HunterHunter level 30 BiS in WoW Forever: gear by build
Choose a talent build for gear ranked by its role, weapons and level. Item candidates come from Wowhead; the weights are editorial assumptions.
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Blizzard's EU notice announces a level-30 beta cap for the restart early on October 2 CEST. The announcement does not confirm maintenance completion or item availability. Names, stats and acquisition labels below are from Wowhead’s Forever database; no in-game readback was available for this cut.
Still below level 20? The Hunter level 20 BiS list ranks the beta-client items for that cap.
Hunter: BiS by build
Earlier class leveling comparison
October 1 leveling snapshot
This is the October 1 snapshot with one leveling lens for the class. Item requirements and effects can change in the beta. Use the build links above for the October 5 item capture, role-specific weights and weapon choices.
Level path 20 → 30
- 20
Wrist: Fire-welded Bracers, requires level 20
- Wailing Caverns15–25 · access unverified
- The Deadmines18–23 · access unverified
- 22
Feet: Warsong Boots, requires level 22
Two-hand: Guardian Blade, requires level 21
- Shadowfang Keep22–30 · access unverified
- The Stockade22–30 · access unverified
- 24
- Blackfathom Deeps24–32 · access unverified
Excavation Site: Wetlands24–29 · access unverified
- 26
Head: Guard's Chain Helm, requires level 25
Legs: Triprunner Dungarees, requires level 25
- 28
Neck: Scout's Medallion, requires level 28
Shoulder: Unstable Crystalline Shoulderpads, requires level 28
Trinket: Volunteer's Lucky Seal, requires level 28
Off hand: Scout's Blade, requires level 28
Ranged: Master Hunter's Bow, requires level 28
City of Dalaran28–33 · access unverified- Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard28–38 · access unverified
- 30
Back: Tigerstrike Mantle, requires level 29
Chest: Garb of Fallen Felbark, requires level 29
Hands: Razzeric's Racing Grips, requires level 29
Waist: Stalker's Leather Belt, requires level 30
Finger: Ironspine's Eye, requires level 30
Main hand: Silent Hunter, requires level 30
- Gnomeregan29–38 · access unverified
- Scarlet Monastery: Library29–39 · access unverified
- Razorfen Kraul30–40 · access unverified
Items and dungeons sit at the first checkpoint that meets their level.
HunterLevel 30
- New pick since level 20HeadGuard's Chain Helm
Guard's Chain Helm
Item Level 30
HeadMail
177 Armor
+12 Agility
+11 Stamina
Requires Level 25
Crafted: Blacksmithing (130)
Next: Brawler's Leather Helm · Guard's Silvered Chain Helm
▲ Level 20 pick was Brawler's Leather Hood
- New pick since level 20NeckScout's MedallionHorde only
Scout's Medallion
Item Level 33
NeckAmulet
+8 Agility
+5 Stamina
Requires Level 28
Vendor: Kelm Hargunth
Alliance: Sentinel's Medallion
Next: Scout's Medallion · Kaleidoscope Chain
▲ Level 20 pick was Sentinel's Medallion
- New pick since level 20ShoulderUnstable Crystalline Shoulderpads
Unstable Crystalline Shoulderpads
Item Level 33
ShoulderLeather
81 Armor
+9 Agility
+5 Stamina
+8 health per 5 sec
Requires Level 28
No acquisition source in this Wowhead report
Next: Forest Tracker Epaulets · Mantle of Thieves
▲ Level 20 pick was Serpent's Shoulders
- New pick since level 20BackTigerstrike Mantle
Tigerstrike Mantle
Item Level 34
BackCloak
25 Armor
+8 Agility
+7 Stamina
Requires Level 29
World drop
Next: Hawkeye's Cloak · Fenrus' Hide
▲ Level 20 pick was Glowing Lizardscale Cloak
- New pick since level 20ChestGarb of Fallen Felbark
Garb of Fallen Felbark
Item Level 34
ChestLeather
110 Armor
+13 Agility
+7 Stamina
+9 Intellect
Requires Level 29
No acquisition source in this Wowhead report
Next: Dusky Leather Armor · Tunic of Westfall
▲ Level 20 pick was Tunic of Westfall
ShirtCosmetic, no pick
