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Beast Mastery Hunter Talent Route: 10-60

A level-by-level Hunter talent order from 10 to 60.

Buff My Pet Editorial Standard 10-60

Talent tree

10-60 route →
33 points

Beast Mastery

Improved Aspect of the Hawk, 1/5 ranks selected Endurance Training, 4/5 ranks selected Improved Eyes of the Beast, 0/2 ranks selected Improved Aspect of the Monkey, 0/5 ranks selected Thick Hide, 3/3 ranks selected Improved Revive Pet, 2/2 ranks selected Pathfinding, 2/2 ranks selected Bestial Swiftness, 1/1 ranks selected Unleashed Fury, 5/5 ranks selected Improved Mend Pet, 0/2 ranks selected Ferocity, 5/5 ranks selected Spirit Bond, 2/2 ranks selected Intimidation, 1/1 ranks selected Bestial Discipline, 2/2 ranks selected Frenzy, 4/5 ranks selected Bestial Wrath, 1/1 ranks selected
0 points

Marksmanship

Improved Concussive Shot, 0/5 ranks selected Efficiency, 0/5 ranks selected Improved Hunter's Mark, 0/5 ranks selected Lethal Shots, 0/5 ranks selected Aimed Shot, 0/1 ranks selected Improved Arcane Shot, 0/5 ranks selected Hawk Eye, 0/3 ranks selected Improved Serpent Sting, 0/5 ranks selected Mortal Shots, 0/5 ranks selected Scatter Shot, 0/1 ranks selected Barrage, 0/3 ranks selected Improved Scorpid Sting, 0/3 ranks selected Ranged Weapon Specialization, 0/5 ranks selected Trueshot Aura, 0/1 ranks selected
18 points

Survival

Monster Slaying, 3/3 ranks selected Humanoid Slaying, 3/3 ranks selected Deflection, 0/5 ranks selected Entrapment, 0/5 ranks selected Savage Strikes, 0/2 ranks selected Improved Wing Clip, 4/5 ranks selected Clever Traps, 0/2 ranks selected Survivalist, 4/5 ranks selected Deterrence, 1/1 ranks selected Trap Mastery, 0/2 ranks selected Surefooted, 1/3 ranks selected Improved Feign Death, 2/2 ranks selected Killer Instinct, 0/3 ranks selected Counterattack, 0/1 ranks selected Lightning Reflexes, 0/5 ranks selected Wyvern Sting, 0/1 ranks selected
Level 22 Bestial Swiftness
Level 30 Intimidation
Level 40 Bestial Wrath
Level 53 Deterrence

Talent route: 10-60

Trainer spending: 1–60

Costs show the base trainer price. Discounts can lower what you pay; totals use the highest applicable race or faction route.

1–9

  1. Level 1

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      Track Beasts
      Class trainer Base cost 10c

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

  2. Level 4

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Monkey
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Dodge aspect for melee pressure or a rough pull.

  3. Level 6

    • Learn now
      Hunter's Mark Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

  4. Level 8

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      Parry
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      A parry buys time when a target gets through the pet.

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      Concussive Shot
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Runner slow and space-maker. Keep it ready when the pet loses a target.

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      Raptor Strike Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

10–19

  1. Level 10

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      Call Pet
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Call your tank back after travel or a safe dismissal.

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      Revive Pet
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      This revives your pet, not a player. Get it immediately.

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      Tame Beast
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Complete the quest immediately. Beast Mastery starts with a trained pet.

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      Dismiss Pet
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Dismiss before a tight cave or bad path. One tour through another room ends runs.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 1
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Free pet threat keeps enemies off you during solo pulls.

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 10c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Beast Training
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Required to teach your active pet threat and durability upgrades.

    • Learn now
      Feed Pet
      Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c

      Feed the pet to keep its damage and loyalty steady.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 4s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 2
      Pet leveling and loyalty Base cost 0c

      No purchase needed. Your active pet gains this Growl rank naturally for solo threat.

    • Learn now
      Track Humanoids
      Class trainer Base cost 4s

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

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      Natural Armor Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 10c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  2. Level 12

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      Mend Pet Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 6s

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Learn now
      Wing Clip Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 6s

      Rank 1 is the runner slow. Keep it on your bar for a clean exit.

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 1s 20c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 6s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 6s

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 1s 20c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  3. Level 14

    • Skip while leveling
      Eyes of the Beast
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.

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      Scare Beast Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.

    • Skip while leveling
      Eagle Eye
      Class trainer Base cost 12s

      This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.

  4. Level 16

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      Mongoose Bite Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.

    • Learn now
      Immolation Trap Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.

    • Learn now
      Raptor Strike Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 18s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

  5. Level 18

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      Multi-Shot Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

    • Learn now
      Track Undead
      Class trainer Base cost 20s

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

20–29

  1. Level 20

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      Dual Wield
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Weapon flexibility for the rare time a mob reaches you.

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      Disengage Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.

    • Learn now
      Freezing Trap Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.

    • Learn now
      Mend Pet Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Cheetah
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Travel aspect. Cancel it before a hit can daze you into another pack.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 22s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.

