WoW Forever Hunter abilities, every spell by level, new and changed

The beta client's Hunter spellbook (build 70170) has 89 spells in 298 ranks across Beast Mastery (41), Marksmanship (55), Survival (49) and Pets (153), every spell with the level it is first trained at, listed below. 9 of them come with a talent instead of a trainer: Bestial Wrath, Counterattack, Deterrence, Intimidation, Scatter Shot, Sniper Shot, Strider Kick, Summon Hawk and Trueshot Aura. The Hunter calculator shows the book page by page and by level.

New Hunter abilities 4

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  Aimed ShotTrainable now, not a talent, and quicker: 2 sec cast (Classic 3), 6 sec cooldown shared with Multi-Shot. Level 20, ranks to 60. A reader caught the cast time on Xaryu's stream. Learned at level 20, ranks to level 60.
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  Enchanted FlareNew in WoW Forever. Learned at level 32. Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec.
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  LacerateNew in WoW Forever. Learned at level 30. Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 147 damage over 21 sec.

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  Sonic BlastNew spell, 5 ranks, learned at level 12: Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 15 to 17 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.

Changed Hunter abilities 32

Reworked since Classic 19

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  Raptor StrikeLevel 1. Classic, Rank 1: A strong attack that increases melee damage by 5. Now, Rank 1: A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.
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  Aspect of the MonkeyLevel 4. Now: The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%.
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  Immolation TrapLevel 16. Classic, Rank 1: Place a fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 105 Fire damage over 15 sec. Now, Rank 1: Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 105 Fire damage over 15 sec.
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  Mongoose BiteLevel 16. Classic, Rank 1: Counterattack the enemy for 25 damage. Now, Rank 1: Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 15.
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  Multi-ShotLevel 18. Now it adds: Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot.
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  DisengageLevel 20. Classic, Rank 1: Attempts to disengage from the target, reducing threat. Now, Rank 1: Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat.
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  Freezing TrapLevel 20. Classic, Rank 1: Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec. Now, Rank 1: Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 10 sec.
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  Scorpid StingLevel 22. Classic: Stings the target, reducing Strength and Agility by 20 for 20 sec. Now: Stings the target, reducing the target's chance to hit with attacks by 2% for 20 sec.
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  CounterattackLevel 25. Classic, Rank 1: This attack deals 40 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Now, Rank 1: This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec.
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  Trueshot AuraLevel 25. Classic, Rank 3: Increases the attack power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Now, Rank 3: Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50.
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  Rapid FireLevel 26. Classic: Increases ranged attack speed by 40% for 15 sec. Now: Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec.
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  Frost TrapLevel 28. Classic: Place a frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it. Now: Place a Frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it.
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  Feign DeathLevel 30. Classic: Lasts up to 6 min. Now: Lasts 6 min.
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  IntimidationLevel 30. Classic: Command your pet to intimidate the target on the next successful melee attack, causing a high amount of threat and stunning the target for 3 sec. Now: Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance.
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  Explosive TrapLevel 34. Classic, Rank 1: Place a fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 104 to 134 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Now, Rank 1: Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 104 to 134 Fire damage and 150 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards.
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  Viper StingLevel 36. Now, Rank 1: Stings the target, draining 616 mana over 8 sec.
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  VolleyLevel 40. Classic, Rank 1: Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 50 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every second for 6 sec. Now, Rank 1: Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 70 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec.
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  Aspect of the WildLevel 46. Classic, Rank 1: The hunter and group members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 45. Now, Rank 1: The hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 45.
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  Beast TrainingClassic: Lets the Hunter train his pet with various abilities that he has learned. Now: Lets you train your pet with various abilities that you have learned how to teach.

Same spell, new numbers 5

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  Serpent StingLevel 4. Classic, Rank 1: Stings the target, causing 20 Nature damage over 15 sec. Now, Rank 1: Stings the target, causing 10 Nature damage over 15 sec.
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  Arcane ShotLevel 6. Classic, Rank 1: An instant shot that causes 13 Arcane damage. Now, Rank 1: An instant shot that causes 20 Arcane damage.
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  Hunter's MarkLevel 6. Classic, Rank 1: Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 20. Now, Rank 1: Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 26.
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  Aspect of the HawkLevel 10. Classic, Rank 6: The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 110. Now, Rank 6: The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 55.
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  Eyes of the BeastLevel 14. Classic: Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 1 min. Now: Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 2 min.

