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Beast Mastery Hunter Talent Route: 10-60

A level-by-level Hunter talent order from 10 to 60.

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Level 22

Bestial Swiftness

Level 30

Intimidation

Level 40

Bestial Wrath

Level 53

Deterrence

Talent route: 10-60

Levels 10-22

Beast Mastery

Levels 23-42

Beast Mastery

23 Unleashed Fury 1/5
24 Unleashed Fury 2/5
25 Unleashed Fury 3/5
26 Unleashed Fury 4/5
27 Unleashed Fury 5/5
28 Ferocity 1/5
29 Ferocity 2/5
30 Intimidation 1/1
31 Bestial Discipline 1/2
32 Ferocity 3/5
33 Ferocity 4/5
34 Ferocity 5/5
35 Frenzy 1/5
36 Frenzy 2/5
37 Frenzy 3/5
38 Frenzy 4/5
39 Spirit Bond 1/2
40 Bestial Wrath 1/1
41 Spirit Bond 2/2
42 Bestial Discipline 2/2

Levels 43-60

Survival

Trainer spending: 1–60

Costs show the base trainer price. Discounts can lower what you pay; totals use the highest applicable race or faction route.

1–9

Level 1
- Learn now
  Track Beasts
  Class trainer Base cost 10c
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
Level 4
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Monkey
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Dodge aspect for melee pressure or a rough pull.
Level 6
- Learn now
  Hunter's Mark Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
Level 8
- Learn now
  Parry
  Class trainer Base cost 2s
  
  A parry buys time when a target gets through the pet.
- Learn now
  Concussive Shot
  Class trainer Base cost 2s
  
  Runner slow and space-maker. Keep it ready when the pet loses a target.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 2s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.

10–19

Level 10
- Learn now
  Call Pet
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Call your tank back after travel or a safe dismissal.
- Learn now
  Revive Pet
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  This revives your pet, not a player. Get it immediately.
- Learn now
  Tame Beast
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Complete the quest immediately. Beast Mastery starts with a trained pet.
- Learn now
  Dismiss Pet
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Dismiss before a tight cave or bad path. One tour through another room ends runs.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 1
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Free pet threat keeps enemies off you during solo pulls.
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 10c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Beast Training
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Required to teach your active pet threat and durability upgrades.
- Learn now
  Feed Pet
  Hunter pet class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Feed the pet to keep its damage and loyalty steady.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 4s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 4s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 2
  Pet leveling and loyalty Base cost 0c
  
  No purchase needed. Your active pet gains this Growl rank naturally for solo threat.
- Learn now
  Track Humanoids
  Class trainer Base cost 4s
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 10c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 12
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Wing Clip Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Rank 1 is the runner slow. Keep it on your bar for a clean exit.
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 1s 20c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 1s 20c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 14
- Skip while leveling
  Eyes of the Beast
  Class trainer Base cost 12s
  
  This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.
- Learn now
  Scare Beast Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 12s
  
  Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.
- Skip while leveling
  Eagle Eye
  Class trainer Base cost 12s
  
  This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.
Level 16
- Learn now
  Mongoose Bite Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 18s
  
  Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.
- Learn now
  Immolation Trap Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 18s
  
  Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 18s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
Level 18
- Learn now
  Multi-Shot Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Track Undead
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

20–29

Level 20
- Learn now
  Dual Wield
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Weapon flexibility for the rare time a mob reaches you.
- Learn now
  Disengage Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.
- Learn now
  Freezing Trap Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Cheetah
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Travel aspect. Cancel it before a hit can daze you into another pack.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 22s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Fire Resistance Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Frost Resistance Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Shadow Resistance Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Nature Resistance Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Arcane Resistance Rank 1
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 4s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
Level 22
- Learn now
  Scorpid Sting Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.
- Learn now
  Hunter's Mark Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.
Level 24
- Skip while leveling
  Beast Lore
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  This scouting convenience does not improve the pet-first Hardcore kill or escape plan; save the gold.
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 12s 60c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
- Learn now
  Track Hidden
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 12s 60c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 26
- Learn now
  Rapid Fire
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Damage window for ending a dangerous pull before it grows.
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Immolation Trap Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.
- Learn now
  Track Elementals
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
Level 28
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Frost Trap
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Slow field for making distance before a pack reaches you.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

30–39

Level 30
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 5
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Feign Death
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Emergency reset. Learn it on the spot and test its limits safely.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Beast
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Use it for beast tracking and resistance when the zone calls for it.
- Learn now
  Mongoose Bite Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.
- Learn now
  Multi-Shot Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.
- Learn now
  Scare Beast Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Skip while leveling
  Fire Resistance Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Frost Resistance Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Arcane Resistance Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Nature Resistance Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Shadow Resistance Rank 2
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 5
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 14s 40c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 32
- Learn now
  Flare
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Reveal stealth before it becomes an unexpected pull.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
- Learn now
  Scorpid Sting Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.
- Learn now
  Track Demons
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
Level 34
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Explosive Trap Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.
- Learn now
  Disengage Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.
Level 36
- Learn now
  Viper Sting Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 6
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 25s 20c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Immolation Trap Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 6
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 25s 20c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 38
- Skip while leveling
  Wing Clip Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s
  
  Wing Clip Rank 1 already supplies the escape slow; later ranks add damage that is not worth Hardcore mount gold.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 60s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.

