Kersh - Survival Hunter

DING! Your hunter just reached level 85 and, now that the level bar is gone, you have no clue what to do next. So where should you go to get the pieces of gear missing to reach an average iLvl of 329 — and be able to queue for Heroics? Let me help you! Here I’ll list the best pieces of Pre-Heroic hunter gear you can obtain so to get you prepared to step into heroics.

This list will include items you can obtain by quests, crafting, reputation rewards, regular dungeons and Justice Points. The reason why I’m including Justice Points and iLvl 359 Reputation gear is because you can technically get those without spending time in heroic dungeons.

To be honest, I’ve always been a Survival Hunter. While I’ve leveled as BM, SV is the only spec I use for End-Game Content, but, from what I’ve read, stat priority is pretty much the same between the 3 specs. Oh, and just like in WotLK, Agility is still the best stat.

Agility >Haste [Soft Cap] > Hit [Until Capped] > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery

If you feel like investigating a bit more about Stat Priority for your spec, take a look at:

Beast Mastery – Elitist Jerks

Marksmanship – Elitist Jerks

Survival – Elitist Jerks

Head:

iLvl 346:

1. Willow Mask – 2200 Justice Points
2. Windhome Helm / Snarling Helm – Revered with Wildhammer Clan / Dragonmaw Clan

iLvl 333:

1. Wildhammer Riding Helm - Grim Batol: General Umbriss

Shoulders:

iLvl 346:

1. Wrap of the Valley Glades – 1650 Justice Points

iLvl 333:

1. Bloodpetal Mantel – Halls of Origination: Ammunae
2. Mantle of Moss – Honored with The Earthen Ring

Neck:

iLvl 346:

1. Amulet of Dull Dreaming – 1250 Justice Points
2. Acorn of the Daughter – Revered with Guardians of Hyjal
3. Brazen Elementium Medallion – Jewelcrafting
4. Entwiner Elementium Choker – Jewelcrafting

Chest:

iLvl 359:

1. Dragonkiller Tunic – Leatherworking

iLvl 346:

1. Vest of the True Companion – 2200 Justice Points

iLvl 333:

1. Razorshell Chest – Leatherworking

Back:

iLvl 346:

1. Softwind Cape – Revered with The Earthen Ring

iLvl 333:

1. Kaleki Cloak – Lost City of Tol’vir: General Husam
2. Cloak of Beasts – Leatherworking

Hands:

iLvl 346:

1. Gloves of the Passing Night – 1650 Justice Points

iLvl 333:

1. Trasure Hunter’s Gloves – Quest: Doing it the Hard Way
2. Coulton’s Crushers – Quest: Skullcrusher the Mountain [Jonathan Coulton anyone?]

Wrists:

iLvl 333:

1. Eradicator’s Bracers – Quest: Closing a Dark Chapter

Waist:

iLvl 359:

1. Corded Viper Belt – Leatherworking

iLvl 346:

1. Belt of the Dim Forest – 1650 Justice Points

iLvl 333:

1. Belt of the Stargazer – Honored with Ramkahen

Legs:

iLvl 346:

1. Hillside Striders – 2200 Justice Points

iLvl 333:

1. Balkar’s Waders – Lost City of Tol’vir: High Prophet Barim
2. Aerial Assault Legguards – Quest: Krazz Works!
3. Gryphon-Grip Leggings – Quest: Doing it like a Dunwald

Feet:

iLvl 359:

1. Treads of Malorne – Exalted with Guardians of Hyjal

iLvl 333:

1. Red Scale Boots – Grim Batol: Drahga Shadowburner
2. Treads of the Neferset – Quest: The Source of Their Power

Rings:

iLvl 359:

1. Signet of the Elder Council – Exalted with The Earthen Ring

iLvl 346:

1. Terrath’s Signet of Balance – Revered with Therazane
2. Band of Blades – Jewelcrafting
3. Elementium Destroyer’s Ring – Jewelcrafting

iLvl 333:

1. Mirage Ring – Lost City of Tol’vir: Zone Drop
2. Ring of Blinding Stars – Halls of Origination: Isiset
3. Ring of Dun Algaz – Grim Batol: Forgemaster Throngus

Trinkets:

iLvl 333:

1. Tia’s Grace – Lost City of Tol’Vir: Siamat
2. Skardyn’s Grace – Grim Batol: General Umbriss

iLvl 316:

1. Key to the Endless Chamber – The Stonecore: Corborus

Ranged:

iLvl 346:

1. Overpowered Chicken Splitter – Engineering
2. Kickback 5000 – Engineering

iLvl 333:

1. Volatile Thunderstick – Engineering
2. Finely-Tuned Throat Needler – Engineering
3. Big Bendy Blasting Bow – Quest: The Crucible of Carnage: The Twilight Terror!

2-H Weapon:

iLvl 333:

1. Seliza’s Spear – Lost City of Tol’vir: General Husam
2. Staff of Draconic Pacification – Quest: Narkrall, The Drake-Tamer
3. Torth-Slayer’s Staff – Quest: Fury Unbound

iLvl 316:

1. Darkling Staff – The Stonecore: High Priestess Azil

If you’re already running heroics, then it’s time to start looking for gear that will help you maximize your DPS during raids. Check back soon for another post soon that will help you look for the best pieces.

Oh, and 2 more things. First, if you have any questions, ask them in the comments and I’ll try to reply as soon as possible. Second, if you know who Jonathan Coulton is and like his songs, you’re my new friend.

/hug