Level 70 hunter twinking guide

Do not assume this guide is outdated or old because of when it was last edited. This guide is still being updated when needed and will evolve with time.

Items/Enchants from have been included in this guide.

Choosing your race
If you don't mind how your hunter looks, check the table below to get the most out of you're twink. For hunters the main attribute is Agility, although some players prefer higher Stamina.

Alliance:
 * Players choosing Agility will want to go with a Night Elf.
 * Players choosing Stamina will want to go with a Dwarf.

Horde:
 * Players choosing Agility will want to go with a Troll, Blood Elf or Goblin.
 * Players choosing Stamina will want to go with a Tauren, Orc or Forsaken.

Stat Conversion
'''Agility is the most important stat. 1 agility will give hunters more DPS than 1 of any other stat (except, of course, for ranged weapon dps).'''


 * 14 Attack Power = 1 DPS
 * 1 Agility = 2 Attack Power.
 * 1 Stamina = 10 Health.


 * 22.08 Crit Rating = 1% Crit Chance.
 * 40 Agility = 1% Crit Chance.
 * 15.7 Hit Rating = 1% Hit Chance.
 * PvP Hit Cap - 5%
 * PvE Hit Cap - 8%

Talents
Marksman is by far the strongest specialization. However here are the basics of all three trees if you would like to choose a different one.


 * Marksman - You can put two extra points in Sic 'Em! instead of Marked for Death if you prefer, however you may not have the opportunity to mark the targets yourself.
 * Survival - You can put points into Entrapment if you prefer, I would take them from Sniper Training as in PvP you will be on the move frequently.
 * Beastmaster

Glyphs
At 70 you'll be given two slots of each Glyph (Minor, Major, Prime)

PvP Glyphs
 * Prime - Kill Shot
 * Prime - Arcane Shot, Explosive Shot (Survival)
 * Major - Concussive Shot
 * Major - Silencing Shot (Marksman), Bestial Wrath (Beastmaster), Anything (Survival)
 * Minor - Scare Beast
 * Minor - Feign Death

PvE Glyphs
 * Prime - Steady Shot
 * Prime - Arcane Shot, Explosive Shot (Survival)
 * Major - Anything
 * Major - Trap Launcher, Bestial Wrath (Beastmaster)
 * Minor - Anything
 * Minor - Anything

Pet Talents

 * Ferocity (Beastmaster)
 * Ferocity (Marks/Survival)


 * Cunning (Beastmaster) - You can train Wild Hunt instead of Roar of Sacrifice if you prefer it, Crit immunity is great to have in PvP though.
 * Cunning (Marks/Survival) - You can train Wolverine Bite instead of Roar of Recovery if you prefer it.


 * Tenacity (Beastmaster)
 * Tenacity (Marks/Survival)
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All Tenacity pets will have enough talent points to train Roar of Sacrifice as Marks/Survival.

All pet special abilities got changed in 4.0. I suggest you visit Petopia and check through them. Scorpions, Spiders, Crabs, Monkeys and Chimeras are the five main PvP ones due to their Snares, Slows and Disarm abilities.

Reputations
To get the best in slot enchants you'll need the following reputations.
 * The Scryers or The Aldor exalted.
 * Cenarion Expedition revered.

To get the best in slot gear you'll need the follow reputation.
 * Scale of the Sands exalted.

Professions
World of Warcraft has many professions and all of them have a decent bonus. There are two categories: Gathering and Production.

Gathering
Below are the benefits from the three gathering professions


 * Mining
 * Skinning
 * Herbalism

Each of these will give you a buff depending on you're skill level.


 * Mining gives a passive stamina buff.
 * Toughness (mining)


 * Skinning gives a passive critical rating buff.
 * Master of Anatomy


 * Herbalism gives a +haste ability that lasts for 20 seconds on a 2 minute cooldown. It will also do a minor heal.
 * Lifeblood

If you're on a Burning Crusade account, it is possible to get the Wrath of the Lich Kings skills using the 10 day WotLK trial.

Production
Out of the following professions, the best two for a level 70 hunter is Jewelcrafting and Leatherworking.


 * Jewelcrafting - Minimum skill level: 370
 * Jeweler's Gems - . (3 gems max)
 * The best in slot neck piece is only available to Jewelcrafters.


 * Leatherworking - Minimum skill level: 395
 * Legs - Nerubian Leg Reinforcements.
 * Bracers - Fur Lining - Attack Power.


 * Inscription - Minimum skill level: 400
 * Shoulders - Master's Inscription of the Axe.


 * Enchanting - Minimum skill level: 400
 * Rings - Enchant Ring - Assault. (Can be used on both rings)


 * Tailoring - Minimum skill level: 400
 * Cloak - Swordguard Embroidery.


