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Beast Mastery HunterBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 31 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3278 - 2416 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Robsonx
Robsonx3278
Twisting Nether (EU)280 iLvl
#2
Bobsr
Bobsr3187
Area 52 (US)288 iLvl
#3
Yárukiqt
Yárukiqt3142
Aegwynn (EU)278 iLvl
#4
Firstçlass
Firstçlass3089
Tichondrius (US)280 iLvl
#5
Metsästäjiä
Metsästäjiä2996
Tarren Mill (EU)285 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Orc

Orc

19 players

38%
Most Popular
#2
Night Elf

Night Elf

9 players

18%
2nd Most
#3
Human

Human

6 players

12%
3rd Most
#4
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
3 players
#5
Dwarf
Dwarf
2 players
#6
Mechagnome
Mechagnome
2 players
#7
Undead
Undead
2 players
#8
Highmountain Tauren
Highmountain Tauren
1 player
#9
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
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(62%)

289
Primal Sentry's Trophies

Primal Sentry's Trophies(80%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(54%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic(42%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Sleeveless T-Shirt

Sleeveless T-Shirt(6%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(22%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards(40%)

289

Primal Sentry's Talonguards(82%)

289
Primal Sentry's Talonguards

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle(58%)

289
Devouring Banding
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings(30%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots(40%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(78%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(56%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(64%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(60%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Blaster(62%)

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%.(92%)

4

(4) Set: Bestial Wrath summons 1 Dire Beast for 8 sec.(34%)

Embellishments

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Devouring BandingDevouring Banding(50%)

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

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.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(64%)
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(64%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(80%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(78%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(80%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(60%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(60%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(76%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(39%)

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%)
Specialized Arsenal(100%)
Improved Aspect of the Turtle(100%)
Intimidation(100%)
Improved Feign Death(98%)
Touch of Grass(98%)
Lone Survivor(98%)
Unnatural Causes(98%)
Trigger Finger(96%)
Scout's Instincts(94%)
Camouflage(94%)
Tranquilizing Shot(90%)
Binding Shot(88%)
Pathfinding(86%)
Territorial Instincts(86%)
Concussive Shot(84%)
Keen Eyesight(84%)
Tar-Coated Bindings(76%)
Improved Traps(76%)
Guardian's Hide(62%)
Wilderness Medicine(58%)
Improved Snaring(48%)

Specialization Talents

Kill Command(100%)
Barbed Shot(100%)
Animal Companion(100%)
War Orders(100%)
Stomp(100%)
Alpha Predator(100%)
Bestial Wrath(100%)
Scent of Blood(100%)
Thundering Hooves(100%)
The Beast Within(100%)
Frenzy(100%)
Savagery(100%)
Bloodshed(100%)
Nature's Ally(100%)
Cobra Shot(98%)
Go for the Throat(98%)
Pack Tactics(98%)
Barbed Scales(98%)
Training Expert(94%)
Dire Command(94%)
Dire Frenzy(94%)
Jagged Wounds(92%)
Dire Beast(92%)
Killer Instinct(92%)
Huntmaster's Call(92%)
Bloody Frenzy(80%)
Snakeskin Quiver(72%)

Hero Talents: Pack Leader

Howl of the Pack Leader(80%)
Better Together(80%)
Pack Mentality(80%)
Hogstrider(80%)
Dire Summons(80%)
Lethal Barbs(80%)
Stampede!(80%)
Fury of the Wyvern(80%)
Sharpened Fangs(80%)
Shell Cover(80%)
No Mercy(80%)
Ursine Fury(78%)
Wyvern's Gaze(74%)
Slicked Shoes(44%)

PvP Talents

Survival Tactics(96%)
Chimaeral Sting(86%)
Kindred Beasts(70%)
The Beast Within(36%)
Hunting Pack(8%)
Diamond Ice(4%)

Expert Analysis: Beast Mastery Hunter Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Beast Mastery Hunter players in Blitz, rated between 2,416 and 3,278.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Beast Mastery Hunter at 38%, followed by Night Elf (18%) and Human (12%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Beast Mastery Hunter in Blitz. Go with whichever racials fit your playstyle.

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.

Top players are doubling up on Devouring Banding for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (76%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (39%).

Talent Insights

Pack Leader is the dominant hero talent tree for Beast Mastery Hunter in Blitz, picked by 80% of top players, with 20% 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 (96%), Chimaeral Sting (86%), and Kindred Beasts (70%).