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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
183
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
2.07%
Raid Popularity
141 497
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
556
Critical Strike
428
Haste
1 110
Mastery
37
Versatility
1 493
Agility
86
Avoidance
78
Leech
18
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 Death2/2Misdirection1/1Kodo TranquilizerKindling FlareTrigger Finger2/2Tar TrapTouch of Grass2/2CamouflageNo Hard FeelingsImproved Aspect of the Turtle1/1Specialized Arsenal1/1Scout's InstinctsShell WallIntimidation1/1Improved SnaringLone Survivor1/1Catlike ReflexesBinding ShotTrailblazerCold FeetGuttural Roar1/1Born To Be Wild2/2Keen Eyesight2/2Tar-Coated BindingsImproved TrapsEmergency Salve1/1Guardian's Hide1/1Unnatural Causes1/1

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Hunter · Survival

Hunter · Survival
Better Together1/1Stampede!1/1Shell Cover1/1No Mercy1/1Sharpened Claws1/1Slicked 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

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Neck Neck

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Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Survival Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Survival Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

264
LFR
264
Normal
283
Heroic
289
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

234
LFR
234
Normal
267
Heroic
283
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.46%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.19%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
2.19%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.19%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.19%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.19%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.19%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageSurvival Hunter
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
1.64%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.09%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.09%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf30.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf21.2%
  • Human
    Human16.6%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf12%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.9%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.3%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc26.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren18.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf14.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera8.4%
  • Troll
    Troll6.5%
  • Undead
    Undead5.6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.9%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.9%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%

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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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