Hunter in WoW Forever

Last verified: 14 Oct 2026
best armor
Mail
resource
Mana
specs
3
playable races
8
What changed on 15 Oct 2026 →

Ranged pet master with the longest reach in the game. Forever adds Aimed Shot for everyone, traps in combat, pet family abilities, a petless Lone Wolf build and melee Survival. The cheapest ride to 60.

At a glance

Ease of play
Easy
Leveling difficulty
Easy
Healing
None

Guides agree: the fastest and easiest leveler and the best first class, the pet tanks and downtime is low. Mend Pet only heals the pet.

1MW estimate from the beta, not a game fact.

Armor
Cloth, Leather
Mail from level 40 (Not confirmed yet)
Weapons
Bows, Crossbows, Guns, Thrown, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Daggers, Fist Weapons, Polearms, Staves
Resource
Mana

Weapon trainers

Where a Hunter learns the weapons it can use. Coordinates as in /way.

Alliance

  • Woo Ping63.8, 69.0Stormwind · Weller's Arsenal, Trade DistrictTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Staves, Polearms
  • Buliwyf Stonehand62.2, 89.6Ironforge · Timberline Arms (upper floor), Military WardTeaches you: Fist Weapons, Guns, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes
  • Bixi Wobblebonk62.2, 89.6Ironforge · Timberline Arms (upper floor), Military WardTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, Thrown
  • Ilyenia Moonfire57.6, 46.7Darnassus · Warrior's Terrace (lower tier)Teaches you: Bows, Daggers, Fist Weapons, Staves, Thrown

Horde

  • Sayoc81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: Bows, Daggers, Fist Weapons, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, Staves, Thrown
  • Hanashi81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: Bows, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, Staves, Thrown
  • Ansekhwa40.9, 62.7Thunder Bluff · Outside the weapons tent, Lower RiseTeaches you: Guns, Staves
  • Archibald57.3, 32.8Undercity · War Quarter, by the weapon merchantsTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms
  • 10 silver per weapon type; Polearms need level 20 and cost 1 gold (reputation discounts apply)
  • Wands, Defense and Unarmed need no trainer (Mages, Priests and Warlocks start with Wands).
  • No weapon master on Zephras Isle or in Skyborne hubs: Skyborne train in their faction's capitals.
  • Weapon skill still exists, but no race gets bonus weapon skill any more (Warcraft Tavern, 2026-09-14). New in Forever: Rogues learn One-handed Axes (Blizzard), Druids learn Polearms (one source).

Specs

  • Beast MasteryDamagePet-focused damage: Focused Fire and Summon Hawk. Pets scale with your gear.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Agility
    4. Crit
    5. Intellect
    6. Spirit
    7. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Beast Mastery guide
  • MarksmanshipDamageRanged burst: Lone Wolf (more damage without a pet), Sniper Shot at 45 yards, Trueshot Aura.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Agility
    4. Crit
    5. Intellect
    6. Spirit
    7. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Marksmanship guide
  • SurvivalDamageA real melee option: Strider Kick, Lacerating Strikes on Mongoose Bite, trap cooldown talents.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Agility
    4. Crit
    5. Strength
    6. Intellect
    7. Spirit
    8. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Survival guide
Open the Hunter talent calculator
Hunter Tier 1 setThe Hunter Tier 1 look from Hyjal Summit, in every colour, with its set bonuses.