Hunter skillz

[Klinka]

Since Hunter has been my main class (two at 60+) I thought I'd start a Hunter skillz thread and start posting the occasional idea for people still learning. I'll pop in now and again with a new tidbit.

First things, first - Kiting. The Hunter has the luxury of fighting from range, on the move. I have heard of Hunter's getting to a high level before mastering this skill, so I thought I'd mention it first.

Some Hunters prefer to concuss, then run directly away from their foe, and do a 'spin-jump' and shoot. This is tricky. I prefer the simple use of the Q/D (or A/E) key combination for an angled run in an elipse, away from the target. By holding down Q while running at a 45 degree angle from the enemy, then pressing D to correct your path, you can keep shooting, as you are looking back and running. Keep them concussed. If you have put talents into concussive shot stunning the target, you can stop and wind up an aimed shot when it procs, or another special attack. But I like to use that time to run in with a wing clip, to really slow them down.

If they aren't using range on you (Rogues and Warriors particularly loathe a Hunter who can kite well) don't be afraid to hit Aspect of the Cheetah occasionally, to really get some distance on them. Just remember to turn it off quickly if they stop to shoot, or the game is up.

Use of traps during the process helps, but remember not to Serpent Sting if you want to use the ice trap, because the DOT will break it.

Ok that's it for today. Practise the 'circle strafe' or kiting methods of your choice. It can save your butt, especially on a PvP server.

[Blkbeard]

Ive recently been trying to avoid Melee whenever possible. When a mob does rush up to me, so far I have used Wingclip>Cheetah to get some distance, then stop, turnaround and use Hawk>Arcane>Concuss

[Klinka]

That method will continue to work for you with npcs and monsters. For the PvP foes, potentially higher level, and a lot more health, you will need to buy time so your party members can help with the take down. I recommend you learn to kite on the move at some point. You will grow to depend on it.

I have played a lot of battlegrounds as a Warrior with a Hunter friend, and we would 'Yo-yo' the twinked out and dangerous Rogues with Concussive shot, Wing clip and Hamstring. If the Rogue came after me, I would Hamstring and run, the Hunter laying down ranged damage. If he turned on the Hunter, then I would charge or get right up on him and melee, while the Hunter kited... the Rogue would turn back on me and I'd take off again... very effective.

Managing PvP server gankings is a lot like playing in a BG with twinks, you are going to die fast unless you can get out of range, CC or kite the enemy.

[Klinka]

I saw you got Freezing Trap (ice block). On a PvP server, particularly, this will be your lifesaver. Since the expansion(actually the pre-patch) you can drop traps in combat. They are clearly visible to Rogues with detect traps, but if they are on your back you can drop one right underneath them while they are stabbing at you.

When it goes off, don't attack! ...step out of melee range, open up with a special attack like Aimed Shot if you have time, but make sure you get a Concussive Shot in them and... well this is when your kiting practise will pay off!