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  Call OwlCall Pet is named after your pet. The demo Hunter's read Call Owl.
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  Aspect of the BeastChanged: rank 1 makes you untrackable and adds 50 melee attack power (Classic: untrackable only). Spotted by a reader on Xaryu's stream. Learned at level 30, ranks to level 60.

Changed on the beta, build by build 6

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  Sniper ShotRanks 2 and 3 text changed. Now: A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 225 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec. Was: A steady snipe that increases ranged damage by 225. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.
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  Sniper ShotCost line changed, ranks 2 and 3. Now: 365 Mana 8-45 yd range; 4 sec cast 15 sec cooldown Was: 365 Mana 8-35 yd range; 4 sec cast 15 sec cooldown In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.
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  Trueshot AuraRank 2 text changed. Now: Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yds by 40. Was: Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 40. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.
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  Furious HowlRanks 1 to 4 text changed. Now: The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 13. Was: The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 23. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.
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  ThunderstompRank 4 text changed. Now: Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 122 to 142 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yds. Was: Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 122 to 142 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yards. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.
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  Trickster's DanceRank 1 text changed. Now: Increases your pet's chance to Dodge by 50% and decreases the time between your pet's attacks by 30% for 12 sec. Was: Increases your pet's chance to Dodge by 50% and decreases the time between your pet's attacks by 30%. In build 70170, 1 Oct 2026.

Every Hunter spell that changed from Classic 47

The Hunter spells whose tooltip reads differently from Classic, tagged numbers when only the numbers moved and wording when the text did: what each does now, what it did in Classic, and the levels it is learned at. The abilities above are left out.

