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Improved Stings
Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 2 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic
Improved Stings sits in row 2 of the Hunter Marksmanship tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 3 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.
Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.
What Improved Stings does at each rank
A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.
- Rank 1: Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 6%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 15 sec.
- Rank 2: Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 13%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 4 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 30 sec.
- Rank 3: Increased the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 20%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 6 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 45 sec.
How to reach Improved Stings
Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Stings.
Is Improved Stings worth the points?
Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.
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Elsewhere in Marksmanship
Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Improved Stings:
Hawk Eye · Improved Concussive Shot · Lethal Attacks · Efficiency · Careful Aim · Rapid Killing · Improved Arcane Shot · Lone Wolf · Trueshot Aura · Mortal Shots · Rapid Recuperation · Barrage