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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
234
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
2.37%
Raid Popularity
153 993
Raid DPS

Survival Hunter Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
567
Critical Strike
462
Haste
1 139
Mastery
25
Versatility
1 535
Agility
94
Avoidance
72
Leech
30
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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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

258
LFR
278
Normal
284
Heroic
289
Mythic

Survival Hunter Minimum Raid ilvl

221
LFR
249
Normal
260
Heroic
283
Mythic

Survival Hunter Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.14%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
1.71%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
1.71%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.28%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.28%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.28%

Survival Hunter race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf30.9%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf26.3%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf11.4%
  • Human
    Human6.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen6.7%
  • Draenei
    Draenei4.6%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.4%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc27.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf23.1%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc11.3%
  • Troll
    Troll9.9%
  • Tauren
    Tauren8.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.7%
  • Undead
    Undead2.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin2.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren2.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.1%

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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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