Hunter
Beast Mastery
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Hunter Beast Mastery
The Beast Mastery Hunter specialization in World of Warcraft: Forever focuses on fighting alongside a pet. Its gameplay revolves around coordinating the Hunter's attacks with those of their companions, supported by talents that improve pet damage, effectiveness, and survivability.
Pets are central to this playstyle. Their attributes now scale with the Hunter's equipment, while each pet family has a unique ability. This variety allows players to choose a companion suited to different situations, whether leveling alone, fighting tougher enemies, or joining a group.
A pet-focused playstyle
Beast Mastery introduces several ways to strengthen the Hunter's companions. Unleashed FuryBeast Mastery · Row 3 · 5 ranksIncreases the damage done by your pet and hawks by 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%. and FerocityBeast Mastery · Row 4 · 5 ranksIncreases the critical strike chance of your pet and hawks by 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%. improve their offensive potential, while Bestial DisciplineBeast Mastery · Row 5 · 2 ranksIncreases your pet's Focus regeneration by 10% / 20% and allows 25% / 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. helps the Hunter manage mana.
One of the major additions is Summon HawkBeast Mastery · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 6 sec cooldown · Duration 18 secA hawk dive-bombs your target, dealing 32 Physical damage plus 5% of your ranged attack power, and keeps attacking it for 18 seconds. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot., a key talent available after investing 16 points in the specialization. This ability deals immediate damage and summons a hawk for 18 seconds. Up to two hawks can be active simultaneously, temporarily adding their damage to that of the Hunter's primary pet.
IntimidationBeast Mastery · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 1 min cooldown · Duration 3 secRequires: Bestial Swiftness (1 rank)Your pet stuns the target for 3 seconds on its next successful attack, which also has a 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat. is another valuable offensive tool, granting the pet a guaranteed critical hit on its next attack.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, Beast Mastery is particularly suitable for players who want their pet to act as a genuine combat partner. Pets can hold enemy attention during solo activities and contribute damage in dungeon groups.
The specialization rewards players who monitor pet behavior, make effective use of pet abilities, and coordinate companion attacks with their own. It offers a ranged combat playstyle where managing companions is just as important as firing shots.
