Hunters are a very unique class in World of Warcraft. They are the sole non-magical ranged damage-dealers, fighting with bows and guns. Hunters have a number of different kinds of shots and stings, which can be used to debuff an enemy, and are capable of laying traps to deal damage or otherwise slow/incapacitate their enemy.

A hunter will also tame his very own pet to aid them in combat. While they are not the only class which can use pet minions, the hunter's pet is unique in that each species has a particular type of talent tree, which the hunter can use to distribute points into various skills and passive abilities.

In addition, each species has a unique special ability. Hunters can seek out the most desirable pets based on their appearances or abilities, and if they spec deep enough into the Beast Mastery tree they gain access to special, "exotic" beasts such as (Pet #46) or Devilsaur!

• Hunters have access to 23 (32 if Beast Mastery) different species of pets, featuring over 150 different appearances!
• Hunters have a number of survival-oriented skills which they can use to escape or avoid potential danger, such as Feign Death and Disengage.
• Survival hunters can spec down the tree into Hunting Party, which allows them to provide the Replenishment buff to their party and raid members.