WoW Forever Marksmanship Hunter BiS & Leveling Gear
Best-in-slot gear you can get at every level from 10 to 60, for Alliance and Horde. Hover or tap an item for its Forever stats and where it drops. Data checked .
Level 20 Marksmanship
Hunter · Alliance
14/17 slots filled
For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade. Plan the talents for this spec in the Hunter talent calculator.
Marksmanship Hunter pre-raid BiS (level 60)
The best gear a level 60 Marksmanship Hunter can collect before raiding, from dungeons, quests and crafting.
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Beastmaster's CapQuest: Saving the Best for Last (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Saving the Best for Last (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Neck | Amulet of the DarkmoonQuest: 1200 Tickets - Amulet of the Darkmoon | |
| Shoulder | Bloodsoul ShouldersCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Back | Shifting CloakCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Chest | Dawn ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Beastmaster's BindingsQuest: An Earnest Proposition (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Hands | Mourning HandguardsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Beastmaster's BeltQuest: Just Compensation (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Just Compensation (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Legs | Beastmaster's PantsQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Feet | Beastmaster's BootsQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Finger | Signet Ring of the Bronze DragonflightQuest: The Path of the Conqueror (Tanaris) | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Thorium PoleaxeCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Hyper Deluxe Sniper Rifle Mk XVIICrafted: Engineering | |
Marksmanship Hunter leveling gear by level
Level 10 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Cloak of the People's MilitiaQuest: Red Leather Bandanas (Westfall) | Acidproof CloakQuest: A Recipe For Death (Silverpine Forest) |
| Chest | Duskstalker's HideDrop: Duskstalker (Teldrassil) | Camouflaged TunicQuest: The Weaver (Silverpine Forest) |
| Wrist | Flayed Scorpid BandsDrop: Death Flayer (Durotar) | |
| Hands | Cheetah Hide GripsDrop: Dishu (The Barrens) | Gloves of the MoonQuest: Cry of the Thunderhawk (The Barrens) |
| Waist | Dusty BeltQuest: The Restless Dead (The Hall of Thanes) | Beastmaster's GirdleQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
| Legs | Deepgrave TrousersQuest: An Ancient Grudge (The Hall of Thanes) | Kodo Hunter's LeggingsQuest: Rites of the Earthmother (Mulgore) |
| Feet | Dark Leather BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Elunar LongstaffDrop: Den'dralass (Zephras Isle) | Crescent StaffQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Calibrated BlunderbussQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion (The Hall of Thanes) | Orcish Battle BowQuest: Centaur Bracers (The Barrens) |
Level 15 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Spiritwraith DrapeThe Hall of Thanes: Faldrim Anvilmar | |
| Chest | Tunic of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Trapper's Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Witherbite BracersRuins of Lordaeron: Witherfang | Spare Part BindingsQuest: Light's Justice (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Hands | Trapper's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Trapper's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | Beastmaster's GirdleQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
| Legs | Stonemason TrousersThe Deadmines: Defias Blackguard | |
| Feet | Blackened Defias BootsThe Deadmines: Defias Strip Miner | Trailblazer BootsQuest: Horde Presence (The Barrens) |
| Finger | Ring of Iron WillQuest: Howling in the Hills (Redridge Mountains) | Bounty Hunter's RingQuest: Hezrul Bloodmark (The Barrens) |
| Finger | Clergy RingQuest: The Tower of Althalaxx (Darkshore) | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Segmented Spider LegRuins of Lordaeron: Witherfang | Crescent StaffQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Calibrated BlunderbussQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion (The Hall of Thanes) | Barbaric CrossbowRagefire Chasm: Oggleflint |
Level 20 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HoodCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Serpent's ShouldersWailing Caverns: Lady Anacondra | |
| Back | Cape of the BrotherhoodThe Deadmines: Edwin VanCleef | |
| Chest | Tunic of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Trapper's Leather ArmorCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Staghide ArmguardsQuest: Researching the Corruption (Blackfathom Deeps) | Spare Part BindingsQuest: Light's Justice (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Hands | Trapper's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Deviate Scale BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Brawler's Leather PantsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Feet | Footpads of the FangWailing Caverns: Lord Serpentis | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Signet of the ZhevraDrop: Swiftmane (The Barrens) | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Impaling HarpoonThe Deadmines: Captain Greenskin | Crescent StaffQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | VenomstrikeWailing Caverns: Lord Serpentis | Cliffrunner's AimQuest: The Sacred Flame (Thunder Bluff) |
