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Marksmanship Hunter · Ranged DPS

Marksmanship Hunter · Rated Battlegrounds

More damagePvPData-drivenPatch 12.1.0
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When to use it

What the 7 top Rated Battlegrounds players we read are using, with the Sentinel hero tree (71.4%). Average item level 286. The talent code is the one 14.3% of them use exactly.

This build is part of the guide Marksmanship Hunter PvP guide.

Rated battleground build

7 top profilesAverage item level 286Hero tree: Sentinel (71%)

Talent code to import in-game (Talents → Import). Used exactly by 14% of the sample.

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Talent trees

Hunter talents

Precision StrikesPadded ArmorSpecialized ArsenalCombat ExperienceNatural Mending2/2Counter ShotPosthasteSurvival of the FittestRejuvenating WindImproved Aspect of the TurtleTouch of Grass86Trigger Finger71Unnatural Causes86Improved Feign Death2/2IntimidationHunter's AvoidanceLone Survivor57Keen Eyesight86Tranquilizing Shot57PathfindingScout's InstinctsCamouflageBinding ShotTerritorial Instincts86Improved Aspect of the Cheetah71Tar-Coated Bindings71Improved Traps71Born To Be Wild29Roar of Sacrifice57Concussive ShotDisruptive Rounds57Serrated Tips43Kodo TranquilizerDevilsaur Tranquilizer14Emergency Salve14MisdirectionWilderness MedicineImproved Snaring57Tar TrapScare Beast14Trailblazer57Catlike Reflexes14Shell WallKindling Flare57No Hard FeelingsCold Feet
Sentinel

Sentinel71%

Radiant Edge71Moonlight Chakram71Lunar Calling71Invigorating Pulse71Arcane Talons71Moon's Blessing71Lunar Storm71Sanctified Armaments71Don't Look Back71Can't Miss, Won't Miss71Conditioning71Stalk and Strike71Stargazer71

Dark Ranger

Bleak Arrows29Ebon BowstringThrough the Eyes29Wailing Dead29Smoke Screen29Corpsecaller29Withering Fire29Pact of the Hollow29Blighted Quiver29Umbral Reach29Bleak Powder29Soul Drinker29Banshee's MarkThe Bell Tolls14Black Arrow29Dark ChainsShadow Dagger29Black Arrow

Marksmanship talents

Explosive ShotRapid FirePrecise ShotsTrueshotQuick DrawAimed ShotLock and LoadNo ScopeSurging ShotsSmall Game Hunter86Focus Fire86Eagle's AccuracyUnload86VolleyFeathered FrenzySalvo86Aspect of the HydraAvian Specialization86Precision Detonation57Light Ammo86Tactical ReloadUnmatched Precision71Bullseye57Master Marksman57Bulletstorm57Windrunner Quiver71Kill Shot43Focused Aim71Critical Precision86Cunning86Calling the Shots57Obsidian ArrowheadOn Target29Penetrating Shots43Deathblow29Tensile Bowstring29Accuracy By Volume43Deadeye29

Apex

Take Aim
Most picked PvP talentsSurvival Tactics86Chimaeral Sting71Sniper's Advantage57Scatter Shot43Hunting Pack29Ranger's Finesse14

Gold means more than half of the top picks it; the number is the share that takes it when it isn't nearly everyone. Lines show which node unlocks which.

Secondary stat split

  1. 1. Versatility 46%
  2. 2. Mastery 43%
  3. 3. Critical Strike 5%
  4. 4. Haste 5%

Most socketed gems

  • 357%Flawless Versatile Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility
  • 71%Enduring Heliotrope+23 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control
  • 71%Flawless Deadly Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike
  • 29%Flawless Masterful Lapis+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery
  • 14%Flawless Quick Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Haste
  • 14%Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary Stat

Gear by slot

  • Main hand

    • Venomous Gladiator's Spitterilvl 296 · 86%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Bowilvl 292 · 14%

    ✦ Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei (57%)

  • Trinket

    • Venomous Aspirant's Medallionilvl 263 · 71%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Badge of Ferocityilvl 292 · 29%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrityilvl 263 · 29%

  • Head

    • Skulking Viper's Weeping Fangsilvl 296 · 57%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visorilvl 292 · 43%

    ✦ Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed (86%)

  • Neck

    • Thalassian Competitor's Amuletilvl 280 · 71%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Amuletilvl 308 · 14%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Pendantilvl 263 · 14%

  • Shoulders

    • Jaws of the Skulking Viperilvl 295 · 71%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epauletsilvl 290 · 29%

    ✦ Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness (86%)

  • Back

    • Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloakilvl 289 · 57%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloakilvl 263 · 29%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Capeilvl 263 · 14%

  • Chest

    • Skulking Viper's Scuteplateilvl 296 · 86%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunicilvl 292 · 14%

    ✦ Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden (57%)

  • Wrists

    • Thalassian Competitor's Mail Linksilvl 290 · 57%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wristwrapsilvl 263 · 29%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffsilvl 288 · 14%

  • Hands

    • Skulking Viper's Hidepiercersilvl 296 · 43%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Gripsilvl 287 · 43%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntletsilvl 263 · 14%

  • Waist

    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdleilvl 289 · 100%

  • Legs

    • Skulking Viper's Coiled Legwrapsilvl 295 · 86%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggingsilvl 263 · 14%

    ✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina (86%)

  • Feet

    • Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinksilvl 291 · 43%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompersilvl 292 · 29%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompersilvl 263 · 14%

    ✦ Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt (71%)

  • Ring

    • Thalassian Competitor's Signetilvl 284 · 171%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Signetilvl 298 · 14%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Signetilvl 263 · 14%

    ✦ Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery (100%)