by Byron Mudry on Jan 28, 2008
It's all about the pet
Beast mastery is one of the talent trees available for this class. This tree takes the hunter's pet and turns him into a deadly weapon, feared by all enemies. It is widely believed that the beast master tree is the best tree for a hunter who is looking for the best talents while leveling. However, one thing that many hunters don't realize is that this just happens to be the best tree for raid damage as well, due to the damage output from your pet and the increase in your attack speed. This tree can quickly move you up the raid DPS charts.
Skills such as Endurance Training, Spirit Bond, Ferocious Inspiration, Catlike Reflexes, Serpent's Swiftness and The Beast Within are advantageous to both your pet and you. These skills reflect the bond that the Beast master hunter shares with his/her pet. In addition, Ferocious Inspiration not only helps you, but also increases the damage done by everyone in your party.
You can find and read the whole How to play a Beast Master Hunter guide here, and then visit the forums to have your say in this thread.