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Hunter
Ranged · Focus / ManaHunter changes centred on pets and survival. Furious Howl's Attack Power bonus was reduced 40%, Tame Beast can no longer tame Beasts above your level, and Strider Kick now grants 30% movement speed for 3 seconds in the September 24 beta build.
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Reported leveling tier S Confidence: Reported. Community-reported and not yet independently verified.The safest pick for a first character and the most consistent leveler.
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- Beast Mastery
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Caveat: Marksmanship was rated at the bottom of one community tier list.
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Changed abilities
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Furious Howl
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Beast Mastery (pet)
Attack Power bonus reduced by 40%.
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Tame Beast
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Beast Mastery
No longer works on Beasts higher than the Hunter's level.
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Strider Kick
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Survival
Increases movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds.
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Lone Wolf
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Marksmanship
Talenting out no longer causes the -4% damage penalty.