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Survival Hunter Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Survival Hunter PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Survival Hunters

  1. Bobsr's icon
    1
    Bobsr
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Sentinel | 129 ilvl
    3588
  2. Dracielsv's icon
    2
    Dracielsv
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Gnome | Pack Leader | 120 ilvl
    3500
  3. Survtactics's icon
    3
    Survtactics
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 133 ilvl
    3496
  4. Dáky's icon
    4
    Dáky
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Draenei | Pack Leader | 123 ilvl
    3475
  5. Pridz's icon
    5
    Pridz
    Archimonde (EU)
    Night Elf | Sentinel | 126 ilvl
    3449

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 +77
  • 15% Haste +159
  • 31% Mastery +309
  • 24% Versatility +341

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +8
  • 2% Leech +31
  • 19% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 38
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Pendant

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Pendant icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 1
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 43
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 46
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 12
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 18
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 46
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 10
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Greaves

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Greaves icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 83
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  4. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 2
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Carver

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Carver 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

    • 84
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  3. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  4. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 10
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 3
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 33
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 14
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 32
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 6
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 5
    +72 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Skinning

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Skinning icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 36
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 8
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 47
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 29
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 11
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 29
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 17
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 45
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 23
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 175
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 81
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Sapphire

    • 25
    Quick Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 19
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Onyx

    • 10
    Masterful Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 1

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  4. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  5. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Survival Hunter DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 18
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Dracthyr

    • 3
    Dracthyr icon

  4. Kul Tiran

    • 2
    Kul Tiran icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Survival Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.