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Marksmanship Hunter

PvE Guide Patch 11.0.7
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DPS Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Marksmanship Hunter, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.0.7).

Single Target

Ensure Hunters Mark is active on the target.

Start with Hunters Mark and pre-cast Aimed Shot. Follow with Rapid Fire, then maintain Steady Focus and use Explosive Shot on cooldown. Utilize Trueshot and Wailing Arrow effectively, and prioritize Aimed Shot and Kill Shot as they become available.

AoE

Ensure Hunters Mark is active on the highest HP target.

Begin with Hunters Mark and pre-cast Steady Shot. Follow with Explosive Shot and activate Trueshot. Maintain Aimed Shot and Kill Shot as they come off cooldown, while using Multi Shot to manage Trick Shots and Precise Shots. Use Steady Shot as a filler.

Cooldowns

Prioritize Trueshot during burst phases, use Wailing Arrow on cooldown for resets, and maintain Kill Shot and Explosive Shot as they become available.