Hunter
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Hunter
Races
In WoW Forever, Hunters can choose from eight races across the Horde and Alliance. Each race has racial abilities that can affect damage, survivability, mobility, or general gameplay.
Your choice depends on your faction, specialization, and preference for PvE or PvP.
Alliance
Dwarf
Dwarves offer defensive abilities and bonuses against specific enemies.
- StoneformDwarf · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secWhen activated, removes bleeds, poisons and diseases, protects against them, and reduces physical damage taken for 8 seconds.: protects against bleeds, poisons, and diseases while reducing physical damage taken for 8 seconds.
- Find TreasureDwarf · Active racialShows nearby treasure on the minimap until cancelled.: detects nearby treasure chests.
- Artisan's PrecisionDwarf · Passive racialIncreases the chance to hit with all spells and attacks by 1%.: increases the chance to hit with all spells and attacks by 1%.
- Big Game HunterDwarf · Passive racialIncreases damage dealt to beasts by 5%.: increases damage against beasts by 5%.
Dwarves are useful for resisting physical effects and fighting beasts.
Human
Humans can play Hunters in WoW Forever.
- Will to SurviveHuman · Active racial3 min cooldownWhen activated, instantly removes all stun effects.: removes stun effects.
- PerceptionHuman · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 20 secWhen activated, greatly improves the detection of stealthed enemies for 20 seconds.: improves detection of stealthed enemies for 20 seconds.
- RuthlessHuman · Passive racialIncreases the critical strike chance of all spells and attacks by 1%.: increases the critical strike chance of all spells and attacks by 1%.
- The Human SpiritHuman · Passive racialIncreases Spirit by 10%.: increases Spirit by 10%.
Humans have useful PvP abilities. RuthlessHuman · Passive racialIncreases the critical strike chance of all spells and attacks by 1%. increases their critical strike chance, whatever the weapon.
Night Elf
Night Elves combine offensive abilities, stealth, and mobility.
- Elune's LightNight Elf · Active racialWhen activated, increases the critical strike chance of spells and attacks by 10% for 15 seconds.: increases critical strike chance by 10% for 15 seconds.
- ShadowmeldNight Elf · Active racial10 sec cooldownWhen activated, blends into the shadows while you stand still; in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking, but its cooldown is longer.: allows the character to enter stealth while stationary.
- QuicknessNight Elf · Passive racialIncreases dodge chance by 1% and movement speed by 2%; Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect while stealthed.: increases dodge chance by 1% and movement speed by 2%.
- Wisp SpiritNight Elf · Passive racialAfter death, turns you into a wisp and increases movement speed by 75%.: increases movement speed after death by 75%.
Night Elves suit players who value positioning, stealth, and mobility, particularly in PvP.
High Order Skyborne
High Order Skyborne offer regeneration, mobility, and haste benefits.
- Walk on AirHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Active racial1 min 30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secWhen activated, lets you glide for 10 seconds while choosing your direction.: allows gliding for 10 seconds.
- Read LeylineHigh Order Skyborne · Active racial2 min cooldownTaps into a nearby leyline: increases health and mana regeneration by 50% for 15 seconds. If a leyline is nearby, this effect is doubled for the next hour.: taps into a nearby leyline: increases health and mana regeneration by 50% for 15 seconds. If a leyline is nearby, this effect is doubled for the next hour.
- Wind BlessedHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Passive racialIncreases spell, melee and ranged haste by 2%.: increases spell, melee and ranged haste by 2%.
- Elemental InsightHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Passive racialIncreases damage dealt to elementals by 5%.: increases damage against elementals by 5%.
These general benefits can suit all three Hunter specializations.
Horde
Orc
Orcs have offensive and defensive racial abilities.
- Blood FuryOrc · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 15 secWhen activated, increases attack power and spell power by 10% for 15 seconds.: increases attack power and spell power by 10% for 15 seconds.
- Shatter CurseOrc · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secWhen activated, instantly removes curses and banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 seconds.: when activated, instantly removes curses and banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 seconds.
- CommandOrc · Passive racialIncreases the damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%.: increases the damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%.
- HardinessOrc · Passive racialReduces the duration of stun effects on you by 20%.: reduces stun duration by 20%.
Orcs are appealing for their offensive abilities and resistance to crowd control. CommandOrc · Passive racialIncreases the damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%. increases their pet's damage by 5%.
Tauren
Tauren emphasize durability and mobility.
- War StompTauren · Active racial1 min 30 sec cooldown · Duration 2 secStuns up to 5 nearby enemies for 2 seconds.: stuns nearby enemies for 2 seconds.
- CultivationTauren · Active racialGrows a copy of a nearby herb that can be gathered without the Herbalism profession; once per herb.: allows herb gathering without the Herbalism profession.
- PlainsrunningTauren · Passive racialIncreases movement speed by 2% every 5 seconds spent moving, up to 60%; taking damage or standing still reduces the bonus.: increases movement speed by 2% every 5 seconds spent moving, up to 60%; taking damage or standing still reduces the bonus.
- EnduranceTauren · Passive racialIncreases maximum health by 5%.: increases maximum health by 5%.
Tauren suit players who value survivability and close-range crowd control, especially in PvP.
Troll
Trolls combine attack speed with health regeneration.
- BerserkingTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secWhen activated, increases attack and casting speed by 10% for 15 seconds.: when activated, increases attack and casting speed by 10% for 15 seconds.
- Rapid RegenerationTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 6 secRestores 50% of maximum health over 6 seconds; any movement, action or damage interrupts it.: restores 50% of maximum health over time.
- Beast SlayingTroll · Passive racialIncreases damage dealt to beasts by 5%.: increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- RegenerationTroll · Passive racialIncreases health regeneration by 20%, and 20% of it continues during combat.: increases health regeneration by 20%, and 20% of it continues during combat.
Trolls are appealing to players who favor faster attacks and fighting beast enemies.
Windshaper Skyborne
Windshaper Skyborne offer mobility and speed bonuses.
- Walk on AirHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Active racial1 min 30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 secWhen activated, lets you glide for 10 seconds while choosing your direction.: allows gliding for 10 seconds.
- SkysightWindshaper Skyborne · Active racial2 min cooldownDraws power from a convergence of elements: increases movement speed, on foot and mounted, by 15% for 30 seconds. If a convergence is nearby, this effect is doubled for the next hour.: draws power from a convergence of elements: increases movement speed, on foot and mounted, by 15% for 30 seconds. If a convergence is nearby, this effect is doubled for the next hour.
- Wind BlessedHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Passive racialIncreases spell, melee and ranged haste by 2%.: increases spell, melee and ranged haste by 2%.
- Elemental InsightHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Passive racialIncreases damage dealt to elementals by 5%.: increases damage against elementals by 5%.
This race can suit all three specializations thanks to its movement and haste benefits.
Which race should you choose for each specialization?
Beast Mastery
For the Horde, Orcs and Trolls are appealing choices. Orcs combine CommandOrc · Passive racialIncreases the damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%., which increases their pet's damage by 5%, with stun resistance, while Trolls can use BerserkingTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secWhen activated, increases attack and casting speed by 10% for 15 seconds. to increase attack speed.
For the Alliance, Night Elves offer Elune's LightNight Elf · Active racialWhen activated, increases the critical strike chance of spells and attacks by 10% for 15 seconds. and ShadowmeldNight Elf · Active racial10 sec cooldownWhen activated, blends into the shadows while you stand still; in combat, it discourages enemies from attacking, but its cooldown is longer.. Dwarves provide a defensive alternative through StoneformDwarf · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secWhen activated, removes bleeds, poisons and diseases, protects against them, and reduces physical damage taken for 8 seconds..
Skyborne are also an option thanks to their haste and mobility bonuses.
Marksmanship
For the Horde, Trolls can use BerserkingTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secWhen activated, increases attack and casting speed by 10% for 15 seconds. to accelerate ranged attacks. Orcs remain appealing through Blood FuryOrc · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 15 secWhen activated, increases attack power and spell power by 10% for 15 seconds. and HardinessOrc · Passive racialReduces the duration of stun effects on you by 20%..
For the Alliance, Night Elves combine Elune's LightNight Elf · Active racialWhen activated, increases the critical strike chance of spells and attacks by 10% for 15 seconds., mobility, and stealth. Humans may be preferred for their tools against stuns and stealthed opponents.
Skyborne also suit Marksmanship through Wind BlessedHigh Order Skyborne, Windshaper Skyborne · Passive racialIncreases spell, melee and ranged haste by 2%..
Survival
For the Horde, Orcs benefit from CommandOrc · Passive racialIncreases the damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets by 5%., which increases their pet's damage by 5%. Tauren offer EnduranceTauren · Passive racialIncreases maximum health by 5%. and War StompTauren · Active racial1 min 30 sec cooldown · Duration 2 secStuns up to 5 nearby enemies for 2 seconds., which can be valuable in close-range combat.
For the Alliance, Humans benefit from RuthlessHuman · Passive racialIncreases the critical strike chance of all spells and attacks by 1%., which increases critical strike chance whatever the weapon. Dwarves and Night Elves provide defensive or mobility-focused alternatives.
Skyborne remain versatile through their haste and movement bonuses.
Final choice
No race is mandatory for playing a Hunter. Racial abilities provide different advantages depending on the situation.
In PvE, offensive bonuses and attack speed can be useful. In PvP, crowd-control resistance, defensive abilities, and mobility often become more important.
The best choice therefore depends on your specialization and preferred content.
