Level 60 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Do not assume this guide is outdated or old because of when it was last edited.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 and  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 a higher Stamina base stat.

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).'''


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


 * 14 Crit Rating = 1% Crit Chance
 * 33 Agility = 1% Crit Chance
 * 10 Hit Rating = 1% Hit Chance
 * PvP Hit Cap - 5%
 * PvE Hit Cap - 8%

Talents
Without Aspect of the Fox you won't be able to gain focus on the move.


 * Marksman - The last two talent points can be placed anywhere, I personally would go with one in Rapid Recuperation and Posthaste.
 * Survival - You can put points into Entrapment if you prefer, I would take them from Hunter vs. Wild if you do.
 * Beastmaster

Since level 60 hunters cannot get the end-of-tree abilities, beastmaster is currently the strongest specialization.

Glyphs
At 60 you'll be given two slots of each Glyph (Minor, Major, Prime)

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

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

Pet talents

 * Ferocity
 * Cunning
 * Tenacity
 * I have updated these links countless times, If they break again please inform me on my talk page.

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

Reputations

 * Brood of Nozdormu honoured.
 * Lower City honoured. (If you have enchanting)

Lower City is the most difficult reputation to get, it is only possible by doing runs through Sethekk Halls or Auchenai Crypts because all quests with them require a minimum level of 62.

Assuming you kill everything that moves you should will get honored by clearing Sethekk Halls on the 8th run.

Professions
The three gathering professions are:


 * Mining
 * Skinning
 * Herbalism

Each of these will give you a buff depending on your 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

You can train Grand Master in the gathering professions at 55, making it possible to get 450 in each of the gathering skills.


 * Enchanting:
 * Enchant Ring - Stats +4 Stats (can be applied to both rings). Requires Honored with Lower City


 * Engineering:
 * Foreman's Reinforced Helmet Requires 375 engineering to create.

Changes to mining
Since 3.2 Mining has become more difficult to level beyond 375. Patch 3.2 Notes: In addition to the normal requirements, mining deposits in Northrend now require a minimum character level of 65 to mine.

It is still possible to level to 450 through Outland mining nodes.

Rich Adamantite Veins and Khorium Veins will remain green till 450.

Gear
The top items are the best in slot. Since Zul'Gurub, Naxxramas and Onyxia 40 man have been removed I am not including any loot that drops there.

Prior to patch 4.0.3a this guide listed certain items from Zul'Gurub, due to the instances removal they are no longer on this list, however they are still Best in Slot, if you have them do not replace it with the current listings.


 * Head
 * Striker's Diadem Tier 2.5. This is from AQ40 and requires Brood of Nozdormu friendly reputation.
 * Vek'lor's Diadem Drops from Emperor Vek'lor.
 * Dragonstalker's Helm (tier 2) Tier 2. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Helmet Tier 1. Drops from Garr in Molten Core.


 * Neck
 * Prestor's Talisman of Connivery Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Barbed Choker Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding in AQ40.


 * Shoulder
 * Striker's Pauldrons Tier 2.5. This is from AQ40 and requires Brood of Nozdormu neutral reputation.
 * Qiraji Bindings of Command Drops from Viscidus and Princess Huhuran.
 * Dragonstalker's Spaulders Tier 2. Drops from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Epaulets Tier 1. Drops from Sulfuron in Molten Core.


 * Cloak
 * Cloak of the Fallen God Quest reward from . Starts from Eye of C'Thun.
 * Cloak of Firemaw Drops from Firemaw in Blackwing Lair.
 * Cloak of the Honor Guard / Deathguard's Cloak Bought from the PvP vendor in Arathi Highlands for 85 Honour.
 * Cloak of the Unseen Path This is from AQ10 and requires Cenarion Circle revered reputation.
 * Qiraji Regal Drape Drops from any boss in AQ10 except Ossirian the Unscarred and Moam.


 * Chest
 * Striker's Hauberk Tier 2.5. This is from AQ40 and requires Brood of Nozdormu honoured reputation.
 * Carapace of the Old God Drops from C'thun.
 * Dragonstalker's Breastplate Tier 2. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Breastplate Tier 1. Drops from Golemag in Molten Core.


 * Wrists
 * Dragonstalker's Bracers Tier 2. Drops from Razorgore in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Bracers Tier 1. Drops from trash mobs in Molten Core.


 * Gloves
 * Dragonstalker's Gauntlets Tier 2. Drops from any of the three drakes in Blackwing Lair. Firemaw, Ebonroc or Flamegor.
 * Vek'lor's Gloves of Devastation Drops from Twin Emperors in AQ40.
 * Giantstalker's Gloves Tier 1. Drops from Shazzrah in Molten Core.


 * Belt
 * Dragonstalker's Belt Tier 2. Drops from Vaelastrasz in Blackwing Lair.
 * Therazane's Link Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Belt Tier 1. Drops from trash in Molten Core.


 * Legs
 * Striker's Leggings Tier 2.5. This is from AQ40 and requires Brood of Nozdormu friendly reputation.
 * Skin of the Great Sandworm Drops from Ouro.
 * Dragonstalker's Legguards Tier 2. Drops from Ragnaros in Molten Core.
 * Giantstalker's Helmet Tier 1. Drops from Garr in Molten Core.


 * Boots
 * Striker's Footguards Tier 2.5. This is from AQ40 and requires Brood of Nozdormu neutral reputation.
 * Qiraji Bindings of Command Drops from Viscidus and Princess Huhuran.
 * Dragonstalker's Greaves Tier 2. This is from Bloodlord in Blackwing Lair.
 * Giantstalker's Boots Tier 1. Drops from Gehennas in Molten Core.


