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Beast Mastery Hunter2v2 PvP Guide

Discover the best race, gear and talent builds from top-rated players

Updated 45 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
2316 - 1901 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Mutations
Mutations2316
Sargeras (US)280 iLvl
#2
Boujiemama
Boujiemama2242
Drak'thul (EU)282 iLvl
#3
Tvirus
Tvirus2152
Mal'Ganis (US)279 iLvl
#4
Dsemble
Dsemble2141
Illidan (US)280 iLvl
#5
Xxy
Xxy2121
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Orc

Orc

23 players

46%
Most Popular
#2
Night Elf

Night Elf

15 players

30%
2nd Most
#3
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

4 players

8%
3rd Most
#4
Human
Human
2 players
#5
?
Race 91
1 player
#6
Gnome
Gnome
1 player
#7
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
1 player
#8
?
Race 86
1 player
#9
Mag'har Orc
Mag'har Orc
1 player

Recommended Beast Mastery Hunter Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Mastery>Haste>Crit
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm(46%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(52%)

289
Primal Sentry's Trophies

Primal Sentry's Trophies(80%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Aspirant's Cape

Galactic Aspirant's Cape(30%)

276
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic(44%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Precious's Ribbon

Precious's Ribbon(4%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(10%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards(40%)

289

Primal Sentry's Talonguards(72%)

289
Primal Sentry's Talonguards

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle(64%)

289
Devouring Banding
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings(40%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Devouring Banding
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots(48%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(72%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(42%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(56%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Aspirant's Medallion(54%)

276
Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Blaster(64%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
Galactic Gladiator's Blaster
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Primal Sentry's Camouflage

Equipped pieces:

Shoulder:Primal Sentry's TrophiesPrimal Sentry's Trophies
Hands:Primal Sentry's TalonguardsPrimal Sentry's Talonguards
2

Set: Bestial Wrath's direct damage is increased by 25%.(80%)

4

(4) Set: Bestial Wrath summons 1 Dire Beast for 8 sec.(18%)

Embellishments

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Devouring BandingDevouring Banding(36%)

Equip: Your damaging spells and abilities can cause you to heed the whispers and fire a Devouring Bolt at your target, dealing 1,463 Cosmic damage. This bolt devours their strength, seizing 91 of your highest secondary stat for you for 10 sec.

Legs:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

Arcanoweave Lining(28%)

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(50%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(58%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(48%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(72%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(58%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(54%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(46%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(48%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(74%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(72%)

Recommended Beast Mastery Hunter Talents

Class Talents

Survival of the Fittest(100%)
Rejuvenating Wind(100%)
Natural Mending(100%)
Padded Armor(100%)
Posthaste(100%)
Hunter's Avoidance(100%)
Combat Experience(100%)
Counter Shot(100%)
Precision Strikes(100%)
Touch of Grass(100%)
Specialized Arsenal(100%)
Scout's Instincts(100%)
Improved Aspect of the Turtle(100%)
Tranquilizing Shot(98%)
Lone Survivor(98%)
Intimidation(98%)
Binding Shot(98%)
Improved Feign Death(96%)
Trigger Finger(96%)
Unnatural Causes(96%)
Concussive Shot(94%)
Camouflage(94%)
Territorial Instincts(92%)
Tar-Coated Bindings(90%)
Improved Traps(90%)
Pathfinding(88%)
Keen Eyesight(84%)
Wilderness Medicine(70%)
Guardian's Hide(68%)
Improved Snaring(52%)

Specialization Talents

Kill Command(100%)
Barbed Shot(100%)
Animal Companion(100%)
War Orders(100%)
Cobra Shot(100%)
Alpha Predator(100%)
Bestial Wrath(100%)
Go for the Throat(100%)
Pack Tactics(100%)
The Beast Within(100%)
Frenzy(100%)
Savagery(100%)
Bloodshed(100%)
Stomp(98%)
Scent of Blood(98%)
Barbed Scales(98%)
Thundering Hooves(98%)
Training Expert(98%)
Jagged Wounds(98%)
Nature's Ally(98%)
Dire Command(96%)
Dire Beast(96%)
Killer Instinct(96%)
Dire Frenzy(96%)
Huntmaster's Call(96%)
Snakeskin Quiver(92%)
Bloody Frenzy(92%)

Hero Talents: Pack Leader

Howl of the Pack Leader(98%)
Better Together(98%)
Pack Mentality(98%)
Dire Summons(98%)
Lethal Barbs(98%)
Fury of the Wyvern(98%)
Sharpened Fangs(98%)
Stampede!(98%)
No Mercy(98%)
Ursine Fury(96%)
Shell Cover(96%)
Hogstrider(96%)
Wyvern's Gaze(82%)
Masterful Call(54%)

PvP Talents

Chimaeral Sting(92%)
Survival Tactics(92%)
Kindred Beasts(88%)
The Beast Within(24%)
Diamond Ice(2%)
Hunting Pack(2%)

Expert Analysis: Beast Mastery Hunter 2v2

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Beast Mastery Hunter players in 2v2, rated between 1,901 and 2,316.

Beast Mastery Hunters do well into Frost Mages (61.3%), Unholy Death Knights (61.9%), and Holy Priests (57.0%), but struggle against Mistweaver Monks (45.0%), Arms Warriors (47.1%), and Preservation Evokers (44.6%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Beast Mastery Hunter at 46%, followed by Night Elf (30%) and Highmountain Tauren (8%).

Orc at 46% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Hardiness, which passively reduces stun duration by 20%, one of the strongest PvP racials in the game.

Night Elf players bring Shadowmeld, which enters stealth to drop combat.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Mastery, with Haste as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

Most top players are running the 2-piece tier set (Primal Sentry's Camouflage) but skipping the 4-piece, opting for stronger individual items in the remaining slots.

For embellishments, the top picks are Devouring Banding and Arcanoweave Lining.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (74%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (72%).

Talent Insights

Pack Leader is the dominant hero talent tree for Beast Mastery Hunter in 2v2, picked by 98% of top players, with 2% on Dark Ranger. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Pack Leader is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Survival Tactics (92%), Chimaeral Sting (92%), and Kindred Beasts (88%).