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Survival Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Survival Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 | 698 ilvl
    2541
  2. Hîgh's icon
    2
    Hîgh
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 666 ilvl
    2261
  3. Fjøs's icon
    3
    Fjøs
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 669 ilvl
    2247
  4. Çhadicus's icon
    4
    Çhadicus
    Frostmourne (US)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 664 ilvl
    2203
  5. Snipeofrivia's icon
    5
    Snipeofrivia
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 659 ilvl
    2198

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +1491
  • 15% Haste +9995
  • 27% Mastery +16217
  • 18% Versatility +14417

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 0% Leech +108
  • 6% 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. Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 28
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 6
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 7
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

  4. Tazavesh Guardian's Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Tazavesh Guardian's Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 45
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 4
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 4
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 40
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 41
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 34
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 44
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 7
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 42
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 31
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Polearm

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Polearm icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Spear

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spear icon

  4. Charged Halberd

    • 1
    Charged Halberd 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

    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 31
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 3
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 18
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 14
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 32
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 41
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 15
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 8
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 61
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 26
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 2
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 33
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 3
    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 Survival Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 30
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 36
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 4
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 62
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 30
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 18
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 11
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 7
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 12

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 24
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  5. Troll

    • 2
    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 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.