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Beast Mastery Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated August 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:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
96
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
4.66%
Raid Popularity
133 859
Raid DPS

Beast Mastery Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
510
Critical Strike
372
Haste
680
Mastery
74
Versatility
1 305
Agility
66
Avoidance
23
Leech
30
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 BeastStomp1/1War 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 Strikes1/1Snakeskin Quiver1/1Dire Frenzy2/2Frenzy2/2Killer InstinctBrutal CompanionHuntmaster's Call1/1Razor Sharp1/1Bloodshed1/1Savagery1/1Killer 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

283
LFR
295
Normal
301
Heroic
312
Mythic

Beast Mastery Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

263
LFR
283
Normal
292
Heroic
312
Mythic

Beast Mastery Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
18.75%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
18.75%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
14.58%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
12.50%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.42%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.38%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
8.33%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
7.29%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.29%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.29%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.25%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.25%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.25%

Beast Mastery Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf29%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf26.8%
  • Human
    Human12.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf8.7%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf31.3%
  • Orc
    Orc30.3%
  • Troll
    Troll10.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren5.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.9%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc2.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.3%
  • Goblin
    Goblin2.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.7%
  • Undead
    Undead0.8%

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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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