 * Alchemy - Minimum skill level: 400
 * Flasks -.
 * - Doubles the effects and duration of elixirs, doubles the duration of flasks.


 * Blacksmithing - Minimum skill level: 400
 * Socket Bracer - 1 Extra Bracer Socket
 * Socket Gloves - 1 Extra Glove Socket


 * Engineering - Minimum skill level: 400-450
 * Gloves - Hand-Mounted Pyro Rocket
 * Gloves - Tazik Shocker
 * Belt - Nitro Boosts

All these require a Wrath of the Lich King account or the use of the 10-Day WotLK trial to learn.

PvE Gear
The top items are the Best in Slot. (BiS). The dual wielding set is better then the two-hander.


 * Head
 * Coif of Alleria Tier 6.5. Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Gronnstalker's Helmet Tier 6. Drops from Archimonde in Mount Hyjal.


 * Neck
 * Hard Khorium Choker Crafted with Jewelcrafting. (Requires Jewelcrafting - 365)
 * Clutch of Demise Drops from Brutallus in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Telonicus' Pendant of Mayhem Dropped form Kael'thas in Tempest Keep.


 * Shoulder
 * Mantle of the Golden Forest Tier 6.5. Drops from the Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Gronnstalker's Spaulders Tier 6. Drops from Mother Shahraz in Black Temple.
 * Cloak
 * Cloak of Unforgivable Sin Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Chest
 * Gronnstalker's Chestguard Tier 6. Drops from Illidan in Black Temple.
 * Embrace of the Phoenix Crafted with Leatherworking. (Requires Leatherworking - 365)
 * Vicious Hawkstrider Hauberk Tier 6.5. Drops from Entropius in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Wrists
 * Gronnstalker's Bracers Tier 6. Drops from Kalecgos in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Gloves
 * Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets Tier 6.5 Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Gronnstalker's Gloves Tier 6. Drops from Azgalor in Mount Hyjal.


 * Belt
 * Gronnstalker's Belt Tier 6. Drops from Brutallus and Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Legs
 * Starstalker Legguards Tier 6.5. Drops from Sathrovarr in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Gronnstalker's Leggings Tier 6. Drops from the Illidari Council in Black Temple.


 * Boots
 * Gronnstalker's Boots Tier 6 Drops from Felmyst and Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Rings
 * Band of the Eternal Champion Reputation reward from Scale of the Sands. You can get it at neutral then its upgraded as you progress.
 * Band of Ruinous Delight Drops from Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Angelista's Revenge Sold by Anwehu in Shattrath or Smith Hauthaa on the Isle of Quel'Danas for 312 Justice Points.
 * Hard Khorium Band Crafted from Jewelcrafting. Recipe is a zone drop from trash in Sunwell Plateau. (The ring itself is BoE)


 * Trinket
 * Madness of the Betrayer Drops from the Illidari Council in Black Temple.
 * Blackened Naaru Sliver Drops from Entropius in Sunwell Plateau


 * Ranged
 * Golden Bow of Quel'Thalas Drops from Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Black Bow of the Betrayer Drops from Illidan in Black Temple.


 * '''Dual-Wield
 * Hand of the Deceiver Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Mounting Vengeance Drops from any trash mob in Sunwell Plateau.


 * Two-Handed Weapon
 * Apolyon, the Soul-Render Drops from Kil'Jaeden in Sunwell Plateau.

PvP Gear
This is the Season 4 PvP set.

Not including the ranged weapon, the entire set will cost you 1895 - 2945 Honor Points.


 * On-Set Armor
 * Head - Brutal Gladiator's Chain Helm 175 Honor Points.
 * Shoulders - Brutal Gladiator's Chain Spaulders 140 Honor Points.
 * Chest - Brutal Gladiator's Chain Armor 175 Honor Points.
 * Gloves - Brutal Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets 140 Honor Points.
 * Legs - Brutal Gladiator's Chain Leggings 175 Honor Points.


 * Weapons
 * Ranged - Brutal Gladiator's Longbow 350 Honor Points
 * Ranged - Brutal Gladiator's Heavy Crossbow 350 Honor Points
 * Ranged - Brutal Gladiator's Rifle 350 Honor Points
 * Main Hand - Brutal Gladiator's Waraxe 555 Honor Points or Brutal Gladiator's Cleaver 245 Honor Points.
 * Off Hand - Brutal Gladiator's Hatchet 555 Honor Points or Brutal Gladiator's Hacker/Brutal Gladiator's Chopper 105 Honor Points.


