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WoW Forever Hunter talent calculator

Plan a Hunter build across Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival. Click a talent to add a point. Right-click, Shift-click or press Delete to remove one; on a phone, tap a talent for add and remove buttons. Each tier unlocks after 5 points in the tiers above it, and the build link updates as you go.

Pre-beta talent data · Trees, ranks and tooltips come from Forever's in-game talent tooltips shown before the beta. Where a rank's tooltip wasn't shown, the calculator says so instead of guessing. Expect changes once the beta opens on Sept 17, 2026.

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Hunter talents at a glance

50 talents

50 talents across Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival, from pre-beta tooltips: 16 new in Forever, 23 changed and 3 moved from Classic, 8 unchanged.

Beast Mastery 16 talents

  • Deadly Aspects 5 ranks ChangedWhile Aspect of the Hawk is active, all normal ranged attacks have a 2% chance of increasing ranged attack speed by 30% for 12 sec. While Aspect of the Beast is active, all melee auto attacks have a 2% chance of increasing melee attack speed by 30% for 12 sec.
  • Endurance Training 5 ranks ChangedIncreases the Health and Armor of your pets by 3%.
  • Focused Fire 2 ranks NewIncreases all damage you deal by 1% while your pet is active.
  • Improved Aspect of the Monkey 3 ranks ChangedIncreases the Dodge bonus of your Aspect of the Monkey by 2%. Additionally, your pet gains 50% of the effect of your Aspect of the Monkey ability.
  • Pathfinding 2 ranks MovedIncreases the speed bonus of your Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Pack by 3%.
  • Improved Revive Pet 2 ranksRevive Pet's casting time is reduced by 3 sec, mana cost is reduced by 20%, and increases the health your pet returns with by an additional 15%.
  • Bestial Swiftness 1 rank ChangedIncreases the movement speed of your pets by 30%.
  • Unleashed Fury 5 ranks ChangedIncreases the damage done by your pets and hawks by 3%.
  • Improved Mend Pet 2 ranks ChangedGives your Mend Pet spell a 15% chance of cleansing 1 Curse, Disease, Magic, or Poison effect from your pet each time it heals and reduces the Mana cost by 10%.
  • Ferocity 5 ranks ChangedIncreases the critical strike chance of your pets and hawks by 2%.
  • Summon Hawk 1 rank NewCommand a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 53 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  • Spirit Bond 2 ranksWhile your pet is active, you and your pet will regenerate 1% of total health every 10 sec.
  • Intimidation 1 rank ChangedCommand your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.
  • Bestial Discipline 2 ranks ChangedIncreases the Focus regeneration of your pets by 10% and allows 25% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
  • Frenzy 5 ranksGives your pet a 20% chance to gain a 30% attack speed increase for 8 sec after dealing a critical strike.
  • Bestial Wrath 1 rankSend your pet into a rage causing 50% additional damage for 18 sec. While enraged, the beast does not feel pity or remorse or fear and it cannot be stopped unless killed.

Removed from Classic: Improved Eyes of the Beast and Thick Hide.

Marksmanship 16 talents

  • Hawk Eye 3 ranks MovedIncreases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards.
  • Improved Concussive Shot 5 ranksGives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  • Lethal Attacks 5 ranks NewIncreases your critical strike chance with all attacks by 1%.
  • Improved Stings 3 ranks ChangedIncreases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.
  • Efficiency 5 ranks ChangedReduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.
  • Careful Aim 5 ranks NewIncreases your Attack Power by 20% of your Intellect.
  • Rapid Killing 2 ranks NewReduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.
  • Improved Arcane Shot 5 ranks ChangedReduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  • Lone Wolf 1 rank NewYou deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
  • Trueshot Aura 1 rank ChangedIncreases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 30. Lasts 30 min.
  • Mortal Shots 5 ranks ChangedIncreases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%.
  • Rapid Recuperation 2 ranks NewHitting a target with your Serpent Sting ability grants you 25% and consuming Rapid Killing grants you 50% of your Mana regeneration while casting for the next 15 sec.
  • Barrage 3 ranks ChangedIncreases the damage done by your Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, and Volley abilities by 3%.
  • Scatter Shot 1 rank MovedA short-range shot that deals 50% weapon damage and disorients the target for 4 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used.
  • Ranged Weapon Specialization 5 ranksIncreases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.
  • Sniper Shot 1 rank NewA steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 160.

Removed from Classic: Improved Hunter's Mark, Lethal Shots, Aimed Shot and Improved Scorpid Sting.

Survival 18 talents

  • Improved Tracking 5 ranks NewWhile tracking Beasts, Demons, Dragonkin, Elementals, Giants, Humanoids, or Undead, all damage you deal to the tracked creature type is increased by 1%.
  • Deflection 5 ranks ChangedIncreases your Parry chance by 2%.
  • Entrapment 5 ranks ChangedWhen your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 1 sec.
  • Savage Strikes 2 ranks ChangedIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2%.
  • Survivalist 5 ranks ChangedIncreases your total Health by 2%.
  • Improved Wing Clip 3 ranks ChangedGives your Wing Clip ability a 7% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.
  • Clever Traps 2 ranksIncreases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.
  • Surefooted 3 ranks ChangedIncreases your hit chance by 1% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 10%.
  • Deterrence 1 rankWhen activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
  • Survival Tactics 2 ranks NewIncreases your chance to hit with your Trap and Feign Death abilities by 5%.
  • Predator's Edge 5 ranks NewIncreases your melee critical strike damage by 6% and your offhand weapon damage by 10%.
  • Counterattack 1 rank ChangedA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
  • Resourcefulness 2 ranks NewReduces the mana cost of your Trap abilities and melee abilities by 30%. In addition, your critical strikes have a 30% chance to allow 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 sec.
  • Expose Prey 2 ranks NewYour attacks against targets with Hunter's Mark have a 5% chance to activate your Mongoose Bite for 5 sec.
  • Survivalist's Discipline 2 ranks NewReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 20%.
  • Strider Kick 1 rank NewA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage.
  • Lightning Reflexes 5 ranks ChangedIncreases your Agility by 2%.
  • Lacerating Strikes 1 rank NewYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage over 21 sec equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite.

Removed from Classic: Monster Slaying, Humanoid Slaying, Trap Mastery, Improved Feign Death, Killer Instinct and Wyvern Sting.

Racials

Alliance

HumanPlays Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock
  • Will to Survive ActiveRemove Stuns
  • Perception ActiveDetect Stealthed enemies for 20 sec
  • Sword Specialization PassiveSwords increase spell and ability critical chance by 2%
  • The Human Spirit Passive5% increased Spirit
DwarfPlays Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman
  • Stoneform ActiveImmunity to Bleeds, Poisons, and Diseases and reduce Physical damage taken for 8 sec
  • Find Treasure ActiveTrack nearby treasure chests
  • Mace Specialization PassiveMaces increase spell and ability critical chance by 1%
  • Big Game Hunter PassiveDamage to Beasts increased
Night ElfPlays Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Druid
  • Elune's Light ActiveIncreases critical chance by 10% for 15 sec
  • Shadowmeld ActiveGain Stealth while immobile
  • Quickness Passive1% increased Dodge chance and 2% increased run speed
  • Wisp Spirit Passive75% increased run speed while dead
GnomePlays Warrior, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock
  • Escape Artist ActiveBrief immunity to Roots and Snares
  • Eureka! ActiveReduced cost and 10% increased damage or healing on next 3 spells or abilities
  • Expansive Mind PassiveMaximum Mana, Rage, or Energy increased by 5%
  • Engineering Specialization PassiveMore reliable engineering devices
Skyborne New racePlays Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Mage, Druid
  • Walk on Air ActiveGlide downward through the air for 10 sec
  • Read Ley Line ActiveActivate a ley line to gain 100% increased Health and Mana regeneration
  • Wind Blessed Passive1% increased melee, ranged, and spellcasting Haste
  • Elemental Insight PassiveDamage to Elementals increased by 5%

Horde

OrcPlays Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Mage, Warlock
  • Blood Fury ActiveIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec
  • Shatter Curse ActiveImmunity to Curses and Banes and reduce Magical damage taken for 8 sec
  • Axe Specialization PassiveAxes increase spell and ability critical chance by 1%
  • Hardiness PassiveStun durations decreased by 20%
UndeadPlays Warrior, Paladin, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock
  • Will of the Forsaken ActiveRemoves Charm, Fear, and Sleep
  • Cannibalize ActiveConsume corpses to regenerate 35% Health and Mana over time
  • Underwater Breathing PassiveBreathe 300% longer underwater
  • Touch of the Grave PassiveSometimes drain health with your attacks
TaurenPlays Warrior, Hunter, Shaman, Druid
  • War Stomp ActiveStuns nearby enemies for 2 sec
  • Cultivation ActiveGrow bonus herbs that don't require herbalism to gather
  • Plainsrunning PassiveGain increased movement speed the longer you stay moving
  • Endurance PassiveTotal Health increased by 5% and Hit Chance increased by 1%
TrollPlays Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock
  • Berserking ActiveIncreases casting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec
  • Rapid Regeneration ActiveRegenerate 50% of maximum Health over time
  • Beast Slaying PassiveDamage to Beasts increased by 5%
  • Regeneration Passive10% of Health regeneration continues during combat
Skyborne New racePlays Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Druid
  • Walk on Air ActiveGlide downward through the air for 10 sec
  • Skysight ActiveReceive an Elemental Blessing increasing run speed by 10%
  • Wind Blessed Passive1% increased melee, ranged, and spellcasting Haste
  • Elemental Insight PassiveDamage to Elementals increased by 5%

Racials as reported from the BlizzCon demo. More detail in racial abilities and race and class combinations.