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Survival Hunter Guide for Raid (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.

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
12
Raid Runs
315
Ilvl
0.35%
Raid Popularity
171 547
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
287
Critical Strike
272
Haste
415
Mastery
40
Versatility
911
Agility
56
Avoidance
54
Leech
2
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 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 ShotTrailblazerCold FeetTerritorial InstinctsBorn To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency Salve1/1Guardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

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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 ManyMongoose Fury1/1Mongoose Rounds1/1Shellshock1/1Primal Surge1/1Bloody Claws1/1Improved Wildfire BombBonding1/1Sweeping Spear2/2Vulnerability1/1Outland VenomExplosives Expert2/2Takedown1/1Killer Companion2/2Bombardier1/1Twin Fangs1/1SavageryWildfire Infusion1/1Grenade JugglerWildfire ImbuementFlankedLethal CalibrationRazor Edge2/2Raptor Swipe4/4
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Popularity:33.33%
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Survival Hunter Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

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Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Survival Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Survival Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

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Legs Legs

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

294
LFR
306
Normal
311
Heroic
320
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

271
LFR
298
Normal
302
Heroic
320
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
33.33%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
25.00%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
25.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
25.00%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
16.67%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
16.67%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
8.33%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
8.33%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
8.33%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
8.33%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
8.33%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
8.33%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
8.33%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf29.5%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf23.9%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf19.3%
  • Human
    Human9.1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen6.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.3%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.3%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.1%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf21.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc19%
  • Troll
    Troll15.5%
  • Orc
    Orc14.3%
  • Goblin
    Goblin6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.8%
  • Undead
    Undead3.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.2%

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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 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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