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Beast Mastery Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated May 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Beast Mastery Hunter for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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S
Raid Tier
353
Raid Runs
288
Ilvl
7.75%
Raid Popularity
110 849
Raid DPS

Beast Mastery Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
660
Critical Strike
333
Haste
750
Mastery
54
Versatility
1 354
Agility
102
Avoidance
32
Leech
19
Speed
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Beast Mastery Hunter Talents for Raid

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Rejuvenating Wind1/1Survival of the Fittest1/1Posthaste1/1Natural Mending2/2Padded Armor1/1Hunter's Avoidance1/1Wilderness MedicineCombat Experience1/1Improved Aspect of the Cheetah1/1Concussive ShotPrecision Strikes1/1Counter Shot1/1Serrated Tips2/2Tranquilizing ShotPathfinding1/1Disruptive Rounds1/1Improved Feign Death2/2MisdirectionKodo TranquilizerKindling FlareTrigger Finger2/2Tar TrapTouch of Grass2/2CamouflageNo Hard FeelingsImproved Aspect of the Turtle1/1Specialized Arsenal1/1Scout's Instincts1/1Shell Wall1/1Intimidation1/1Improved SnaringLone Survivor1/1Catlike Reflexes1/1Binding Shot1/1TrailblazerCold FeetTerritorial InstinctsBorn To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency SalveGuardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

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Hunter · Beast Mastery

Hunter · Beast Mastery
Better Together1/1Stampede!1/1Shell Cover1/1No Mercy1/1Ursine Fury1/1Slicked Shoes1/1Fury of the Wyvern1/1Pack Mentality1/1Hogstrider1/1Howl of the Pack Leader1/1Dire Summons1/1Sharpened Fangs1/1Lethal Barbs1/1Wyvern's Gaze1/1
Specialization
Kill Command1/1Animal Companion1/1Barbed Shot1/1Alpha Predator1/1Dire Beast1/1Stomp1/1War Orders1/1Wild ThrashBestial Wrath1/1Cobra Shot1/1Beast CleaveScent of Blood1/1Thundering Hooves1/1Go for the Throat1/1LacerationKill CleaveTraining ExpertThe Beast Within1/1Thrill of the Hunt2/2Pack Tactics1/1Barbed Scales1/1Aspect of the BeastDire CleaveDire Command1/1Jagged Wounds1/1Serpentine Strikes1/1Cobra Senses1/1Dire Frenzy2/2Frenzy2/2Killer InstinctBrutal CompanionHuntmaster's Call1/1Heart of the PackBloodshed1/1Savagery1/1Killer CobraMaster HandlerWildspeaker1/1Bloody Frenzy1/1Piercing FangsNature's Ally4/4
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Beast Mastery Hunter Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Beast Mastery Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Beast Mastery Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

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Beast Mastery Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

246
LFR
261
Normal
280
Heroic
285
Mythic

Beast Mastery Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

216
LFR
229
Normal
262
Heroic
278
Mythic

Beast Mastery Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.80%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.23%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.97%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.40%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.40%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.83%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.83%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.55%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.55%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.27%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.27%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.27%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.27%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.27%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.70%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.70%

Beast Mastery Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf29.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf28.6%
  • Human
    Human11.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf10.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen4.2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.8%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.4%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.1%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc29.6%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf23.9%
  • Troll
    Troll11.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren8.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5.3%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.6%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4.3%
  • Undead
    Undead2.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.1%

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How the Beast Mastery Hunter guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Beast Mastery Hunter raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Beast Mastery Hunter players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Beast Mastery Hunter comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Beast Mastery Hunter raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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