Survival Hunter Talent Build (Level 60)

DPSHunter0/20/31

Melee hybrid: Predator's Edge + Lightning Reflexes; Lacerating Strikes requires maxed Expose Prey

Current-tree compatibility

51 points retained · allocation checks passed

Target: 70170 + October 2 hotfixes. This checks spell identities and allocation rules, not a performance recommendation. Effects, rotations and gear still need review; the original build remains unchanged.

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WoWSims Forever · Level 60

Talent data version

Historical builds

All 27 builds

Arcane Mage 35/0/16 DPS Load in planner Fire Mage 12/39/0 DPS Load in planner Frost Mage 12/0/39 DPS Load in planner

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Sources & scope

Talent data: 70170 · wowforevertalents.com ↗ / WoWSims Forever · c4e901f7d ↗ · Plans talent points only; does not calculate damage or gear gains.

Races & Traits

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Point split

Survival31

Marksmanship20

Key talents

Survival 31

Improved Tracking 5
Savage Strikes 2
Survivalist 5
Surefooted 3
Deterrence 1
Predator's Edge 5
Expose Prey 2
Survivalist's Discipline 2
Lightning Reflexes 5
Lacerating Strikes 1

Marksmanship 20

Lethal Attacks 5
Improved Stings 3
Efficiency 5
Careful Aim 5
Rapid Killing 2

Leveling order

Expanded main tree first, top-down; every step satisfies prerequisites and tier gates. This is a historical allocation reference, not a tested optimal leveling route; the beta level cap is not a talent-point budget.

First 15 points
Improved Tracking 5、Savage Strikes 2、Survivalist 5、Surefooted 3
First 30 points
Deterrence 1、Predator's Edge 5、Expose Prey 2、Survivalist's Discipline 2、Lightning Reflexes 5
First 40 points
Lacerating Strikes 1、Lethal Attacks 5、Improved Stings 3、Efficiency 1
First 51 points
Efficiency 5、Careful Aim 5、Rapid Killing 2

Replay-verified by the talent engine · data snapshot c4e901f7d

Class deep dive

2026-09-29WoW Forever Hunter Talent Builds: Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and SurvivalThree full 51-point builds: Marksmanship gains the new execute-style capstone Sniper Shot plus a raid-wide attack power aura, Beast Mastery welcomes the new Summon Hawk pet, and Survival is Forever's unusual melee hybrid. Every build is replay-verified by the talent engine.

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