Hunter spells 28

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  Aspect of the HawkChanged, numbers. Rank 6 only (ranks 1 to 5 and 7 match Classic). Learned at level 10, ranks to 60. Now (rank 6): 110 Mana, Instant. The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 55. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. Was: The hunter takes on the aspects of a hawk, increasing Ranged Attack Power by 110. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Aspect of the MonkeyChanged, wording. Learned at level 4. Now: 20 Mana, 100 yd range, Instant. The hunter takes on the aspects of a monkey, increasing chance to dodge by 8%. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. Was: 20 Mana, Instant. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Aspect of the WildChanged, wording. Learned at level 46, ranks to 56. Now (rank 2): 115 Mana, Instant. The hunter and all party and raid members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 60. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. Was: The hunter and group members within 30 yards take on the aspect of the wild, increasing Nature resistance by 60. Only one Aspect can be active at a time. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Eyes of the BeastChanged, numbers. Learned at level 14. Now: 20 Mana, Unlimited range, 2 sec cast. Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 2 min. Was: Take direct control of your pet and see through its eyes for 1 min. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Intimidation (from its talent)Changed, wording. Learned at level 30. Now: 8% of base mana, 100 yd range, Instant, 1 min cooldown. Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat. Was: Command your pet to intimidate the target on the next successful melee attack, causing a high amount of threat and stunning the target for 3 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Summon Hawk (from its talent)New. Learned at level 25, ranks to 60. Now (rank 4): 190 Mana, 35 yd range, Instant, 6 sec cooldown. Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 108 plus 5% of your Ranged Attack Power Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Arcane ShotChanged, numbers. Learned at level 6, ranks to 60. Now (rank 8): 190 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant, 6 sec cooldown. An instant shot that causes 217 Arcane damage. Was: An instant shot that causes 183 Arcane damage. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Enchanted FlareNew. Learned at level 32. Now: 50 Mana, 30 yd range, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Exposes all hidden and invisible enemies within 10 yards of the targeted area, and staves off magical darkness for 30 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Hunter's MarkChanged, numbers. Learned at level 6, ranks to 58. Now (rank 4): 60 Mana, 100 yd range, Instant. Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 71. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min. Was: Places the Hunter's Mark on the target, increasing the Ranged Attack Power of all attackers against that target by 110. In addition, the target of this ability can always be seen by the hunter whether it stealths or turns invisible. The target also appears on the mini-map. Lasts for 2 min. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Multi-ShotChanged, wording. Learned at level 18. Now: 13.9% of base mana, 8-35 yd range, 0.5 sec cast, 6 sec cooldown. Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. Multi-Shot shares its cooldown with Aimed Shot. Was: 100 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant, 10 sec cooldown. Fires several missiles, hitting 3 targets. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Rapid FireChanged, wording. Learned at level 26. Now: 100 Mana, Instant, 5 min cooldown. Increases ranged and melee attack speed by 40% for 15 sec. Was: Increases ranged attack speed by 40% for 15 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Scorpid StingChanged, wording. Learned at level 22. Now: 9% of base mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant. Stings the target, reducing the target's chance to hit with attacks by 2% for 20 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. Was: 70 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant. Stings the target, reducing Strength and Agility by 20 for 20 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Serpent StingChanged, numbers. Ranks 1 to 8 only (rank 9 matches Classic). Learned at level 4, ranks to 60. Now (rank 8): 230 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant. Stings the target, causing 415 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. Was: Stings the target, causing 490 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Sniper Shot (from its talent)New. Learned at level 40, ranks to 58. Now (rank 3): 365 Mana, 8-45 yd range, 4 sec cast, 15 sec cooldown. A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 295 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Trueshot Aura (from its talent)New ranks. Learned at level 25, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 525 Mana, Instant. Increases the Ranged Attack Power of party members within 45 yards by 50. Lasts 30 min. Was: Increases the attack power of party members within 45 yards by 100. Lasts 30 min. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Viper StingChanged, wording. Learned at level 36, ranks to 56. Now (rank 3): 215 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant, 15 sec cooldown. Stings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. Was: 215 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Instant. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  VolleyChanged, wording. Learned at level 40, ranks to 58. Now (rank 3): 490 Mana, 35 yd range, Channeled. Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 112 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every 1 sec for 6 sec. Was: 490 Mana, 8-35 yd range, Channeled, 1 min cooldown. Continuously fires a volley of ammo at the target area, causing 80 Arcane damage to enemy targets within 8 yards every second for 6 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Counterattack (from its talent)New ranks. Learned at level 25, ranks to 54. Now (rank 4): 85 Mana, Melee Range, Instant, 5 sec cooldown. A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 55 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. Was: A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 110 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. Row 4 of Survival opens at level 25 (20 with the Legacy perk Talented at 5/5), so that is when the talent can give it. The game files still put the spell itself at level 30. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  DisengageChanged, wording. Learned at level 20, ranks to 48. Now (rank 3): 150 Mana, Melee Range, Instant, 5 sec cooldown. Attempts to disengage from the target by reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 2). Disables auto-attack. Was: Attempts to disengage from the target, reducing threat. More effective than Disengage (Rank 2). Character exits combat mode. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Explosive TrapChanged, wording. Learned at level 34, ranks to 54. Now (rank 3): 520 Mana, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Place a Fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 208 to 264 Fire damage and 330 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time. Was: 520 Mana, Instant, 15 sec cooldown. Place a fire trap that explodes when an enemy approaches, causing 208 to 264 Fire damage and 330 additional Fire damage over 20 sec to all within 10 yards. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. Works in combat now. Classic's traps could only be placed out of combat (Blizzard's Class Highlights Part 2, 1:37). (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Feign DeathChanged, wording. Learned at level 30. Now: 80 Mana, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts 6 min. If not cancelled, after 6 min you will actually die. Was: Feign death which may trick enemies into ignoring you. Lasts up to 6 min. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Freezing TrapChanged, wording. Learned at level 20, ranks to 60. Now (rank 3): 100 Mana, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Place a Frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time. Was: 100 Mana, Instant, 15 sec cooldown. Place a frost trap that freezes the first enemy that approaches, preventing all action for up to 20 sec. Any damage caused will break the ice. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. Works in combat now. Classic's traps could only be placed out of combat (Blizzard's Class Highlights Part 2, 1:37). (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Frost TrapChanged, wording. Learned at level 28. Now: 60 Mana, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Place a Frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it. All enemies within 10 yards will be slowed by 60% while in the area of effect. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Frost trap can be active at a time. Was: 60 Mana, Instant, 15 sec cooldown. Place a frost trap that creates an ice slick around itself for 30 sec when the first enemy approaches it. All enemies within 10 yards will be slowed by 60% while in the area of effect. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. Works in combat now. Classic's traps could only be placed out of combat (Blizzard's Class Highlights Part 2, 1:37). (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Immolation TrapChanged, wording. Learned at level 16, ranks to 56. Now (rank 5): 245 Mana, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Place a Fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 690 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Only one Fire trap can be active at a time. Was: 245 Mana, Instant, 15 sec cooldown. Place a fire trap that will burn the first enemy to approach for 690 Fire damage over 15 sec. Trap will exist for 1 min. Traps can only be placed when out of combat. Only one trap can be active at a time. Works in combat now. Classic's traps could only be placed out of combat (Blizzard's Class Highlights Part 2, 1:37). (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  LacerateNew. Learned at level 30, ranks to 60. Now (rank 4): 95 Mana, Melee Range, Instant. Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Mongoose BiteChanged, wording. Learned at level 16, ranks to 58. Now (rank 4): 65 Mana, Melee Range, Instant, 5 sec cooldown. Counterattack the enemy for melee weapon damage plus 57. Can only be performed after you dodge. Was: Counterattack the enemy for 115 damage. Can only be performed after you dodge. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Raptor StrikeChanged, wording. Learned at level 1, ranks to 56. Now (rank 8): 100 Mana, Next melee, 6 sec cooldown. A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70. Was: A strong attack that increases melee damage by 140. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Strider Kick (from its talent)New. Learned at level 30. Now: 5.81% of base mana, Melee Range, Instant, 8 sec cooldown. A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)