 * Off-Set Armor
 * Neck - Guardian's Pendant of Triumph 90 Honor
 * Cloak - The Gladiator's Resolution 90 Honor
 * Wrists - Guardian's Chain Bracers 90 Honor
 * Belt - Guardian's Chain Girdle 140 Honor
 * Boots - Guardian's Chain Sabatons 140 Honor
 * Ring - Sin'dorei Band of Triumph Drops from the Eredar Twins in Sunwell Plateau.
 * Ring - Guardian's Band of Triumph 90 Honor
 * Trinket - Medallion of the Alliance (rare) 100 Honor

Why is Thori'dal not Best in Slot?
Prior to 4.0, The higher DPS Thori'dal brought was due to the mechanics of steady shot. Thori'dal was the only ranged weapon that didn't use ammo, instead the DPS from ammo was included in the weapons base DPS. Since steady shot didn't gain the bonus damage from ammo, this meant that Thori'dal was the only weapon where the DPS from ammo directly increased the damage of the shot.

The Math
The formula for ranged weapon damage is:

(((Min/Max damage + Scope damage bonus) ÷ Weapon Speed) + (Ranged Attack Power ÷ 14) + Ammo DPS bonus) &times; Weapon Speed

The formula for steady shot damage is:

Weapon Damage + Ranged Attack Power&times;0.021+154

( Weapon Damage + 230 for the below examples )

Since ammo did not affect steady shot the value for the ammo DPS is 0.

A Hunter with 3600 attack power casting steady shot pre 4.0:
 * Min = ((( 204 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1205
 * Max = ((( 380 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1382
 * Max = ((( 380 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1382


 * Min = (((355 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1279
 * Max = (((524 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1449
 * Max = (((524 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1449

A Hunter with 3600 attack power casting steady shot post 4.0:
 * Min = (((294 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1295
 * Max = (((548 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1550
 * Max = (((548 + 0 + 230) &divide; 3.0) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 3.0 = 1550


 * Min = (((281 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1205
 * Max = (((522 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1447
 * Max = (((522 + 0 + 230) &divide; 2.7) + (3600 &divide; 14) + 0) &times; 2.7 = 1447

The damage for Thori'dal before and after the cataclysm is roughly the same, where as the Golden Bow got a significant buff, meaning it's now the strongest weapon for any shot.

Gems
Meta: Red: Red: Jewelers Gems | Requires 370 Jewelcrafting.
 * Relentless Earthsiege Diamond +21 Agility, +3% Increased Crit Damage.
 * Delicate Cardinal Ruby +20 Agility.
 * Delicate Dragon's Eye +34 Agility.

== Do not gem for socket bonuses ==

Enchants
Enchants aren't listed in any order. Just personal preference and depending on your professions. Remember 1 Agility = 2 Attack Power.
 * Head
 * Arcanum of Ferocity +34 Attack Power, +16 Hit. Requires Cenarion Expedition revered.


 * Shoulder
 * Master's Inscription of the Axe +120 Attack power, +15 Crit. (Requires Inscription - 400)
 * Greater Inscription of Vengeance +30 Attack Power, +10 Crit. Requires Aldor exalted.
 * Greater Inscription of the Blade +20 Attack Power, +15 Crit. Requires The Scryers exalted.


 * Cloak
 * Swordguard Embroidery +400 Attack Power for 15 seconds chance on hit proc. (Requires Tailoring - 400)
 * Scroll of Enchant Cloak - Major Agility +22 Agility.


 * Chest
 * Scroll of Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats +10 Stats.


 * Wrists
 * Fur Lining - Attack Power +130 Attack Power. (Requires Leatherworking - 400)
 * Scroll of Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault +50 Attack Power.


 * Gloves
 * Scroll of Enchant Gloves - Major Agility +20 Agility.
 * Scroll of Enchant Gloves - Crusher +44 Attack Power.


 * Legs
 * Fur Lining - Attack Power +75 Attack Power, +22 Critical Strike Rating. (Requires Leatherworking - 395)
 * Nerubian Leg Armor +55 Attack Power, +15 Crit. Crafted with Leatherworking.


 * Boots
 * Scroll of Enchant Boots - Superior Agility +16 Agility.


 * Ring
 * Enchant Ring - Assault +40 Attack Power. (Requires Enchanting - 400)


 * Ranged
 * Heartseeker Scope +40 Crit Rating.


 * Dual Wield
 * Scroll of Enchant Weapon - Superior Potency +65 Attack Power.
 * Scroll of Enchant Weapon - Exceptional Agility +26 Agility.
 * Titanium Weapon Chain - PvP Enchant.


 * Two Handed Weapon
 * Scroll of Enchant 2H Weapon - Massacre +110 Attack Power.
 * Scroll of Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility +35 Agility.

Consumables

 * - 120 Attack Power.
 * - 40 Agility, 40 Stamina.
 * - 40 Critical Strike Rating, 40 Stamina.
 * - 40 Hit Rating, 40 Stamina.

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