Hunter Phase 3 Guides
Choose a specialization for a full PvE guide covering talents, rotation, stats and caps, consumables, professions and Phase 3 raid gearing.
Beast Mastery
Beast Mastery is the dominant pet-focused Hunter raid build in TBC. Its damage depends on clean Auto Shot timing, Steady Shot efficiency, Kill Command usage and keeping the pet alive through every mechanic.
Open Beast Mastery guide →Ranged DPS / Physical Support
Marksmanship
Marksmanship trades some pet scaling for stronger personal shot damage and Trueshot Aura. It is a viable physical-group support option and rewards precise shot timing, cooldown planning and high ranged uptime.
Open Marksmanship guide →Ranged DPS / Raid Debuff
Survival
Survival earns its raid spot through Expose Weakness, converting the Hunter’s Agility into attack power for physical attackers. Phase 3 gearing therefore values Agility unusually highly while still respecting hit and personal DPS.
Open Survival guide →