Hunter's Guide - Basics


Marksmanship Skills


Skill Name

Skill Type

Gained

at Levels

Skill Description

Serpent Sting

Sting

4, 10, 18, 26, 34, 42, 50, 58, 60, 67

Stings the target, causing 20, 40, 80, 140, 210, 290, 385, 490, or 600 + 10% of your Ranged Attack Power in Nature damage over 15 seconds.  Only one Sting per hunter can be active on any one target.

Hunter’s Mark

Instant

6, 22, 40, 58

Places the Hunter’s Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power (RAP) of all attackers against that target by 20, 45, 75, 110. The RAP also goes up by 10% of the base per hit from the hunter to a maximum of 400% of the base number. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.

Arcane Shot

Instant

6, 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60, 69

An instant shot that causes 13, 21, 33, 59, 83, 115, 145, 183, 273 + 15% of your Ranged Attack Power in arcane damage. In addition it dispels 1 magic effect on the target.

Concussive Shot

Instant

8

Dazes the target, slowing movement speed to 50% of normal for 4 sec.

Distracting Shot

Instant

12, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 69

Distracts the target, causing threat. Each Rank causes a larger amount of threat.

Multi-Shot

Instant

18, 30, 42, 54, 60, 67

Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets for an additional 0, 44, 88, 132, 150, 205 damage.

Scorpid Sting

Sting

22

Stings the target, reducing their chance to hit with melee or ranged attacks by 5%. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Rapid Fire

Instant

26

Increases attack speed by 40% for 15 seconds.

Aimed Shot

Cast

Talent, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60, 70

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 70, 125, 200, 330, 460, 600, 870 and reduces healing done to that target by 50% for 10 seconds.

Flare

Instant

32

Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 30 yards of the targeted area for 30 seconds.

Viper Sting

Sting

36, 46, 56, 66

Stings the target, draining 616, 848, 1108, 1368 mana over 8 seconds.  Only one Sting per hunter can be active on any one target.

Volley

Instant

40, 50, 58, 67

Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 50, 65, 80, 105 arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every second for 6 seconds.

Trueshot Aura

Aura

Talent, 50, 60, 70

Increases the Ranged and Melee Attack power of party members within 30 yards by 50, 75, 100, 125.

Traquilizing Shot

Instant

60

Attempts to remove 1 Frenzy effect from an enemy creature.

Steady Shot

Cast

62

A steady shot that causes base weapon damage plus (RAP*0.2+150). Causes an additional 175 against Dazed targets.

Survival Skills


Skill Name

Skill Type

Gained

at Levels

Skill Description

Track Beasts

Tracking

1

Shows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap.  Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Raptor Strike

Instant

1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 63

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 6, 11, 21, 34, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170.

Track Humanoids

Tracking

10

Shows the location of all nearby humanoids on the minimap.  Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Wing Clip

Instant

12, 38, 60

Inflicts 5, 25, 50 damage and reduces enemy target’s speed to 50%, 45%, 40% of normal for 10 seconds.

Immolation Trap

Trap

16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 65

Places a fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 105, 215, 340, 510, 690, 985 + 10% of your Ranged Attack Power in Fire damage over 15 seconds.  Trap will exist for 1 minute.  Traps can only be placed when out of combat.  Only one trap can be active at a time.

Mongoose Bite

Instant

16, 30, 44, 58

Counterattack the enemy for 25, 45, 75 , 115, 150 + 20% of your Ranged Attack Power in damage. Can only be performed after you dodge.

Track Undead

Tracking

18

Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Freezing Trap

Trap

20, 40, 60

Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10, 15, 20 seconds. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time.

Disengage

Instant

20, 34, 48, 62

Attempts to disengage from the target, reducing threat.  Character exits combat more.

Track Hidden

Tracking

24

Increases stealth detection and shows hidden units within detection range on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Track Elementals

Tracking

26

Shows the location of all nearby elementals on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time

Frost Trap

Trap

28

Place a frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself when the first enemy approaches it. All enemies within 10 yards will be slowed to 40% of their normal movement speed. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time.

Feign Death

Instant

30

Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts up to 6 min.

Track Demons

Tracking

32

Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Explosive Trap

Trap

34, 44, 54, 61

Place a fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 100, 139, 201, 263 + 10% or your Ranged Attack Power in Fire damage and burning all enemies for 150, 240, 330, 450 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time.

Track Giants

Tracking

40

Shows the location of all nearby giants on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Counterattack

Instant

Talent, 42, 54, 66

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 40, 70, 110, 165 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Track Dragonkin

Tracking

50

Shows the location of all nearby dragonkin on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Wyvern Sting
Instant
Talent, 50, 60
A stinging shot that puts the target to sleep for 12 seconds. Any Damage will cancel the effect. When the Target wakes up the Sting causes 300, 420, 600, 942 Nature damage over 12 seconds. Only usable out of Combat. Only one sting per hunter can be active on the target at a time.
Snake Trap
Trap
68
Place a trap that will release several venomous snakes to attack the first enemy to approach. The snakes will die after 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one trap can be active at a time.
Beast Mastery Skills


Skill Name

Skill Type

Gained

at Levels

Skill Description

Aspect of the Monkey

Aspect

4

The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Aspect of the Hawk

Aspect

10, 18, 28, 38, 48, 60, 68

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 20, 35, 50, 70, 90, 110, 155. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Mend Pet

Instant

12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60, 68

Heals your pet for 125, 250, 450, 700, 1000, 1400, 1825 over 15 seconds.

Scare Beast

Instant

14, 30, 46

Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 10, 15 seconds. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.

Eyes of the Beast

Instant

14

Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 1 min.

Eagle Eye

Instant

14

Zooms in the hunter's vision. Only usable outdoors.

Aspect of the Cheetah

Aspect

20

The hunter takes on the aspects of a cheetah, increasing movement speed by 30%. If the hunter takes damage, he will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Beast Lore

 

Instant

24

Gather information about the target beast. The tool tip will display damage, health, armor, any special resistances, and diet.

Aspect of the Beast

Aspect

30

The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable.

Aspect of the Pack

Aspect

40

The hunter and his group take on the aspects of a pack of cheetahs, increasing movement speed by 30%. If a pack member takes damage, they will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Beastial Wrath

Effect

Talent

Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 seconds. While enranged the deast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and can not be stopped unless killed.

Aspect of the Wild

Aspect

46, 56, 68

The hunter and his group take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 45, 60, 70. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Aspect of the Viper

Aspect

64

The hunter takes on the aspects of a viper, regenerating mana equal to up to 55% of his Intellect plus 35% of his level every 5 sec. The lower the hunter's current mana, the more mana will be regenerated. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Kill Command

Instant

66

Give the command to kill, causing your pet to instantly attack for an additional 127 damage. Can only be used after the Hunter lands a critical strike on the target.

Call Pet
Instant
10
Calls your Pet
Dismiss Pet
Instant
10
Dismiss your pet. Dismissing your pet will reduce its happiness by 50.
Feed Pet
Instant
10
Feed your pet the selected item. Feeding your pet increases happiness. Using food close to the pet's level will have a better result.
Revive Pet
Spell
10
Revive your pet, returning it to life with 15% of its base health.
Tame Beast
Instant
10
Begins taming a beast to be your companion. Your armor is reduced by 100% while you focus on taming the beast for 20 sec. If you lose the beast's attention for any reason, the taming process will fail. Once tamed, the beast will be very unhappy and disloyal. Try feeding the pet immediately to make it happy.
Scare Beast
Spell
14, 30, 46
Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 10, 20, or 30 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.


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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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