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Survival Hunter PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Survival Hunter
Season 3
50 characters
3201 - 3585

Welcome to Murlok.io's Survival Hunter PvE guide for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Survival Hunters from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Диэмикс (Howling Fjord EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3585.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Survival Hunters

  1. 1
    Диэмикс's character icon
    Диэмикс
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    489 ilvl
    3585
  2. 2
    Съелстарость's character icon
    Съелстарость
    Gordunni (EU)
    488 ilvl
    3559
  3. 3
    Bimbow's character icon
    Bimbow
    Amanthul (EU)
    488 ilvl
    3532
  4. 4
    荭焼鳮翅膀's character icon
    荭焼鳮翅膀
    Skywall (TW)
    488 ilvl
    3531
  5. 5
    Veyron's character icon
    Veyron
    Illidan (US)
    488 ilvl
    3529

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Survival Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+5323
44% Critical Strike
+5480
32% Haste
+273
16% Mastery
+4600
22% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Versatility
  4. Mastery
Minor Stats
+494
7% Avoidance
+246
2% Leech
+208
4% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Survival Hunters in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    12
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    6
  3. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    6
  4. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    6
  5. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    4

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Hunter specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Hunter's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Kill Command
50
Concussive Shot
0
Kill Shot
50
Trailblazer
11
Posthaste
50
Improved Kill Shot
50
Wilderness Medicine
0
Muzzle
50
Natural Mending
49
Tar Trap
42
Misdirection
44
Survival of the Fittest
50
Tranquilizing Shot
42
Entrapment
0
Improved Traps
2
Nature's Endurance
47
Born To Be Wild
49
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
0
Intimidation
37
Binding Shot
42
Rejuvenating Wind
50
Camouflage
47
Sentinel
1
Binding Shackles
3
Hunter's Avoidance
48
Pathfinding
16
Sentinel's Protection
1
Beast Master
1
Keen Eyesight
50
Master Marksman
50
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
50
Arctic Bola
50
Serpent Sting
46
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
0
Death Chakram
50
Explosive Shot
47
Poison Injection
34

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Survival Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Raptor Strike
50
Wildfire Bomb
50
Tip of the Spear
50
Ferocity
50
Flanker's Advantage
33
Harpoon
50
Energetic Ally
0
Bloodseeker
50
Aspect of the Eagle
3
Terms of Engagement
16
Guerrilla Tactics
50
Lunge
50
Butchery
46
Mongoose Bite
20
Intense Focus
1
Improved Wildfire Bomb
50
Frenzy Strikes
46
Flanking Strike
48
Spear Focus
0
Viper's Venom
50
Sharp Edges
49
Sweeping Spear
10
Tactical Advantage
43
Bloody Claws
0
Wildfire Infusion
50
Quick Shot
6
Coordinated Assault
44
Killer Companion
0
Fury of the Eagle
50
Ranger
50
Coordinated Kill
44
Explosives Expert
0
Spearhead
0
Ruthless Marauder
50
Birds of Prey
39
Deadly Duo
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Survival Hunter's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Hunting Pack
21
Mending Bandage
15
Sticky Tar Bomb
17
Tracker's Net
4
Diamond Ice
10
Survival Tactics
42
Chimaeral Sting
17
Tranquilizing Darts
11
Wild Kingdom
4
Interlope
4

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Survival Hunters in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Snake Eater's Cowl item icon
    Snake Eater's Cowl
    15
  2. Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Flamewaker Horns
    12
  3. Loszkeleth's Blighted Skullhelm item icon
    Loszkeleth's Blighted Skullhelm
    10
  4. Shadow Archer's Helm item icon
    Shadow Archer's Helm
    9
  5. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    4

Neck

  1. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    35
  2. Ironshell Pendant item icon
    Ironshell Pendant
    4
  3. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    4
  4. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    3
  5. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    2

Shoulders

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Finest Hunt
    50

Back

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Staghide item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Staghide
    14
  2. Raal's Bib item icon
    Raal's Bib
    9
  3. Shadowfeather Shawl item icon
    Shadowfeather Shawl
    8
  4. Cloak of Fading Echoes item icon
    Cloak of Fading Echoes
    7
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    6

Chest

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Scaled Hauberk
    50

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    14
  2. Complicated Cuffs item icon
    Complicated Cuffs
    11
  3. Flame-Touched Cuffs item icon
    Flame-Touched Cuffs
    7
  4. Timeway Sojourner's Bracelet item icon
    Timeway Sojourner's Bracelet
    7
  5. Wellspring Wristlets item icon
    Wellspring Wristlets
    6

Hands

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Skinners
    50

Waist

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Spined Girdle
    19
  2. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    18
  3. Forlorn Leaf Clasp item icon
    Forlorn Leaf Clasp
    9
  4. Waistguard of Deteriorating Grace item icon
    Waistguard of Deteriorating Grace
    4

Legs

  1. Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves item set icon
    set
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Shellgreaves
    48
  2. Allied Legguards of Sansok Khan item icon
    Allied Legguards of Sansok Khan
    1
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Flame-Touched Treads item icon
    Flame-Touched Treads
    26
  2. Cleats of the Savage Claw item icon
    Cleats of the Savage Claw
    7
  3. Souldrifting Sabatons item icon
    Souldrifting Sabatons
    7
  4. Bramble Looped Boots item icon
    Bramble Looped Boots
    6
  5. Blazing Dreamstalker's Striders item icon
    Blazing Dreamstalker's Striders
    2

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    35
  2. Seal of the Regal Loa item icon
    Seal of the Regal Loa
    15
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    11
  4. Band of Callous Dominance item icon
    Band of Callous Dominance
    9
  5. Lord Waycrest's Signet item set icon
    set
    Lord Waycrest's Signet
    9

Trinkets

  1. Ember of Nullification item icon
    Ember of Nullification
    31
  2. Augury of the Primal Flame item icon
    Augury of the Primal Flame
    19
  3. Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows item icon
    Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows
    18
  4. Accelerating Sandglass item icon
    Accelerating Sandglass
    8
  5. My'das Talisman item icon
    My'das Talisman
    7

Main Hand

  1. Rashon, the Immortal Blaze item icon
    Rashon, the Immortal Blaze
    24
  2. Borrowed Time item icon
    Borrowed Time
    15
  3. Howling Echoes item icon
    Howling Echoes
    8
  4. Blightreaper item icon
    Blightreaper
    2
  5. Scythe of the Fallen Keeper item icon
    Scythe of the Fallen Keeper
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Survival Hunters in Mythic+.

  1. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    35
  2. Flame-Touched Treads embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    34
  3. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    14
  4. Torc of Passed Time embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    2
  5. Choker of Shielding embellishment item icon
    Choker Of Shielding
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Survival Hunters in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    50

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    39
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    9
  3. +125 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +125 Avoidance
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    47
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    3

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    41
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    9

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    43
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    45
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    4
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    39
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    7
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    45
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    42
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    13

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    34
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    15
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Survival Hunters in Mythic+.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    75
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    68
  3. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    55
  4. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    49
  5. Crafty Ysemerald gem icon
    Crafty Ysemerald
    45