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Survival HunterSolo Shuffle PvP Guide

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

Updated 1 hour ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3272 - 2831 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Djfortnite
Djfortnite3272
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#2
Nulles
Nulles3242
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#3
Bicmex
Bicmex3241
Ravencrest (EU)285 iLvl
#4
Mirimoo
Mirimoo3200
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#5
Worst
Worst3142
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Pandaren

Pandaren

17 players

34%
Most Popular
#2
Night Elf

Night Elf

14 players

28%
2nd Most
#3
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

8 players

16%
3rd Most
#4
Orc
Orc
6 players
#5
Human
Human
2 players
#6
Dwarf
Dwarf
1 player
#7
Goblin
Goblin
1 player
#8
Undead
Undead
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(84%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(92%)

289
Primal Sentry's Trophies

Primal Sentry's Trophies(94%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(52%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic(78%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Red Linen Shirt

Red Linen Shirt(8%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(22%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards(84%)

289

Primal Sentry's Talonguards(96%)

289
Primal Sentry's Talonguards

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle(96%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings(92%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots(80%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(96%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(94%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(96%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity(54%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff(90%)

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%.(96%)

4

(4) Set: Wildfire Bomb provokes an additional Strike as One at 100% effectiveness.(4%)

Embellishments

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(88%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Agility by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Legs:Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(86%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Agility by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(90%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(88%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(84%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(100%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(88%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(92%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(86%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(86%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(94%)
Flawless Masterful Peridot(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%)
Improved Feign Death(100%)
Touch of Grass(100%)
Tranquilizing Shot(100%)
Specialized Arsenal(100%)
Scout's Instincts(100%)
Improved Aspect of the Turtle(100%)
Intimidation(100%)
Binding Shot(100%)
Unnatural Causes(100%)
Hunter's Avoidance(98%)
Camouflage(98%)
Trigger Finger(98%)
Territorial Instincts(98%)
Tar-Coated Bindings(98%)
Improved Traps(96%)
Concussive Shot(94%)
Keen Eyesight(74%)
Pathfinding(64%)
Kodo Tranquilizer(58%)
Born To Be Wild(56%)
Guardian's Hide(52%)

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%)
Bloody Claws(100%)
Mongoose Rounds(100%)
Shellshock(100%)
Vulnerability(100%)
Sweeping Spear(100%)
Killer Companion(100%)
Takedown(100%)
Raptor Swipe(100%)
Wildfire Infusion(100%)
Savagery(100%)
Primal Surge(100%)
Flanked(100%)
Improved Wildfire Bomb(98%)
Twin Fangs(86%)
Lethal Calibration(70%)
Flamebreak(64%)

Hero Talents: Sentinel

Sentinel(84%)
Moon's Blessing(84%)
Sanctified Armaments(84%)
Don't Look Back(84%)
Can't Miss, Won't Miss(84%)
Moonlight Chakram(84%)
Stargazer(84%)
Lunar Calling(84%)
Arcane Talons(84%)
Invigorating Pulse(84%)
Lunar Storm(84%)
Radiant Edge(84%)
Conditioning(80%)
Stalk and Strike(48%)

PvP Talents

Survival Tactics(100%)
Tracker's Net(72%)
Chimaeral Sting(44%)
Sticky Tar Bomb(40%)
Mending Bandage(32%)
Diamond Ice(6%)
Hunting Pack(4%)
Interlope(2%)

Expert Analysis: Survival Hunter Solo Shuffle

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Survival Hunter players in Solo Shuffle, rated between 2,831 and 3,272.

Survival Hunters do well into Frost Mages (55.8%), Subtlety Rogues (52.6%), and Windwalker Monks (51.8%), but struggle against Unholy Death Knights (45.4%), Affliction Warlocks (46.9%), and Retribution Paladins (49.0%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Pandaren is the most popular race for Survival Hunter at 34%, followed by Night Elf (28%) and Highmountain Tauren (16%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Survival Hunter in Solo Shuffle. 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 Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (94%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Masterful Peridot (39%).

Talent Insights

Sentinel is the dominant hero talent tree for Survival Hunter in Solo Shuffle, picked by 84% of top players, with 16% on Pack Leader. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Sentinel is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Survival Tactics (100%) and Tracker's Net (72%).