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Survival Hunter Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Survival Hunter PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0.7 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Survival Hunters

  1. Banshers's icon
    1
    Banshers
    Stormrage (US)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 291 ilvl
    4237
  2. Grimshunter's icon
    2
    Grimshunter
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 292 ilvl
    4170
  3. Sementics's icon
    3
    Sementics
    Draenor (EU)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 290 ilvl
    4147
  4. Pisslizard's icon
    4
    Pisslizard
    Illidan (US)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 291 ilvl
    4130
  5. 파개왕태우스's icon
    5
    파개왕태우스
    Azshara (KR)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 291 ilvl
    4091

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

  • 33% Critical Strike +853
  • 16% Haste +616
  • 32% Mastery +1114
  • 1% Versatility +54

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +187
  • 1% Leech +61
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Primal Sentry's Maw

    • Set
    • 49
    Primal Sentry's Maw icon

  2. Sharpeye Gleam

    • 1
    Sharpeye Gleam icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 15
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 15
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 12
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  4. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 4
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  5. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 3
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Scaled Commencement Spaulders

    • 20
    Scaled Commencement Spaulders icon

  2. Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes

    • 10
    Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes icon

  3. Pauldrons of the Void Hunter

    • 6
    Pauldrons of the Void Hunter icon

  4. Primal Spark Pauldrons

    • 5
    Primal Spark Pauldrons icon

  5. Primal Sentry's Trophies

    • Set
    • 4
    Primal Sentry's Trophies icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 25
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 9
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  3. Draconic Nullcape

    • 6
    Draconic Nullcape icon

  4. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 4
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

  5. Imperator's Banner

    • 3
    Imperator's Banner icon

Chest

  1. Primal Sentry's Scaleplate

    • Set
    • 48
    Primal Sentry's Scaleplate icon

  2. Decaying Cuirass

    • 1
    Decaying Cuirass icon

  3. World Tender's Trunkplate

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 1
    World Tender's Trunkplate icon

Wrist

  1. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 22
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  2. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 12
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  3. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 8
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

  4. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 4
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  5. Primal Sentry's Wound Stanchers

    • 2
    Primal Sentry's Wound Stanchers icon

Hands

  1. Primal Sentry's Talonguards

    • Set
    • 50
    Primal Sentry's Talonguards icon

Waist

  1. World Tender's Barkclasp

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 18
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Cinch

    • 12
    Primal Sentry's Cinch icon

  3. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 12
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

  4. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 5
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  5. Raging Storm Sash

    • 3
    Raging Storm Sash icon

Legs

  1. Primal Sentry's Legguards

    • Set
    • 50
    Primal Sentry's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Primal Sentry's Swiftsteps

    • 18
    Primal Sentry's Swiftsteps icon

  2. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 17
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  3. Grudgefiend Stompers

    • 7
    Grudgefiend Stompers icon

  4. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 3
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  5. Boots of Explosive Growth

    • 2
    Boots of Explosive Growth icon

Rings

  1. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 22
    Omission of Light icon

  2. Platinum Star Band

    • 17
    Platinum Star Band icon

  3. Bond of Light

    • 13
    Bond of Light icon

  4. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 13
    Occlusion of Void icon

  5. Eye of Midnight

    • 10
    Eye of Midnight icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 46
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 45
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  3. Radiant Plume

    • 6
    Radiant Plume icon

  4. Solarflare Prism

    • 2
    Solarflare Prism icon

  5. Umbral Plume

    • 1
    Umbral Plume icon

Main Hand

  1. Hungering Victory

    • 23
    Hungering Victory icon

  2. Edge of the Burning Sun

    • 15
    Edge of the Burning Sun icon

  3. Belo'ren's Swift Talon

    • 8
    Belo'ren's Swift Talon icon

  4. Radiant Slicer

    • 3
    Radiant Slicer icon

  5. Sunstrike Rifle

    • 1
    Sunstrike Rifle icon

Off Hand

  1. Farstrider's Mercy

    • Craft
    • 30
    Farstrider's Mercy icon

  2. Hungering Victory

    • 6
    Hungering Victory icon

  3. Radiant Slicer

    • 5
    Radiant Slicer icon

  4. Edge of the Burning Sun

    • 4
    Edge of the Burning Sun icon

  5. Belo'ren's Swift Talon

    • 2
    Belo'ren's Swift Talon 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 39
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 36
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  3. Hunt

    • 24
    Farstrider's Mercy icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 45
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 44
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 17
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 9
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 98
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 43
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 42
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Survival Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 43
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 7
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 142
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 41
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 33
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 15
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 12
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Survival Hunter DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 30
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

  5. Tauren

    • 1
    Tauren 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Survival Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Season 1 and Patch 12.0.7.

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 PvE.