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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. Toddmolovski's icon
    1
    Toddmolovski
    Frostmourne (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 155 ilvl
    2650
  2. Jimmyjbs's icon
    2
    Jimmyjbs
    Stormrage (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 122 ilvl
    2572
  3. Bicmex's icon
    3
    Bicmex
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 158 ilvl
    2563
  4. Reyuji's icon
    4
    Reyuji
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 124 ilvl
    2542
  5. Itsbartell's icon
    5
    Itsbartell
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 146 ilvl
    2523

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 +76
  • 16% Haste +168
  • 33% Mastery +326
  • 25% Versatility +356

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +7
  • 1% Leech +9
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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
    • 23
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 25
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 28
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 29
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 5
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 29
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 5
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Binding

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Binding icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 29
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 56
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. High Nerubian Signet

    • 1
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  3. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 1
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 18
    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. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  2. 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

    • 56
    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

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 24
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 14
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 14
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 25
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +72 Avoidance

    • 2
    +72 Avoidance icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 1
    +135 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 29
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 24
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 20
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 19
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 13
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 23
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 3
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 29
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 13
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 13
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 114
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 70
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 9
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 7
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 7
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 3

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

    • 17
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 2
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei 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.