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Survival Hunter Guide for Raid (Updated July 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:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
244
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
2.15%
Raid Popularity
147 320
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
640
Critical Strike
495
Haste
1 276
Mastery
35
Versatility
1 717
Agility
98
Avoidance
72
Leech
28
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 Medicine1/1Combat Experience1/1Improved Aspect of the Cheetah1/1Concussive ShotPrecision Strikes1/1Muzzle1/1Serrated Tips2/2Tranquilizing ShotPathfinding1/1Disruptive 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 Wall1/1IntimidationImproved SnaringLone Survivor1/1Catlike Reflexes1/1Binding ShotTrailblazer1/1Cold 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
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

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Neck Neck

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Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Survival Hunter Best Sockets for Raid

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Survival Hunter Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

271
LFR
271
Normal
279
Heroic
288
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

255
LFR
255
Normal
255
Heroic
285
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.92%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.46%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.46%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
1.23%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
1.23%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf24.8%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf23.6%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf16.5%
  • Human
    Human11.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome5.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.6%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome3.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.9%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc32%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf17.9%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc12.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.9%
  • Troll
    Troll8.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll4.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.6%
  • Undead
    Undead2.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.3%

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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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