40

Level 40
- Skip while leveling
  Volley Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Mail
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Armor upgrade at 40. More physical buffer buys time to Feign or trap.
- Defer
  Aspect of the Pack
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Aspect of the Pack is group travel convenience; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
- Learn now
  Freezing Trap Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.
- Learn now
  Hunter's Mark Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 5
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Defer
  Track Giants
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Track Giants is narrow utility; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.
- Skip while leveling
  Fire Resistance Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Frost Resistance Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Arcane Resistance Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Nature Resistance Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Shadow Resistance Rank 3
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 32s 40c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.

41–49

Level 41
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Aspect of the Pack
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Aspect of the Pack is group travel convenience; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Track Giants
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Track Giants is narrow utility; buy it after the Hardcore mount checkpoint.
Level 42
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 7
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 43s 20c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Scorpid Sting Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.
- Learn now
  Multi-Shot Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 7
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 43s 20c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 44
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Mongoose Bite Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Explosive Trap Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.
Level 46
- Learn now
  Viper Sting Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s
  
  Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.
- Learn now
  Immolation Trap Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s
  
  Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.
- Learn now
  Scare Beast Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s
  
  Remove one beast from a bad pull. Check where the fear will run.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Wild Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 80s
  
  Nature resistance for the zone or dungeon that actually needs it.
Level 48
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 8
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 57s 60c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
- Learn now
  Disengage Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s
  
  Drop threat and hand the mob back to your pet.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 20s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 8
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 57s 60c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

50–60

Level 50
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Skip while leveling
  Volley Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s
  
  Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 6
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Learn now
  Track Dragonkin
  Class trainer Base cost 3g 60s
  
  Free scouting before caves, escorts, and patrol routes.
- Skip while leveling
  Fire Resistance Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Frost Resistance Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Arcane Resistance Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Nature Resistance Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
- Skip while leveling
  Shadow Resistance Rank 4
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 64s 80c
  
  Broad pet resistances cost too much for inconsistent solo Hardcore value; spend pet points and gold on threat and durability.
Level 52
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 4g
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Learn now
  Scorpid Sting Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 4g
  
  Attack-speed slow for a hard hitter when the pet needs relief.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 4g
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
Level 54
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 9
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 75s 60c
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Multi-Shot Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 20s
  
  Use it only after your pet has secure threat on a planned two-target pull.
- Learn now
  Explosive Trap Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 20s
  
  Train it for held dungeon packs. Let the pet or tank own the pull first.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 9
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 75s 60c
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.
Level 56
- Learn now
  Raptor Strike Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s
  
  Current melee hit for the rare time you must stand your ground.
- Learn now
  Viper Sting Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s
  
  Drain mana from casters so their burst and heals arrive later.
- Learn now
  Immolation Trap Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s
  
  Planned single-target fire damage when the pet can hold the target in it.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Wild Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 60s
  
  Nature resistance for the zone or dungeon that actually needs it.
Level 58
- Learn now
  Serpent Sting Rank 8
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s
  
  Efficient damage-over-time for longer pet-held pulls.
- Learn now
  Mongoose Bite Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s
  
  Melee counterattack for the moment a mob reaches you.
- Skip while leveling
  Volley Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s
  
  Volley is mana-heavy and encourages unsafe multi-target pulls; skip it on this solo Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Aspect of the Hawk Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s
  
  Default damage aspect. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Hunter's Mark Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 4g 80s
  
  Mark before the pet engages for a clean focus target and more damage.
Level 60
- Learn now
  Great Stamina Rank 10
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Train this on the pet you are keeping. More health buys cleaner openers.
- Learn now
  Mend Pet Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 5g
  
  Keep pet recovery current. Heal before the next pull, not during the collapse.
- Skip while leveling
  Wing Clip Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 5g
  
  Wing Clip Rank 1 already supplies the escape slow; later ranks add damage that is not worth Hardcore mount gold.
- Learn now
  Arcane Shot Rank 8
  Class trainer Base cost 5g
  
  Instant ranged damage for runners and clean finishes.
- Learn now
  Freezing Trap Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 5g
  
  Trap before the mess. The next rank holds a tougher add.
- Learn now
  Growl Rank 7
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Train the next rank on your active pet. Turn it off once a dungeon tank owns the pull.
- Learn now
  Distracting Shot Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 5g
  
  Pull a loose target toward the pet instead of a healer.
- Learn now
  Natural Armor Rank 10
  Hunter pet trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Train pet armor. Every hit the pet absorbs is one you do not.

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Beast Mastery Hunter Talent Route: 10-60

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Talent route: 10-60

Trainer spending: 1–60

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