The written guide for this spec is in progress.
Hunter · Melee DPS
Talent descriptions come from the game client files (build 1.60.1.70685). Some talent values are applied by the game server and can differ in game; ranks marked as Classic Era data are not in the Forever client yet.
Abilities
Spells of this school and active talents of this tree.
Raptor StrikeLevel 1A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70.
Track BeastsLevel 1Shows the location of all nearby beasts on the minimap.
Track HumanoidsLevel 10Shows the location of all nearby humanoids on the minimap.
Wing ClipLevel 12Inflicts 50 damage and reduces the enemy target's movement speed by 60% for 10 sec.
Immolation TrapLevel 16Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 690 Fire damage over 15 sec.
Mongoose BiteLevel 16Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 57.
Track UndeadLevel 18Shows the location of all nearby undead on the minimap.
DisengageLevel 20Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat.
Freezing TrapLevel 20Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec.
Track HiddenLevel 24Increases stealth detection and shows hidden units within detection range on the minimap.
Track ElementalsLevel 26Shows the location of all nearby elementals on the minimap.
Frost TrapLevel 28Place a Frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it.
LacerateLevel 30Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec.
Strider KickLevel 30A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
Track DemonsLevel 32Shows the location of all nearby demons on the minimap.
Explosive TrapLevel 34Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 229 Fire damage and 330 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards.
Track GiantsLevel 40Shows the location of all nearby giants on the minimap.
Track DragonkinLevel 50Shows the location of all nearby dragonkin on the minimap.
DeterrenceTalentWhen activated, increases your Dodge and Parry chance by 25% for 10 sec.
CounterattackTalentA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack.
Changes vs Classic
- ReplacedMonster Slaying → Improved Tracking
- ChangedEntrapmentEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicGives your Immolation Trap, Frost Trap, and Explosive Trap a 5% chance to entrap the target, preventing them from moving for 5 sec.
ForeverWhen your traps are triggered, all affected targets are Entrapped, preventing them from moving for 5 sec.
- ChangedSavage StrikesEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases the critical strike chance of Raptor Strike and Mongoose Bite by 10%.
ForeverIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 20%.
- ChangedSurvivalistEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases total health by 2%.
ForeverIncreases your total Health by 10%.
- ReplacedTrap Mastery → Survival Tactics
- ChangedSurefootedEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicIncreases hit chance by 1% and increases the chance movement impairing effects will be resisted by an additional 5%.
ForeverIncreases your hit chance by 3% and reduces the duration of movement impairing effects on you by 30%.
- ChangedCounterattackEffect or wording changed
Classic → Forever
ClassicA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 40 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
ForeverA strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.