Pet abilities, by pet family 19

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  Bat: Sonic BlastNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 80 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Emits a piercing shriek, inflicting 77 to 91 Nature damage and increasing the casting time of all spells by 60% for 30 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Bear: SwipeNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 20 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 5 sec cooldown. Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 20 to 22 damage. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Bird of Prey: Mine!New. Learned at level 10, ranks to 50. Now (rank 5): 20 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 1 min cooldown. Grabs an enemy's weapon with its talons, causing 41 to 47 damage and disarming them for 4 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Dive (Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent)Changed, wording. Rank 1 only (ranks 2 to 3 match Classic). Learned at level 30, ranks to 50. Now (rank 1): 20 Focus, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Increases movement speed by 40% for 15 sec. Was: 20 Focus, Instant, 30 sec cooldown, Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Wind Serpent. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Boar: ChargeChanged, numbers. Learned at level 1, ranks to 60. Now (rank 6): 35 Focus, 8-25 yd range, Instant, 25 sec cooldown. Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 490 melee attack power to the boar's next attack. Was: Charges an enemy, immobilizes it for 1 sec, and adds 550 melee attack power to the boar's next attack. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Carrion Bird: Demoralizing ScreechChanged, wording. Learned at level 8, ranks to 56. Now (rank 4): 20 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 10 sec cooldown. Blasts a single enemy for 24 to 42 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 204 for 30 sec. Was: 20 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, Pet: Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird. Blasts a single enemy for 26 to 46 damage and lowers the melee attack power of all enemies in melee range by 100. Effect lasts 4 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Crab: PinchNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 50 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Pinches an enemy's legs for 88 to 102 damage and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Crocilisk: DismemberNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 35 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 6 sec cooldown. Viciously bites enemy appendages for 50 to 58 damage and reduces the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Dash (every family but Bat, Bird of Prey, Carrion Bird, Core Hound and Wind Serpent)Changed, wording. Learned at level 30, ranks to 50. Now (rank 3): 20 Focus, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec. Was: 20 Focus, Instant, 30 sec cooldown, Pet: Boar, Cat, Hyena, Tallstrider, Wolf. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Fox: Trickster's DanceNew. Learned at level 20. Now: 10 Focus, Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your pet's chance to Dodge by 50% and decreases the time between your pet's attacks by 30% for 12 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Gorilla: ThunderstompNew ranks. Learned at level 30, ranks to 60. Now (rank 4): 60 Focus, Instant, 1 min cooldown. Shakes the ground with thundering force, doing 122 to 142 Nature damage to all enemies within 8 yds. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Hyena: Tendon RipNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 25 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. Tears at an enemy's legs for 60 damage over 9 sec and reduces movement speed by 50% for 9 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Raptor: Savage RendNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 50 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 1 min cooldown. Slash an enemy with razor talons, causing the target to Bleed for 156 damage over 18 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Scorpid: Scorpid PoisonChanged, numbers. Learned at level 8, ranks to 56. Now (rank 4): 30 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 4 sec cooldown. Inflicts 25 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target. Was: Inflicts 40 Nature damage over 10 sec. Effect can stack up to 5 times on a single target. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Spider: WebNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 20 Focus, 20 yd range, Instant, 40 sec cooldown. Entangles an enemy in a corrosive web, immobilizing them and dealing 52 Nature damage over 4 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Tallstrider: Dust CloudNew. Learned at level 12, ranks to 60. Now (rank 5): 10 Focus, Melee Range, Instant. Your tallstrider kicks up an abrasive cloud of dust, reducing the target's Armor by 505 for 30 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Turtle: Shell ShieldChanged, wording. Learned at level 20. Now: 10 Focus, Instant, 3 min cooldown. Reduces all damage your pet takes by 50% and increases the time between your pet's attacks by 60%, but deals more damage with each attack. Lasts 12 sec. Was: Reduces all damage your pet takes by 50%, but increases the time between your pet's attacks by 43%. Lasts 12 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Wind Serpent: Lightning BreathChanged, numbers. Learned at level 1, ranks to 60. Now (rank 6): 50 Focus, 20 yd range, Instant. Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 86 to 98 Nature damage to a single target. Was: Breathes lightning, instantly dealing 99 to 113 Nature damage to a single target. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)
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  Wolf: Furious HowlChanged, wording. Learned at level 10, ranks to 56. Now (rank 4): 60 Focus, 30 yd range, Instant, 30 sec cooldown. The wolf howls, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 15 yards by 83. Lasts 1 min. Was: 60 Focus, 30 yd range, Instant, 10 sec cooldown. Party members within 15 yards receive an extra 45 to 57 damage to their next Physical attack. Lasts 10 sec. (beta client 1.60.1.70170)

