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Marksmanship Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated August 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:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

Hunter Banner
B
Raid Tier
58
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
2.81%
Raid Popularity
132 228
Raid DPS

Marksmanship Hunter Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility
649
Critical Strike
226
Haste
474
Mastery
127
Versatility
1 178
Agility
41
Avoidance
65
Leech
22
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 DeathMisdirection1/1Kodo TranquilizerKindling FlareTrigger Finger2/2Tar Trap1/1Touch 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 FeetGuttural Roar1/1Born To Be Wild1/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency SalveGuardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

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Hunter · Marksmanship

Hunter · Marksmanship
Stargazer1/1Lunar Calling1/1Arcane Talons1/1Invigorating Pulse1/1Moon's Blessing1/1Sentinel1/1Lunar Storm1/1Conditioning1/1Sanctified Armaments1/1Don't Look Back1/1Can't Miss, Won't Miss1/1Radiant Edge1/1Moonlight Chakram1/1Stalk and Strike1/1
Specialization
Aimed Shot1/1Rapid Fire1/1Precise Shots1/1Quick Draw1/1Avian Specialization1/1Lock and Load1/1Surging Shots1/1Tenacious1/1Penetrating Shots1/1Aspect of the Hydra1/1Obsidian ArrowheadNo Scope1/1Explosive Shot1/1Light Ammo1/1Kill Shot1/1Trueshot1/1Unstable Trigger1/1Precision Detonation1/1Critical PrecisionDeathblowDeadeyeBullseye1/1Feathered Frenzy1/1Master Marksman1/1Eagle's Accuracy1/1Unmatched PrecisionUnerring Vision1/1Small Game Hunter2/2Focused AimBulletstorm1/1Tensile Bowstring1/1Volley1/1Focus Fire1/1Windrunner QuiverAccuracy By VolumeSalvo1/1Unload1/1Take Aim4/4
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Popularity:20.69%
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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

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Main Hand Main Hand

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Marksmanship Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

285
LFR
298
Normal
304
Heroic
310
Mythic

Marksmanship Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

265
LFR
287
Normal
293
Heroic
305
Mythic

Marksmanship Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
24.14%
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
24.14%
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
15.52%
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
13.79%
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
10.34%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.34%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
10.34%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
10.34%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
10.34%
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
10.34%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.34%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
10.34%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.62%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
8.62%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
6.90%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
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
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.90%

Marksmanship Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf47.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf17.4%
  • Human
    Human10.5%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf7.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.7%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome0.9%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc29.4%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf24.6%
  • Troll
    Troll14.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren10.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3.5%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.9%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.6%
  • Undead
    Undead0.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.3%

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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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