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Hunter Class Guide

Armor MailResource FocusSpecs 3
Beast MasteryRanged DPSMarksmanshipRanged DPSSurvivalMelee DPS

Mail-wearing marksmen with loyal animal companions – one of the best classes for playing solo and a popular pick for beginners.

Updated 30 October 2026Checked for patch 12.1.53 sources

Hunters fight with bows and guns alongside a tamed pet. They're one of the most popular classes, especially for beginners, because the pet tanks enemies for you and the class works well alone.

Specializations

  • Beast Mastery (ranged DPS) – your pets do much of the work, and you can attack while moving. Often recommended for leveling.
  • Marksmanship (ranged DPS) – a sniper fantasy with powerful aimed shots.
  • Survival (melee DPS) – a melee hunter with a spear or polearm who fights side by side with the pet.

How it plays

Hunters use Focus, which regenerates over time. Taming is a big part of the class: you can tame many beasts in the world and keep a collection of pets, which gives the class its own collecting hobby.

Who it suits

  • New players – the pet and long range make leveling relaxed.
  • Collectors who enjoy taming rare beasts.
  • Anyone who likes to play solo.

Next steps

See how the Hunter compares to the others on our class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.

Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.