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Survival Hunter 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Survival Hunter PvP guide for 3v3 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Survival Hunters

  1. Vêlleity's icon
    1
    Vêlleity
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 678 ilvl
    2457
  2. Saiiph's icon
    2
    Saiiph
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 681 ilvl
    2443
  3. Sendcookies's icon
    3
    Sendcookies
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Draenei | Pack Leader | 673 ilvl
    2412
  4. Yahwéh's icon
    4
    Yahwéh
    Area 52 (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Pack Leader | 679 ilvl
    2305
  5. Looksmaxxing's icon
    5
    Looksmaxxing
    Illidan (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Pack Leader | 657 ilvl
    2292

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 +2432
  • 15% Haste +10161
  • 27% Mastery +16715
  • 18% Versatility +13658

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +64
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 5
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 32
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 11
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 33
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 6
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  3. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 4
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 2
    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

    • 31
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 26
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 23
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Binding

    • Craft
    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Binding icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 31
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 9
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 65
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 22
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Polearm

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Polearm 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

    • 64
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Dawnthread Lining

    • 2
    Glyph-Etched Binding 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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 27
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 20
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 9
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 26
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 30
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 18
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 38
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 27
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 1
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 23
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 5
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 25
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 27
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 57
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 48
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Deadly Onyx

    • 6
    Deadly Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 4
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 2
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 2

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Survival Hunter DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  2. Mag'har Orc

    • 7
    Mag'har Orc icon

  3. Orc

    • 4
    Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 3
    Pandaren 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Survival Hunters in 3v3 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.