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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. Nulles's icon
    1
    Nulles
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 679 ilvl
    2727
  2. Bicmex's icon
    2
    Bicmex
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 704 ilvl
    2720
  3. Vêlleity's icon
    3
    Vêlleity
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 688 ilvl
    2583
  4. Paradiseone's icon
    4
    Paradiseone
    Stormrage (US)
    Human | Sentinel | 717 ilvl
    2551
  5. Kamizuki's icon
    5
    Kamizuki
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 684 ilvl
    2540

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

  • 19% Critical Strike +3978
  • 15% Haste +9960
  • 27% Mastery +16843
  • 18% Versatility +14389

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +16
  • 0% Leech +181
  • 8% 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. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 37
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 8
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 49
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 50
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 14
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

  2. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 13
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 25
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 48
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 29
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Glyph-Etched Binding

    • Craft
    • 6
    Glyph-Etched Binding icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 50
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

Feet

  1. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 20
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 4
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 44
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Battlestaff

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Battlestaff icon

  5. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 1
    Harvester's Interdiction 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

    • 92
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Dawnthread Lining

    • 8
    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

    • 40
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 29
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 18
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 39
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 49
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 35
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 76
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 18
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 2
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 40
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 9
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 1
    Stormrider's Fury 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

    • 45
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 35
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 4
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 179
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 37
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 21
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 11
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Ruby

    • 3
    Versatile Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 5

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

    • 22
    Night Elf icon

  2. Pandaren

    • 7
    Pandaren icon

  3. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  4. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 4
    Mag'har Orc 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.