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Pack Leader Survival Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Pack Leader Survival Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Pack Leader 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Pack Leader Survival Hunters

  1. Djfortnite's icon
    1
    Djfortnite
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 119 ilvl
    2726
  2. Toddmolovski's icon
    2
    Toddmolovski
    Frostmourne (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 155 ilvl
    2650
  3. Nockbot's icon
    3
    Nockbot
    Draenor (EU)
    Undead | Pack Leader | 121 ilvl
    2615
  4. Jøhnsnøw's icon
    4
    Jøhnsnøw
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Pack Leader | 120 ilvl
    2575
  5. Unformed's icon
    5
    Unformed
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 126 ilvl
    2562

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 +72
  • 17% Haste +171
  • 35% Mastery +342
  • 21% Versatility +300

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +7
  • 0% Leech +1
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Pack Leader 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 2v2

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 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 47
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 7
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 50
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 5
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Binding

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Binding icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 49
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 38
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 5
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter 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

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 3
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

  2. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility

    • 2
    Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 45
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 32
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 18
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 41
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +72 Avoidance

    • 4
    +72 Avoidance icon

  3. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Mining

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Mining icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 50
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 44
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 32
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 17
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 46
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 3
    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 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 49
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 32
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 173
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 128
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 21
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 16
    Versatile Emerald icon

    • 7

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 24
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 11
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 8
    Human icon

  4. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren icon

  5. Zandalari Troll

    • 1
    Zandalari Troll icon

Pack Leader 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 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Pack Leader Survival Hunters in 2v2 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 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.