Hunter PvE: Pre-Raid BiS (Level 60)

level 60

Provisional list for level 60 before the first raids, based on our game data (beta): quest rewards, crafting and reputation. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it. Current list for level 30

Provisional pre-raid gear for a level 60 Hunter in WoW Forever, slot by slot, from quests, reputation and crafting. PvE list: Agility and attack power ahead of critical strikes and hit chance, plus a strong ranged weapon. Status: based on our game data (beta), values in Forever may still differ. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it.

HordeAlliance

List for Horde

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Black Dragonscale Helmlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Beastmaster's Cap Warbear Helm Helm of Fire Wicked Leather Headband Helm of Latent Power
Neck	Medallion of the Dawn	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Beads of Ogre Might Amulet of the Darkmoon Sunprism Pendant Woven Ivy Necklace Amulet of the Dawn
Shoulder	Darkspear Pauldronslevel 60+	Reputation: Darkspear Raiders, Exalted	Defiler's Leather Shoulders Defiler's Lizardhide Shoulders Defiler's Chain Pauldrons Black Dragonscale Shoulders Shadowskin Spaulders
Back	Earthweave Cloak	Quest: Volunteer's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Deathguard's Cloak Shifting Cloak Deep River Cloak Cerise Drape Chemist's Smock + 1 more
Chest	Dawn Armorlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Beastmaster's Tunic Timbermaw Tunic Stormshroud Armor Wicked Leather Armor Black Dragonscale Breastplate
Wrist	Beastmaster's Bindings	Quest: An Earnest PropositionAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: An Earnest PropositionHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Bracers of Subterfuge Rockfury Bracers Wicked Leather Bracers Stalker's Mail Bracers Skulker's Leather Bracers
Hands	Devilsaur Gauntletslevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Stormshroud Gloves Desertstalkers's Gauntlets Beastmaster's Gloves Stalker's Mail Gauntlets Timbermaw Brawlers
Waist	Defiler's Chain Girdlelevel 58+	Reputation: The Defilers, Honored	Defiler's Leather Girdle Substandard Belt Chain Heavy Timbermaw Belt Beastmaster's Belt Defiler's Mail Girdle
Legs	Leggings of the Plague Hunter	Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Devilsaur Leggings Beastmaster's Pants Stormshroud Pants Black Dragonscale Leggings Heavy Scorpid Leggings
Feet	Scalegut Treaderslevel 53+	Leatherworking (295)	Beastmaster's Boots Mongoose Boots Defiler's Leather Boots Dunestalker's Boots Hivethrasher's Boots
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Might of Cenarius	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath White Bone Band Insurgent's Band Ocean's Breeze Band of Piety
Trinket	Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+ Rune of the Guard Captain	Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk VillageHorde, The Hinterlands, level 46+	Molten Heart of the Mountain Defiler's Talisman Relentless Raider's Seal Darkspear Voodoo Seal
Two-Hand	Legionite Glaivelevel 58+	Blacksmithing (300)Only the crafter can wear it	Arcanite Reaper Thorium Poleaxe Ice Barbed Spear Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Staff Beastslayer
Ranged	The Purifier	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bloodseeker Gorewood Bow Flawless Arcanite Rifle Dark Iron Rifle Smokey's Explosive Launcher

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Agility	Enchanting (290)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Superior Agility	Enchanting (295)
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility	Enchanting (270)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Agility	Enchanting (295)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Agility	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Elixir of the Mongoose	Alchemy (280)
Flask of the Titans	Alchemy (300)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops	Cooking (300)

