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· The 'Pack Leader' Hero Talent summons a beast every 30 seconds, and its summon cooldown can be reduced by 1 second with Kill Command and Cobra Shot.
· When a beast is summoned, you gain the 'Roar of the Pack Leader' buff. Using Kill Command during this buff summons beasts in the order of Wyvern, Boar, and Bear.
· Summoned beasts grant about half a charge of Barbed Shot.
· The 'Stampede' ability travels in a straight line based on your character's position relative to the target, so positioning is crucial.
· Among additional passives, 'Barbed Shot with Bleed' deals significantly more damage than Dark Ranger, even surpassing Kill Command in single-target situations.

Beast Type	Main Role & Features
Wyvern	High-value buffer Duration extended to max with 10 Kill Commands (unrealistic)
Boar	High raw damage, powerful hit to nearby enemies Gaining 'Boar Rider' buff transforms next Cobra Shot into AoE damage, significantly increasing damage (important for AoE)
Bear	Lowest value, essentially downtime Provides 2 Cloud stacks with 'Bear's Path' (Frenzied Beast line), and acts as a sub-charge for Barbed Shot with 'Piercing Fangs' line

· Do not use 'Bestial Wrath' if your pet is far from the target. Bestial Wrath immediately applies additional damage, Bleed, and Stomp to the target.
· When using Bestial Wrath, you must have a target selected for it to move to the correct position and apply 3 stacks of Bleed to the target.
· Bestial Wrath is crucial, accounting for the 3rd highest damage share in single-target. In AoE, it can even hold the 1st place for a while by attacking 4 additional targets.
· The 'Scent of Blood' talent increases Bestial Wrath's damage, so applying Bleed at the start is very important.
· During combat, it's important to use pet charge abilities (Barbed Shot, Kill Command, Multi-Shot, Intimidation) to keep your pet on the target.
· The priority for pet-attaching abilities is Barbed Shot > Kill Command > Cobra Shot. For multi-target, Multi-Shot takes priority.
· 'Intimidation' is a valuable AoE stun utility, so it's best to save it. It's more efficient to save a charge than to use it immediately.
· All rotations assume all abilities are ready. Before using 'Bestial Wrath', prioritize pet-attaching abilities.

· The single-target rotation is the same for all builds.
· Utilizing the 'Natural Alliance' talent, using another ability between Kill Command and the next Kill Command significantly increases single-target damage.
· As an exception, if Kill Command has 2 charges or 'Roar of the Pack Leader' is active, it's better to use Kill Command regardless of Natural Alliance.
· Before using 'Bestial Wrath', all Barbed Shots should be consumed, and one Kill Command should be saved. This is to immediately consume the Roar buff gained after Bestial Wrath to minimize loss and prevent Barbed Shot from reaching full charges.
· According to SimC analysis, if Kill Command and Barbed Shot are not overflowing right before Bestial Wrath, it's best to use Cobra Shot three times before Bestial Wrath.
· Single-Target Rotation Opening Sequence:
· 1. Algeth'ar's Box (use before combat if available)
· 2. Use both Barbed Shot charges (to ensure pet is on target, gain additional Barbed Shot from 'Scent of Blood' talent, and create space for Barbed Shot charges from Roar).
· 3. Use Potion and Trinket
· 4. Bestial Wrath
· 5. Kill Command (consume Roar buff)
· 6. Cobra Shot (consume Focus)
· 7. Repeat Barbed Shot, Kill Command, and Cobra Shot, paying attention to 'Natural Alliance'.

· Currently, there are two AoE damage trees for BM Hunters.
· 1. Piercing Fangs Build: This build utilizes the 'Master of the Hunt' talent to generate many Kill Commands and maximize AoE damage. It is expected to be the default build for Mythic+ dungeons.
· 2. Frenzied Beast Build: This build aims for decent AoE damage along with strong single-target and priority target damage.
· BM Hunter's AoE damage is decent, but priority target and single-target damage are weak, so it's important to choose a build based on the situation.
· The 'Stampede' ability fires at the target count, but it won't work if the distance is too far, and the incline setting must be correct, so you need to judge based on the tank's pulling situation.
· Especially, Stampede's damage is considered main character damage, so it's recommended to use 'Misdirection' before using Stampede.

· In this build, Kill Commands generate rapidly, making it difficult to consistently manage 'Natural Alliance'.
· Basic AoE Sequence:
· 1. Use 'Multi-Shot' then apply 'Barbed Shot' to as many targets as possible.
· 2. Spam 'Kill Command' and 'Barbed Shot'.
· 3. When 'Venthyr Quiver' procs, deal additional damage.
· Details: It's slightly more beneficial to spread Barbed Shot among multiple targets rather than just one.
· It's best to spam 'Multi-Shot' when its cooldown is 1 second remaining to use it immediately.
· Cobra Shot Timing:
· Use when Kill Command or Barbed Shot is on cooldown.
· If you have 1 Kill Command left and Roar's cooldown is about 2 seconds, making it awkward to use Kill Command, using Cobra Shot helps reduce Roar's cooldown and gain Natural Alliance.
· If you gained the 'Damage Buff Hunter' buff after consuming a Boar, use it before Barbed Shot.
· Cobra Shot Forbidden Timing: Be careful not to use Cobra Shot when Multi-Shot's cooldown appears to be 1 second, as it can delay the cooldown and quickly deplete your Focus.
· Importance of Multi-Shot: From 2 targets onwards, it is the highest priority among all abilities. Focus management is required, and even if you have 2 Kill Commands or the Roar buff, you should activate Multi-Shot first.
· Even after a burst window, if the rotation buff is not empty, you can use Multi-Shot, and it might even be better to use it with a damage buff.
· Situations where Multi-Shot can be delayed: During an opening where you pre-cast Barbed Shot before a burst, or when you need to pre-cast Barbed Shot right before the second burst.
· Piercing Fangs Build AoE Opening Sequence:
· 1. Flare (on targets that need to be marked or have many stacks)
· 2. Algeth'ar's Box
· 3. 2 Barbed Shots
· 4. Multi-Shot
· 5. Bestial Wrath
· 6. Kill Command (consume Roar)
· 7. Repeat Kill Command and Barbed Shot
· 8. Use Multi-Shot immediately when its cooldown is ready
· 9. Cobra Shot when Kill Command/Barbed Shot are unavailable, prioritize when Boar buff is active

· This build has slightly lower AoE damage than the 'Piercing Fangs' build but is more specialized in single-target damage.
· Since it lacks the 'Master of the Hunt' talent, the number of Kill Commands is lower, allowing more room to manage 'Natural Alliance' during the rotation.
· It's most accurate to understand this as the single-target rotation with 'Multi-Shot' added.
· The 'Wild Instincts' talent in the last row is chosen for Barbed Shot rather than Kill Command duplication.
· Frenzied Beast Build AoE Opening Sequence:
· 1. 2 Barbed Shots
· 2. Multi-Shot
· 3. Bestial Wrath
· 4. Kill Command
· 5. Proceed similarly to the single-target rotation. Use Barbed Shot and Kill Command with 'Natural Alliance' active, and mix in Barbed Shot and Cobra Shot appropriately, ensuring Kill Command doesn't reach 2 charges.
· Natural Alliance: Before and after Multi-Shot, it's awkward for Kill Command to also receive the Natural Alliance buff, so there's no need to follow it strictly. The influence of Multi-Shot and Stomp is greater.
· Cobra Shot: Use when Kill Command and Barbed Shot are unavailable. If you have the 'Boar Rider' buff, use it before Barbed Shot. Stop using Cobra Shot when Multi-Shot's cooldown reaches 1.25 seconds.