6 of them come with a talent, marked and linked to the talent's page: Intimidation, Summon Hawk, Sniper Shot, Trueshot Aura, Counterattack and Strider Kick.

From the beta client's spell text (build 1.60.1.70170) beside the Classic client's.

Hunter abilities by level, 1 to 60 89 spells

Every spell in the beta client's Hunter spellbook, tab by tab, with the level it is first trained at and the levels of its ranks. A spell that comes with a talent is placed by its row: the earliest level your points reach it.

Beast Mastery 20 spells, 41 ranks

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  Aspect of the BeastLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Aspect of the CheetahLevel 20.
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  Aspect of the HawkLevel 10; ranks at 10, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58 and 60.
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  Aspect of the MonkeyLevel 4.
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  Aspect of the PackLevel 40.
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  Aspect of the WildLevel 46; ranks at 46 and 56.
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  Beast LoreLevel 24.
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  Bestial WrathFrom a talent, Beast Mastery row 7 (level 40 at the earliest).
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  Call PetLevel 10.
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  Dismiss PetLevel 10.
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  Eagle EyeLevel 14.
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  Eyes of the BeastLevel 14.
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  Feed PetLevel 10.
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  IntimidationFrom a talent, Beast Mastery row 5 (level 30 at the earliest).
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  Mend PetLevel 12; ranks at 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60.
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  Revive PetLevel 10.
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  Scare BeastLevel 14; ranks at 14, 30 and 46.
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  Summon HawkFrom a talent, Beast Mastery row 4 (level 25 at the earliest); later ranks trained at 36, 48 and 60.
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  Tame BeastLevel 10.
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  Tranquilizing ShotLevel 60.

Marksmanship 17 spells, 55 ranks

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  Aimed ShotLevel 20; ranks at 20, 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60.
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  Arcane ShotLevel 6; ranks at 6, 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60.
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  Auto ShotLevel 1.
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  Concussive ShotLevel 8.
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  Distracting ShotLevel 12; ranks at 12, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Enchanted FlareLevel 32.
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  FlareLevel 32.
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  Hunter's MarkLevel 6; ranks at 6, 22, 40 and 58.
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  Multi-ShotLevel 18.
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  Rapid FireLevel 26.
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  Scatter ShotFrom a talent, Marksmanship row 5 (level 30 at the earliest).
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  Scorpid StingLevel 22.
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  Serpent StingLevel 4; ranks at 4, 10, 18, 26, 34, 42, 50, 58 and 60.
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  Sniper ShotFrom a talent, Marksmanship row 7 (level 40 at the earliest); later ranks trained at 48 and 58.
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  Trueshot AuraFrom a talent, Marksmanship row 4 (level 25 at the earliest); later ranks trained at 32, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Viper StingLevel 36; ranks at 36, 46 and 56.
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  VolleyLevel 40; ranks at 40, 50 and 58.

