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TheSurvival Huntermay unfortunately be the worst performing specWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight. They lack survivability, utility, and the damage output needed to perform well, hence their low rating on ourDPS tier list. Having said that, Survival is a unique way to play the Hunter class. Instead of being a ranged DPS, Survival Hunters instead play mostly in melee range. There are those who enjoy the playstyle Survival offers without caring about how it performs. This best in slot guide for Dragonflight Season One is for them.
Weapons
Survival Hunter Best in Slot Stat Criteria
Our Best in Slot suggestions will focus on if an item has the most important stats for your spec. For Survival Hunters, the stat priority will depend on the encounter. Haste and Crit will always be best, both the other two secondary stats change between single-target and AOE fights.
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While there is only a slight difference when it comes to the builds, some item slots have limited options with their secondary stats. Due to this, we’ll note whether an item is tailored for a single-target or AOE build.
Important Notes For BiS Lists
It is important to note that any jump in ilvl by more than 10 points almost always results in the higher ilvl item being better. If you have an upgrade of 5 ilvl or less, compare the stats based on the stat priorities to decide the better item.
When weighing options of other items not listed below, refer to the stat priority of the class and spec. Keep in mind that stats eventually have diminishing returns, so it is not required to have absolutely every slot stack the same 2 stats. For simplicity, we offer the best per slot assuming you have not capped out these stats.
The calculations for diminishing returns are as follows:
In the case where you have reached 30% in a secondary stat, an item that has a secondary stat that is lower on priority may be a better upgrade. This is why it is always important to sim your gear. For simplicity, we offer the best item per slot assuming you have not capped out these stats.
The amount that is optimal always depends on the situation. you may alsouse a simulator, such as RaidBots,to see what you specifically should focus on. We have a section at the end of this guide tolearn how to sim your gear.
Survival Hunter BiS Gear
The items appearing in these lists may come fromMythic+, Raids, or The Vault. Their item level will depend on the instance’s level of difficulty (Normal, Heroic, Mythic, Mythic+ 1-20). This list does not include Renown or Crafting items as it is meant as a guide on what dungeons or raids to attend to get your best gear from these sources.
Item tooltips will show the Mythic Level 9 version and Normal Raid iLevel of the item to easily compare.Obtaining the highest ilvl version of the item is, however, the ultimate goal.
Best Head
ensure you sim between tier and Mythic+ gear. The set bonuses could take things over the edge in favor of tier.
Vault of the Incarnates
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Best Neck
Make sure you focus on getting the best stats while also accounting for diminishing returns. We list a couple of options, but there are more, even if they’re not ideal.
Pendant of the Stormforger
Best Shoulders
Tier shoulders have your two worst stats. This is the tier slot you’ll likely skip. In fact, both raid shoulders aren’t good stat wise.
Best Back
You will have a lot of options available for the back slot, ensure your stats line up with our priority list and you sim to ensure you get the best upgrade.
Cape of the Duskwatch
Best Chest
Tier chest has your two worst stats: Versatility and Haste. Most likely, you’ll skip out on this tier piece.
Best Wrist
Raid wrists are your two worst stats, so you pass on those unless its an ilvl upgrade.
Runebands of the Worthy
Best Hands
Tier will most likely be your best option here. There are a lot more options than the ones listed below. As always, sim for your best gear!
Your tier has Crit and Haste, which are both great!
Best Feet
You got one option in raid, and it’s not the worst.
Best Rings
You’re going to have a lot of options, so sim the best bets. Mythic+ options are better than what’s in raid when it comes to raw stats, but the raid options have interesting procs. As always, sim!
Best Trinkets
The jury is still out on the trinkets, so we’re listing thebest pre-season trinkets. Once we have a good idea of the best performing options, we’ll let you know. For now, these are your best options.
Best Weapons
Neltharax will most likely be the best bet due to its socket and proc, even with your worst stat on it.
Best Gems for Survival Hunter
Here we list the best gems you can socket your gear with for Survival Hunter. As always, it is best to sim to ensure you’re using the best options available. These gems are chosen given consideration to your best stats.
Best Enchants for Survival Hunter
Here are the best enchants available for Survival Hunter in Dragonflight.
How To Simulate To Determine Your Best Gear
Raidbots is a tool that World of Warcraft players can use to figure out if the gear they just looted is an upgrade. As mentioned earlier, there are so many nuances and diminishing returns as certain points in the game, that determining an exact set of bis gear is impossible. With the ilvl scaling of Mythic+ loot on higher keys and utility different gear has for different fights, there just isn’t a pure “this is the absolute best for the entire Season” list. It’s even something that certain classes have come across inClassic Wrath!
Don’t worry, because we’re still here to help. Wehighly recommendusingraidbotsto determine if an item you just acquired is an upgrade. Here’s a quick guide to help you run simulations to see if your new item is an upgrade:
