World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for DPS Hunters given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Hunters have so you can top the DPS charts in no time.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
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WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Hunter Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
Beast Mastery
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WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Hunter Runes
Since all of the Hunter runes have been discovered, we can take a look at the best ones.
DPS Hunter Runes
Chest
Aspect of the Lion
- Stats Increase
Hands
Beast Mastery
- Pet DPS
LEGs
Kill Command
- Pet DPS
This combination of runes will allow you to optimize your kit to deal as much damage as possible while you even provide a DPS increase to the entire raid through Aspect of the Lion. Since this guide will be taking advantage of the current meta revolving around Scorpions pets, and if your party has another Hunter doing BFD then Kill Command will bring even more value.
WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Hunter Pets
Currently, the best option as a pet is the Scorpion as it can inflict a poison that deals a ton of damage. It is uncertain whether the devs will nerf the damage it does, but your best bet right now is using a Scorpion, especially in BFD if you would like to be the top dog in your group.
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WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Hunter Pre-Raid BiS
These are some items you can use before you start doing BFD runs to get the best possible items right now.
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Head
Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Ringed Helm
- Garneg Charskull (Alliance) in Wetlands
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Neck
Sentinel's Medallion
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Shoulders
Mantle of Thieves
- Random Drop in Razorfen Kraul
Dervish Spaulders of Agility
- World Drop
Dark Leather Shoulders
- Leatherworking
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DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Chest
Tunic of Westfall
- The Defias Brotherhood (Alliance) in Deadmines
Dervish Tunic of Agility
- World Drop
Superior Tunic of Agility
- World Drop
Panther Armor
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Wrists
Headhunter's Bands of Agility
- World Drop
Scaled Leather Bracers of Agility
- World Drop
Madwolf Bracers
- Drop from Nightbane Vile Fang in Duskwood
Enchant Bracer - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
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DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Gloves
Pilferer's Gloves
- Leatherworking
Toughened Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Windborne Belt
- Highperch Venom (Alliance) in Dustwallow Marshes
Deviate Scale Belt
- Leatherworking
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Legs
Troll's Bane Leggings
- World Drop
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Feet
Warsong Boots
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale
Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Rings
Ring of Precision
- World Drop
Monkey Ring
- Willix the Importer in Razorfen Kraul
Savannah Ring of Agility
- World Drop
Protector's Band
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Seal of Wrynn
- The Unsent Letter into The Attack! (Alliance) quest chains, starting with a drop from Edwin VanCleef)
Hunter Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Duty
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
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DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Ranged Weapon
Steelarrow Crossbow
- Drop from Dark Iron Rifleman in Wetlands
Raptor's End
- Ormer's Revenge (Alliance) in Wetlands
Outrunner's Bow
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Revered
Ranger Bow
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains
Double-barreled Shotgun
- World Drop, Dwarf
Silver-plated Shotgun
- Engineering, Dwarf
Bow of Plunder
- Dangerous! (Horde) in Hillsbrad Foothills
Cliffrunner's Aim
- Quest chain The Sacred Flame (Horde) from Zangen Stonehoof in Thunder Bluff
Venomstrike
- Wailing Caverns
Standard Scope
- Engineering
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid One-Handed Weapons
Scout's Blade
- Warsong Gulch (Alliance) & (Horde) – Revered
Prison Shank
- The Stockade
Talon of Vultros
- Drops from Vultros in Westfall
Wingblade
- Leaders of the Fang (Horde) in Wailing Caverns
Honed Stiletto of Agility
- World Drop
Cross Dagger of Agility
- World Drop
Cruel Barb
- Deadmines
Blackfathom Sharpening Stone
- Blacksmithing
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DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Two-Handed Weapons
Brutal War Axe of Agility
- World Drop
Armor Piercer
- Razorfen Kraul
Tunnel Pick
- Drop from Dark Iron Tunneler in Wetlands
Impaling Harpoon
- Deadmines
Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter Pre-Raid Two-Handed Weapons
Quiver of the Night Watch
- The Night Watch (Alliance)
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WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Hunter BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your damage and go for high parses, then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Currently, it is best to use two One-Hand Weapons as opposed to weaving a Two-Handed Weapon so you can make use of the Blackfathom Sharpening Stone.
DPS Hunter BiS Head
Twilight Slayer's Cowl
- Blackfathom Deeps
DPS Hunter BiS Neck
Sentinel's Medallion
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance)(Honored)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
DPS Hunter BiS Shoulders
Mantle of Thieves
- Random Drop in Razorfen Kraul
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DPS Hunter BiS Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter BiS Chest
Twilight Slayer's Tunic
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter BiS Wrists
Headhunter's Bands of Agility
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Bracer - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
DPS Hunter BiS Gloves
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
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DPS Hunter BiS Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Cord of Aquanis
- Blackfathom Deeps
DPS Hunter BiS Legs
Troll's Bane Leggings
- World Drop
DPS Hunter BiS Feet
Twilight Slayer's Footpads
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
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DPS Hunter BiS Rings
Ring of Precision
- World Drop
- Blackfathom Deeps
DPS Hunter BiS Trinkets
Rune of Duty
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
DPS Hunter BiS Ranged Weapon
Azshari Arbalest
- Blackfathom Deeps
DPS Hunter BiS One-handed Weapon
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Outlaw Sabre
- Baron Aquanis (Horde)in Blackfathom Deeps
Scout's Blade
- Warsong Gulch (Alliance) & (Horde) – Revered
Prison Shank
- The Stockade
Blackfathom Sharpening Stone
- Blacksmithing
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