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Pack Leader Survival Hunter 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Pack Leader Survival Hunter PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Pack Leader Survival 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Pack Leader Survival Hunters

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    Djfortnite
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 118 ilvl
    3175
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    Drenden (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 121 ilvl
    3167
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    Mirimoo
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 119 ilvl
    3139
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    Ripurpanties
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Pack Leader | 120 ilvl
    3133
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    Jaywaz
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Pack Leader | 162 ilvl
    3127

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Survival 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

  • 17% Critical Strike +73
  • 17% Haste +170
  • 34% Mastery +327
  • 22% Versatility +318

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +10
  • 0% Leech +0
  • 21% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Pack Leader Survival 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 3v3

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 Survival Hunters in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Midnight Herald's Cowl

    • Set
    • 41
    Midnight Herald's Cowl icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Midnight Herald's Shadowguards

    • Set
    • 45
    Midnight Herald's Shadowguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 18
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Hauberk

    • Set
    • 7
    Midnight Herald's Hauberk icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Midnight Herald's Gloves

    • Set
    • 49
    Midnight Herald's Gloves icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Midnight Herald's Clasp

    • 3
    Midnight Herald's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Midnight Herald's Petticoat

    • Set
    • 47
    Midnight Herald's Petticoat icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Interloper's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Interloper's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. High Nerubian Signet

    • 1
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  5. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 1
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Spear

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Spear icon

  3. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 5
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pillar

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pillar icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Crossbow

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Crossbow icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer 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 Survival Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    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 Survival Hunter gear in 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 2
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

  2. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility

    • 1
    Greater Inscription of Vicious Agility icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 45
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 3
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 26
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 24
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 42
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +72 Avoidance

    • 5
    +72 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 50
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 10
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 47
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 38
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 10
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 45
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Sophic Devotion

    • 1
    Sophic Devotion icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    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 Survival Hunters in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 50
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 30
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 17
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 182
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 126
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 17
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 15
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 13
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 2
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

Most Played Races for Survival Hunter 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 16
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 11
    Orc icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 11
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren icon

Pack Leader Survival Hunter Guide FAQ

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

How is this 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Pack Leader Survival Hunters in 3v3 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.