Each Hunter spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Hunter gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Beast MasteryLeveling | Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina |
| Marksmanship | Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina |
| Survival | Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina |
Beast Mastery Hunter Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Hit
- Agility
- Intellect
- Attack Power
- Stamina
For Beast Mastery Hunter, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Hit and Agility. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Beast Mastery Hunter Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 26.35 |
| Hit | 1% | 22.94 |
| Agility | 1 point | 2.77 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 1.12 |
| Attack Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Weapon DPS | 1 DPS | 14 |
How Much Hit a Beast Mastery Hunter Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
Marksmanship Hunter Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Hit
- Agility
- Intellect
- Attack Power
- Stamina
For Marksmanship Hunter, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Hit and Agility. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Marksmanship Hunter Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 31.5 |
| Hit | 1% | 23.75 |
| Agility | 1 point | 2.83 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 1.08 |
| Attack Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Weapon DPS | 1 DPS | 14 |
How Much Hit a Marksmanship Hunter Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
Survival Hunter Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Hit
- Agility
- Intellect
- Attack Power
- Stamina
For Survival Hunter, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Hit and Agility. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Survival Hunter Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 31.33 |
| Hit | 1% | 21.91 |
| Agility | 1 point | 3.1 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 1.09 |
| Attack Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Weapon DPS | 1 DPS | 14 |
How Much Hit a Survival Hunter Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
How to Read Hunter Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and stats of equal weight are joined with =.
Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power.
Hunter Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the Hunter stat priority in WoW Forever?
Beast Mastery: Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina. Marksmanship: Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina. Survival: Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect > Attack Power > Stamina.
What stats should a Hunter look for while leveling?
Follow the Beast Mastery order, the recommended leveling spec: Critical Strike > Hit > Agility > Intellect. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Hunter need in WoW Forever?
Beast Mastery needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Marksmanship needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Survival needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Hunter stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Hunter stats?
The Hunter BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.