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Survival Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Survival 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

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B
Raid Tier
248
Raid Runs
290
Ilvl
2.3%
Raid Popularity
131 049
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
546
Critical Strike
367
Haste
914
Mastery
50
Versatility
1 354
Agility
93
Avoidance
45
Leech
19
Speed
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Survival 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 Strikes1/1Muzzle1/1Serrated Tips2/2Tranquilizing Shot1/1Pathfinding1/1Disruptive Rounds1/1Improved Feign DeathMisdirection1/1Kodo TranquilizerKindling FlareTrigger Finger2/2Tar TrapTouch of Grass2/2CamouflageNo Hard FeelingsImproved Aspect of the Turtle1/1Specialized Arsenal1/1Scout's Instincts1/1Shell WallIntimidation1/1Improved SnaringLone Survivor1/1Catlike ReflexesBinding Shot1/1TrailblazerCold FeetGuttural Roar1/1Born To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Horsehair Tether1/1Improved TrapsEmergency SalveGuardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

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Hunter · Survival

Hunter · Survival
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 Command1/1Wildfire Bomb1/1Raptor Strike1/1Guerrilla Tactics1/1Tip of the Spear1/1Lunge1/1Boomstick1/1Strike as One1/1Shrapnel Bomb1/1Bloodseeker1/1Quick Reload1/1Flanker's AdvantageTwo Against Many1/1Mongoose Fury1/1Mongoose Rounds1/1Shellshock1/1Sic 'Em1/1Bloody Claws1/1Improved Wildfire BombBonding1/1Sweeping Spear2/2Vulnerability1/1Shower of BloodOutland VenomExplosives ExpertTakedown1/1Killer Companion2/2Flamefang PitchTwin FangsSavagery2/2Wildfire Infusion1/1Grenade JugglerWildfire ImbuementFlanked1/1Lethal Calibration1/1Primal Surge1/1Raptor Swipe4/4
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Survival 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

Off Hand Off Hand

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Survival Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Survival Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

249
LFR
249
Normal
284
Heroic
289
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

219
LFR
219
Normal
268
Heroic
283
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.84%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.23%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.42%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.42%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.42%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.42%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.42%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.42%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.61%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.61%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.61%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.61%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.61%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.61%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.61%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
1.61%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.61%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.21%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.21%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.21%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
1.21%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.21%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.21%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.21%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.21%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.21%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf31.1%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf25.5%
  • Human
    Human11.2%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf11%
  • Worgen
    Worgen6.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome1.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.5%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf30.4%
  • Orc
    Orc20.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren10.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera6.5%
  • Troll
    Troll6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.1%
  • Undead
    Undead2.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.8%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.8%

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How the Survival Hunter guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Survival 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 Survival 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 Survival 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 Survival 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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