Survival 21 spells, 49 ranks

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  CounterattackFrom a talent, Survival row 4 (level 25 at the earliest); later ranks trained at 30, 42 and 54.
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  DeterrenceFrom a talent, Survival row 3 (level 20 at the earliest).
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  DisengageLevel 20; ranks at 20, 34 and 48.
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  Explosive TrapLevel 34; ranks at 34, 44 and 54.
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  Feign DeathLevel 30.
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  Freezing TrapLevel 20; ranks at 20, 40 and 60.
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  Frost TrapLevel 28.
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  Immolation TrapLevel 16; ranks at 16, 26, 36, 46 and 56.
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  LacerateLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Mongoose BiteLevel 16; ranks at 16, 30, 44 and 58.
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  Raptor StrikeLevel 1; ranks at 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56.
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  Strider KickFrom a talent, Survival row 5 (level 30 at the earliest).
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  Track BeastsLevel 1.
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  Track DemonsLevel 32.
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  Track DragonkinLevel 50.
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  Track ElementalsLevel 26.
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  Track GiantsLevel 40.
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  Track HiddenLevel 24.
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  Track HumanoidsLevel 10.
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  Track UndeadLevel 18.
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  Wing ClipLevel 12; ranks at 12, 38 and 60.

Pets 31 spells, 153 ranks

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  Arcane ResistanceLevel 20; ranks at 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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  BiteLevel 1; ranks at 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56.
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  ChargeLevel 1; ranks at 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  ClawLevel 1; ranks at 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56.
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  CowerLevel 5; ranks at 5, 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55.
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  DashLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40 and 50.
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  Demoralizing ScreechLevel 8; ranks at 8, 24, 48 and 56.
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  DismemberLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  DiveLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40 and 50.
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  Dust CloudLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  Fire ResistanceLevel 20; ranks at 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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  Frost ResistanceLevel 20; ranks at 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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  Furious HowlLevel 10; ranks at 10, 24, 40 and 56.
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  Great StaminaLevel 1; ranks at 1, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60.
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  GrowlLevel 1; ranks at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Lightning BreathLevel 1; ranks at 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  Mine!Level 10; ranks at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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  Natural ArmorLevel 1; ranks at 1, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60.
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  Nature ResistanceLevel 20; ranks at 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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  PinchLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  ProwlLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40 and 50.
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  Savage RendLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  Scorpid PoisonLevel 8; ranks at 8, 24, 40 and 56.
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  Shadow ResistanceLevel 20; ranks at 20, 30 and 40.
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  Shell ShieldLevel 20.
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  Sonic BlastLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  SwipeLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  Tendon RipLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.
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  ThunderstompLevel 30; ranks at 30, 40, 50 and 60.
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  Trickster's DanceLevel 20.
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  WebLevel 12; ranks at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60.

Gone Hunter spells 1

• Wyvern StingNot in the WoW Forever Hunter spellbook (beta client, build 70170).

