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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.

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
244
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
2.78%
Raid Popularity
170 847
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
750
Critical Strike
583
Haste
1 557
Mastery
29
Versatility
1 974
Agility
91
Avoidance
121
Leech
59
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

258
LFR
264
Normal
278
Heroic
281
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

224
LFR
234
Normal
255
Heroic
255
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.92%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
3.28%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.87%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.46%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.46%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
1.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.64%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.64%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.23%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.23%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.23%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.23%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf29.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf21.8%
  • Human
    Human10.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf9.2%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf8.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.5%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.6%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc23%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc21.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf18.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren8.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren7.4%
  • Troll
    Troll7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.6%
  • Undead
    Undead0.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.2%

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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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