Hunter
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Hunter Survival
Talents
Improving melee combat
Survival develops the Hunter's close-range capabilities through several offensive talents.
Savage StrikesSurvival · Row 2 · 2 ranksIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2% / 4%. increases melee damage by 2% or 4%, depending on the points invested.
Predator's EdgeSurvival · Row 4 · 5 ranksIncreases the critical strike damage of your melee abilities by 6% / 12% / 18% / 24% / 30% and your off-hand weapon damage by 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50%. improves melee critical strike damage. This effect also applies to attacks made with an off-hand weapon.
These talents strengthen the Hunter's direct attacks and support a playstyle more focused on close-range combat.
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. changes the conditions for using Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge..
When a target is 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., certain attacks allow Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge. to be used without waiting for a dodge.
This interaction makes the ability more accessible and allows it to become a more regular part of Survival's offensive attacks.
Strider Kick
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. is a major talent available after investing 21 points in the specialization.
This ability deals immediate weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for three seconds.
It therefore combines a direct attack with a mobility advantage, useful for pursuing an opponent or adjusting positioning during combat.
Lacerating Strikes
Lacerating StrikesSurvival · Row 7 · 1 rankDuration 21 secRequires: Expose Prey (2 ranks)Mongoose Bite also makes the target bleed for 40% of the damage it dealt over 21 seconds. is a major talent available after investing 31 points in the specialization.
It allows Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge. to apply a bleeding effect lasting 21 seconds.
This talent adds a damage-over-time source and increases the value of using Mongoose BiteInstant · 5 sec cooldownA counterattack that deals melee weapon damage plus a bonus. Usable only after a dodge. whenever its activation conditions are met.
Traps and defensive abilities
Survival has several talents that improve the Hunter's traps and protective abilities.
Survival TacticsSurvival · Row 4 · 2 ranksIncreases the chance to hit of your traps and Feign Death by 5% / 10%. replaces the former Trap Mastery talent.
Survivalist's DisciplineSurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksReduces the cooldown of your traps and Deterrence by 20% / 40%.Traps and Deterrence: cooldown −40% reduces the cooldowns of traps and DeterrenceSurvival · Row 3 · 1 rankInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 10 secWhen activated, increases your dodge and parry chance by 25% for 10 seconds..
ResourcefulnessSurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 30 secReduces the mana cost of your traps and melee abilities by 30% / 60%, and your critical strikes have a 50% / 100% chance to allow 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 seconds. reduces the mana costs of traps and melee attacks. This talent also incorporates the effects of the former Improved Feign Death.
CounterattackSurvival · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 5 sec cooldown · Duration 5 secRequires: Deterrence (1 rank)A strike usable after you parry an attack: deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 seconds. Cannot be blocked, dodged or parried. is now a major talent available after investing 16 points in the specialization.
Other changes
Improved TrackingSurvival · Row 1 · 5 ranksWhile tracking beasts, demons, dragonkin, elementals, giants, humanoids or undead, all damage you deal to that creature type is increased by 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%. combines the effects of the former Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying talents.
SurvivalistSurvival · Row 2 · 5 ranksIncreases your total health by 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%. and SurefootedSurvival · Row 3 · 3 ranksIncreases your chance to hit by 1% / 2% / 3% and reduces the duration of movement-impairing effects on you by 10% / 20% / 30%.Movement-impairing effects on you: duration −30% have moved to more accessible positions.
Improved Wing ClipSurvival · Row 2 · 3 ranksDuration 5 secGives Wing Clip a 7% / 13% / 20% chance to immobilize the target for 5 seconds. now reaches its maximum effect with three points, for a value of 20%.
Lightning ReflexesSurvival · Row 6 · 5 ranksIncreases your Agility by 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%. has been reduced compared with its previous version.
Several former talents have been removed, including Wyvern Sting and Killer Instinct.
Which talents should you prioritize?
Savage StrikesSurvival · Row 2 · 2 ranksIncreases the critical strike chance of all your melee abilities by 2% / 4%. and Predator's EdgeSurvival · Row 4 · 5 ranksIncreases the critical strike damage of your melee abilities by 6% / 12% / 18% / 24% / 30% and your off-hand weapon damage by 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50%. support Survival's focus on melee damage.
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. easier to use, while Lacerating StrikesSurvival · Row 7 · 1 rankDuration 21 secRequires: Expose Prey (2 ranks)Mongoose Bite also makes the target bleed for 40% of the damage it dealt over 21 seconds. adds a bleeding effect to this ability.
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. combines damage with mobility. ResourcefulnessSurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 30 secReduces the mana cost of your traps and melee abilities by 30% / 60%, and your critical strikes have a 50% / 100% chance to allow 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting for 30 seconds. and Survivalist's DisciplineSurvival · Row 5 · 2 ranksReduces the cooldown of your traps and Deterrence by 20% / 40%.Traps and Deterrence: cooldown −40% can improve mana management, traps, and defensive abilities.