List for Alliance

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Black Dragonscale Helmlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Beastmaster's Cap Warbear Helm Helm of Fire Wicked Leather Headband Lordrec Helmet
Neck	Medallion of the Dawn	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Beads of Ogre Might Amulet of the Darkmoon Sunprism Pendant Amulet of the Dawn Seal of the Expedition
Shoulder	Theramore Pauldronslevel 60+	Reputation: Theramore Expeditionary Force, Exalted	Highlander's Leather Shoulders Highlander's Lizardhide Shoulders Highlander's Chain Pauldrons Black Dragonscale Shoulders Shadowskin Spaulders
Back	Earthweave Cloak	Quest: Volunteer's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Cloak of the Honor Guard Shifting Cloak Deep River Cloak Cerise Drape Faded Hakkari Cloak
Chest	Dawn Armorlevel 56+	Leatherworking (300)	Beastmaster's Tunic Timbermaw Tunic Stormshroud Armor Wicked Leather Armor Black Dragonscale Breastplate
Wrist	Beastmaster's Bindings	Quest: An Earnest PropositionAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: An Earnest PropositionHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Bracers of Subterfuge Rockfury Bracers Wicked Leather Bracers Stalker's Mail Bracers Skulker's Leather Bracers
Hands	Devilsaur Gauntletslevel 53+	Leatherworking (265)	Stormshroud Gloves Desertstalkers's Gauntlets Beastmaster's Gloves Stalker's Mail Gauntlets Timbermaw Brawlers
Waist	Highlander's Chain Girdlelevel 58+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Honored	Highlander's Leather Girdle Substandard Belt Chain Heavy Timbermaw Belt Beastmaster's Belt Highlander's Mail Girdle
Legs	Leggings of the Plague Hunter	Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Devilsaur Leggings Beastmaster's Pants Stormshroud Pants Black Dragonscale Leggings Heavy Scorpid Leggings
Feet	Scalegut Treaderslevel 53+	Leatherworking (295)	Beastmaster's Boots Mongoose Boots Highlander's Leather Boots Dunestalker's Boots Hivethrasher's Boots
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Might of Cenarius	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Theramore Signet Ocean's Breeze Band of Piety
Trinket	Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+ Molten Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+	Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Talisman of Arathor Enriched Seal Volunteer's Lucky Seal
Two-Hand	Legionite Glaivelevel 58+	Blacksmithing (300)Only the crafter can wear it	Arcanite Reaper Ironbark Staff Thorium Poleaxe Ice Barbed Spear Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Staff + 1 more
Ranged	The Purifier	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Bloodseeker Gorewood Bow Flawless Arcanite Rifle Dark Iron Rifle Thornflinger + 1 more

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Agility	Enchanting (290)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Superior Agility	Enchanting (295)
Hands	Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility	Enchanting (270)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Agility	Enchanting (295)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Agility	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Elixir of the Mongoose	Alchemy (280)
Flask of the Titans	Alchemy (300)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops	Cooking (300)

Hunter PvE FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Hunter PvE?

Ranged: the best choice is The Purifier (Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn). Good alternatives: Bloodseeker, Gorewood Bow, Flawless Arcanite Rifle.

Where do I get the BiS gear for Hunter PvE?

Quest rewards: 8 of 16 items, for example Medallion of the Dawn (Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn), Earthweave Cloak (Quest: Volunteer's Battlegear). Crafted: 6 of 16 items, for example Black Dragonscale Helm (Leatherworking (300)), Dawn Armor (Leatherworking (300)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 2 of 16 items.

Which professions do I need for Hunter PvE?

For the best choices you need Enchanting (Trinket), Blacksmithing (Two-Hand).

Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Hunter PvE?

Enchants: Enchant Weapon - Agility (Weapon), Enchant Chest - Greater Stats (Chest), Enchant Bracer - Superior Agility (Wrist), Enchant Gloves - Greater Agility (Hands). Consumables: Elixir of the Mongoose, Flask of the Titans, Major Mana Potion, Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops.

From what level can I wear the BiS items for Hunter PvE?

Items with a known level requirement need level 50 to 60. The earliest you can wear is Frozen Heart of the Mountain (from level 50); the full list is usable from level 60.

How is this BiS list made?

Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 60, rated by the stats that matter for Hunter PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.

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Provisional pre-raid list for level 60, based on our game data (beta). Level 60 dungeon loot isn't included yet. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.