Hunter
Survival
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Hunter Survival
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 30 against a single target.
Survival emphasizes melee attacks and interactions between certain talents, particularly Expose PreySurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 10 secYour melee and ranged attacks against enemies affected by Hunter's Mark have a 5% / 10% chance to make Mongoose Bite usable for 10 seconds. and Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge..
Single-target priorities
- Aspect of the BeastInstantThe Hunter becomes untrackable and their melee attack power increases. Only one aspect can be active at a time.: activate this aspect before combat to benefit from its contribution to melee attack power.
- Hunter's MarkInstant · Duration 2 minMarks the target: the ranged attack power of everyone attacking it increases, and it stays visible even when stealthed or invisible. Lasts 2 minutes.: apply the mark to the target before beginning your attacks.
- Rapid FireInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secIncreases melee and ranged attack speed by 40% for 15 seconds.: use this ability when its effect can be utilized.
- Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge.: use this attack when the conditions for Expose PreySurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 10 secYour melee and ranged attacks against enemies affected by Hunter's Mark have a 5% / 10% chance to make Mongoose Bite usable for 10 seconds. are met.
- Immolation TrapInstant · 30 sec cooldownPlaces a fire trap: the first enemy to approach it burns for 15 seconds. The trap stays in place for 1 minute; only one fire trap can be active at a time.: use this trap to add damage against a target, accounting for its placement restrictions.
- Strider KickSurvival · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 3 secA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases your movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds.: use this ability to deal weapon damage and gain a temporary movement speed increase.
- Raptor StrikeInstant · 6 sec cooldownA powerful attack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus.: use this melee attack alongside the other available abilities.
Expose Prey and Mongoose Bite
Expose PreySurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 10 secYour melee and ranged attacks against enemies affected by Hunter's Mark have a 5% / 10% chance to make Mongoose Bite usable for 10 seconds. makes Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge. more accessible against a target affected by Hunter's MarkInstant · Duration 2 minMarks the target: the ranged attack power of everyone attacking it increases, and it stays visible even when stealthed or invisible. Lasts 2 minutes. when the talent's conditions are met.
This interaction plays an important role in Survival's priorities. Hunters should therefore watch for opportunities to use Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge. during combat.
Trap management
Traps can now be used during combat and have a 30-second cooldown.
However, they must be placed at the Hunter's current position. Using Immolation TrapInstant · 30 sec cooldownPlaces a fire trap: the first enemy to approach it burns for 15 seconds. The trap stays in place for 1 minute; only one fire trap can be active at a time. therefore requires consideration of enemy positioning and any movement needed.
Frost and fire traps have separate cooldowns.
Multiple targets
Multi-ShotInstant · 6 sec cooldownFires several missiles that hit up to 3 targets. Shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot. is the basic ability for hitting multiple enemies, without a specific priority order.
Important considerations
Survival must manage distance carefully. Hunter ranged attacks are unavailable against an enemy within eight meters, while melee attacks require moving closer.
The order presented is indicative. It does not guarantee maximum damage output.