Level 25 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Erudite's AmuletQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Dark Leather ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Fenrus' HideShadowfang Keep: Fenrus the Devourer | |
| Chest | Tunic of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood (The Deadmines) | Trapper's Leather TunicCrafted: Leatherworking |
| Wrist | Madwolf BracersDrop: Nightbane Vile Fang (Duskwood) | |
| Hands | Pilferer's GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Belt of VindicationQuest: The Fury Runs Deep (The Stockade) | Larcenist's BeltQuest: Opportunistic Education (City of Dalaran) |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Footpads of the FangWailing Caverns: Lord Serpentis | Warsong BootsQuest: Warsong Supplies (Ashenvale) |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Signet of the ZhevraDrop: Swiftmane (The Barrens) | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Armor PiercerRazorfen Kraul: Razorfen Spearhide | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Dun Garok RifleDrop: Tamra Stormpike (Hillsbrad Foothills) | |
Level 30 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Wolfpack MedallionDrop: Terrowulf Packlord (Ashenvale) | |
| Shoulder | Unstable Crystalline ShoulderpadsDrop: Unstable Sentinel (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Back | Fenrus' HideShadowfang Keep: Fenrus the Devourer | Swiftrunner CapeQuest: Alliance Relations (Orgrimmar) |
| Chest | Garb of Fallen FelbarkDrop: Fel Ancient (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Wrist | Seadog's Battered CuffsQuest: Cracking Maury's Foot (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Hands | Alterac Assassin's GlovesQuest: Crushridge Warmongers (Alterac Mountains) | Razzeric's Racing GripsQuest: Safety First (Thousand Needles) |
| Waist | Stalker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Footpads of the FangWailing Caverns: Lord Serpentis | Warsong BootsQuest: Warsong Supplies (Ashenvale) |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Felbough ArmDrop: Fel Ancient (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Master Hunter's BowQuest: Big Game Hunter (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
Level 35 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Brawler's Leather HelmCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Wolfpack MedallionDrop: Terrowulf Packlord (Ashenvale) | |
| Shoulder | Unstable Crystalline ShoulderpadsDrop: Unstable Sentinel (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Garb of Fallen FelbarkDrop: Fel Ancient (Alterac Mountains) | |
| Wrist | Seadog's Battered CuffsQuest: Cracking Maury's Foot (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Hands | Stalker's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Stalker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Dusky BootsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Steel SpearCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Spellsever CrossbowScarlet Monastery: Arcanist Doan | |
Level 40 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Lordrec HelmetQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Guard's Chain HelmCrafted: Blacksmithing |
| Neck | Wolfpack MedallionDrop: Terrowulf Packlord (Ashenvale) | |
| Shoulder | Nightscape ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Blazewind BreastplateQuest: Tremors of the Earth (Badlands) (Alliance) · Quest: Broken Alliances (Badlands) (Horde) | |
| Wrist | Seadog's Battered CuffsQuest: Cracking Maury's Foot (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
| Hands | Stalker's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Stalker's Leather BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Worn Running BootsUldaman: Eric "The Swift" | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Steel SpearCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Truthseeker's BowQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
Level 45 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Helm of FireCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Wolfpack MedallionDrop: Terrowulf Packlord (Ashenvale) | |
| Shoulder | Stalker's Mail ShouldersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Vest of the Den WatcherQuest: Winterfall Activity (Blackmaw Hold) | |
| Wrist | Stalker's Mail BracersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Hands | Stalker's Leather GlovesCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Seared Mail GirdleQuest: Fiery Menace! (Searing Gorge) | |
| Legs | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) (Horde) · Quest: The Grand Betrayal (Gnomeregan) (Alliance) | |
