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Marksmanship Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

Hunter Banner
B
Raid Tier
36
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
1.86%
Raid Popularity
145 507
Raid DPS

Marksmanship Hunter Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility
443
Critical Strike
126
Haste
339
Mastery
46
Versatility
715
Agility
24
Avoidance
37
Leech
19
Speed
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Marksmanship Hunter Talents for Raid

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Class
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 Death2/2Misdirection1/1Kodo TranquilizerKindling FlareTrigger Finger2/2Tar TrapTouch of Grass2/2Camouflage1/1No Hard FeelingsImproved Aspect of the Turtle1/1Specialized Arsenal1/1Scout's Instincts1/1Shell WallIntimidationImproved SnaringLone Survivor1/1Catlike Reflexes1/1Binding ShotTrailblazer1/1Cold FeetTerritorial InstinctsBorn To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency SalveGuardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

Dark Ranger

Hunter · Marksmanship

Hunter · Marksmanship
The Bell Tolls1/1Smoke Screen1/1Dark Chains1/1Bleak Arrows1/1Soul Drinker1/1Bleak Powder1/1Umbral Reach1/1Blighted Quiver1/1Ebon Bowstring1/1Black Arrow1/1Withering Fire1/1Pact of the Hollow1/1Wailing Dead1/1Corpsecaller1/1Black Arrow
Specialization
Aimed Shot1/1Rapid Fire1/1Precise Shots1/1Quick Draw1/1Lock and Load1/1Surging Shots1/1Avian Specialization1/1Trick Shots1/1Obsidian ArrowheadPenetrating Shots1/1Cunning1/1Master Marksman1/1Light Ammo1/1Kill Shot1/1No Scope1/1Trueshot1/1Critical PrecisionExplosive Shot1/1Deathblow1/1HeadshotBullseye1/1Feathered Frenzy1/1Small Game HunterPrecision DetonationShrapnel Shot1/1Unmatched PrecisionUnerring Vision1/1Eagle's Accuracy2/2Focused AimBulletstorm1/1Tensile BowstringVolley1/1Focus Fire1/1Windrunner QuiverIncendiary Ammunition1/1Double Tap1/1Salvo1/1Unload1/1Take Aim4/4
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Popularity:16.67%
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Marksmanship Hunter Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

Main Hand Main Hand

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Marksmanship Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Marksmanship Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Marksmanship Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

257
LFR
274
Normal
284
Heroic
289
Mythic

Marksmanship Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

248
LFR
253
Normal
256
Heroic
285
Mythic

Marksmanship Hunter Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
16.67%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
2.78%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.78%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.78%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.78%

Marksmanship Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf55.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf24.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome5.2%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran5.2%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf3.4%
  • Human
    Human3.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.4%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc31.7%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf29.3%
  • Goblin
    Goblin17.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren7.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera4.9%
  • Undead
    Undead2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.4%

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How the Marksmanship Hunter guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Marksmanship 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 Marksmanship 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 Marksmanship 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 Marksmanship 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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