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Beast Mastery Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Beast Mastery Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Beast Mastery Hunter DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Beast Mastery Hunters

  1. Theßrünhild's icon
    1
    Theßrünhild
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 124 ilvl
    2650
  2. Hogx's icon
    2
    Hogx
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Dark Ranger | 139 ilvl
    2620
  3. Hog's icon
    3
    Hog
    Darkspear (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Dark Ranger | 127 ilvl
    2617
  4. Shaenne's icon
    4
    Shaenne
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 121 ilvl
    2611
  5. Dremin's icon
    5
    Dremin
    Azralon (US)
    Orc | Pack Leader | 128 ilvl
    2602

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Beast Mastery Hunter's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 16% Critical Strike +57
  • 23% Haste +247
  • 57% Mastery +254
  • 21% Versatility +303

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +3
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Beast Mastery Hunters.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Beast Mastery Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 48
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 48
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Shroud of Cooperation

    • 1
    Shroud of Cooperation icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 6
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 14
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 50
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 8
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  4. Interloper's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Interloper's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bow

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Bow icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Rifle

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Rifle icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Rifle

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Rifle icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Beast Mastery Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Beast Mastery Hunter gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 41
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 37
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 12
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 46
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 46
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 36
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 10
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 65
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 20
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 7
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 19
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stormrider's Fury

    • 16
    Stormrider's Fury icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 14
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Beast Mastery Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 44
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 27
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 162
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 88
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 39
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 24
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 24
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 3

Most Played Races for Beast Mastery Hunter 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Beast Mastery Hunter DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 21
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 12
    Night Elf icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 5
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr icon

Beast Mastery Hunter Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Beast Mastery Hunters in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.