Best Professions for Hunter in WoW Classic
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruHunters get the most out of professions of any class. The best combo is Engineering + Mining.
Engineering is a hunter must-have
- Scopes (Deadly/Sniper) raise ranged weapon damage — a direct DPS gain.
- Grenades and Sapper add control and burst for PvP and kiting.
- Engineering trinkets and rocket boots add mobility.
Mining supplies the ore.
Alternative: Leatherworking + Skinning
Leatherworking + Skinning unlocks the Devilsaur Set, a top pre-raid physical DPS set, plus agility leather. Skinning fits a hunter who kills many beasts.
| Setup | For | Gives |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering + Mining | DPS, PvP | Scopes, grenades, mobility |
| Leatherworking + Skinning | Pre-raid | Devilsaur Set, leather |
| Herbalism + Alchemy | Budget | Own elixirs |
Leveling: Engineering, Skinning, Leatherworking. See hunter BiS; race: best race for Hunter.
FAQ
Best professions for a Hunter?
Engineering with Mining is the top pick: scopes raise damage, grenades add control and burst. The alternative is Leatherworking with Skinning for the Devilsaur Set.
Do scopes increase damage?
Yes, Engineering scopes (Deadly/Sniper) raise ranged weapon damage, directly boosting hunter DPS.
Engineering or Leatherworking for pre-raid?
Leatherworking gives the Devilsaur Set, a strong pre-raid DPS set. Engineering is better long term for scopes and grenades; many pick Engineering and buy Devilsaur from crafters.