TabardCosmetic, no pick- New pick since level 20WristFire-welded Bracers
Fire-welded Bracers
Item Level 32
WristMail
98 Armor
+6 Agility
+2 Stamina
+6 Spirit
Requires Level 20
Quest: A Fine Mess
Next: Insignia Bracers · Staghide Armguards
▲ Level 20 pick was Cultist's Armguards
- New pick since level 20HandsRazzeric's Racing Grips
Razzeric's Racing Grips
Item Level 41
HandsLeather
70 Armor
+8 Agility
+9 Stamina
Requires Level 29
Quest: Safety First
Next: Deckswabber's Mitts · Braced Handguards
▲ Level 20 pick was Fletcher's Gloves
- New pick since level 20WaistStalker's Leather Belt
Stalker's Leather Belt
Item Level 35
WaistLeather
63 Armor
+9 Agility
+6 Stamina
+6 Intellect
+4 Spirit
Requires Level 30
Crafted: Leatherworking (155)
Next: Skulker's Leather Belt · Kolkar Hunter's Belt
▲ Level 20 pick was Blackened Defias Belt
- New pick since level 20LegsTriprunner Dungarees
Triprunner Dungarees
Item Level 37
LegsLeather
101 Armor
+3 Strength
+18 Agility
+6 Stamina
Requires Level 25
Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Alliance) or Rig Wars (Horde)
Next: Lightstep Leggings · Dusky Leather Leggings
▲ Level 20 pick was Duty Bound Leggings
- New pick since level 20FeetWarsong BootsHorde only
Warsong Boots
Item Level 27
FeetLeather
67 Armor
+8 Agility
+6 Stamina
Requires Level 22
Quest: Warsong Supplies
No faction restriction reported: Insignia Boots
Next: Scarlet Boots · Shapeshifting Sentinel's Strides
▲ Level 20 pick was Feet of the Lynx
- New pick since level 20FingerIronspine's Eye
Ironspine's Eye
Item Level 35
FingerRing
+4 Strength
+9 Agility
Requires Level 30
Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery
Next: Monkey Ring · Legionnaire's Band
▲ Level 20 pick was Signet of the Zhevra
Finger 2Monkey RingMonkey Ring
Item Level 32
FingerRing
+7 Agility
+7 Spirit
Requires Level 22
Quest: Willix the Importer
Next: Legionnaire's Band
Next-ranked finger candidate for the second slot. Unique-equipped rules are not recorded.
- New pick since level 20TrinketVolunteer's Lucky Seal
Volunteer's Lucky Seal
Item Level 33
TrinketTrinket
+6 Stamina
+8 Arcane Resistance
+8 Fire Resistance
+8 Nature Resistance
+8 Frost Resistance
+8 Shadow Resistance
+8 Holy Resistance
Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional 5 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.
Requires Level 28
No acquisition source in this Wowhead report
Next: Relentless Raider's Seal · Rune of Duty
▲ Level 20 pick was Rune of Duty
- Trinket 2Relentless Raider's Seal
Relentless Raider's Seal
Item Level 33
TrinketTrinket
+6 Stamina
+8 Arcane Resistance
+8 Fire Resistance
+8 Nature Resistance
+8 Frost Resistance
+8 Shadow Resistance
+8 Holy Resistance
Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional 5 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.
Requires Level 28
Vendor: Creeg Bothunk, The Barrens
Next: Rune of Duty
Next-ranked trinket candidate for the second slot. Unique-equipped rules are not recorded.
- New pick since level 20Main handSilent HunterHorde only
Silent Hunter
Item Level 41
Main handDagger
23.1 damage per secondSpeed 1.80
+7 Agility
Requires Level 30
Quest: Call to Arms
No faction restriction reported: Subdued Dragon's Fang
Next: Scout's Blade · Sword of Hammerfall
▲ Level 20 pick was Cruel Barb
- New pick since level 20Off handScout's BladeHorde only
Scout's Blade
Item Level 33
Off handDagger
21.2 damage per secondSpeed 1.70
+7 Agility
+3 Stamina
Requires Level 28
Vendor: Kelm Hargunth
No faction restriction reported: Prison Shank
Next: Talon of Vultros · Daring Dirk
▲ Level 20 pick was Edwards' Knife
- New pick since level 20Two-handGuardian Blade
Guardian Blade
Item Level 26
Two-handTwo-Handed Sword
61.7 damage per secondSpeed 2.90
+40 Armor
Increased Defense +9.
