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Improved Concussive Shot Improved Concussive Shot

Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks

Improved Concussive Shot sits in row 1 of the Hunter Marksmanship 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.

What Improved Concussive Shot 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.

  1. Rank 1: Gives your Concussive Shot a 4% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your Concussive Shot a 8% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Gives your Concussive Shot a 12% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  4. Rank 4: Gives your Concussive Shot a 16% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  5. Rank 5: Gives your Concussive Shot a 20% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.

How to reach Improved Concussive Shot

Row 1 opens after you spend 0 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Concussive Shot.

Is Improved Concussive Shot 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 Improved Concussive Shot. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Improved Concussive Shot in the Hunter calculator

Elsewhere in Marksmanship

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Improved Concussive Shot:

Hawk Eye · Lethal Attacks · Improved Stings · Efficiency · Careful Aim · Rapid Killing · Improved Arcane Shot · Lone Wolf · Trueshot Aura · Mortal Shots · Rapid Recuperation · Barrage