TBC Hunter PvP Builds

Arena talent builds, stat priorities, and gear guides

Marksmanship - Aimed Shot Build

A-Tier

Maximum ranged burst damage

Play Rate: 70%
Best For: 2v2 Burst, 3v3 DPS, Clothie Deletion

The premier Hunter PvP build focused on maximizing Aimed Shot damage for devastating burst combos. With proper positioning and timing, this build can delete cloth wearers in seconds.

Burst Combo Mastery

Scatter Shot → trap → Aimed Shot → Multi-Shot is one of the most feared combos in TBC arena. The setup potential with pet assistance makes this build incredibly threatening to squishy targets.

Talent Breakdown

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Marksmanship (41 points)

Aimed Shot 1/1

Core burst ability. Massive damage with 2.5s cast time. Your primary kill shot that hits like a truck.

Mortal Shots 5/5

Increases ranged critical damage by 30%. Essential for maximizing your burst potential.

Multi-Shot 1/1

Instant shot that hits multiple targets. Perfect follow-up after Aimed Shot for finishing blows.

Trueshot Aura 1/1

Increases ranged AP for your party by 100. Significant DPS boost for the whole team.

Improved Hunter's Mark 5/5

Increases AP bonus from Hunter's Mark by 100. Free 220 AP when marked target is killed.

Scatter Shot 1/1

Disorients target for 4 seconds. Essential for setting up trap combos and creating distance.

Survival (15 points)

Improved Wing Clip 5/5

Chance to immobilize target with Wing Clip. Additional CC for kiting melee.

Survivalist 5/5

Increases total health by 10%. Critical survivability boost for arena.

Deterrence 1/1

Deflects attacks for 10 seconds. Powerful defensive cooldown vs melee trains.

Stat Priority

Primary Stats

  • Attack Power (1600+ ranged AP in full gear)
  • Critical Strike Rating (25%+ desired)
  • Resilience (300+ minimum)
  • Stamina (10,000+ HP)

Secondary Stats

  • Hit Rating (5% for special attacks)
  • Haste Rating (faster shots)
  • Agility (increases AP, crit, and dodge)
  • Armor Penetration (when available)

Gear Priority

Weapons

  • Ranged: Vengeful Gladiator's War Edge > Merciless > Honor weapons
  • Melee: High DPS weapons for Raptor Strike in emergencies
  • Ammunition: Always use the highest available arrows/bullets

Armor

  • Season 3+ Arena gear for optimal stat distribution
  • PvE pieces acceptable if they provide significant AP/crit gains
  • Maintain 300+ resilience minimum for survivability

Accessories

  • Medallion of the Alliance/Horde (required)
  • Badge of Tenacity (resilience trinket)
  • PvE burst trinkets if resilience is adequate elsewhere

Recommended Enchants

Weapon: Enchant 2H Weapon - Savagery (+70 AP)
Ranged: Enchant 2H Weapon - Superior Striking (+5 damage)
Head: Glyph of Ferocity (+16 AP, +20 Hit Rating)
Shoulders: Greater Inscription of Vengeance (+15 AP, +10 Resilience)
Chest: Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)
Legs: Nethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP, +12 Crit)
Feet: Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed (+9 Stamina, minor speed)
Wrists: Enchant Bracer - Brawn (+12 Strength)
Hands: Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility (+15 Agility)
Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility (+12 Agility)
Rings: Enchant Ring - Striking (requires Enchanting 375)

Consumables

Food

  • Grilled Mudfish (+20 Agility, +20 Spirit)
  • Ravager Dog (+40 AP, +20 Spirit)
  • Spiced Flying Fish (+20 Hit Rating, +20 Spirit)

Flasks

  • Flask of Relentless Assault (+120 AP)
  • Elixir of Major Agility + Elixir of the Mongoose (cheaper alternative)

Other

  • Super Healing Potion
  • Master Healthstone
  • Elixir of Major Fortitude (+250 HP)
  • Adamantite Rifle Scope (permanent ranged weapon enchant)

Playstyle Guide

Opener

  • Hunter's Mark → Scatter Shot → Freezing/Explosive Trap
  • Aimed Shot while target is trapped
  • Multi-Shot + Auto Shot to finish
  • Use pet to maintain pressure

Kiting

  • Maintain maximum range at all times
  • Use Concussive Shot to slow gap closers
  • Wing Clip if enemies get in melee range
  • Feign Death to drop target and reset

Utility

  • Viper Sting to drain enemy mana
  • Track Hidden for stealth detection
  • Flare to reveal stealth in specific areas
  • Pet control for additional pressure and CC

Key Matchups

Strong Against

  • vs Cloth Wearers: Can often two-shot with Aimed + Multi combo
  • vs Casters: Viper Sting + range advantage
  • vs Slow Teams: Kiting potential is unmatched

Struggles Against

  • vs Warriors: Intercept makes gap closing easy
  • vs Rogues: Stealth openers and high mobility
  • vs Druids: Shapeshifting counters traps

General Hunter Tips

Pet Management

Keep your pet on aggressive targeting high-priority enemies. Use pet abilities like Intimidation for additional CC options.

Trap Placement

Place traps behind pillars or in doorways where enemies are likely to path. Scatter Shot guarantees trap connections.

Range Maintenance

Always stay at maximum range. Dead zone (8 yards) makes you vulnerable. Use terrain to maintain distance.

Mana Management

Hunters are mana-dependent. Use Aspect of the Viper when low on mana, switch back to Aspect of the Hawk for damage.