Requires Level 21
World drop
Next: Morbid Dawn · Skullsplitter
▲ Level 20 pick was Impaling Harpoon
- New pick since level 20RangedMaster Hunter's Bow
Master Hunter's Bow
Item Level 43
RangedBow
19.4 damage per secondSpeed 2.40
+6 Agility
Requires Level 28
Quest: Big Game Hunter
Next: Master Hunter's Rifle · Silver Star
▲ Level 20 pick was Ranger Bow
New pick since level 20 · Hover or tap a slot for the item tooltip · The second ring and trinket are the next-ranked candidates
| Slot | Ranked candidate | Option for the other faction | Next candidates |
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| Head | Guard's Chain HelmMail · item level 30 · required level 25+12 Agility, +11 StaminaWowhead source: Crafted: Blacksmithing (130) | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Neck | Scout's MedallionHordeAmulet · item level 33 · required level 28+8 Agility, +5 StaminaWowhead source: Vendor: Kelm Hargunth | Alliance  Sentinel's MedallionAmulet · item level 23 · required level 18Vendor: Illiyana Moonblaze |
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| Shoulder | Unstable Crystalline ShoulderpadsLeather · item level 33 · required level 28+9 Agility, +5 Stamina, +8 health per 5 secWowhead source: No acquisition source in this Wowhead report | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Back | Tigerstrike MantleCloak · item level 34 · required level 29+8 Agility, +7 StaminaWowhead source: World drop | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Chest | Garb of Fallen FelbarkLeather · item level 34 · required level 29+13 Agility, +7 Stamina, +9 IntellectWowhead source: No acquisition source in this Wowhead report | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Wrist | Fire-welded BracersMail · item level 32 · required level 20+6 Agility, +2 Stamina, +6 SpiritWowhead source: Quest: A Fine Mess | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Hands | Razzeric's Racing GripsLeather · item level 41 · required level 29+8 Agility, +9 StaminaWowhead source: Quest: Safety First | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Waist | Stalker's Leather BeltLeather · item level 35 · required level 30+9 Agility, +6 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 SpiritWowhead source: Crafted: Leatherworking (155) | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Legs | Triprunner DungareesLeather · item level 37 · required level 25+3 Strength, +18 Agility, +6 StaminaWowhead source: Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Alliance) or Rig Wars (Horde) | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Feet | Warsong BootsHordeLeather · item level 27 · required level 22+8 Agility, +6 StaminaWowhead source: Quest: Warsong Supplies | No faction restriction reported  Insignia BootsLeather · item level 34 · required level 29World drop |
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| Finger | Ironspine's EyeRing · item level 35 · required level 30+4 Strength, +9 AgilityWowhead source: Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Trinket | Volunteer's Lucky SealTrinket · item level 33 · required level 28+6 Stamina, +8 Arcane Resistance, +8 Fire Resistance, +8 Nature Resistance, +8 Frost Resistance, +8 Shadow Resistance, +8 Holy Resistance · Increases all Resistances by 3. Gain an additional 5 to all Resistances in Forest and Grassland areas.Wowhead source: No acquisition source in this Wowhead report | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Main hand | Silent HunterHordeDagger · item level 41 · required level 30 · 23.1 DPS at 1.8 speed+7 AgilityWowhead source: Quest: Call to Arms | No faction restriction reported  Subdued Dragon's FangDagger · item level 32 · level requirement not reported · 20.6 DPS at 1.7 speedNo acquisition source in this Wowhead report |
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| Off hand | Scout's BladeHordeDagger · item level 33 · required level 28 · 21.2 DPS at 1.7 speed+7 Agility, +3 StaminaWowhead source: Vendor: Kelm Hargunth | No faction restriction reported Prison ShankDagger · item level 28 · required level 23 · 17.8 DPS at 1.8 speedBruegal Ironknuckle, The Stockade |
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| Two-hand | Guardian BladeTwo-Handed Sword · item level 26 · required level 21 · 61.7 DPS at 2.9 speed+40 Armor · Increased Defense +9.Wowhead source: World drop | No faction counterpart listed |
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| Ranged | Master Hunter's BowBow · item level 43 · required level 28 · 19.4 DPS at 2.4 speed+6 AgilityWowhead source: Quest: Big Game Hunter | No faction counterpart listed |
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How the candidates are ranked
Each slot is ranked by an editorial score using the same class stat weights as the level-20 reference lists, applied to the Wowhead Forever item report. The weights model one leveling role per class; melee and ranged weapon damage, attributes, armour and listed effects count according to those weights. When the top item is faction-locked, the top listed item for the other faction is shown beside it. Up to two next-scoring alternatives are included. These are comparisons within the stated candidate pool, not a proven global optimum or Blizzard stat priority.