    • Skip while leveling
      Fire Resistance Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Frost Resistance Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Shadow Resistance Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Nature Resistance Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Arcane Resistance Rank 1
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

  2. Level 22

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      Scorpid Sting Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.

    • Learn now
      Hunter's Mark Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 60s

      Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.

  3. Level 24

    • Skip while leveling
      Beast Lore
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 12s 60c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Raptor Strike Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

    • Learn now
      Track Hidden
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 12s 60c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  4. Level 26

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      Rapid Fire
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Damage window for ending a dangerous pull before it grows.

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      Serpent Sting Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Immolation Trap Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.

    • Learn now
      Track Elementals
      Class trainer Base cost 70s

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

  5. Level 28

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      Mend Pet Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

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      Frost Trap
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Slow field for making distance before a pack reaches you.

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      Arcane Shot Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

30–39

  1. Level 30

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 5
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Feign Death
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Emergency reset. Learn it on the spot and test its limits safely.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Beast
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Use it for beast tracking and resistance when the zone calls for it.

    • Learn now
      Mongoose Bite Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.

    • Learn now
      Multi-Shot Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.

    • Learn now
      Scare Beast Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 80s

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Skip while leveling
      Fire Resistance Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Frost Resistance Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Arcane Resistance Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Nature Resistance Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Shadow Resistance Rank 2
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 5
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  2. Level 32

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      Flare
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Reveal stealth before it becomes an unexpected pull.

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      Raptor Strike Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

    • Learn now
      Scorpid Sting Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.

    • Learn now
      Track Demons
      Class trainer Base cost 1g

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

  3. Level 34

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Explosive Trap Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s

      Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.

    • Learn now
      Disengage Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s

      Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.

  4. Level 36

    • Learn now
      Viper Sting Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.

    • Learn now
      Mend Pet Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 6
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 25s 20c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Immolation Trap Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s

      Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 6
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 25s 20c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  5. Level 38

    • Skip while leveling
      Wing Clip Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Wing Clip Rank 1 already supplies the escape slow; later ranks add damage that is not worth Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

40

  1. Level 40

    • Skip while leveling
      Volley Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.

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      Mail
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Armor upgrade at 40. More physical buffer buys time to Feign or trap.

    • Defer
      Aspect of the Pack
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Aspect of the Pack is group travel convenience; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.

    • Learn now
      Raptor Strike Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

    • Learn now
      Freezing Trap Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.

    • Learn now
      Hunter's Mark Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 5
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Defer
      Track Giants
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Track Giants is narrow utility; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.

    • Skip while leveling
      Fire Resistance Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Frost Resistance Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Arcane Resistance Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Nature Resistance Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Shadow Resistance Rank 3
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

41–49

  1. Level 41

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Aspect of the Pack
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Aspect of the Pack is group travel convenience; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.

    • Learn now Catch-up buy
      Track Giants
      Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s

      Track Giants is narrow utility; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.

  2. Level 42

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 7
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 43s 20c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Scorpid Sting Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.

    • Learn now
      Multi-Shot Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s

      Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 7
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 43s 20c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  3. Level 44

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      Mend Pet Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Learn now
      Mongoose Bite Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Explosive Trap Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s

      Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.

  4. Level 46

    • Learn now
      Viper Sting Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.

    • Learn now
      Immolation Trap Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.

    • Learn now
      Scare Beast Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Wild Rank 1
      Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s

      Nature resistance for the zone or dungeon that actually needs it.

  5. Level 48

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 8
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 57s 60c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Raptor Strike Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

    • Learn now
      Disengage Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s

      Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 8
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 57s 60c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

50–60

  1. Level 50

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Skip while leveling
      Volley Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s

      Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 6
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Learn now
      Track Dragonkin
      Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s

      Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.

    • Skip while leveling
      Fire Resistance Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Frost Resistance Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Arcane Resistance Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Nature Resistance Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

    • Skip while leveling
      Shadow Resistance Rank 4
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c

      Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

  2. Level 52

    • Learn now
      Mend Pet Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Learn now
      Scorpid Sting Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 4g

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

  3. Level 54

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 9
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 75s 60c

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Multi-Shot Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 20s

      Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.

    • Learn now
      Explosive Trap Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 20s

      Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 9
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 75s 60c

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

  4. Level 56

    • Learn now
      Raptor Strike Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

    • Learn now
      Viper Sting Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.

    • Learn now
      Immolation Trap Rank 5
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Wild Rank 2
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s

      Nature resistance for the zone or dungeon that actually needs it.

  5. Level 58

    • Learn now
      Serpent Sting Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.

    • Learn now
      Mongoose Bite Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.

    • Skip while leveling
      Volley Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.

    • Learn now
      Aspect of the Hawk Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

    • Learn now
      Hunter's Mark Rank 4
      Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s

      Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.

  6. Level 60

    • Learn now
      Great Stamina Rank 10
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s

      Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.

    • Learn now
      Mend Pet Rank 7
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.

    • Skip while leveling
      Wing Clip Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Wing Clip Rank 1 already supplies the escape slow; later ranks add damage that is not worth Hardcore mount gold.

    • Learn now
      Arcane Shot Rank 8
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.

    • Learn now
      Freezing Trap Rank 3
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.

    • Learn now
      Growl Rank 7
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s

      Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.

    • Learn now
      Distracting Shot Rank 6
      Class trainer Base cost 5g

      Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.

    • Learn now
      Natural Armor Rank 10
      Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s

      Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

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