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Survival Hunter PvP Guide For RBG

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Survival Hunter
Season 4
7 characters
1705 - 1936

Welcome to Murlok.io's Survival Hunter PvP guide for RBG in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Survival Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Xenonviper (Bleeding Hollow US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1936.

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
    Xenonviper's character icon
    Xenonviper
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    504 ilvl
    1936
  2. 2
    Rindarshot's character icon
    Rindarshot
    Dun Modr (EU)
    500 ilvl
    1865
  3. 3
    Trumpmagaa's character icon
    Trumpmagaa
    Tichondrius (US)
    483 ilvl
    1826
  4. 4
    Djmo's character icon
    Djmo
    Drakthul (EU)
    477 ilvl
    1729
  5. 5
    Karuso's character icon
    Karuso
    Ravencrest (EU)
    499 ilvl
    1728

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1242
21% Critical Strike
+4798
28% Haste
+2598
37% Mastery
+6933
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+75
1% Leech
+604
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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 RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    3
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    2
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    1
  4. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    1

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
7
Concussive Shot
5
Kill Shot
7
Trailblazer
4
Posthaste
7
Improved Kill Shot
7
Wilderness Medicine
1
Muzzle
7
Natural Mending
5
Tar Trap
7
Misdirection
0
Survival of the Fittest
7
Tranquilizing Shot
6
Entrapment
7
Improved Traps
5
Nature's Endurance
6
Born To Be Wild
1
Scare Beast
0
Improved Tranquilizing Shot
0
Intimidation
6
Binding Shot
5
Rejuvenating Wind
6
Camouflage
7
Sentinel
0
Binding Shackles
3
Roar of Sacrifice
7
Pathfinding
1
Sentinel's Perception
0
Beast Master
0
Keen Eyesight
7
Master Marksman
7
Improved Kill Command
0
Serrated Shots
6
Arctic Bola
6
Serpent Sting
6
Killer Instinct
0
Steel Trap
2
Death Chakram
7
Explosive Shot
6
Poison Injection
3

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
7
Wildfire Bomb
7
Tip of the Spear
7
Ferocity
4
Flanker's Advantage
2
Harpoon
7
Energetic Ally
0
Bloodseeker
7
Aspect of the Eagle
7
Terms of Engagement
5
Guerrilla Tactics
7
Lunge
7
Butchery
1
Mongoose Bite
7
Intense Focus
1
Improved Wildfire Bomb
7
Frenzy Strikes
1
Flanking Strike
7
Spear Focus
6
Viper's Venom
7
Sharp Edges
0
Sweeping Spear
7
Tactical Advantage
6
Bloody Claws
0
Wildfire Infusion
7
Quick Shot
0
Coordinated Assault
7
Killer Companion
4
Fury of the Eagle
1
Ranger
7
Coordinated Kill
7
Explosives Expert
0
Spearhead
3
Ruthless Marauder
0
Birds of Prey
2
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
0
Mending Bandage
2
Sticky Tar Bomb
6
Tracker's Net
0
Diamond Ice
2
Survival Tactics
6
Chimaeral Sting
4
Tranquilizing Darts
1
Wild Kingdom
0
Interlope
0

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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
    4
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Helm item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Helm
    1
  3. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    1
  4. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    1
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Pinions item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Pinions
    6
  2. Ancestor's Dew Drippers item set icon
    set
    Ancestor's Dew Drippers
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    3
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    1
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    1
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    1
  5. Voice of the Silent Star item icon
    Voice of the Silent Star
    1

Chest

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Cuirass
    7

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    2
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Handguards item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Handguards
    6
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt
    2
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    1
  4. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    1
  5. Wind Spirit's Lasso item set icon
    set
    Wind Spirit's Lasso
    1

Legs

  1. Stormwing Harrier's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Stormwing Harrier's Greaves
    5
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    1
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards item icon
    Flame-Touched Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    4
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Boots
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
    1
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    3
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    4
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Scythe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scythe
    4
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Spear item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spear
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    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 RBG.

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    4
  2. Flame-Touched Chain embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    2
  3. Ancestor's Dew Drippers embellishment item icon
    set
    Horizon Strider'S Garments
    2
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    1
  5. Flame-Touched Helmet embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    1

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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    2
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    7

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    3
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    3

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    4
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    6
  2. Rider's Reassurance enchantment icon
    Rider's Reassurance
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    7
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2
  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 RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    8
  2. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    6
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    4
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    4
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    3