This glyph guide is specifically for Survival hunters. Other hunter specs will have different glyph needs, but for the discerning raid Survival hunter, these glyphs will help you on your quest to top the dps charts. Keep in mind that your glyph choice can change based on your gear, and what is the best glyph for one hunter may not be the best for you; however, there are several glyphs that are clearly on top and all very close to each other.
Glyph of Explosive shot
Explosive shot is our highest damaging skill on the Survival spec. And as a Survival hunter you have to boost this skill as much as possible. So giving this shot 6% more chances to crit is not only crucial but also the most valuable glyph for every survival hunter.
Glyph of Steady Shot
Steady Shot may be the lowest priority shot in the Survival hunter shot rotation; however, it still adds up to be a pretty large contribution to your dps , and adding 10% to that damage makes the Steady Shot glyph a solid #2 in the Survival hunter glyph choices.
The Third Glyph
Every Survival hunter will want the Explosive shot and Steady Shot Glyphs; however, that third slot actually has several options. Which glyph to use for your third major glyph slot depends somewhat on your gear levels.
Glyph of Mend Pet
This is the best minor glyph by far. Sure, no minor glyphs actually help our dps, but by giving Mend Pet a chance to increase your pet’s happiness, you no longer ever need to carry around pet food again. That is awesomesauce!
Glyph of Feign Death
Reducing the cooldown of Feign Death can definitely be an advantage in raids where the bosses have a pretty good chance of resisting it. At least you can claim there is some kind of advantage to it, unlike most hunter minor glyphs
Glyph of Whatever
For your third glyph, there is pretty much nothing that is practically useful except in the most rare situations. So take whatever tickles your fancy.
Best Survival Hunter Major Glyphs
Glyph of Explosive shot Explosive shot is our highest damaging skill on the Survival spec. And as a Survival hunter you have to boost this skill as much as possible. So giving this shot 6% more chances to crit is not only crucial but also the most valuable glyph for every survival hunter.
Glyph of Steady ShotSteady Shot may be the lowest priority shot in the Survival hunter shot rotation; however, it still adds up to be a pretty large contribution to your dps , and adding 10% to that damage makes the Steady Shot glyph a solid #2 in the Survival hunter glyph choices.
The Third Glyph
Every Survival hunter will want the Explosive shot and Steady Shot Glyphs; however, that third slot actually has several options. Which glyph to use for your third major glyph slot depends somewhat on your gear levels.
- Glyph of Kill Shot is a strong option and is often best for Survival hunters with very high armor pen ratings. If you’re using spreadsheets to evaluate, remember to adjust your settings to a reasonable amount of time in kill shot range (the default is too long and overweights this glyph). Remember that with kill shots, executes, and other talents that boost damage at low health, most boss fights spend far less than 20% of the fight in Kill Shot range.
- Glyph of the Hawk: This glyph, and haste effects in general, is too often disdained by hunters. While it’s true that haste is our lowest dps-return stat, it is still increasing our damage (primarily through more auto shots) and this glyph is a substantial haste boost. Hawk is definitely one of the top options for your third glyph slot.
Best Survival Hunter Minor Glyphs
Glyph of Mend PetThis is the best minor glyph by far. Sure, no minor glyphs actually help our dps, but by giving Mend Pet a chance to increase your pet’s happiness, you no longer ever need to carry around pet food again. That is awesomesauce!
Glyph of Feign DeathReducing the cooldown of Feign Death can definitely be an advantage in raids where the bosses have a pretty good chance of resisting it. At least you can claim there is some kind of advantage to it, unlike most hunter minor glyphs
Glyph of WhateverFor your third glyph, there is pretty much nothing that is practically useful except in the most rare situations. So take whatever tickles your fancy.
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