Hunter's Guide to Pre-Raid Best in Slot (BiS)

Introduction

• Goal: To get pre-raid BiS quickly and be prepared for raids.
• Full BiS gear is not required to begin raiding.
• Aim for high-quality gear to avoid holding the raid back.

Stat Weights for Hunters

• Prioritize: Hit > Crit > Agility > Attack Power
• Intellect and Spirit are nice but less important.

Beast Stalker Set

• Generally not worth pursuing except for boots.
• Boots are the main useful piece.
• Tier 0.5 set is not commonly worn.

Recommended Gear

Helms

• Best: Backwood Helm (DM West quest)
• Alternatives:
  • Crown of Tyranny (Stratholme)
  • Mask of the Unforgiven (for hit; Stratholme)

Necklaces

• Best: Mark of Fordring (In Dreams Quest, EPL)
• Alternatives: Imperial Jewel (BRD)
  • Stratholme quest necklace

Shoulders

• Best: True Strike Shoulders (UBRS, Ren runs)
• Alternative: Warmhide Spaulders (if less hit is needed)

Capes

• Best: Cape of the Black Baron (Stratholme)
• Alternative: Emperor's New Cape (BRD)

Chest Pieces

• Best: Savage Gladiator Chain (BRD)
• Alternatives:
  • Cadaverous Armor
  • Ogre Forged Hauberk (DM North)

Bracers

• Best: Smolderweb Bracers (LBRS)
• Alternative: Bracers of the Eclipse (DM West)

Gloves

• Best: Devilsaur Gauntlets (BOE)

Leggings

• Best: Devilsaur Leggings (BOE)

Belts

• Best: Warpwood Binding (DM West)
• Alternative: Chiselbrand Girdle (LBRS)

Boots

• Options:
  • Mongoose Boots (BOE)
  • Beast Stalkers Boots (Stratholme)
  • Windreaver Greaves (Scholomance)

Rings

• Best: Tarnished Elven Ring (DM North)

Trinkets

• Best:
  • Blackhand's Breadth (LBRS quest)
  • Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas (DM West)

Weapons

Melee Weapons

• Phase 2 Best: Barbarous Blade
• Phase 3 Best: Twin Bone Slicing Hatchets with Agility enchants

Ranged Weapons

• Best: Bloodseeker (Alterac Valley quest)
• Alternatives:
  • Carapace Spine Crossbow (Stratholme)
  • Blackcrow (LBRS)

Avoid

• Trueaim Gauntlets and Rip Hook (poor choices)

Conclusion

• Phase 5 will bring some adjustments, but current recommendations remain strong.
• Engage with the community for further insights and updates.