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Efficiency
Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 2 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic
Efficiency sits in row 2 of the Hunter Marksmanship tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.
Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.
What each rank of Efficiency does
Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.
- Rank 1: Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%.
- Rank 2: Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 6%.
- Rank 3: Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 9%.
- Rank 4: Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 12%.
- Rank 5: Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 15%.
How to reach it
Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Efficiency.
Is Efficiency worth the points?
Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.
Starter Hunter builds that use this talent
These starter builds already put points into Efficiency. Open one to see the full allocation:
- Marksmanship Raid (DPS · Raids)
- Marksmanship PvP (PvP · Marksmanship)
- Lone Wolf Marksmanship (DPS · Raids and Solo)
Try Efficiency in the Hunter calculator
FAQ
How many points does Efficiency cost?
Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.
Which row is Efficiency in, and how do I open that row?
Row 2 of the Marksmanship tree. Spend 5 points in the rows above to open it. Level 15 is the earliest you can take it.
Did Efficiency change from Classic?
Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.
Check more Marksmanship talents
More talents in the Marksmanship tree:
