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WoW Forever

WoW Forever · Solo levelling

Hunter levelling

A ranged adventurer whose first pet changes the whole pull. Build Beast Mastery for a dependable companion and learn pet control before adding more enemies.

The current beta level cap is 30. Levels 31–60 describe later planning from the published talent structure, not content currently playable through level 60.

Choose your Hunter and starting area

Choose the same region and realm or ruleset as your friends. Open Create Character, pick a faction and a race that offers Hunter, select the class, customise your appearance and name, then enter the world. Human Hunter is new in Forever. Choose the ordinary race you want to play; unlock-only options and their starting journeys are separate.

Expect ranged attacks before you get a pet. Choosing Hunter does not give a new character a permanent companion at creation. Read the starting weapon and ammunition tooltip, arrange your action bar, then follow the introductory quest chain.

◆Does race change your damage?Compare the gap · level 60 model⌄

Compare the size of the difference before choosing a race for damage alone. These are MythicSim’s experimental level 60 presets, not measurements of a fresh character or the level 30 beta.

Beast Mastery Hunter

Highest → lowest mean11.7 DPS · 1.94%

Human 603.2 → Dwarf 591.5

The source may swap weapon types for racial specialisations. This is a preset comparison, not an isolated racial bonus.

  • Human
    603.2± 0.40.00.00%
  • Night Elf
    601.3± 0.4−1.90.32%
  • Orc
    600.5± 0.4−2.70.45%
  • Skyborne
    596.8± 0.4−6.41.06%
  • Troll
    595.6± 0.4−7.61.26%
  • Tauren
    593.6± 0.4−9.61.59%
  • Dwarf
    591.5± 0.4−11.71.94%

Bars show a share of the highest DPS, starting at zero. Percentages use the highest displayed mean. Overlapping ± ranges cannot establish a clear order; missing mechanics add further uncertainty.

Preset, date and what the model misses
Talents / preset race
Human · 5320001505101251-00503520014
Fight
Level 60 vs level 63 · 120 ± 15 seconds · empty trinkets
Iterations / seed
10,000 / 1179603525
Snapshot (UTC)
2026-10-04T10:43:05Z
Engine
f43215d07e51 · checked 2026-10-04

The preset holds its setup fixed, with weapon swaps where the source specifies them. Shared gear may cross faction restrictions. Some racials are only partly implemented. Healing, PvP, defensive utility, travel and your preference for a race are outside this DPS comparison. Check the races offered in your client.

Read MythicSim’s exact settings and racial assumptions →

Marksmanship Hunter

Highest → lowest mean16.1 DPS · 2.38%

Human 676.9 → Dwarf 660.8

The source may swap weapon types for racial specialisations. This is a preset comparison, not an isolated racial bonus.

  • Human
    676.9± 0.60.00.00%
  • Night Elf
    673.5± 0.6−3.40.50%
  • Orc
    671.7± 0.6−5.20.77%
  • Skyborne
    666.6± 0.6−10.31.52%
  • Troll
    665.3± 0.6−11.61.71%
  • Tauren
    663.5± 0.6−13.41.98%
  • Dwarf
    660.8± 0.6−16.12.38%

Bars show a share of the highest DPS, starting at zero. Percentages use the highest displayed mean. Overlapping ± ranges cannot establish a clear order; missing mechanics add further uncertainty.

Preset, date and what the model misses
Talents / preset race
Human · 50032005021-0050552011503051-
Fight
Level 60 vs level 63 · 120 ± 15 seconds · empty trinkets
Iterations / seed
10,000 / 1179603525
Snapshot (UTC)
2026-10-04T10:43:05Z
Engine
f43215d07e51 · checked 2026-10-04

The preset holds its setup fixed, with weapon swaps where the source specifies them. Shared gear may cross faction restrictions. Some racials are only partly implemented. Healing, PvP, defensive utility, travel and your preference for a race are outside this DPS comparison. Check the races offered in your client.

Read MythicSim’s exact settings and racial assumptions →

Survival Hunter

Highest → lowest mean15.8 DPS · 2.08%

Human 761.5 → Dwarf 745.7

The source may swap weapon types for racial specialisations. This is a preset comparison, not an isolated racial bonus.

  • Human
    761.5± 0.90.00.00%
  • Orc
    761.0± 0.9−0.50.07%
  • Night Elf
    760.2± 0.9−1.30.17%
  • Troll
    752.7± 0.9−8.81.16%
  • Skyborne
    752.4± 0.9−9.11.20%
  • Tauren
    750.7± 0.9−10.81.42%
  • Dwarf
    745.7± 0.9−15.82.08%

Bars show a share of the highest DPS, starting at zero. Percentages use the highest displayed mean. Overlapping ± ranges cannot establish a clear order; missing mechanics add further uncertainty.

Preset, date and what the model misses
Talents / preset race
Human · 5-005005001-503200230250222151
Fight
Level 60 vs level 63 · 120 ± 15 seconds · empty trinkets
Iterations / seed
10,000 / 1179603525
Snapshot (UTC)
2026-10-04T10:43:05Z
Engine
f43215d07e51 · checked 2026-10-04

The preset holds its setup fixed, with weapon swaps where the source specifies them. Shared gear may cross faction restrictions. Some racials are only partly implemented. Healing, PvP, defensive utility, travel and your preference for a race are outside this DPS comparison. Check the races offered in your client.

Read MythicSim’s exact settings and racial assumptions →

A close DPS result leaves plenty of room to choose for appearance, faction, friends and utility. Different equipment or fights can change the order. No healing-performance preset is supplied here.

Sources for this chapter

Levels 1–9: range first, melee when needed

Start at a comfortable distance with Auto Shot. Serpent Sting is a level 4 milestone, Arcane Shot 6 and Concussive Shot 8. Use a damage-over-time effect when the enemy will live long enough to take it; spending mana on the last moments of an easy fight gives little benefit.

When an enemy reaches you, use your available melee tools or make space safely. Do not run through an unexplored camp to preserve one ranged shot. Watch your health and where a second enemy could join the fight.

For starting directions, Jen’shan in the Valley of Trials and Grif Wildheart near Kharanos are Classic trainer references. A new Human Hunter should follow the current introductory trainer quest rather than a Classic class-location assumption. Use the finder to check the evidence for your own starting hub.

Consider professions during these first levels, as local training becomes available. Skinning can fit a route that kills many beasts; Mining with Engineering is an alternative that uses ore for gadgets. Sell materials to fund training or save them for crafts, rather than trying to maximise every profession immediately. Keep enough money for spell training and repairs; a profession is a choice about your budget, not a prerequisite for accepting quests.

Sources for this chapter
  • TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  • Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

  • Classic Hunter starter trainer landmarks Classic reference · checked 2026-10-04

    Older starter-hub names and landmarks. They are explicitly historical directions, not beta coordinates or proof of all current training offers.

  • Forever Engineering levelling research Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Current author profession rank/access guidance and practical material choices; future route blocks and outputs have separate uncertainty.

Level 10: tame, then practise control

Complete the current class introduction to taming and learn the pet commands. Send the pet to one target, allow it to engage, then attack from range. Keep Follow or Passive accessible so you can stop an unwanted chase and bring the pet back.

Maintain the pet as well as your character. Check its abilities and health before a difficult pull. A pet in danger can need healing, a retreat or a different target; sending it into another group is not a substitute for recovery. Blizzard’s beta updates changed taming and ammunition behaviour, so inspect current restrictions rather than importing an old Classic checklist.

Hunter specialisations

Explore a role, its mechanics and equipment decisions. Use the solo levelling guide for your first character.

See the pull step by step

A short illustration of the sequence; it does not simulate damage, cooldowns or threat.

StatRat · Mechanics in motion

See a controlled pet pull

After taming your pet
Ready to try

Begin with your pet beside you. Choose a step or play the sequence to see how the pull develops.

Hogger is an illustrative opponent. Distance, damage and spell timing are not simulated. Blizzard’s class overview · Reviewed 4 October 2026.

Read all four steps
  1. Send your pet. Pick one enemy and send your pet. Let it engage before you begin shooting.
  2. Shoot from range. Attack from range while your pet fights. Watch both your target and the space around you.
  3. Create space. If an enemy reaches you, use your available control and move away. Check your retreat path before moving.
  4. Recall your pet. Bring your pet back when the pull ends or becomes unsafe. Avoid sending it into the next pack.
Sources for this chapter
  • Blizzard Hunter and Druid deep dives Official announcement · checked 2026-10-04

    Announced Hunter and Druid class design. Later beta notes override older details.

  • Blizzard beta update: September 24 Official beta notes · published 2026-09-24 · checked 2026-10-04

    Dated class changes, including wand attacks no longer scaling with spell power. Later amendments take priority.

  • Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

Recommended solo route: Beast Mastery

The first points improve the aspects you use, then add Focused Fire and travelling utility. Pet movement and damage become more useful after taming, which is why this route invests in them as the companion joins your journey.

Summon Hawk is a later ability choice, not a replacement for understanding your permanent pet. The current author guide notes a shared cooldown with Arcane Shot: choose the button that suits the fight rather than expecting both to be independent bursts. Intimidation arrives at the 21-point milestone.

One ordinary talent point per level from 10. No Legacy bonus points. This is a recommended solo route, not a claim of universal optimal damage.

Talent point order
Character level Spend the points Result
10–14 Deadly Aspects: 5 points 5/5
15–16 Focused Fire: 2 points 2/2
17–18 Pathfinding: 2 points 2/2
19 Improved Revive Pet: 1 point 1/2
20 Bestial Swiftness: 1 point Pet mobility and Intimidation prerequisite
21–24 Unleashed Fury: 4 points 4/5
25 Summon Hawk: 1 point New ability choice
26 Unleashed Fury: 1 more point 5/5
27–29 Ferocity: 3 points 3/5
30 Intimidation: 1 point 21 points in Beast Mastery
Plan your solo talents

Check the point order against your current level and the ranks you have learned.

Loading talent trees…

Sources for this chapter
  • TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  • Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

Levels 10–20: upgrade the bow, manage the pet

Inspect a quest’s ranged weapon reward before choosing a melee alternative you will rarely use. Venomstrike is a named bow comparison with an equip requirement of 19. The current Forever dungeon guide lists it from Lord Serpentis in Wailing Caverns. Check your group’s readiness and the attack tooltip; reaching 19 does not guarantee a drop. A more expensive weapon is not automatically worth delaying your main attack ranks or supplies.

Agility is useful for ranged attack power as well as level-dependent critical strike. The client baseline gives a Hunter +20 ranged AP and +20 Armor from +10 Agility, before racial, talent or other modifiers. Strength is not an interchangeable ranged-attack upgrade.

Mend Pet is a level 12 milestone, Multi-Shot 18 and baseline Aimed Shot 20. Multi-Shot needs care around enemies your group has controlled. At 20, inspect Aspect of the Cheetah and Freezing Trap as travelling and control tools; do not replace safe positioning with a promised escape.

Compare the attributes on your next upgrade

Use your class and level. Ordinary weapon, spell and form calculations have different limits.

Attributes, in numbers

Hunter stat conversions

Forever beta · Client data

Strength affects baseline melee Attack Power. Ranged Attack Power comes from Agility here; these examples do not calculate pet damage.

Level 20: class baseline, before buffs and talents.

Strength+7Attribute increase
Melee Attack Power+71 AP per Strength
AP contribution+0.5Nominal weapon DPS · AP ÷ 14
Per ordinary swing+1.75At 3.5 seconds, before mitigation

Agility

+0.658 ppWeapon crit contribution at this level

Baseline melee AP
+10
Baseline ranged AP
+20
Tooltip armor contribution
+20

Intellect

+0.4 ppSpell crit contribution at this level

Mana gained
+150

The AP contribution is added to the weapon's base DPS. It is not total combat DPS. Listed weapon speed is used; haste, misses, crits, armor, procs and special attacks are excluded.

Uses existing plus added effective Intellect: the first 20 contribute 1 mana per point; above 20, 15 per point. This is neither Spell Power nor mana regeneration.

“pp” means percentage points: +1 pp takes 5% to 6%, before other modifiers. Crit contributions are not total crit chances.

Stamina
The first 20 effective points add 1 health each. Above 20, the client uses your character’s current health-per-point rate; health buffs and talents can change the gain.
Mana per 5 seconds
+5 MP5 gives 60 mana over one minute, assuming a constant effective rate and enough missing mana to receive it.
Spirit
Mana recovery depends on class rules, talents and when you spend mana. See the regeneration mechanics.
Spell Power
Applied by each spell and rank's coefficient. It has no universal damage or healing conversion. Inspect the spell-rank data.
How crit changes as you level +10 attribute examples
Hunter baseline contributions from +10 of the named attribute
Level Agility → weapon crit Intellect → spell crit
1 +2.174 pp +0.7 pp
10 +1.471 pp +0.56 pp
20 +0.658 pp +0.4 pp
30 +0.417 pp +0.304 pp
60Future/reference +0.189 pp +0.165 pp

“pp” means percentage points: +1 pp turns 5% into 6%, before other modifiers. These are contributions, not total crit chances.

Assumptions & sources Build 1.60.1.70205

Interactive figures use class baseline: race, buffs, talents, form overrides and server-side changes are not applied. The client data describes configured conversions; it is not a combat-log measurement or a gear ranking.

  • Attack Power: added Strength × the class's AP-per-Strength field. Agility's melee and ranged AP fields are kept separate.
  • Crit: added attribute × its exact class-and-level coefficient × 100. No interpolation or Classic fallback is used.
  • Ordinary swing contribution: added AP ÷ 14 × listed weapon speed. The divisor and +2 armor per Agility come from the matching client tooltip code.
  • Configured mana contribution at effective Intellect I: min(I, 20) + 15 × max(I − 20, 0). An increase across the breakpoint is the difference between the old and new totals.
  • Stamina's first-20 breakpoint is present in the matching constants file. The exact above-20 Forever rate has not been verified; the UI obtains it from the game's runtime API.

Class conversion data · Level conversion data · Matching client tooltip source · Intellect and Stamina constants · Read the stat mechanics

Game data and icons © Blizzard Entertainment. Public client exports: wago.tools; client UI mirror: Gethe. Values rounded for display.

Sources for this chapter
  • TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  • Forever class attribute coefficients Client data · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Class baseline attack-power coefficients; form-specific branches and modifiers are separate.

  • Matching Forever character-stat display Client interface source · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Client display basis: 14 AP per nominal ordinary weapon DPS, 2 Armor per Agility, and Cat-specific Agility branch. Not a special-attack or shapeshifted damage model.

  • Forever item requirements and attributes Client data · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Build 70205 wearer requirements and attributes. Item level, craft learning, quest acquisition and current server availability are separate.

  • Venomstrike: current item Forever catalogue · checked 2026-10-04

    Current bow identity and equip level. Native sparse decoding does not establish ranged damage or effective proc DPS.

  • Neryssa: Forever Wailing Caverns loot Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current Forever guide provides the named Venomstrike boss association. Drop rates and immediate acquisition are not inferred.

Levels 20–30: build a controlled pull

A normal sequence is pet attack, ranged attacks, then reassess before the next pull. If the enemy reaches you, use your learned slow or melee tools to create space. Recall the pet after the kill when another pack or patrol makes its current position unsafe.

Feign Death is a level 30 milestone. Learn what the current ability does before relying on it as a recovery plan. In a dungeon, agree on Growl and pet control with the tank; keeping a pet away from controlled enemies matters more than adding a shot to the wrong target.

Train the attack ranks and pet support you use regularly, then utility needed for your next zone or group. Check current ammunition requirements and carry appropriate supplies. Player discussions describe changed ranged timing during beta; they do not establish a fixed wind-up or justify repeating an old Auto Shot clipping rule.

Find your next class trainer

Look up a named trainer and inspect the location evidence before travelling.

Trainer locations

Hunter trainers

Choose a name to open the area and directions.

28 source-labelled trainers in this selection.

Trainer locations

Trainers across all areas

Alenndaar LapidaarAshenvaleMountains between Shrine of Aessina & Fire Scar ShrineClassic referenceNPC reference
Danlaar NightstrideAshenvaleSilverwind RefugeClassic referenceNPC reference
DorionDarnassusCenarion Enclave, up north ramp, left at fork, top level, next to pet trainerClassic referenceNPC reference
Jeen'ra NightrunnerDarnassusCenarion Enclave, up north ramp, right at fork, top levelClassic referenceNPC reference
JocasteDarnassusCenarion Enclave, up north ramp, second levelClassic referenceNPC reference
Grif WildheartDun MoroghKharanos, outsideClassic referenceNPC reference
Thorgas GrimsonDun MoroghColdridge Valley, inside buildingClassic referenceNPC reference
Jen'shanDurotarValley of Trials, south of caveClassic referenceNPC reference
ThotarDurotarRazor Hill, first floor of building on SW corner of intersectionClassic referenceNPC reference
KaerbrusFelwoodTalonbranch GladeClassic referenceNPC reference
Olmin BurningbeardIronforgeHall of Arms, up north rampClassic referenceNPC reference
Regnus ThundergraniteIronforgeHall of Arms, Military WardClassic referenceNPC reference
Lanka FarshotMulgoreRed Cloud Mesa, to the right inside largest tentClassic referenceNPC reference
Ormak GrimshotOrgrimmarValley of Honor, Hunter's Hall, upper levelClassic referenceNPC reference
Sian'durOrgrimmarValley of Honor, Hunter's Hall, upper levelClassic referenceNPC reference
Xor'juulOrgrimmarValley of Honor, Hunter's Hall, upper levelClassic referenceNPC reference
Einris BrightspearStormwind CityDwarven District, unmarked house south side of tram entrance, first floorClassic referenceNPC reference
Thorfin StoneshieldStormwind CityDwarven District, unmarked house south side of tram entrance, second floorClassic referenceNPC reference
Ulfir IronbeardStormwind CityDwarven District, unmarked house south side of tram entrance, first floorClassic referenceNPC reference
KraggStranglethorn ValeGrom'gol Base CampClassic referenceNPC reference
OgrommSwamp of SorrowsStonardClassic referenceNPC reference
Ayanna EverstrideTeldrassilShadowglen, up the large tree. Use ramp on western side, look in alcove on first landing.Classic referenceNPC reference
DazalarTeldrassilDolanaar, next to SE entrance to innClassic referenceNPC reference
Holt ThunderhornThunder BluffHunter's Rise, southernmost tentClassic referenceNPC reference
Kary ThunderhornThunder BluffHunter's Rise, southernmost tentClassic referenceNPC reference
Urek ThunderhornThunder BluffHunter's Rise, southernmost tentClassic referenceNPC reference
Elayaa EasewindShen'dar Village · Zephras IsleShen'dar VillageForever beta reportNPC reference
Quel'ana QuickgaleValanaar · Zephras IsleValanaarForever beta reportNPC reference
Coverage and source labels

A reviewed set of named ordinary class trainers from all nine Classic class location lists, with separately sourced Forever beta additions and observations. It covers starting areas, cities and selected travelling hubs; it is not a complete worldwide or current spell-offer catalogue.

Forever catalogue identifies a listed NPC. Beta reports record a visit. Classic directions remain older references. Map art and trainer locations have separate sources; neither proves current spell offers, race access or training prices.

Trainers without a verified matching map frame remain in the unlocated list. No travel distance or nearest-trainer calculation is made.

Checked 2026-10-04 · 210 sourced trainers · Pet, demon, portal and profession trainers are separate services.

Check spell ranks before spending gold

Compare the next rank with the attacks, healing and utility you actually use.

Hunter training · levels 1–60 Beast Mastery solo priorities

Keep your main attacks and recovery tools current. Learn useful control early; defer unused damage ranks before spending your travel and equipment gold.

298 recorded ranks

Hunter spell ranks, client unlock levels and training advice
LevelSpell & rankTraining advice
1
Auto ShotUnranked

8-35 yd range

Instant

Automatically shoots the target until cancelled.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

1pet level
BiteRank 1

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 7 to 9 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
ChargeRank 1

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 66 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
ClawRank 1

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 4 to 6 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
Great StaminaRank 1

Stamina increased by 3.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
GrowlRank 1

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
Lightning BreathRank 1

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 8 to 10 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1pet level
Natural ArmorRank 1

Armor increased by 50.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

1
Raptor StrikeRank 1

10 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

1
Track BeastsUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

4
Aspect of the MonkeyUnranked

20 Mana · 100 yd range

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

4
Serpent StingRank 1

15 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 10 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

5pet level
CowerRank 1

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

6
Arcane ShotRank 1

25 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

6
Hunter's MarkRank 1

15 Mana · 100 yd range

Instant

Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 26. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

8pet level
BiteRank 2

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 16 to 18 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

8pet level
ClawRank 2

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 8 to 12 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

8
Concussive ShotUnranked

8% of base mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 12 sec cooldown

Dazes the target, slowing movement speed by 50% for 4 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

8pet level
Demoralizing ScreechRank 1

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Carrion Bird

Blasts a single enemy for 7 to 9 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 63 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

8
Raptor StrikeRank 2

25 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 11.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

8pet level
Scorpid PoisonRank 1

30 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Pet: Scorpid

Inflicts 5 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

10
Aspect of the HawkRank 1

20 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 20. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

10
Call PetUnranked

Instant

Summons your pet to you.

Class quest / unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

10
Dismiss PetUnranked

10 yd range

5 sec cast

Dismiss your pet. Dismissing your pet will reduce its happiness by 50.

Class quest / unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

10
Feed PetUnranked

10 yd range

Instant

Feed your pet the selected item. Feeding your pet increases happiness. Using food close to the pet's level will have a better result.

Class quest / unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

10pet level
Furious HowlRank 1

60 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Wolf

The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 13. Lasts 1 min.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

10pet level
GrowlRank 2

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

10pet level
Mine!Rank 1

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey

Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 10 to 12 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

10
Revive PetUnranked

100% of base mana

10 sec cast

Revive your pet, returning it to life with 15% of its health.

Class quest / unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

10
Serpent StingRank 2

30 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 30 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

10
Tame BeastUnranked

60% of base mana · 30 yd range

Channeled

Begins taming a beast to be your companion. Your armor is reduced by 100% while you focus on taming the beast for 20 sec. If you lose the beast's attention for any reason, the taming process will fail. Once tamed, the beast will be very unhappy and disloyal. Try feeding the pet immediately to make it happy.

Class quest / unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

10
Track HumanoidsUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby humanoids on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

12
Arcane ShotRank 2

35 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 26 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

12pet level
ChargeRank 2

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 130 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
DismemberRank 1

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Pet: Crocilisk

Viciously bites enemy appendages for 11 to 13 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12
Distracting ShotRank 1

20 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

12pet level
Dust CloudRank 1

10 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Tallstrider

Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 65 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
Great StaminaRank 2

Stamina increased by 5.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
Lightning BreathRank 2

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 20 to 22 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12
Mend PetRank 1

50 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 20 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

12pet level
Natural ArmorRank 2

Armor increased by 100.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
PinchRank 1

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Crab

Pinches an enemy's legs for 19 to 21 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
Savage RendRank 1

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Raptor

Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 30 damage over 18 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
Sonic BlastRank 1

80 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat

Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 15 to 17 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
SwipeRank 1

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Pet: Bear

Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 4 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
Tendon RipRank 1

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Hyena

Tears at an enemy's legs for 12 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12pet level
WebRank 1

20 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant · 40 sec cooldown

Pet: Spider

Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 12 Nature damage over 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

12
Wing ClipRank 1

40 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Inflicts 5 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 50% for 10 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Keep a melee slow available to regain range. Check the duration and slow before deferring a higher rank.

14
Eagle EyeUnranked

25 Mana

Channeled

Unlimited range

Zooms in the hunter's vision. Only usable outdoors. Lasts 1 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

14
Eyes of the BeastUnranked

20 Mana

Channeled

Unlimited range

Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 2 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

14
Scare BeastRank 1

35 Mana · 10 yd range

1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown

Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 10 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

15pet level
CowerRank 2

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

16pet level
BiteRank 3

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 24 to 28 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

16pet level
ClawRank 3

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 12 to 16 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

16
Immolation TrapRank 1

50 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 105 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

16
Mongoose BiteRank 1

30 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 15. Can only be performed after you dodge.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

16
Raptor StrikeRank 3

35 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 21.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

18
Aspect of the HawkRank 2

35 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 35. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

18pet level
Great StaminaRank 3

Stamina increased by 7.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

18
Multi-ShotUnranked

13.9% of base mana · 8-35 yd range

0.5 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Shares a cooldown with Aimed Shot. Buy for safe multi-target pulls; do not fire it through crowd control.

18pet level
Natural ArmorRank 3

Armor increased by 160.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

18
Serpent StingRank 3

50 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 60 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

18
Track UndeadUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

20
Aimed ShotRank 1

75 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 20. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

20pet level
Arcane ResistanceRank 1

Increases Arcane resistance by 30.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20
Arcane ShotRank 3

50 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 39 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

20
Aspect of the CheetahUnranked

40 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a cheetah, increasing movement speed by 30%. If the hunter takes damage, he will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Travel speed cuts time between objectives. Switch out before taking hits to avoid being dazed.

20
DeterrenceUnranked

Instant · 5 min cooldown

When activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.

Talent unlock
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

20
DisengageRank 1

50 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. Disables auto-attack.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

20
Distracting ShotRank 2

30 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 1).

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

20pet level
Fire ResistanceRank 1

Increases Fire resistance by 30.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20
Freezing TrapRank 1

50 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

20pet level
Frost ResistanceRank 1

Increases Frost resistance by 30.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20pet level
GrowlRank 3

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20
Mend PetRank 2

90 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 38 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

20pet level
Mine!Rank 2

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey

Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 14 to 16 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20pet level
Nature ResistanceRank 1

Increases Nature resistance by 30.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20pet level
Shadow ResistanceRank 1

Increases Shadow resistance by 30.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20pet level
Shell ShieldRank 1

10 Focus

Instant · 3 min cooldown

Pet: Turtle

Reduces all damage your pet takes by 50% and increases the time between your pet's attacks by 60%, but deals more damage with each attack. Lasts 12 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

20pet level
Trickster's DanceRank 1

10 Focus

Instant · 3 min cooldown

Pet: Fox

Increases your pet's chance to Dodge by 50% and decreases the time between your pet's attacks by 30% for 12 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

22
Hunter's MarkRank 2

30 Mana · 100 yd range

Instant

Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 59. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

22
Scorpid StingUnranked

9% of base mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, reducing the target's chance to hit with attacks by 2% for 20 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

24
Beast LoreUnranked

40 Mana · 40 yd range

Instant

Gather information about the target beast. The tooltip will display damage, health, armor, any special resistances, and diet.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

24pet level
BiteRank 4

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 31 to 37 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
ChargeRank 3

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 204 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
ClawRank 4

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 16 to 22 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Demoralizing ScreechRank 2

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Carrion Bird

Blasts a single enemy for 9 to 13 damage and lowers the attack power of all enemies in melee range by 110 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
DismemberRank 2

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Pet: Crocilisk

Viciously bites enemy appendages for 18 to 20 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Dust CloudRank 2

10 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Tallstrider

Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 175 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Furious HowlRank 2

60 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Wolf

The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 31 to 37. Lasts 1 min.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Great StaminaRank 4

Stamina increased by 10.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Lightning BreathRank 3

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 32 to 36 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Natural ArmorRank 4

Armor increased by 240.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
PinchRank 2

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Crab

Pinches an enemy's legs for 32 to 36 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24
Raptor StrikeRank 4

45 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 30.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

24pet level
Savage RendRank 2

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Raptor

Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 54 damage over 18 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Scorpid PoisonRank 2

30 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Pet: Scorpid

Inflicts 10 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Sonic BlastRank 2

80 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat

Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 33 to 39 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
SwipeRank 2

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Pet: Bear

Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 8 to 10 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24pet level
Tendon RipRank 2

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Hyena

Tears at an enemy's legs for 21 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

24
Track HiddenUnranked

Instant

Increases stealth detection and shows hidden units within detection range on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

24pet level
WebRank 2

20 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant · 40 sec cooldown

Pet: Spider

Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 20 Nature damage over 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

25
CounterattackRank 1

30 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Talent unlock
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

25pet level
CowerRank 3

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

25
Summon HawkRank 1

80 Mana · 35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 32 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

Talent unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

25
Trueshot AuraRank 1

180 Mana

Instant

Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yds by 30.

Talent unlock
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

26
Immolation TrapRank 2

90 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 215 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

26
Rapid FireUnranked

100 Mana

Instant · 5 min cooldown

Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

26
Serpent StingRank 4

80 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 110 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

26
Track ElementalsUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby elementals on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

28
Aimed ShotRank 2

115 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 34. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

28
Arcane ShotRank 4

80 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 65 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

28
Aspect of the HawkRank 3

50 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 50. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

28
Frost TrapUnranked

60 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it. All enemies within 10 yards will be slowed by 60% while in the area of effect. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

28
Mend PetRank 3

155 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 68 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

30pet level
Arcane ResistanceRank 2

Increases Arcane resistance by 60.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Aspect of the BeastRank 1

50 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 50. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

30
CounterattackRank 2

45 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 20 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

30pet level
DashRank 1

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Increases movement speed by 40% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Distracting ShotRank 3

50 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 2).

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

30pet level
DiveRank 1

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent

Increases movement speed by 40% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Feign DeathUnranked

80 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts 6 min. If not cancelled, after 6 min you will actually die.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

30pet level
Fire ResistanceRank 2

Increases Fire resistance by 60.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30pet level
Frost ResistanceRank 2

Increases Frost resistance by 60.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30pet level
Great StaminaRank 5

Stamina increased by 13.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30pet level
GrowlRank 4

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
IntimidationUnranked

8% of base mana · 100 yd range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.

Talent unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

30
LacerateRank 1

40 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 147 damage over 21 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

30pet level
Mine!Rank 3

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey

Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 20 to 24 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Mongoose BiteRank 2

40 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 22. Can only be performed after you dodge.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

30pet level
Natural ArmorRank 5

Armor increased by 330.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30pet level
Nature ResistanceRank 2

Increases Nature resistance by 60.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30pet level
ProwlRank 1

40 Focus

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Cat

Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 50%. The first attack from stealth receives a 20% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Scare BeastRank 2

50 Mana · 10 yd range

1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown

Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 15 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

30
Scatter ShotUnranked

8% of base mana · 15 yd range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

A short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.

Talent unlock
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

30pet level
Shadow ResistanceRank 2

Increases Shadow resistance by 60.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

30
Strider KickRank 1

5.81% of base mana · Melee Range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.

Talent unlock
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

30pet level
ThunderstompRank 1

60 Focus

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Gorilla

Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 53 to 61 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yards.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

32pet level
BiteRank 5

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 40 to 48 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

32pet level
ClawRank 5

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 21 to 29 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

32
Enchanted FlareUnranked

50 Mana · 30 yd range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

32
FlareUnranked

50 Mana · 30 yd range

Instant · 15 sec cooldown

Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area for 30 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

32
Raptor StrikeRank 5

55 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 35.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

32
Track DemonsUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

32
Trueshot AuraRank 2

245 Mana

Instant

Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yds by 40.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

34
DisengageRank 2

100 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 1). Disables auto-attack.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

34
Explosive TrapRank 1

275 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 104 to 134 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

34
Serpent StingRank 5

115 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 170 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

35pet level
CowerRank 4

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36
Aimed ShotRank 3

160 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 55. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

36
Arcane ShotRank 5

105 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 94 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

36pet level
ChargeRank 4

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 294 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
DismemberRank 3

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Pet: Crocilisk

Viciously bites enemy appendages for 26 to 30 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
Dust CloudRank 3

10 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Tallstrider

Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 285 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
Great StaminaRank 6

Stamina increased by 17.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36
Immolation TrapRank 3

135 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 340 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

36pet level
Lightning BreathRank 4

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 46 to 54 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36
Mend PetRank 4

225 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 103 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

36pet level
Natural ArmorRank 6

Armor increased by 430.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
PinchRank 3

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Crab

Pinches an enemy's legs for 41 to 47 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
Savage RendRank 3

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Raptor

Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 72 damage over 18 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
Sonic BlastRank 3

80 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat

Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 44 to 52 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36
Summon HawkRank 2

105 Mana · 35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 47 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

Trainer · requires talent
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

36pet level
SwipeRank 3

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Pet: Bear

Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 11 to 13 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36pet level
Tendon RipRank 3

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Hyena

Tears at an enemy's legs for 27 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

36
Viper StingRank 1

135 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 15 sec cooldown

Stings the target, draining 616 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

36pet level
WebRank 3

20 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant · 40 sec cooldown

Pet: Spider

Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 28 Nature damage over 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

38
Aspect of the HawkRank 4

70 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 70. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

38
Wing ClipRank 2

60 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Inflicts 25 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 55% for 10 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Keep a melee slow available to regain range. Check the duration and slow before deferring a higher rank.

40pet level
Arcane ResistanceRank 3

Increases Arcane resistance by 90.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Aspect of the BeastRank 2

70 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 70. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

40
Aspect of the PackUnranked

100 Mana

Instant

The hunter and group members within 30 yards take on the aspects of a pack of cheetahs, increasing movement speed by 30%. If a pack member takes damage, they will be dazed for 4 sec. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

40
Bestial WrathUnranked

12% of base mana · 100 yd range

Instant · 2 min cooldown

Send your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.

Talent unlock
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

40pet level
BiteRank 6

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 49 to 59 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
ClawRank 6

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 26 to 36 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
DashRank 2

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Increases movement speed by 60% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Distracting ShotRank 4

70 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 3).

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

40pet level
DiveRank 2

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent

Increases movement speed by 60% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
Fire ResistanceRank 3

Increases Fire resistance by 90.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Freezing TrapRank 2

75 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 15 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

40pet level
Frost ResistanceRank 3

Increases Frost resistance by 90.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
Furious HowlRank 3

60 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Wolf

The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 68. Lasts 1 min.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
GrowlRank 5

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Hunter's MarkRank 3

45 Mana · 100 yd range

Instant

Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 98. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

40
LacerateRank 2

65 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 224 damage over 21 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

40pet level
Mine!Rank 4

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey

Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 33 to 37 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
Nature ResistanceRank 3

Increases Nature resistance by 90.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
ProwlRank 2

40 Focus

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Cat

Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 45%. The first attack from stealth receives a 35% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Raptor StrikeRank 6

70 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 40.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

40pet level
Scorpid PoisonRank 3

30 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Pet: Scorpid

Inflicts 20 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
Shadow ResistanceRank 3

Increases Shadow resistance by 90.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40pet level
Shadow ResistanceRank 4

Increases Shadow resistance by 120.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Sniper ShotRank 1

365 Mana · 8-45 yd range

4 sec cast · 15 sec cooldown

A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 160 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.

Talent unlock
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

40pet level
ThunderstompRank 2

60 Focus

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Gorilla

Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 69 to 79 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yards.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

40
Track GiantsUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby giants on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

40
Trueshot AuraRank 3

325 Mana

Instant

Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

40
VolleyRank 1

350 Mana · 35 yd range

Channeled

Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 70 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

42
CounterattackRank 3

65 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 35 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

42pet level
Great StaminaRank 7

Stamina increased by 21.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

42pet level
Natural ArmorRank 7

Armor increased by 550.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

42
Serpent StingRank 6

150 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 240 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

44
Aimed ShotRank 4

210 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 89. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

44
Arcane ShotRank 6

135 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 134 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

44
Explosive TrapRank 2

395 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 145 to 193 Fire damage and 240 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

44
Mend PetRank 5

300 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 142 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

44
Mongoose BiteRank 3

50 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 37. Can only be performed after you dodge.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

45pet level
CowerRank 5

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

46
Aspect of the WildRank 1

90 Mana

Instant

The hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 45. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

46
Immolation TrapRank 4

190 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 510 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

46
Scare BeastRank 3

75 Mana · 10 yd range

1.5 sec cast · 30 sec cooldown

Scares a beast, causing it to run in fear for up to 20 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Only one beast can be feared at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

46
Viper StingRank 2

175 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 15 sec cooldown

Stings the target, draining 848 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

48
Aspect of the HawkRank 5

90 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 90. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

48pet level
BiteRank 7

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 66 to 80 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
ChargeRank 5

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 430 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
ClawRank 7

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 35 to 49 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Demoralizing ScreechRank 3

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Carrion Bird

Blasts a single enemy for 21 to 27 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 164 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48
DisengageRank 3

150 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 2). Disables auto-attack.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

48pet level
DismemberRank 4

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Pet: Crocilisk

Viciously bites enemy appendages for 39 to 45 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Dust CloudRank 4

10 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Tallstrider

Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 395 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Great StaminaRank 8

Stamina increased by 26.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Lightning BreathRank 5

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 71 to 81 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Natural ArmorRank 8

Armor increased by 675.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
PinchRank 4

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Crab

Pinches an enemy's legs for 68 to 78 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48
Raptor StrikeRank 7

85 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 55.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

48pet level
Savage RendRank 4

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Raptor

Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 120 damage over 18 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48
Sniper ShotRank 2

365 Mana · 8-45 yd range

4 sec cast · 15 sec cooldown

A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 225 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.