| Feet | Worn Running BootsUldaman: Eric "The Swift" | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Grimlok's ChargeUldaman: Grimlok | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Verdant Keeper's AimQuest: Corruption of Earth and Seed (Maraudon) (Alliance) · Quest: Corruption of Earth and Seed (Maraudon) (Horde) | |
Level 50 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Helm of FireCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Wolfpack MedallionDrop: Terrowulf Packlord (Ashenvale) | Woven Ivy NecklaceQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Shoulder | Shadowskin SpauldersQuest: Runecloth (Blackmaw Hold) | |
| Back | Dark Hooded CapeDrop: Nimar the Slayer (Arathi Highlands) | |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Stalker's Mail BracersCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Hands | Stalker's Mail GauntletsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Waist | Stalker's Mail BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Windshear LeggingsQuest: Abandoned Hope (Blackrock Depths) | Triprunner DungareesQuest: Rig Wars (Gnomeregan) |
| Feet | Stalker's Mail SabatonsCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Grimlok's ChargeUldaman: Grimlok | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | Dark Iron RifleCrafted: Engineering | |
Level 55 Marksmanship Hunter gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Wicked Leather HeadbandCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Neck | Amulet of the DawnQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | Woven Ivy NecklaceQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Shoulder | Shadowcraft SpauldersStratholme: Cannon Master Willey | |
| Back | Deep River CloakQuest: Strange Sources (Winterspring) | |
| Chest | Warbear HarnessCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Wrist | Bracers of SubterfugeQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Hands | Beaststalker's GlovesBlackrock Spire: War Master Voone | |
| Waist | Scalegut BeltCrafted: Leatherworking | |
| Legs | Leggings of the Plague HunterQuest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Feet | Beaststalker's BootsStratholme: Nerub'enkan | |
| Finger | Field Researcher's LoopQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ironspine's EyeScarlet Monastery: Ironspine | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Thorium PoleaxeCrafted: Blacksmithing | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Ranged | The PurifierQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
Questions players ask
- What is the best Marksmanship Hunter leveling gear at level 20 in WoW Forever?
- At level 20 (Alliance) the best Marksmanship Hunter items are Brawler's Leather Hood, Erudite's Amulet, Serpent's Shoulders, Cape of the Brotherhood, Tunic of Westfall, Staghide Armguards, Trapper's Leather Gloves, Deviate Scale Belt, Brawler's Leather Pants, Footpads of the Fang, Field Researcher's Loop, Signet of the Zhevra, Impaling Harpoon, Venomstrike. Switch the faction toggle in the gear window for Horde, and pick another level to see what replaces them.
- What is the Marksmanship Hunter pre-raid BiS in WoW Forever?
- The level 60 set for Marksmanship Hunter (Alliance) is Beastmaster's Cap, Amulet of the Darkmoon, Bloodsoul Shoulders, Shifting Cloak, Dawn Armor, Beastmaster's Bindings, Mourning Handguards, Beastmaster's Belt, Beastmaster's Pants, Beastmaster's Boots, Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight, Field Researcher's Loop, Thorium Poleaxe, Hyper Deluxe Sniper Rifle Mk XVII. Every item shows the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- What is the best leveling gear in WoW Forever?
- It depends on your class, spec, level and faction. Pick your class and spec, set your level and faction, and the gear window shows the best item for each slot that you can get at that level, with the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- How are the best-in-slot items picked?
- For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade.
- Why do Alliance and Horde get different gear?
- Quest rewards are faction specific, and so are some vendors. Dungeon drops and crafted items are the same for both factions. Switch the faction toggle to see the gear for your side.
- Is the item data from WoW Forever or Classic?
- From WoW Forever. Stats, required levels and sources come from the Wowhead World of Warcraft: Forever database and the Forever game client, checked 3 November 2026. Forever changed many Classic items, and where they differ the Forever version is used.
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- How is WoW Forever gold delivered?
- A Timesaver.gg trader meets your character in game for a face-to-face trade, or sends the gold by in-game mail. You choose the method at checkout, and most orders are handled within a day.
- How much does WoW Forever gold cost?
- Prices are per 100 gold and change with the market; the current price for your region is shown on the WoW Forever gold page before you pay.
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