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Pack Leader Survival Hunter Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Pack Leader Survival Hunter PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Pack Leader Survival Hunters

  1. Swx's icon
    1
    Swx
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 314 ilvl
    3310
  2. Alexini's icon
    2
    Alexini
    Aerie Peak (EU)
    Pandaren | Pack Leader | 315 ilvl
    3263
  3. Nomzingeli's icon
    3
    Nomzingeli
    Hyjal (EU)
    Dwarf | Pack Leader | 312 ilvl
    3151
  4. Bigb's icon
    4
    Bigb
    Scilla (US)
    Mechagnome | Pack Leader | 310 ilvl
    3149
  5. Carmone's icon
    5
    Carmone
    Zenedar (EU)
    Haranir | Pack Leader | 312 ilvl
    3137

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

  • 31% Critical Strike +793
  • 19% Haste +741
  • 30% Mastery +1003
  • 3% Versatility +188

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 2% Avoidance +86
  • 1% Leech +89
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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 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 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. Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangs

    • Set
    • 27
    Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangs icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Maw

    • Set
    • 12
    Primal Sentry's Maw icon

  3. Voidscarred Crown

    • 5
    Voidscarred Crown icon

  4. Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm

    • 3
    Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm icon

  5. Sethraliss' Fanged Helm

    • 2
    Sethraliss' Fanged Helm icon

Neck

  1. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 20
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

  2. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 10
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  3. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 7
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  4. Strand of Warding Fangs

    • 5
    Strand of Warding Fangs icon

  5. Yoke of the Charging Bear

    • 5
    Yoke of the Charging Bear icon

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of the Skulking Viper

    • Set
    • 21
    Jaws of the Skulking Viper icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Trophies

    • Set
    • 11
    Primal Sentry's Trophies icon

  3. Venom-Cursed Eagle's Amice

    • 4
    Venom-Cursed Eagle's Amice icon

  4. Galerider's Mantle

    • 3
    Galerider's Mantle icon

  5. Spaulders of Prime Emperor

    • 3
    Spaulders of Prime Emperor icon

Back

  1. Bloodthorn Burnous

    • 9
    Bloodthorn Burnous icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 7
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Fireproof Drape

    • 7
    Fireproof Drape icon

  4. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 7
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  5. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 4
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Skulking Viper's Scuteplate

    • Set
    • 31
    Skulking Viper's Scuteplate icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Scaleplate

    • Set
    • 10
    Primal Sentry's Scaleplate icon

  3. Chestguard of Corroded Scales

    • 3
    Chestguard of Corroded Scales icon

  4. Galerider's Byrnie

    • 2
    Galerider's Byrnie icon

  5. Corrupted Hexxer's Vestments

    • 1
    Corrupted Hexxer's Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 14
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Saptorbane Guards

    • 11
    Saptorbane Guards icon

  3. Arc-Glass Bindings

    • 8
    Arc-Glass Bindings icon

  4. Galerider's Mesh Wraps

    • 6
    Galerider's Mesh Wraps icon

  5. Hydra Scale Wristguards

    • 6
    Hydra Scale Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Skulking Viper's Hidepiercers

    • Set
    • 25
    Skulking Viper's Hidepiercers icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Talonguards

    • Set
    • 17
    Primal Sentry's Talonguards icon

  3. Pulverizing Pads

    • 4
    Pulverizing Pads icon

  4. Galerattle Gauntlets

    • 3
    Galerattle Gauntlets icon

  5. Farstrider's Sharpened Claws

    • 1
    Farstrider's Sharpened Claws icon

Waist

  1. Tribal Defender's Cord

    • 13
    Tribal Defender's Cord icon

  2. Behemoth Waistband

    • 9
    Behemoth Waistband icon

  3. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • 9
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  4. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 5
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

  5. Venom-Cursed Eagle's Waistguard

    • 4
    Venom-Cursed Eagle's Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Skulking Viper's Coiled Legwraps

    • Set
    • 22
    Skulking Viper's Coiled Legwraps icon

  2. Primal Sentry's Legguards

    • Set
    • 21
    Primal Sentry's Legguards icon

  3. Legguards of the Awakening Brood

    • 5
    Legguards of the Awakening Brood icon

  4. Egg Tender's Leggings

    • 2
    Egg Tender's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Galerider's Chausses

    • 7
    Galerider's Chausses icon

  2. Felsoaked Soles

    • 6
    Felsoaked Soles icon

  3. Grudgefiend Stompers

    • 6
    Grudgefiend Stompers icon

  4. Primal Sentry's Swiftsteps

    • 6
    Primal Sentry's Swiftsteps icon

  5. Boots of the Headlong Conqueror

    • 5
    Boots of the Headlong Conqueror icon

Rings

  1. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 16
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

  2. Sporecaller's Blooming Loop

    • 14
    Sporecaller's Blooming Loop icon

  3. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 11
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  4. Band of the Amani Warlord

    • 8
    Band of the Amani Warlord icon

  5. Lightwarden's Bind

    • 7
    Lightwarden's Bind icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 19
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 14
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Freightrunner's Flask

    • 10
    Freightrunner's Flask icon

  4. Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

    • 9
    Vile Vial of Volatile Venom icon

  5. Resonant Bellowstone

    • 8
    Resonant Bellowstone icon

Main Hand

  1. Blood Knight's Impetus

    • Craft
    • 21
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  2. Farstrider's Mercy

    • Craft
    • 8
    Farstrider's Mercy icon

  3. Toxin-Coated Warstaff

    • 6
    Toxin-Coated Warstaff icon

  4. Sharpened Lightwood Slasher

    • 4
    Sharpened Lightwood Slasher icon

  5. Bloomforged Greataxe

    • Craft
    • 2
    Bloomforged Greataxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Farstrider's Mercy

    • Craft
    • 5
    Farstrider's Mercy icon

  2. Bladesorrow

    • 4
    Bladesorrow icon

  3. Sharpened Lightwood Slasher

    • 3
    Sharpened Lightwood Slasher icon

  4. Thornblade

    • 2
    Thornblade icon

  5. Hulking Handaxe

    • 1
    Hulking Handaxe 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

    • 23
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Hunt

    • 18
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  3. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 15
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  4. Adorned Fang

    • 6
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  5. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 3
    World Tender's Rootslippers 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 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 17
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 16
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 23
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 12
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 45
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 3
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 47
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 21
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 14
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 78
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 41
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 17
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision 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

    • 39
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 93
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 15
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  3. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 15
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 9
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 6
    Flawless Quick Garnet 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 2.

  1. Orc

    • 7
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 7
    Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 6
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Pack Leader 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 2 and Patch 12.1.

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.