Every Hunter spell by level

Level	Spells and ranks trained
1	Raptor Strike rank 1, Bite rank 1, Claw rank 1, Great Stamina rank 1, Natural Armor rank 1, Growl rank 1, Lightning Breath rank 1, Charge rank 1
4	Serpent Sting rank 1
5	Cower rank 1
6	Hunter's Mark rank 1, Arcane Shot rank 1
8	Raptor Strike rank 2, Bite rank 2, Claw rank 2, Demoralizing Screech rank 1, Scorpid Poison rank 1
10	Aspect of the Hawk rank 1, Serpent Sting rank 2, Growl rank 2, Furious Howl rank 1, Mine! rank 1
12	Mend Pet rank 1, Arcane Shot rank 2, Wing Clip rank 1, Distracting Shot rank 1, Great Stamina rank 2, Natural Armor rank 2, Lightning Breath rank 2, Charge rank 2, Swipe rank 1, Pinch rank 1, Dismember rank 1, Tendon Rip rank 1, Savage Rend rank 1, Web rank 1, Dust Cloud rank 1, Sonic Blast rank 1
14	Scare Beast rank 1
15	Cower rank 2
16	Raptor Strike rank 3, Mongoose Bite rank 1, Immolation Trap rank 1, Bite rank 3, Claw rank 3
18	Aspect of the Hawk rank 2, Serpent Sting rank 3, Great Stamina rank 3, Natural Armor rank 3
20	Mend Pet rank 2, Arcane Shot rank 3, Disengage rank 1, Freezing Trap rank 1, Distracting Shot rank 2, Aimed Shot rank 1, Fire Resistance rank 1, Frost Resistance rank 1, Arcane Resistance rank 1, Nature Resistance rank 1, Shadow Resistance rank 1, Growl rank 3, Shell Shield, Mine! rank 2, Trickster's Dance
22	Hunter's Mark rank 2
24	Raptor Strike rank 4, Bite rank 4, Claw rank 4, Great Stamina rank 4, Demoralizing Screech rank 2, Scorpid Poison rank 2, Natural Armor rank 4, Furious Howl rank 2, Lightning Breath rank 3, Charge rank 3, Swipe rank 2, Pinch rank 2, Dismember rank 2, Tendon Rip rank 2, Savage Rend rank 2, Web rank 2, Dust Cloud rank 2, Sonic Blast rank 2
25	Trueshot Aura rank 1 (with the talent), Cower rank 3, Counterattack rank 1 (with the talent), Summon Hawk rank 1 (with the talent)
26	Serpent Sting rank 4, Immolation Trap rank 2
28	Mend Pet rank 3, Aspect of the Hawk rank 3, Arcane Shot rank 4, Aimed Shot rank 2
30	Scare Beast rank 2, Aspect of the Beast rank 1, Mongoose Bite rank 2, Distracting Shot rank 3, Dash rank 1, Dive rank 1, Fire Resistance rank 2, Prowl rank 1, Frost Resistance rank 2, Arcane Resistance rank 2, Nature Resistance rank 2, Shadow Resistance rank 2, Great Stamina rank 5, Natural Armor rank 5, Growl rank 4, Counterattack rank 2, Thunderstomp rank 1, Mine! rank 3, Lacerate rank 1, Strider Kick (with the talent)
32	Raptor Strike rank 5, Bite rank 5, Claw rank 5, Trueshot Aura rank 2
34	Serpent Sting rank 5, Disengage rank 2, Explosive Trap rank 1
35	Cower rank 4
36	Mend Pet rank 4, Viper Sting rank 1, Arcane Shot rank 5, Immolation Trap rank 3, Aimed Shot rank 3, Great Stamina rank 6, Natural Armor rank 6, Lightning Breath rank 4, Charge rank 4, Swipe rank 3, Pinch rank 3, Dismember rank 3, Tendon Rip rank 3, Savage Rend rank 3, Web rank 3, Dust Cloud rank 3, Summon Hawk rank 2, Sonic Blast rank 3
38	Aspect of the Hawk rank 4, Wing Clip rank 2
40	Aspect of the Beast rank 2, Hunter's Mark rank 3, Volley rank 1, Raptor Strike rank 6, Freezing Trap rank 2, Distracting Shot rank 4, Bite rank 6, Claw rank 6, Trueshot Aura rank 3, Dash rank 2, Dive rank 2, Fire Resistance rank 3, Prowl rank 2, Frost Resistance rank 3, Arcane Resistance rank 3, Nature Resistance rank 3, Shadow Resistance rank 3, Shadow Resistance rank 4, Scorpid Poison rank 3, Growl rank 5, Furious Howl rank 3, Thunderstomp rank 2, Mine! rank 4, Lacerate rank 2, Sniper Shot rank 1 (with the talent)
42	Serpent Sting rank 6, Great Stamina rank 7, Natural Armor rank 7, Counterattack rank 3
44	Mend Pet rank 5, Arcane Shot rank 6, Mongoose Bite rank 3, Explosive Trap rank 2, Aimed Shot rank 4
45	Cower rank 5
46	Scare Beast rank 3, Viper Sting rank 2, Immolation Trap rank 4, Aspect of the Wild rank 1
48	Aspect of the Hawk rank 5, Disengage rank 3, Raptor Strike rank 7, Bite rank 7, Claw rank 7, Great Stamina rank 8, Demoralizing Screech rank 3, Natural Armor rank 8, Lightning Breath rank 5, Charge rank 5, Swipe rank 4, Pinch rank 4, Dismember rank 4, Tendon Rip rank 4, Savage Rend rank 4, Web rank 4, Dust Cloud rank 4, Summon Hawk rank 3, Sniper Shot rank 2, Sonic Blast rank 4
50	Aspect of the Beast rank 3, Serpent Sting rank 7, Volley rank 2, Distracting Shot rank 5, Trueshot Aura rank 4, Dash rank 3, Dive rank 3, Fire Resistance rank 4, Prowl rank 3, Frost Resistance rank 4, Arcane Resistance rank 4, Nature Resistance rank 4, Growl rank 6, Thunderstomp rank 3, Mine! rank 5, Lacerate rank 3
52	Mend Pet rank 6, Arcane Shot rank 7, Aimed Shot rank 5
54	Explosive Trap rank 3, Great Stamina rank 9, Natural Armor rank 9, Counterattack rank 4
55	Cower rank 6
56	Viper Sting rank 3, Raptor Strike rank 8, Immolation Trap rank 5, Bite rank 8, Claw rank 8, Aspect of the Wild rank 2, Demoralizing Screech rank 4, Scorpid Poison rank 4, Furious Howl rank 4
58	Aspect of the Hawk rank 6, Hunter's Mark rank 4, Serpent Sting rank 8, Volley rank 3, Mongoose Bite rank 4, Sniper Shot rank 3
60	Mend Pet rank 7, Aspect of the Beast rank 4, Aspect of the Hawk rank 7, Serpent Sting rank 9, Arcane Shot rank 8, Wing Clip rank 3, Freezing Trap rank 3, Distracting Shot rank 6, Aimed Shot rank 6, Trueshot Aura rank 5, Great Stamina rank 10, Natural Armor rank 10, Growl rank 7, Lightning Breath rank 6, Charge rank 6, Thunderstomp rank 4, Swipe rank 5, Pinch rank 5, Dismember rank 5, Tendon Rip rank 5, Savage Rend rank 5, Web rank 5, Dust Cloud rank 5, Summon Hawk rank 4, Lacerate rank 4, Sonic Blast rank 5

