Deflection

Hunter · Survival · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Deflection sits in row 1 of the Hunter Survival tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 5 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Deflection does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

Rank 1: Increases your Parry chance by 2%.
Rank 2: Increases your Parry chance by 4%.
Rank 3: Increases your Parry chance by 6%.
Rank 4: Increases your Parry chance by 8%.
Rank 5: Increases your Parry chance by 10%.

How to reach Deflection

Row 1 opens after you spend 0 points in the earlier Survival rows. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Deflection.

Is Deflection worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Deflection. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Survival Trapper (PvP · Survival)

Try Deflection in the Hunter calculator

Elsewhere in Survival

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Deflection:

Improved Tracking · Entrapment · Savage Strikes · Survivalist · Improved Wing Clip · Clever Traps · Surefooted · Deterrence · Survival Tactics · Predator's Edge · Counterattack · Resourcefulness