WoW SoD Phase 8 Hunter BiS gear — Ranged, and Melee
Looking for the best Hunter BiS gear in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 8? Our BiS guide covers top items from Scarlet Enclave and earlier Phases—get raid-ready fast!
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Key takeaways:
- Hunters continue to be powerful contenders in every raid composition during Phase 8 of Season of Discovery.
- While not reliant on any one legendary item like Ashbringer, Hunters still scale impressively with optimized gear and enchants.
- Check out our full Best-in-Slot (BiS) lists below, complete with ideal enchants and item sources, to gear your Hunter for top performance in Phase 8.
WoW SoD Phase 8 and the Scarlet Crusade raid have arrived, and with them comes the chance for Hunters! But that’s not the only powerful gear available. Check out our Hunter BiS lists to find the best loot for every build: Two-Handed, Dual-Wielding, and Ranged Hunter in Season of Discovery.
BiS lists for all classes in Phase 8
If you’re looking for guidance on tackling the Phase 8 raid, be sure to check out our full Scarlet Enclave raid boss guide.
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SoD 8 Melee Hunter BiS gear
The Corrupted Ashbringer is Hunter’s BiS, but we’ve included a solid alternative to help you stay competitive while you work toward the legendary blade. Learn how in our How to get Ashbringer guide.
This BiS list is for Melee Hunters both dual-wieling and one-handed.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Cryptstalker Visor | Scarlet Enclave / Naxxramas | – |
| Neck | Kaigy’s Clasp | Karazhan Crypts | – |
| Shoulders | Dawnstalker Pauldrons | Scarlet Enclave | Might of the Scourge |
| Back | Scarlet Commander’s Cape | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Agility |
| Chest | Dawnstalker Breastplate | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Chest – Living Stats |
| Wrist | Dawnstalker Vambraces | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Agility |
| Hands | Dawnstalker Gauntlets | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Superior Agility |
| Waist | Torturer’s Toolbelt | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Legs | Dawnstalker Leggings | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Feet | Dawnstalker Greaves | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Boots – Greater Agility |
| Rings | Band of the Cryptstalker / Mason’s Fraternity Ring | Naxxramas / Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Trinkets | Abandoned Experiment / Sir Dornel’s Didgeridoo | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Main-Hand | Mercy | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
| Off-Hand | Crimson Cleaver | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
| Two-Handed | Poleaxe of the Beast / Corrupted Ashbringer | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Ranged | Strings of Fate | Scarlet Enclave | Obsidian Scope |
SoD 8 Ranged Hunter BiS gear
Prefer more traditional Hunter gameplay? Don’t worry, here is our Hunter BiS list for ranged specialization.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Dawnstalker Headpiece | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Neck | Kaigy’s Clasp | Karazhan Crypts | – |
| Shoulders | Dawnstalker Spaulders | Scarlet Enclave | Might of the Scourge |
| Back | Drape of the Dastardly | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Agility |
| Chest | Dawnstalker Tunic | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Chest – Living Stats |
| Wrist | Sunblaze Bracers | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Agility |
| Hands | Dawnstalker Handguards | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Superior Agility |
| Waist | Cryptstalker Girdle | Naxxramas | – |
| Legs | Dawnstalker Legguards | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Feet | Dawnstalker Boots | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Boots – Greater Agility |
| Rings | Ring of the Cryptstalker / Mason’s Fraternity Ring | Naxxramas / Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Trinkets | Abandoned Experiment / Cinders of the Fallen Crusade | Scarlet Enclave | – |
| Ranged | Strings of Fate | Scarlet Enclave | Obsidian Scope |
Conclusion
Hunter continues to be a powerhouse class in Season of Discovery Phase 8, dominating in PvE. Many pre-raid BiS items from earlier Phases still hold their ground, so don’t overlook gear from SoD Phase 7—some pieces remain top-tier. However, the Scarlet Enclave raid introduced in Phase 8 brings a wave of new loot, offering upgrades that can supercharge your DPS and further refine your SoD Hunter BiS build.
If your Hunter hasn’t reached level 60 yet or isn’t raid-ready for Scarlet Enclave, our WoW Classic power leveling service can help you get there faster.
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