If you are interested in picking the most versatile of all classes in WoW, you will definitely want to pick the Hunter. It’s really hard to go wrong when picking the hunter class as there is so many options when it comes to everything from pet options and the talent builds. Luckily, if you have decided to make the decision to play as the hunter, we have prepared this excellent, comprehensive guide to get you everywhere you want to be with the hunter in WoW.
Let’s Begin
Making sure that your character selection is right for the hunter class is the only way to be successful. Examining the abilities of the hunter and comparing them with the traits of the character you are creating is essential. The hunter class is much more than simply in your face combat and killing animals, you can excel at much more with this class. Keep in mind it wont be necessarily easy playing as this class, you will want to make sure you play to the hunter’s strengths.
Crossbows, guns, and bows are going to come in handy when playing as the hunter class. You can easily excel as the hunter by taking advantage of the ranged weapons and keeping your enemies at a distance. Surviving and tracking are another two of the hunter’s strong sides that you will definitely want to take advantage of. You can also find the use of pets with the hunter class can be extremely effective as they will be able to take much of the damage when in combat situations.
Although it might not be your first instinct, melee fighting is not something the hunter class will excel at. Something to keep in mind is during early levels you will not have access to armor which makes things tough. You will, however, have access to armor at level 40.
At this point its time to start creating a strategy for fighting enemies, now that you have an idea of what the hunter class can excel at. Its important to take advantage of your range as getting too close will cause you to take on too much damage and will make it hard to be successful. A good way to better your chances in the case of melee combat is by getting pets as soon as possible. Your pets can take the brunt of the up close danger while you remain at a distance.
Examining the Profession’s of the Hunter
Picking a profession is one of the most important decisions that you are going to have to make as a hunter. Making your own armor is essential to the hunter class as it’s not easy to come by and this is why I recommend combining the leatherworking and skinning professions. If you would rather go the route of purchasing your armor and weapons rather than making them, you might want to consider combing mining and skinning in order to make money.
Enchanting, alchemy, and tailoring are among the professions that in my opinion you will want to stay away from as a hunter. You can excel with these professions when using other classes, but they simply don’t mesh well with everything the hunter has to offer. Making your own healing potions can be really easy if you decide to pick herbalism. The ability to make your own healing potions can be great for melee situations if you are unable to afford a pet.
Ranged warfare is going to be your best friend as a hunter, like we have already mentioned. This is why you will want to spend the majority of your time focusing on combat with crossbows, bows, and guns once you have the skill. You may find the bow that you start off with is not that effective or accurate. However, once you start leveling up and increasing in skill you will be able to purchase stronger, more powerful, and accurate weapons. Doing quests will also help you to earn some stronger bows during the earlier levels.
