Survival Hunter Phase 2 BIS
Hunter Best in Slot Gear
The Hunter class has always been a popular choice for DPS players, and that will be no different inWrath of the Lich King Classic. In this guide, we cover both the Pre-BIS of Hunters as well as the Raid BIS for Phase 1.
You’ll most likely start out as a Survival Hunter before eventually dipping into Marksmanship. Beast Mastery is not aviable DPS raid specfor 99% of people; there may be some speed-running applications, but that’s a big if.
The best thing you can do to determine your best in slot gear forWrath of the Lich King Classicis tosimulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid forWrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
Survival Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear
The best thing you can do to determine your Survival Hunter pre-raid best in slot gear forWrath of the Lich King Classicis tosimulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid forWrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
Helm
If you’re an engineer, this is an easy choice. If you managed to pick up Coif from Kil’Jaeden, you can ride that out for a long time.
Arcanum of Torment
Neck
Easy options here; Jewelcrafters can craft their pre-raid bis or you can buy them with emblems.
25Emblem of Heroism
Jewelcrafting craft - Bind on Pickup
Necklace of the Chrono-Lord
Xevozz - Heroic The Violet Hold
Shoulders
The ability to farm a normal dungeon should give players viable options if they are unlucky with loot heroics.
Spaulders of the Abomination
Greater Inscription of the Axe
Cloak
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst-case scenario, you need to farm some rep. If you were lucky enough to get the Kil’Jaeden cloak, it’ll continue to serve you well.
Enchant Cloak - Major Agility
Chest
Grinding rep with Argent Crusade is your best bet here, and you’re not reliant on gear to drop from dungeons.
Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats
Wrist
If you can’t get Keristrasza to drop your item, you have some alternative options.
Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault
Hands
I don’t blame you if you don’t want to run Violet Hold. At least you have a decent option otherwise.
Enchant Gloves - Major AgilityorHyperspeed Accelerators
Waist
Your absolute best option is a heroic trash BOE. If you’re rich, this will be super easy to get. Most of you, however, aren’t rich. The other options are more than fine.
Bind on Equip from Heroic trash
60Emblem of Heroism
Eternal Belt Buckle
Legs
If you’re not a leatherworker, then you’re going to have to work for your pre-raid bis in the leg slot.
Leatherworking craft - Bind on Pickup
Icescale Leg Armor
Feet
If Keristrasza isn’t dropping your boots, there are some alternative options from reputation grinds.
Nitro Boosts
Rings
Unless you’re made of money, don’t bother with theBand of the Kirin Tor. You’re going to replace it in raid.
7000 gold fromHarold Winston
Gal’darah - Heroic Gundrak
Trinkets
Is the Darkmoon deck worth a lot of money? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
40Emblem of Heroism
King Ymiron - Heroic Utgarde Pinnacle
One-Handed Weapons
These sim a little lower than two-handed options, which are preferred.
Enchant Weapon - Superior Potency
Two-Handed Weapons
The preferred weapon option. Staff of Trickery is a Survival Hunter’s dream come true.
Enchant 2H Weapon - Massacre
Ranged Weapon
Nesingwary 4000will probably be alotof money, so it’s worth it. you’re able to rideThori’dal, the Stars' Furythroughout the leveling process.
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Survival Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Once you step into raids, these are the best available items for each slot.
You will want to use yourDelicate Dragon’s Eyein the neck, shoulder, and chest item slots once you obtain your bis items.
Blue Aspect Helmis far and away the best option. If you need the upgrade that badly over the Engineering helm,Valorous Cryptstalker Headpiecewill be a bit easier to obtain.
Helm of the Grave
Kel’Thuzad -Crown of the Lost Protector- Naxxramas 25
You’ll have a shot at your best neck every week as Malygos will drop the quest item every time. Good luck!
Best
Favor of the Dragon Queen
Heroic Judgment at the Eye of Eternity- The Eye of Eternity
The only hurdle withValorous Cryptstalker Spaulderswill be class competition.Upstanding Spauldersis a very solid consolation prize.
Loatheb -Mantle of the Lost Protector- Naxxramas 25
Drape of the Deadly Foemay be the uncontested best cloak, butHammerhead Sharkskin Cloakis the best option if you need the hit rating.
(25)Emblem of Valor
Chestguard of Flagrant Prowessis far and away the best option. If your guild uses soft reserves, this is the item you reserve and don’t look back.
Slime Stream Bandsgets the edge thanks to its socket, butArmguard of the Tower Archerwill be easier to obtain.
(60)Emblem of Valor
Frosted Adroit Handguardswill have a lot of competition. The other options will be more than fine while you wait your turn.
Torn Web Wrappingis everything you could ever want in an item stat wise.
Not only areLeggings of Failed Escapethe best itemized option, but they have two sockets as well.
Gothik the Harvester - Naxxramas 25
Heigan the Unclean - Naxxramas 25
Boots of the Renewed FlightandCrippled Treadsare incredibly similar in output. You won’t be disappointed with either.
Malygos - Eye of Eternity 25
Noth the Plaguebringer - Naxxramas 25
Due to their popularity, you might not be able to obtainStrong-Handed RingandSurge Needle Ring. You’ll be more than happy to pick upRing of Invincibilitywith emblems.
Malygos - Eye of Eternity 10
You’re reading this right; your pre-raid bis trinkets are also your phase 1 bis trinkets.
Two-handed weapons are preferred options. You should never,ever,evertakeWebbed DeathorSinister Revengefrom a melee class.
Final Voyagemay have the best name, butEnvoy of Mortalityis the ideal ranged weapon here.
Marksmanship Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear
The best thing you can do to determine your Marksmanship Hunter pre-raid best in slot gear forWrath of the Lich King Classicis tosimulate your DPS. Thanks to the efforts from theorycrafters throughout the years, we have a list of the best gear you can get pre-raid forWrath. Our tables are complete with recommended gems and enchants.
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst-case scenario, you need to farm some rep.
If King Ymiron isn’t cooperating, you have two options to pick up emblem gear.
Marksmanship Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Beast Mastery Hunter WotLK Pre-Raid Best in Slot
Easy options here; Spend 25 emblems and you have your pre-raid bis.
The ability to farm a normal dungeon should give players viable options if they’re loot luck in heroics is unlucky.
The leatherworking BOE might be a bit expensive, but if you have the money, always take the easy gear. Worst case scenario, you need to farm some rep.
It’s a lot of emblems, but your best bet for pre-raid bis is to just farm them.
If King Ymiron isn’t cooperating, or you can’t afford the BOE, you have two options to pick up emblem gear.
Heroic Trash bind on equip
You’re going to have to put some work in to obtain your bis leg slot.
8500 gold fromHarold Winston
Beast Mastery Hunter WotLK Phase 1 Best in Slot
Since Beast Mastery cares about the 2 piece set bonus in Tier 7, you’re going to want the tier helm.
The only hurdle withValorous Cryptstalker Spaulderswill be class competition. There’s no real consolation prize here since you really want your 2 piece set bonus.