From the beta client's Hunter spellbook, build 70170. The spells its level table leaves out are in the list above with the level their tooltip gives.

Questions

Did Hunter get new abilities in WoW Forever?

Yes: Sonic Blast (level 12); Aimed Shot (level 20); Lacerate (level 30); Enchanted Flare (level 32), from the beta client, build 70170. Wyvern Sting is gone.

Which Hunter abilities changed since Classic?

21 reworked: Raptor Strike, Aspect of the Monkey, Immolation Trap, Mongoose Bite, Multi-Shot, Aimed Shot, Disengage, Freezing Trap, Scorpid Sting, Counterattack, Trueshot Aura, Rapid Fire, Frost Trap, Aspect of the Beast, Feign Death, Intimidation, Explosive Trap, Viper Sting, Volley, Aspect of the Wild and Beast Training; 5 keep their effect with new numbers, among them Serpent Sting, Arcane Shot, Hunter's Mark, Aspect of the Hawk and Eyes of the Beast. Read from the beta client's spell text beside Classic's.

Which Hunter abilities changed on the beta?

6 lines in the tracker: Sniper Shot, Trueshot Aura, Furious Howl, Thunderstomp and Trickster's Dance, each with its build and date above. 47 Hunter spells read differently from Classic in the beta client (build 1.60.1.70170), listed above: Aspect of the Hawk, Aspect of the Monkey, Aspect of the Wild, Eyes of the Beast, Intimidation, Summon Hawk, Arcane Shot, Enchanted Flare and more.

Which Hunter spells are gone in WoW Forever?

Wyvern Sting: not in the beta client's Hunter spellbook.

When do Hunters learn Aimed Shot?

At level 20, with later ranks at 28, 36, 44, 52 and 60, from the beta client's Hunter spellbook (build 70170).

Is Aimed Shot a talent in WoW Forever?

No. Aimed Shot is no longer a talent: every Hunter trains it at level 20 (beta client spellbook, build 70170).

Last checked against beta build 1.60.1.70245 on 6 Oct 2026. Abilities as the site's class abilities page lists them, with reader reports; levels from the beta client's spellbook; build rows from the beta build tracker. Talents are on the Hunter talents page.

Also for Hunters: the most popular builds, the leveling order, every talent in words, what changed since Classic, the races and their racials, questions answered from the data, and the Hunter calculator.