 * Rings
 * Ring of the Godslayer Drops from C'thun in AQ40.
 * Master Dragonslayer's Ring This is from a quest reward involving Blackwing Lair. Starts from Head of Nefarian.
 * Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (Conqueror, Exalted). Reputation reward from Brood of Nozdormu. You can get it at neutral then its upgraded as you progress.
 * Signet of the Unseen Path This is from AQ10 and requires Cenarion Circle honoured reputation.
 * Qiraji Ceremonial Ring Drops from any boss in AQ10.


 * Trinket
 * Drake Fang Talisman Drops from Ebonroc in Blackwing lair.
 * Strength of the High Chief Quest reward from.
 * Badge of the Swarmguard Drops from Battleguard Sartura in AQ40.
 * Jom Gabbar Drops from Ouro in AQ40.


 * PvP Trinkets
 * Insignia of the Alliance / Insignia of the Horde Quest reward from or bought from the PvP Vendor in Stormwind City/Orgrimmar for 55 honour.
 * The Burrower's Shell Drops from Ouro in AQ40. Has no stats but this trinket is awesome for PvP.


 * Ranged
 * Larvae of the Great Worm Drops from Ouro in AQ40.
 * Blessed Qiraji Musket This is from a quest in AQ40 called.
 * Imperial Qiraji Armaments Drops from any boss in AQ40 except The Prophet Skeram and C'thun.

Dual Wield
 * Main-Hand
 * Silithid Claw Drops from Battleguard Sartura in AQ40.
 * Scythe of the Unseen Path This is from AQ10 and requires Cenarion Circle exalted reputation.
 * Qiraji Spiked Hilt Drops from any boss in AQ10 except General Rajaxx and Kurinnaxx.
 * Off-Hand
 * Crul'shorukh, Edge of Chaos Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Death's Sting Drops from C'thun in AQ40.
 * Scythe of the Unseen Path This is from AQ10 and requires Cenarion Circle exalted reputation.
 * Qiraji Spiked Hilt Drops from any boss in AQ10 except General Rajaxx and Kurinnaxx.

Two-Handed Weapon
 * Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
 * Barb of the Sand Reaver Drops from Fankriss in AQ40.

PvP gear
This set is no where near Best in Slot. Use it while you work on your tier 2.5 set.
 * Field Marshal's Chain Helm Cost 125 Honour.
 * Field Marshal's Chain Breastplate Cost 125 Honour.
 * Marshal's Chain Legguards Cost 125 Honour.
 * Field Marshal's Chain Spaulders Cost 70 Honour.
 * Marshal's Chain Boots Cost 70 Honour.
 * Marshal's Chain Grips Cost 70 Honour.

Burning Crusade Gear
Due to the gem slots on this gear, these items are stronger then classic gear stat wise. However take into consideration what other stats (or set bonuses) you would be losing by using these. Some of these items are leather, which will also cause you to lose the Mail Specialization (hunter) bonus.
 * Head
 * Foreman's Reinforced Helmet - Created with 370 Engineering.
 * Scout's Hood - Quest reward from.


 * Legs
 * Scale Leggings of the Skirmisher - Drops Watchkeeper Gargolmar in Hellfire Ramparts.


 * Belt
 * Shifting Sash of Midnight - Found within the Reinforced Fel Iron Chest in Hellfire Ramparts, which spawns after Nazan and Vazruden have both been defeated.


 * Gloves
 * Bloodstained Ravager Gauntlets - Drops from Omor the Unscarred in Hellfire Ramparts.


 * Cape
 * Perfectly Balanced Cape - Quest reward from Quest:Heart of Rage (Alliance) / Quest:Heart of Rage (Horde).


 * Neck
 * Garrote-String Necklace - Drops from Omor the Unscarred in Hellfire Ramparts.


 * Wrist
 * Bracers of Finesse - Drops from Watchkeeper Gargolmar in the Hellfire Ramparts.


 * Rings
 * Band of the Victor - Sold by Warrant Officer Tracy Proudwell / Battlecryer Blackeye for Mark of Honor Hold / Mark of Thrallmar.


 * Trinkets
 * Mark of Conquest - Sold by /  for Mark of Honor Hold / Mark of Thrallmar.
 * Bladefist's Breadth - Quest reward from Quest:Overlord / Quest:Cruel's Intentions.
 * Gnomish Poultryizer - Created with 340 Engineering.
 * Goblin Rocket Launcher - Created with 350 Engineering.

Gems
For all slots regardless of socket colour you should be using Delicate Cardinal Ruby.

Enchants
Enchants aren't listed in any order. If there is more then one enchant it comes down to if you want Agility, Attack Power or Stamina. Remember 1 Agility is 2 Attack Power.
 * Head
 * Heavy Knothide Armor Kit Crafted with Leatherworking.
 * Shoulder
 * Heavy Knothide Armor Kit Crafted with Leatherworking.


 * Cloak
 * Scroll of Enchant Cloak - Major Agility +22 Agility.


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


 * Wrists
 * Scroll of Enchant Bracers - Greater Assault +50 Attack Power.


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


 * Legs
 * Nethercleft Leg Armor Crafted with Leatherworking.
 * Nethercobra Leg Armor Crafted with Leatherworking.


 * Rings
 * Enchant Ring - Stats +4 Stats. (Requires Enchanting - 375)


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


 * Ranged
 * Stabilized Eternium Scope +28 Crit Rating.

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

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

Consumables

 * Ravager Dog - 40 Attack Power and 20 Spirit
 * Warp Burger - 20 Agility and 20 Spirit
 * Free Action Potion

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