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Survival HunterBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 31 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3326 - 2285 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Wòyíngle
Wòyíngle3326
Frostmourne (US)277 iLvl
#2
Arsk
Arsk3167
Ragnaros (US)283 iLvl
#3
Paradiseone
Paradiseone3072
Stormrage (US)280 iLvl
#4
Arsk
Arsk3035
Sargeras (US)280 iLvl
#5
Pridz
Pridz3034
Archimonde (EU)284 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Orc

Orc

16 players

32%
Most Popular
#2
Night Elf

Night Elf

16 players

32%
2nd Most
#3
Human

Human

6 players

12%
3rd Most
#4
Gnome
Gnome
2 players
#5
?
Race 86
2 players
#6
Troll
Troll
2 players
#7
Kul Tiran
Kul Tiran
2 players
#8
Void Elf
Void Elf
2 players
#9
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
1 player

Recommended Survival 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(68%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(54%)

289
Primal Sentry's Trophies

Primal Sentry's Trophies(86%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(46%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic(42%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Fashionable Undershirt

Fashionable Undershirt(14%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(20%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards(58%)

289

Primal Sentry's Talonguards(100%)

289
Primal Sentry's Talonguards

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle(68%)

289
Devouring Banding
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings(60%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots(62%)

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(54%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(58%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(44%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff(70%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff
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: Wildfire Bomb damage increased by 10%.(100%)

4

Set: Wildfire Bomb provokes an additional Strike as One at 100% effectiveness.(28%)

Embellishments

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Devouring BandingDevouring Banding(58%)

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(52%)

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(58%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(56%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(62%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(94%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(76%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(76%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(48%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(46%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(86%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(39%)

Recommended Survival Hunter Talents

Class Talents

Survival of the Fittest(100%)
Rejuvenating Wind(100%)
Natural Mending(100%)
Padded Armor(100%)
Posthaste(100%)
Combat Experience(100%)
Muzzle(100%)
Precision Strikes(100%)
Touch of Grass(100%)
Specialized Arsenal(100%)
Improved Aspect of the Turtle(100%)
Intimidation(100%)
Hunter's Avoidance(98%)
Scout's Instincts(98%)
Trigger Finger(96%)
Unnatural Causes(96%)
Improved Feign Death(94%)
Tranquilizing Shot(94%)
Camouflage(94%)
Born To Be Wild(90%)
Binding Shot(90%)
Lone Survivor(86%)
Improved Traps(78%)
Concussive Shot(74%)
Guardian's Hide(72%)
Territorial Instincts(72%)
Disruptive Rounds(68%)
Tar-Coated Bindings(58%)
Pathfinding(56%)
Improved Aspect of the Cheetah(56%)

Specialization Talents

Kill Command(100%)
Raptor Strike(100%)
Tip of the Spear(100%)
Wildfire Bomb(100%)
Guerrilla Tactics(100%)
Strike as One(100%)
Boomstick(100%)
Lunge(100%)
Mongoose Fury(100%)
Bonding(100%)
Quick Reload(100%)
Mongoose Rounds(100%)
Shellshock(100%)
Sweeping Spear(100%)
Killer Companion(100%)
Takedown(100%)
Wildfire Infusion(100%)
Savagery(100%)
Primal Surge(100%)
Flanked(100%)
Raptor Swipe(96%)
Bloody Claws(94%)
Vulnerability(94%)
Improved Wildfire Bomb(84%)
Twin Fangs(70%)
Explosives Expert(66%)
Flamebreak(62%)

Hero Talents: Sentinel

Sentinel(68%)
Moon's Blessing(68%)
Sanctified Armaments(68%)
Don't Look Back(68%)
Can't Miss, Won't Miss(68%)
Moonlight Chakram(68%)
Stargazer(68%)
Lunar Calling(68%)
Arcane Talons(68%)
Invigorating Pulse(68%)
Lunar Storm(68%)
Radiant Edge(68%)
Conditioning(66%)
Stalk and Strike(60%)

PvP Talents

Survival Tactics(98%)
Chimaeral Sting(80%)
Sticky Tar Bomb(74%)
Tracker's Net(28%)
Hunting Pack(12%)
Diamond Ice(4%)
Interlope(2%)
Mending Bandage(2%)

Expert Analysis: Survival Hunter Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Survival Hunter players in Blitz, rated between 2,285 and 3,326.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Survival Hunter at 32%, followed by Night Elf (32%) and Human (12%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Survival 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 (86%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (39%).

Talent Insights

Sentinel is the dominant hero talent tree for Survival Hunter in Blitz, picked by 68% of top players, with 32% on Pack Leader.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Survival Tactics (98%), Chimaeral Sting (80%), and Sticky Tar Bomb (74%).