Demon Hunter Specialization

Havoc Demon Hunter

DPS specialization of the Demon Hunter.

Havoc Demon Hunter at a glance

Spells the Havoc specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.

Havoc Demon Hunter PvP talents.

Blood MoonConsume Magic now affects all enemies within 8 yards of the target and generates a Lesser Soul Fragment, with a 15% chance to be upgraded to a Greater Soul.
Cleansed by FlameSoul Immolation dispels a magical effect on you when cast.
Cover of DarknessThe radius of Darkness is increased by 4 yds, and its duration by 4 sec.
DetainmentImprison's PvP duration is increased by 1 sec, and targets become immune to damage and healing while imprisoned.
GlimpseVengeful Retreat provides immunity to loss of control effects, and reduces damage taken by 20% until you land.
Illidan's GraspYou strangle the target with demonic magic, stunning them in place and dealing (1680% of Attack Power) Shadow damage over 5 sec while the target is grasped. Can move while channeling.
Rain from AboveYou fly into the air out of harm's way. While floating, you gain access to Fel Lance allowing you to deal damage to enemies below.
Reverse MagicRemoves all harmful magical effects from yourself and all nearby allies within 10 yards, and sends them back to their original caster if possible.
Sigil MasteryReduces the cooldown of your Sigils by an additional 25%.
Unending HatredTaking damage causes you to gain Fury based on the damage dealt.

HavocDPS

October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Demon Hunter
Cover of Darkness now increases Darkness duration by 4 seconds (was 2 seconds).
October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Demon Hunter › Havoc
Illidan’s Grasp damage increased by 50%.
September 22, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc › Aldrachi Reaver
Developers’ notes: Aldrachi Reaver has fallen well behind the alternative hero talent options for both specs it is available to. We are improving some of its core effects for both specs, and for Havoc specifically the soul fragment generation from Broken Spirit is increasing to give a small boost to Fury generation and hasten the cycle of Reaver’s Glaive and its bonuses.
September 22, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc › Aldrachi Reaver
Art of the Glaive now increases the damage of enhanced strikes by 15% (was 10%) and 30% (was 20%).
September 22, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc › Aldrachi Reaver
Reaver’s Glaive damage increased by 25%.
September 22, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc › Aldrachi Reaver
Reaver’s Mark now increases your damage to the target by 7% (was 6%).
September 22, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc › Aldrachi Reaver
Broken Spirit chance to shatter a Soul Fragment increased to 20% (was 15%).
September 1, 2026 Classes › Demon Hunter › Havoc
All damage increased by 4%. This does not affect PvP combat.

Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.

Every Demon Hunter hotfix, by date: Demon Hunter hotfixes.

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