Trainer · requires talent
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

48pet level
Sonic BlastRank 4

80 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat

Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 62 to 74 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48
Summon HawkRank 3

135 Mana · 35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 85 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

Trainer · requires talent
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

48pet level
SwipeRank 4

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Pet: Bear

Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 16 to 18 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
Tendon RipRank 4

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Hyena

Tears at an enemy's legs for 45 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

48pet level
WebRank 4

20 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant · 40 sec cooldown

Pet: Spider

Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 40 Nature damage over 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
Arcane ResistanceRank 4

Increases Arcane resistance by 120.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50
Aspect of the BeastRank 3

90 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 90. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

50pet level
DashRank 3

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50
Distracting ShotRank 5

90 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 4).

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

50pet level
DiveRank 3

20 Focus

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent

Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
Fire ResistanceRank 4

Increases Fire resistance by 120.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
Frost ResistanceRank 4

Increases Frost resistance by 120.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
GrowlRank 6

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50
LacerateRank 3

80 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 315 damage over 21 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

50pet level
Mine!Rank 5

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Bird of Prey

Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 41 to 47 damage and disarming them for 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
Nature ResistanceRank 4

Increases Nature resistance by 120.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50pet level
ProwlRank 3

40 Focus

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Cat

Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 40%. The first attack from stealth receives a 50% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50
Serpent StingRank 7

190 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 320 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

50pet level
ThunderstompRank 3

60 Focus

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Gorilla

Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 92 to 106 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yards.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

50
Track DragonkinUnranked

Instant

Shows the location of all nearby dragonkin on the minimap. Only one form of tracking can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

50
Trueshot AuraRank 4

425 Mana

Instant

Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 75. Lasts 30 min.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

50
VolleyRank 2

420 Mana · 35 yd range

Channeled

Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 91 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

52
Aimed ShotRank 5

260 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 125. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

52
Arcane ShotRank 7

160 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 170 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

52
Mend PetRank 6

385 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 189 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

54
CounterattackRank 4

85 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 55 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

54
Explosive TrapRank 3

520 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 208 to 264 Fire damage and 330 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

54pet level
Great StaminaRank 9

Stamina increased by 32.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

54pet level
Natural ArmorRank 9

Armor increased by 810.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

55pet level
CowerRank 6

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Cower, causing no damage but lowering your threat, making the enemy less likely to attack you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56
Aspect of the WildRank 2

115 Mana

Instant

The hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 60. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

56pet level
BiteRank 8

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: every family

Bite the enemy, causing 81 to 99 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56pet level
ClawRank 8

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Bear, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Cat, Crab, Raptor, Scorpid

Claw the enemy, causing 43 to 59 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56pet level
Demoralizing ScreechRank 4

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Pet: Carrion Bird

Blasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56pet level
Furious HowlRank 4

60 Focus · 30 yd range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Wolf

The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 83. Lasts 1 min.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56
Immolation TrapRank 5

245 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 690 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

56
Raptor StrikeRank 8

100 Mana

Next melee · 6 sec cooldown

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

56pet level
Scorpid PoisonRank 4

30 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 4 sec cooldown

Pet: Scorpid

Inflicts 25 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

56
Viper StingRank 3

215 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 15 sec cooldown

Stings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

58
Aspect of the HawkRank 6

110 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 55. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Source check: this beta record lists less attack power than the previous rank. Confirm the in-game tooltip before paying for this upgrade.

58
Hunter's MarkRank 4

60 Mana · 100 yd range

Instant

Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 71. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Source check: this beta record lists less attack power than the previous rank. Confirm the in-game tooltip before paying for this upgrade.

58
Mongoose BiteRank 4

65 Mana · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 57. Can only be performed after you dodge.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

58
Serpent StingRank 8

230 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 415 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

58
Sniper ShotRank 3

365 Mana · 8-45 yd range

4 sec cast · 15 sec cooldown

A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 295 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.

Trainer · requires talent
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

58
VolleyRank 3

490 Mana · 35 yd range

Channeled

Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 112 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

60
Aimed ShotRank 6

310 Mana · 8-35 yd range

2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown

An aimed shot that increases ranged damage by 166. Aimed Shot shares its cooldown with Multi-Shot.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

A main ranged attack from level 20. Keep its damage ranks current when you use it; it shares a cooldown with Multi-Shot.

60
Arcane ShotRank 8

190 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

An instant shot that causes 217 Arcane damage.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Useful instant damage while moving. With Summon Hawk talented, the shared cooldown makes the choice depend on the fight.

60
Aspect of the BeastRank 4

110 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a beast, becoming untrackable and increasing Melee Attack Power by 110. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

60
Aspect of the HawkRank 7

120 Mana

Instant

The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 120. Only one Aspect can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Ranged attack power supports your shooting. Use the aspect for ranged combat rather than buying ranks and leaving a travel aspect active.

60pet level
ChargeRank 6

35 Focus · 8-25 yd range

Instant · 25 sec cooldown

Pet: Boar

Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 490 melee attack power to the boar's next attack.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
DismemberRank 5

35 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Pet: Crocilisk

Viciously bites enemy appendages for 50 to 58 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Distracting ShotRank 6

110 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 8 sec cooldown

Distract the target, causing threat. More effective than Distracting Shot (Rank 5).

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

60pet level
Dust CloudRank 5

10 Focus · Melee Range

Instant

Pet: Tallstrider

Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 505 for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Freezing TrapRank 3

100 Mana

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Learn the control, escape, dispel or group tool. If a later rank only adds damage, it can wait; keep ranks that improve its useful effect.

60pet level
Great StaminaRank 10

Stamina increased by 40.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
GrowlRank 7

15 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Taunt the target, increasing the likelihood the creature will focus attacks on you.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
LacerateRank 4

95 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Defer

Lower priority for Beast Mastery solo levelling. Buy when you switch builds, use this attack regularly, or take the matching dungeon role.

60pet level
Lightning BreathRank 6

50 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant

Pet: Wind Serpent

Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 86 to 98 Nature damage to a single target.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Mend PetRank 7

480 Mana · 20 yd range

Channeled

Heals your pet 245 health every second while you focus. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Train

Keep enough healing to sustain your companion. Healing the pet between pulls can avoid losing its tanking and damage together.

60pet level
Natural ArmorRank 10

Armor increased by 1,000.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
PinchRank 5

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Crab

Pinches an enemy's legs for 88 to 102 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
Savage RendRank 5

50 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Raptor

Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 156 damage over 18 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Serpent StingRank 9

250 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant

Stings the target, causing 555 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Trainer / starting spell
Situational

Useful on enemies that live long enough for the damage over time. A short fight may not repay the mana.

60pet level
Sonic BlastRank 5

80 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Bat

Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 77 to 91 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Summon HawkRank 4

190 Mana · 35 yd range

Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 108 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.

