Hunter twinking guide
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You decided to make a level 19 Hunter WSG twink? It won't be easy, or enjoyable, until you character is Battleground-ready. It will take a lot of well planned time and/or a big hand from one or more helpful higher levels, not to mention quite some resources from your other characters or from an Auction House.
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Choosing your race
If you don't care much about the looks of your new character, you might want to consult the table below to maximize the potential of your twink. The main attribute is Agility although some players prefer a higher Stamina base stat.
Alliance Hunters choosing Agility end up with a Night elf, while choosing for Stamina will lead to a Dwarf.
Horde Hunters choosing Agility end up with a Troll, while choosing for Stamina will lead to a Tauren.
- This table shows the starting stats of all playable hunter-races
| Race | Strength | Agility | Stamina | Intellect | Spirit | Armor | Health | Mana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf | 22 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 38 | 86 | 84 |
| Night elf | 17 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 56 | 46 | 85 |
| Draenei | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 40 | 46 | 100 |
| Orc | 23 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 40 | 76 | 82 |
| Tauren | 25 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 36 | 80 | 80 |
| Troll | 21 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 50 | 66 | 81 |
| Blood elf | 17 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 50 | 45 | 145 |
Equipment
A 'short' summary of the most applicable items for a Hunter twink. Some options (such as [Blood Elf Bandit Mask]) were not included as they are clearly the last resort.
Also note that the order in which these items appear, is important; the top items are the best. They might not be best in absolute numbers, but are less time consuming or cheaper to acquire. To make the choice somewhat easier, I have included the drop percentages for certain items as provided by
Wowhead.
- Head
- [Green Tinted Goggles] (BoE) Engineering (150) (Required to wear)
- [Lucky Fishing Hat] (BoP) Reward from
[1] Rare Fish - Keefer's Angelfish during Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm (server time) in Stranglethorn Vale
- Neck
- [Thick Bronze Necklace] (BoE) Jewelcrafting (50) to make. This might substitute until you can obtain the Warsong Gulch reward
- [Sentinel's Medallion]
or [Scout's Medallion]
Reward in Warsong Gulch
- Shoulder
- [Rugged Spaulders] (BoP) Dropped by Rethilgore in the Shadowfang Keep (96% chance)
- [Serpent's Shoulders] (BoP) Dropped by Lady Anacondra in the Wailing Caverns (63% chance)
- Back
- [Sentry Cloak] (BoE) World Drop
- [Glowing Lizardscale Cloak] (BoP) Dropped by Skum in the Wailing Caverns (44% chance)
- Chest
- [Blackened Defias Armor] (BoP) Dropped by Edwin VanCleef in The Deadmines (16% chance)
- [Tunic of Westfall] (BoP) Quest reward from
[22D] The Defias Brotherhood
- Wrists
- [Forest Leather Bracers] (BoE) World Drop
- [Wrangler's Wristbands]
- Hands
- [Gloves of the Fang] (BoE) Dropped by Druid of the Fang in Wailing Caverns (1,2% chance) This seems low, but there are over 20 Druid of the Fang, increasing the drop rate significally.
- [Scouting Gloves] of the Monkey (BoE) (+ 3-4 Agility, + 3-4 Stamina) World Drop
- [Bristlebark Gloves] (BoE) World Drop
- [Deviate Scale Gloves] (BoE) Leatherworking (105)
- Waist
- [Deviate Scale Belt] (BoE) Leatherworking (115) Pattern is a quest reward from
[21D] Deviate Eradication
- [Belt of the Fang] (BoP) Dropped by Lady Anacondra in the Wailing Caverns (10% chance)
- [Deviate Scale Belt] (BoE) Leatherworking (115) Pattern is a quest reward from
- Legs (see Enhancements)
- [Leggings of the Fang] (BoP) Dropped by Lord Cobrahn in Wailing Caverns (17% chance)
- [Dark Leather Pants] (BoE) Leatherworking (115)
- [Scouting Trousers] or [Rigid Leggings]
- Feet
- [Feet of the Lynx] (BoE) World Drop
- [Footpads of the Fang] (BoP) Dropped by Lord Serpentis in Wailing Caverns (21% chance)
- [Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots] (BoP) Reward from
[1] Rare Fish - Brownell's Blue Striped Racer during Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm (server time) in Stranglethorn Vale
- Finger
- [Seal of Wrynn] (BoP) Quest reward from
[31] An Audience with the King
- [Seal of Sylvanas] (BoP) Quest reward from
[27D] Arugal Must Die
- [Seal of Wrynn] (BoP) Quest reward from
- Finger
- [Protector's Band]
or [Legionnaire's Band]
Reward in Warsong Gulch
- [Blood Ring] (BoE) World Drop
- [Demon Band] (BoE) World Drop
- [Protector's Band]
- Trinket
- [Insignia of the Alliance]
or [Insignia of the Horde]
Honor reward
- [Insignia of the Alliance]
- Trinket
- [Arena Grand Master] (BoP) Quest reward from
[55] Arena Grandmaster
- [Minor Recombobulator] Engineering (140) required to use this item
- [Arena Grand Master] (BoP) Quest reward from
- Weapon
- Dagger
- [Buzzer Blade] (BoP) Dropped by Sneed's Shredder in The Deadmines (78% chance)
- [Sentinel's Blade]
or [Scout's Blade]
(BoP) Reward in Warsong Gulch
- Sword
- [Thief's Blade] (BoP) Dropped by Mr. Smite in The Deadmines (37% chance)
- [Cruel Barb] (BoP) Dropped by Edwin VanCleef in the The Deadmines (16% chance)
- [Wingblade] (BoP) Quest reward from
[22D] Leaders of the Fang in the Wailing Caverns
- Axe
- [Smite's Reaver] (BoP) Dropped by Mr. Smite in The Deadmines (37% chance)
- Staff
- [Twisted Chanter's Staff] (BoE) World Drop
- Dagger
- Off-hand
- [Runic Cane] +3 Stamina
- [Eerie Stable Lantern] +4 Stamina
- Ranged
- Bows
- [Venomstrike] (BoP) Dropped by Lord Serpentis in Wailing Caverns (17% chance)
- [Outrunner's Bow]
or [Outrider's Bow]
(BoP) Reward in Warsong Gulch
- Guns
- [Lil Timmy's Peashooter] (BoE) World Drop
- [Lovingly Crafted Boomstick] (BoE) Engineering (120)
- Bows
- Bags (These have a higher attack speed and capacity than the commonly used [Medium Quiver] or [Small Leather Ammo Pouch])
- [Quiver of the Night Watch] Quest reward from
[30] The Night Watch in the Duskwood
- [Bandolier of the Night Watch] Quest reward from
[30] The Night Watch in the Duskwood
- [Quiver of the Night Watch] Quest reward from
Enhancements
- Head
- [Lesser Arcanum of Constitution] Reward from
[55] Libram of Constitution
- [Lesser Arcanum of Voracity] Reward from
[50] Libram of Voracity
- [Lesser Arcanum of Constitution] Reward from
- Back
- Chest
- Wrists
- Hands
- Legs (Cannot be used with [Leggings of the Fang]!!!)
- Feet
- Weapon
- Ranged
- [Accurate Scope] Engineering (180)
Useful Buffs
- Power Word: Fortitude gives a minimum Stamina increase of 3. This can go up to 102 when cast by a level 70 Priest with Rank 2 Improved Power Word: Fortitude. To obtain the latter, it might be wise to have a [Sacred Candle] to give to whomever buffs you.
- Mark of the Wild gives a minimum Armor increase of 25. This can go up to 459, with an additional stats bonus of 18.9, and resistance bonus of 33.75 when cast by a Druid with Rank 5 Improved Mark of the Wild.
- [Rumsey Rum Black Label] gives 15 Stamina for 15 minutes. This buff stacks with other buffs in this list.
- [Elixir of Lesser Agility] gives 8 Agility for 1 hour.
- [Elixir of Defense] gives 150 Armor for 1 hour. Guardian Elixir.
- [Scroll of Stamina], [Scroll of Spirit], [Scroll of Agility] and [Scroll of Protection II] are also useful, and can be used, but are obviously not the best choice. Their availability makes them a very good alternative.
Talent Builds
- DPS Build 2/5/3
Build favored by many for obvious reasons. It offers additional Health, a 5% increase in ranged critical, and a 3% increase in damage versus humanoids (resulting in 6% when striking a critical). Since everything in WSG is considered humanoid (except for shapeshifted druids), this build provides a genuine advantage.
- Melee Build 0/2/8
Weird talent build I found, used by people who strangely prefer to melee with their Hunter twink.
- Stun Build 0/10/0
Straigth forward build, focusing on stunning an opponent, and using and increased crit chance as well as a tank pet to singlehandedly taking down any opponent in the battleground.
Pets
Regardless whatever pet you may favor or end up choosing, they all can learn Great Stamina rank 3 and Natural Armor rank 3, providing you train them up to level 18.
Tank Pet
Boar : Favored, due to it’s increased Armor and HP, as well as it’s unique skill Charge. Make sure your Boar has the following skills :
Note : This is the most obvious choice due to it’s tank capacities. Even if your hunter dies, your pet will most likely survive. This means you don’t have to spend mana or time summoning when you resurrect.
DPS Pet
These pets have an increased damage characteristic, and where mentioned a lower HP and/or Armor.
Wind Serpent : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Lightning Breath rank 2.
Cat : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Claw rank 3. Has lowered HP.
Raptor : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Claw rank 3. Has lowered HP, but increased Armor.
Ravager : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Gore rank 3. Has lowered HP, but increased Armor.
Allround Pet
These pets have no distinctive characteristic, but are worth using, due to their unique ability.
Dragonhawk : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Fire Breath rank 1.
Serpent : Can learn Bite rank 3 and Poison Spit rank 1.
Tips & Hints
Useful information.
Notes and Remarks
- An additional 12 Dodge Rating gives a Dodge bonus of exactly 2% at level 19. This means that both [Arena Grand Master] and [Enchant Cloak - Dodge] each give a 2% bonus.
Quest Information
[31] An Audience with the King : Last part of a 3 part quest chain rewards 12515-13765 raw experience (depending on the source), not including xp from mobs.
[30] The Night Watch : Last part of a 3 part quest chain rewards 6000 raw experience, not including xp from mobs.
[22D] The Defias Brotherhood : Last part of a 7 part quest chain rewards 8690 raw experience, not including xp from mobs.
[21D] Deviate Eradication : This quest rewards 2500 raw experience, not including xp from mobs.
[27D] Arugal Must Die : This quest rewards 3300 raw experience, not including xp from mobs.
[22D] Leaders of the Fang : Last part of a 7 part quest chain rewards 6070 raw experience, not including xp from mobs.
Personal Advice
- You can certainly use a level 60-70 friend :
- when entering instances or doing quests. (This will significantly reduce the amount of experience you gain, and it should result in a lower death toll)
- to get the leg armor on your pants, or put the lesser arcanum on your headgear (if not BoP, you can do it with your own high level character)
- Always Log Out or Exit outside a City or Inn. This will lower the amount of rested xp your character accumulates, thus giving you more time to get your character properly twinked.
- Be nice to others. Don't go spamming claiming to be a twink, it's not amusing to other players, and it doesn't prove you know how to play (a twink).
- Updates are coming very soon; including useful battleground-macros, etc...
Link
Rigel - My own Night Elf Hunter Twink (still in progress, but she will be finished by the end of march)
