My Survival Guide to Surviving in PvP as a Survival Hunter: Part One

Say that five times fast…

I’ve specced Survival for PvP in the past, but never for very long. However, once BM was laid to rest last week, I decided to jump ship and become an explosives expert. Since there may be other displaced BM PvPers like myself, I figured I’d provide a glimpse at my spec, as well as share some of what little knowledge I possess concerning Survival Huntering in the realm of player versus player combat. 😉

Keep in mind that I’m not an elite PvPer. I’m decent and I’m competitive, but I am in no way an authority on hardcore Hunter PvP. I usually do pretty well in both BGs and arena, but I am always out looking for ways to step my game up. Although I’m feeling a lot smoother with it this go ’round, I’ve never remained Survival for more than a few weeks. If anyone has any advice or constructive criticism pertaining to this post, macro suggestions, tactics, and especially arena strategies, then please share.

Well let’s get started…

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Whoa! I Missed This One.

I must have either been in the bathroom or outside flipping the steaks on the grill when they announced this possible change… Hunters might be able to choose the talent tree of their pet to let them pick the pet that looks best to them. Zhevra is a possibility for Cataclysm. Holy s**t! Thunderstomping moth tanks. I’m thinking that moths …

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BM Talents Overview: Tier 7

Ferocious Inspiration 3 Point Talent When your pet scores a critical hit, all party and raid members have all damage increased by 3% for 10 sec. In addition, increases the damage dealt by Arcane Shot by 9%. Overview Ferocious Inspiration provides a raid-wide damage buff of up to 3% for 10 seconds when your pet gets a critical strike. It …

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SV Talents Overview: Tier 6

Lightning Reflexes 5 Point Talent Increases your Agility by 3/6/9/12/15%. Overview Another really straightforward, yet incredibly powerful talent. Lightning Reflexes increases the Hunter’s agility by up to 15%. Why take it? This talent doesn’t really need to be sold. Agility is the number one stat for Survival Hunters. Lightning Reflexes gives you 15% more of it. ‘Nuff said. Just remember… …

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MM Talents Overview: Tier 6

Combat Experience 2 Point Talent Increases your total Agility and Intellect by 2/4%. Overview Combat Experience increases both your agility and intellect by up to 4% depending upon the points invested. Why take it? Combat Experience is another bread and butter talent for Marksmanship Hunters. It’s a pretty necessary place to stick two points while making your way down the …

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