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 Survival Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 90
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 Survival Hunter gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 16
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 14
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 7
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 24
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 24
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 46
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 44
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 30
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 41
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 41
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 7
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 46
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. 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 Survival Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 44
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 203
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 45
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 28
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 20
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 15
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 26

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 2
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors

    • 1
    Tinker: Arclight Vital Correctors icon

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Survival Hunter DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 25
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  3. Mag'har Orc

    • 4
    Mag'har Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  5. Troll

    • 1
    Troll icon

Survival Hunter Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Survival Hunters in 2v2 Arenas 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 2 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.