!A hunter with a fierce wolf pet companion in a misty forest

WoW Forever Beta Beast Mastery Hunter DPS Guide

Beast Mastery Hunter is the pet + ranged DPS spec in WoW Forever beta, with strong pet scaling (5% pet damage bonus), Bestial Wrath burst, and solo-friendly gameplay. This guide covers talent build, rotation, gear, and best races.

For broader Hunter info, see our Hunter Guide, Marksmanship Hunter, Survival Hunter, and Best Race for Each Class articles.

Quick summary: Best BM Hunter race: Troll (Berserking + Beast Slaying) or Night Elf (Shadowmeld). Talent priority: Improved Aspect of the Hawk → Endurance Training → Bestial Discipline. Rotation: Auto Shot + Pet attack + Kill Shot. Stat priority: Agility > Hit > Crit > Strength.

Why Beast Mastery Hunter is strong

Strengths

• Pet tanks (level 30+ permanent pet)
• Bestial Discipline (Focus regeneration boost)
• Bestial Wrath (major pet CD, level 30+)
• Solo-friendly (pet tanking)
• Ranged DPS (safe in PvE and PvP)
• Trap utility (Freezing, Immolation)

Weaknesses

• Pet management (can die, lose DPS)
• Mana management (Auto Shot costs mana)
• Range-limited (some spells)
• Lower solo burst than Sub Rogue

Best races for BM Hunter

S tier

Race	Faction	Why
Troll	Horde	Berserking + Beast Slaying
Night Elf	Alliance	Shadowmeld + Quickness

A tier

Race	Faction	Why
Skyborne	Both	Wind Blessed + Elemental Insight
Orc	Horde	Blood Fury + Hardiness + Axe Spec

B tier

Race	Faction	Why
Dwarf	Alliance	Stoneform + Gun Spec
Undead	Horde	Will of the Forsaken

Verdict: Troll for Berserking + Beast Slaying (5% damage vs beasts), Night Elf for Shadowmeld + Quickness.

Talent build (level 10-30)

Tier 1: Core BM talents

1. Improved Aspect of the Hawk (5/5) — +25% ranged AP
2. Endurance Training (5/5) — +5% pet HP
3. Improved Revive Pet (2/2) — +pet revive speed

Tier 2: Pet improvements

1. Bestial Discipline (5/5) — pet + hunter focus regen
2. Improved Mend Pet (2/2) — +pet heal
3. Ferocity (5/5) — +5% pet damage + crit
4. Spirit Bond (2/2) — pet + hunter regen

Tier 3: Advanced talents

1. Improved Aspect of the Monkey (5/5) — +dodge
2. Thick Hide (3/3) — +pet armor
3. Improved Revive Pet (already in tree)
4. Master Tactician (5/5) — +melee/ranged crit
5. Lone Wolf (3/3) — solo leveling bonus (level 30+)

Endgame (level 30+)

1. Bestial Wrath (1/1) — major pet CD
2. Frenzy (5/5) — pet attack speed
3. Catlike Reflexes (3/3) — +Agi + dodge
4. Ferocious Inspiration (3/3) — +party damage
5. Beast Mastery (1/1) — capstone (level 50+)
6. The Beast Within (level 60+, major CD)

Pet selection

Best pets for BM Hunter

Pet	Family	Use
Wolf	Ferocity	DPS (Furious Howl burst)
Cat	Ferocity	Mobile DPS
Raptor	Ferocity	Raw DPS (rare)
Turtle	Tenacity	Tank
Bear	Tenacity	Tank

Verdict: Wolf for PvE DPS (Furious Howl), Turtle for solo content (high HP).

Ferocity 5/5 vs Tenacity 5/5

• Ferocity: +5% pet damage (DPS)
• Tenacity: +5% pet HP (survivability)
• Cunning: +5% pet damage + Master’s Call (PvP)

For solo leveling, Tenacity is safer. For PvE DPS, Ferocity is better.

Rotation (level 20)

Standard BM rotation

1. Auto Shot (main damage, ranged attack)
2. Pet attack (auto)
3. Aspect of the Hawk (active, +ranged AP)
4. Hunter’s Mark (if not at cap)
5. Serpent Sting (DoT)
6. Kill Shot (execute, below 20% HP, level 30+)

Opener (raid)

1. Aspect of the Hawk (active)
2. Hunter’s Mark (apply)
3. Pet attack (send in)
4. Auto Shot spam
5. Serpent Sting (DoT for sustained damage)

Solo rotation

1. Pet tank (send in)
2. Auto Shot (safe ranged)
3. Concussive Shot (slow melee mob)
4. Feign Death (drop threat)
5. Mend Pet (between fights)

Stat priority

Raid DPS

1. Agility (primary, ranged AP + crit)
2. Hit (until 9% cap)
3. Crit (25%+ ideal)
4. Strength (some AP)
5. Stamina (survivability)

PvP

1. Stamina (survivability)
2. Agility (damage)
3. Crit (burst)
4. Hit (9% cap)
5. Resilience (when available)

Pre-bis gear checklist (level 20)

Slot	Best in slot	Source
Head	Beastmaster’s Hat	Quest reward
Shoulders	Headhunter’s Spaulders	Quest reward
Chest	Beastmaster’s Tunic	Quest reward
Legs	Huntsman’s Leggings	Quest reward
Boots	Beastmaster’s Boots	Quest reward
Weapon (ranged)	Polished Ironwood Bow	Quest reward
Trinket	Excavator’s Trowel	Brogdul rare drop

PvP strategy

Offense

• Auto Shot for sustained damage
• Concussive Shot for slow
• Serpent Sting for DoT
• Kill Shot (level 30+) for execute

Defense

• Feign Death (drop threat, drop combat)
• Disengage (jump back)
• Deterrence (level 30+, dodge + parry buff)
• Misdirection (level 30+, threat redirect)

Crowd control

• Freezing Trap (root + breakable CC)
• Immolation Trap (AoE damage)
• Scatter Shot (level 30+, disorient)
• Wyvern Sting (level 30+, sleep CC)

Common BM Hunter questions

Is BM Hunter viable at level 20?

Yes — solid DPS with pet.

Which race is best for BM Hunter?

Troll (Berserking + Beast Slaying).

When does Bestial Wrath unlock?

Level 30 (Phase 2).

Is BM Hunter good for leveling?

Yes — pet tank makes solo content easy.

How much Agility at level 20?

~200 Agility is competitive.

Common BM Hunter mistakes

Mistake	Cost	Fix
Letting pet die	Lost DPS	Mend Pet frequently
Forgetting Aspect of the Hawk	Lower damage	Activate before combat
Wasting Aspect switches	Lost focus	Always in Hawk
Standing in melee range	Death	Use Disengage

Phase 2 BM Hunter preview

At level 30, Bestial Wrath unlocks (major pet CD, +damage). Deterrence adds dodge/parry buff. The Beast Within (level 60+) is the capstone.

Final verdict

Best BM Hunter race: Troll or Night Elf

Best BM Hunter talents:

• Improved Aspect of the Hawk + Bestial Discipline + Ferocity
• Frenzy + Bestial Wrath + Ferocious Inspiration

Best rotation: Pet attack + Auto Shot + Serpent Sting + Kill Shot

Whatever your race, BM Hunter is a versatile ranged DPS with pet scaling in WoW Forever. Pet tank + solo-friendly = great for any content.

For more Hunter info, see our Hunter Guide, Marksmanship Hunter, Survival Hunter, and Best Race for Each Class articles.