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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.

Last Updated

Patch12.1.0

ExpansionMidnight

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D
Raid Tier
34
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
0.87%
Raid Popularity
168 973
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
647
Critical Strike
564
Haste
967
Mastery
84
Versatility
1 952
Agility
115
Avoidance
32
Leech
28
Speed

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 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

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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 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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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

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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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Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Survival Hunter Recommended Raid ilvl

285
LFR
312
Normal
315
Heroic
315
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

271
LFR
293
Normal
297
Heroic
297
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.76%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
8.82%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
5.88%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.94%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.94%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.94%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.94%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf26.1%
  • Human
    Human18.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen11.7%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome9.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf5.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren5.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr5.4%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf3.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.7%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.8%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf21.4%
  • Troll
    Troll16.5%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera16.5%
  • Orc
    Orc13.6%
  • Goblin
    Goblin10.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc6.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr5.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.9%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.9%

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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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