- Class lens: Ranged-damage leveling. Other specializations and healer or tank roles are not represented.
- Displayed stat priority: ranged DPS ×6, Agility 1, weapon DPS ×1, attack power 0.5, ranged attack power 0.5, mana per 5 sec 0.5, Intellect 0.3, Stamina 0.25. These are editorial weights reused from the level-20 comparison, not Blizzard tuning.
- Source labels: 13 of 16 ranked picks have an acquisition label in the checked Wowhead record; each row shows the label or its absence.
- Listed records: 198 item records support these lists. Reported level requirements are at or below 30; absent requirements remain labelled as unknown.
What this list does not establish
Status: Wowhead item reports ranked with editorial weights, without an in-game readback.
Show all 9 limits
- Blizzard's 1 October post announces a level-30 beta cap for the restart early on 2 October; in-game activation has not been checked.
- Item names, requirements, stats and acquisition labels are Wowhead reports. The public report has no beta build identifier, and no physical in-game readback was available for this cut.
- Rare and epic items with reported character-level requirements at or below 30, plus fixed-stat uncommon items requiring level 20 through 30. Records with absent requirements are retained only at item level 35 or below and remain unverified for equip eligibility; common, random-stat, profession-required and unsupported records are excluded. Rankings only compare records inside this pool.
- Blizzard has published no stat weights or final tuning for these lists. The displayed class role and weights are editorial assumptions; tank, healer and alternate damage builds are not ranked separately.
- An absent level requirement remains unknown. Such records only enter this pool when their reported item level is at or below 35; that filter does not verify equip eligibility at level 30.
- Missing acquisition labels remain explicit. Some item pages returned no source; other records were only read in the listview.
- Wowhead Forever item database snapshot at level 30 has no published beta build identifier; the current item report is not proof of in-game availability.
- Common items, random-stat items, profession-required equipment and unsupported records are outside this candidate pool; these rankings do not establish global best-in-slot.
- A Wowhead acquisition label does not establish that its quest, vendor, dungeon or battleground is reachable under the announced beta cap.
Sources and checks
- Wowhead Forever item report for individual build gearWowhead · wowhead-report · checked 2026-10-05 · build not-publishedThis public database capture does not identify a beta build or independently verify in-game availability. Listview coverage is not an exhaustive inventory of all possible equipment. Scores use editorial assumptions and do not simulate procs, set bonuses, percentage hit or crit, quest prerequisites, reputation or PvP restrictions.
- Beta Update Maintenance — Evening of 1 OctoberBlizzard Entertainment · official-announcement · checked 2026-10-01 · build not-publishedBlizzard announced a level-30 cap for the beta restart early on 2 October. This post does not verify that maintenance completed or that any listed item is available in-game.
- Wowhead Forever item database snapshot at level 30Wowhead · wowhead-report · checked 2026-10-01 · build not-publishedThe public item report does not identify a beta build or independently verify in-game availability. This pool is not an exhaustive search of all possible equipment.