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Ranged Weapon Specialization Ranged Weapon Specialization

Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 6 of 7 · 5 ranks

Ranged Weapon Specialization sits in row 6 of the Hunter Marksmanship tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 5 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

What Ranged Weapon Specialization 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.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the damage you deal with ranged weapons by 5%.

How to reach Ranged Weapon Specialization

Row 6 opens after you spend 25 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 35 is the earliest you can pick up Ranged Weapon Specialization.

Is Ranged Weapon Specialization 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.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Ranged Weapon Specialization. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Ranged Weapon Specialization in the Hunter calculator

Elsewhere in Marksmanship

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Ranged Weapon Specialization:

Hawk Eye · Improved Concussive Shot · Lethal Attacks · Improved Stings · Efficiency · Careful Aim · Rapid Killing · Improved Arcane Shot · Lone Wolf · Trueshot Aura · Mortal Shots · Rapid Recuperation