06 March 2011

Marksman Hunter Stat Priority

Agility - Is the best stat for a hunter, hands down.
  • 1 AGI = 2 Attack Power
  • 325 AGI = 1% Critical Hit Chance
  • 1 AGI = .55 Critical Hit Rating
Attack Power - This stat is less important then Agility. Mainly because our agility rating transfers to AP.
  • 14 Attack Power = 1 DPS (auto shot)
  • 7 AGI = 1 DPS (auto shot)
Hit Rating - This is possibly the most important stat for a hunter. It drops your chance of missing the target. Check your tool tip to make sure it is maxed at all times if possible. Hover the tool tip when it says 0% miss chance you have it maxed.
  • max 5% PvP
  • max 8% PvE
  • 120 Hit Rating = 1% decrease in the chance you will miss target
Critical Hit Rating - Marksman hunter favorite. After all other stats you can go for as much critical hit rating as possible. Note that this stat is raised by AGI as stated above so AGI > Crit.
  • 179 Critical Hit Rating = 1% chance to Critical Hit target
  • max 105% on boss PvE
  • max 100% true amount PvE
  • max 60% for PvP
Mastery - Chance to fire an additional shot for 115% weapon damage.
  • 179 Mastery Rating = 1 point of Mastery
Haste - Least Important stat for the marksman hunter.
  • 128 Haste Rating = 1% increase in Haste
  • Less Important from what I have read up on. This stat will be high enough for acceptable levels with your gear upgrades. Choose all other stats if possible.
Spell Penetration - An often overlooked statistic. This is important if you want to PvP at higher levels. What it does is penetrate magical resistance. For our nature based / arcane shot lines this is important. Also, from what I have read mages can boost magical resistance by about 220-240. Can be obtained by utilizing 3 Stormy Ocean Sapphire gems that match blue sockets and the cloak enchantment.
  • max needed 220-240