Survival Hunter Guide for Raid Talents Stats and BiS Patch 12.1.0 (Updated September 2026)

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

Last Updated

Patch 12.1.0

Expansion Midnight

Data period September 12, 2026 to September 25, 2026

Hunter Banner
D
Raid Tier
31
Raid Runs
324
Sample ilvl
0.57%
Raid Popularity
187 072
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
549
Critical Strike
411
Haste
880
Mastery
88
Versatility
1 725
Agility
72
Avoidance
62
Leech
25
Speed

Survival Hunter Talents for Raid

Hunter Banner
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 Strikes1/1Muzzle1/1Serrated Tips2/2Tranquilizing ShotPathfinding1/1Disruptive RoundsImproved Feign Death2/2Misdirection1/1Kodo 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 ShotTrailblazer1/1Cold FeetTerritorial InstinctsBorn To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency SalveGuardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

Sentinel

Hunter · Survival

Hunter · Survival
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 Chakram1/1Twilight Requiem1/1
Specialization
Kill Command1/1Wildfire Bomb1/1Raptor Strike1/1Guerrilla Tactics1/1Tip of the Spear1/1Lunge1/1Boomstick1/1Strike as One1/1Shrapnel Bomb1/1BloodseekerQuick Reload1/1Flanker's AdvantageSic 'Em1/1Two Against Many1/1Mongoose Fury1/1Mongoose Rounds1/1ShellshockPrimal Surge1/1Bloody Claws1/1Improved Wildfire BombBonding1/1Sweeping Spear2/2Vulnerability1/1Outland VenomExplosives ExpertTakedown1/1Killer Companion2/2BombardierTwin Fangs1/1Savagery2/2Wildfire Infusion1/1Grenade JugglerWildfire ImbuementFlanked1/1Lethal CalibrationRazor Edge2/2Raptor Swipe4/4
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Popularity25.81%
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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

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Main Hand Main Hand

Off Hand Off Hand

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

283
LFR
311
Normal
320
Heroic
324
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

278
LFR
291
Normal
307
Heroic
322
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
4.04%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
3.03%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
3.03%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
2.02%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.02%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.02%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.01%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFire MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.01%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.01%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.01%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
1.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.01%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf29.7%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf18%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf17.1%
  • Human
    Human15.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.6%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.9%

Horde

  • Vulpera
    Vulpera23.2%
  • Orc
    Orc22%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf20.7%
  • Troll
    Troll13.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren8.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin6.1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.4%
  • Undead
    Undead1.2%

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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 for the current raid, enriched with character data. 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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