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Hunter Specialization

Marksmanship Hunter

DPS specialization of the Hunter.

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Marksmanship Hunter at a glance

Class
Hunter
Role
DPS
Armor
Mail
Resource
Focus
Introduced in
Classic
Sibling specs
2
Spec spells
7
PvP talents
9
Solo Shuffle5,000 rankedtop rating 3,148

Marksmanship Hunter spellbook

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

Hidden passives the client applies to Marksmanship (not shown in the spellbook): Marksmanship Hunter (137016), Stat Negation Aura - Agility DPS, Hunter, Marksmanship Hunter (462081), Marksmanship Hunter (1256940).

Marksmanship Hunter PvP talents

Marksmanship Hunter PvP talents.

  • Aspect of the FoxAimed Shot may be cast while moving during Aspect of the Cheetah and Aspect of the Cheetah's delayed effect is increased by 4 sec.
  • Chimaeral StingStings the target, dealing (150% of Attack Power) Nature damage and initiating a series of venoms. Each lasts 3 sec and applies the next effect after the previous one ends. : 90% reduced movement speed. : Silenced. : 20% reduced damage and healing.
  • Consecutive ConcussionConcussive Shot slows movement by an additional 10%. Using Steady Shot 3 times on a concussed enemy stuns them for 4 sec.
  • Diamond IceVictims of Freezing Trap can no longer be damaged or healed. Freezing Trap is now undispellable, but has a 4 sec duration.
  • Hunting PackAspect of the Cheetah has 50% reduced cooldown and grants its effects to allies.
  • Ranger's FinesseCasting Aimed Shot provides you with Ranger's Finesse. Consuming Ranger's Finesse reduces the remaining cooldown of Aspect of the Turtle by 20 sec.
  • Scatter ShotA short-range shot that deals (4.5% of Attack Power) damage, removes all harmful damage over time effects, and incapacitates the target for 3 sec. Any damage caused will remove the effect. Turns off your attack when used. Targets incapacitated by Scatter Shot deal 10% less damage to you for 8 sec after the effect ends.
  • Sniper's AdvantageTrueshot and Volley increase the range of all shots for their duration.
  • Survival TacticsFeign Death reduces damage taken by 90% for 2 sec.

Other Hunter specializations

Hunter appearance sets

Recent Marksmanship Hunter hotfixes

  • October 27, 2026 Classes › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Developers’ notes: These changes are intended to boost the area damage effectiveness of Marksmanship Hunters.

  • October 27, 2026 Classes › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Trick Shots now increases the ricochet damage of Aimed Shot and Rapid Fire by 85% (was 75%).

  • October 27, 2026 Classes › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Explosive Shot damage increased by 10%.

  • October 27, 2026 Classes › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Volley damage increased by 10%.

  • October 27, 2026 Player versus Player › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Kill Shot damage increased by 40% in PvP combat.

  • October 27, 2026 Player versus Player › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Deathblow’s chance to be activated by Aimed Shot increased to 25% in PvP combat.

  • October 27, 2026 Player versus Player › Hunter › Marksmanship

    Dark Ranger: Black Arrow damage increased by 40% in PvP combat.

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Hunter

    Hunting Pack (PvP Talent) radius increased to 40 yards (was 30 yards).

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

Every Hunter hotfix, by date: Hunter hotfixes.

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