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Improved Arcane Shot Improved Arcane Shot

Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 3 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Arcane Shot sits in row 3 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 Improved Arcane Shot does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.3 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.6 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 0.9 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  4. Rank 4: Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 1.2 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.
  5. Rank 5: Reduces the cooldown of your Arcane Shot by 1.5 sec. Does not affect the cooldown of abilities which share a cooldown with Arcane Shot.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Arcane Shot.

Is Improved Arcane Shot 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 Improved Arcane Shot. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Improved Arcane Shot in the Hunter calculator

FAQ

How many points does Improved Arcane Shot cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Arcane Shot in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Marksmanship tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Improved Arcane Shot 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: