Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – to maximize your power. This guide will cover the best items for each slot for Marksmanship Hunters in the current phase of Cataclysm Classic.
Always keep in mind that with the addition of the Mail Specialization passive ability in Cataclysm, it’s always optimal to choose Mail gear as a Marksmanship Hunter, regardless of stats.
Best in Slot Gear for Phase 1
- Head:
- Neck:
- Mistral Pendant of the Windflurry – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Necklace of Strife – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Shoulder:
- Back:
- Mistral Drape of the Windflurry – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloak of Biting Chill – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Chest:
- Wrist:
- Hands:
- Waist:
- Coil of Ten-Thousand Screams – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Star Chaser Belt of the Windflurry – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Legs:
- Feet:
- Finger:
- Lightning Conductor Band – Omnotron Defense System in Blackwing Descent
- Mistral Circle of the Windflurry – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Mistral Circle of the Stormblast – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Trinket:
- Melee Weapon:
- Ranged Weapon:
- Dragonheart Piercer – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Themios the Darkbringer – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent – Better for Trolls
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Luxrah
I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.