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Pack Leader Survival Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Pack Leader Survival Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 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. Bicmex's icon
    1
    Bicmex
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 705 ilvl
    2714
  2. Djfortnite's icon
    2
    Djfortnite
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 676 ilvl
    2554
  3. Macrolaim's icon
    3
    Macrolaim
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Pack Leader | 682 ilvl
    2481
  4. Nulles's icon
    4
    Nulles
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 675 ilvl
    2479
  5. Medinagreen's icon
    5
    Medinagreen
    Terrordar (EU)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 709 ilvl
    2406

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 +3309
  • 16% Haste +10404
  • 26% Mastery +16003
  • 19% Versatility +15108

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 0% Leech +20
  • 9% 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
    • 42
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 9
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 5
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 4
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 22
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 49
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 19
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 8
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 49
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 18
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • Craft
    • 4
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 44
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 36
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Battlestaff

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Battlestaff icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Spear

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spear 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

    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Glyph-Etched Stompers 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 43
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 28
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 20
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 2
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 47
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 48
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 35
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 66
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 21
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 7
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 41
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 8
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 1
    Authority of Fiery Resolve 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

    • 40
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 41
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 150
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 64
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 26
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 22
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Masterful Ruby

    • 3
    Masterful Ruby icon

Tinker

    • 6

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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 24
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 8
    Human icon

  3. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.