Trainer · requires talent
Train

Keep useful ranks current while you regularly use this ability in the Beast Mastery solo toolkit.

60pet level
SwipeRank 5

20 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 5 sec cooldown

Pet: Bear

Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 20 to 22 damage.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
Tendon RipRank 5

25 Focus · Melee Range

Instant · 30 sec cooldown

Pet: Hyena

Tears at an enemy's legs for 60 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60pet level
ThunderstompRank 4

60 Focus

Instant · 1 min cooldown

Pet: Gorilla

Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 122 to 142 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yds.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Tranquilizing ShotUnranked

270 Mana · 8-35 yd range

Instant · 20 sec cooldown

Attempts to remove 1 Frenzy effect from an enemy creature.

Special acquisition
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

60
Trueshot AuraRank 5

525 Mana

Instant

Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min.

Trainer · requires talent
Situational

Read the rank effect below. Buy for a task you plan to use—group support, a particular enemy type, travel or an alternate build—rather than clearing the trainer list.

60pet level
WebRank 5

20 Focus · 20 yd range

Instant · 40 sec cooldown

Pet: Spider

Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 52 Nature damage over 4 sec.

Pet ability · pet level
Situational

Pet-level requirement. Learn or buy ranks for a compatible companion you use; these are not ordinary character-trainer spells.

60
Wing ClipRank 3

80 Mana · Melee Range

Instant

Inflicts 50 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 60% for 10 sec.

Trainer / starting spell
Utility

Keep a melee slow available to regain range. Check the duration and slow before deferring a higher rank.

Train — main toolkit. Utility — useful effect; damage-only upgrades can wait. Situational — buy for your route or role. Defer — lower priority for this solo build.

Client records: build 1.60.1.70170 · 3 October 2026. These are unlock levels, not a guarantee of trainer stock. Talent levels are minimums; points, quests, race and special sources still apply. Pet rows use the pet’s level. Training prices are not included; check your trainer’s quote. Later beta content may change.

Spell data adapted from TalentsForever, CC BY 4.0. Training priorities by StatRat. Spell text © Blizzard Entertainment.

Sources for this chapter
  • TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  • Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

  • Blizzard beta update: September 24 Official beta notes · published 2026-09-24 · checked 2026-10-04

    Dated class changes, including wand attacks no longer scaling with spell power. Later amendments take priority.

  • Players discuss changed wand and ranged timing Community planning discussion · checked 2026-10-04

    Firsthand discussion points to changed timing. No exact wind-up, exploit or Classic rotation is imported.

Beyond 30: deepen the pet route

The current beta cap is 30. Later, finishing Ferocity and the deeper pet talents can lead towards Bestial Wrath, the 31-point Beast Mastery milestone. An ordinary all-Beast-Mastery allocation can first reach that tier at 40; investing in another tree delays it.

Choose later gear against your actual role and the source you can access. A rare pet recommendation is not a reason to stop all progress for an unverified spawn, and a future raid weapon is not a current levelling target. Test whether a change improves the whole pull, including pet recovery and travel.

Sources for this chapter
  • Blizzard beta update: October 1 Official beta notes · published 2026-10-01 · checked 2026-10-04

    Dated announced changes and level 30 beta cap; no exact numerical build supplied.

  • TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  • Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

Sources, build and beta coverage

Checked 2026-10-04 · client build 1.60.1.70205

  • This route assumes a fresh character with no Legacy bonuses. Choose the races offered for your faction in the current character-creation screen; unlock-only options are separate.
  • Trainer and class-quest availability can change during beta. Reported spell levels identify milestones to check, rather than guaranteeing that every trainer sells the spell.
  • Gear suggestions are targets to compare at your level. A native item record does not establish a current drop, auction listing or completed quest route.
  1. Blizzard Forever systems and Paladin deep dive Official announcement · checked 2026-10-04

    Announced Paladin mechanics, itemization and new class/race combinations; no live DPS validation.

  2. Blizzard Hunter and Druid deep dives Official announcement · checked 2026-10-04

    Announced Hunter and Druid class design. Later beta notes override older details.

  3. TalentsForever beta talent and spellbook research Forever beta report · build 1.60.1.70170 · published 2026-10-04 · checked 2026-10-04

    Licensed CC-BY-4.0 export generated October 4. Talent structure from build 70170; trainer-level and tooltip research has separate source limits. Recommended point routes are StatRat editorial choices, not measured optimal builds.

  4. Crix: Beast Mastery levelling Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current-beta pet-control and early-stage advice; subjective rankings are not treated as measured outcomes. Publication date is not inferred from a changing update label.

  5. Classic Hunter starter trainer landmarks Classic reference · checked 2026-10-04

    Older starter-hub names and landmarks. They are explicitly historical directions, not beta coordinates or proof of all current training offers.

  6. Forever Engineering levelling research Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Current author profession rank/access guidance and practical material choices; future route blocks and outputs have separate uncertainty.

  7. Blizzard beta update: September 24 Official beta notes · published 2026-09-24 · checked 2026-10-04

    Dated class changes, including wand attacks no longer scaling with spell power. Later amendments take priority.

  8. Forever class attribute coefficients Client data · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Class baseline attack-power coefficients; form-specific branches and modifiers are separate.

  9. Matching Forever character-stat display Client interface source · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Client display basis: 14 AP per nominal ordinary weapon DPS, 2 Armor per Agility, and Cat-specific Agility branch. Not a special-attack or shapeshifted damage model.

  10. Forever item requirements and attributes Client data · build 1.60.1.70205 · checked 2026-10-04

    Build 70205 wearer requirements and attributes. Item level, craft learning, quest acquisition and current server availability are separate.

  11. Venomstrike: current item Forever catalogue · checked 2026-10-04

    Current bow identity and equip level. Native sparse decoding does not establish ranged damage or effective proc DPS.

  12. Neryssa: Forever Wailing Caverns loot Forever author guide · checked 2026-10-04

    Original current Forever guide provides the named Venomstrike boss association. Drop rates and immediate acquisition are not inferred.

  13. Players discuss changed wand and ranged timing Community planning discussion · checked 2026-10-04

    Firsthand discussion points to changed timing. No exact wind-up, exploit or Classic rotation is imported.

  14. Blizzard beta update: October 1 Official beta notes · published 2026-10-01 · checked 2026-10-04

    Dated announced changes and level 30 beta cap; no exact numerical build supplied.