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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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Raid Tier
285
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
3.39%
Raid Popularity
156 362
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
722
Critical Strike
568
Haste
1 446
Mastery
34
Versatility
1 911
Agility
103
Avoidance
105
Leech
34
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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Legs Legs

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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

276
LFR
276
Normal
281
Heroic
290
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

245
LFR
249
Normal
255
Heroic
285
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.51%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.81%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.46%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.11%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.75%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.40%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.40%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFire MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFire MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.40%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.05%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.05%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.05%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
1.05%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.05%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.05%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.05%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.05%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf31.5%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf24.9%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf21.4%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.8%
  • Human
    Human5.2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.7%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.5%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome1.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc24.1%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf24.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc19.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren8.9%
  • Troll
    Troll8.5%
  • Undead
    Undead4.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.4%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.2%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.4%

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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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