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Intimidation Intimidation

Hunter · Beast Mastery · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability Requires Bestial Swiftness

Intimidation sits in row 5 of the Hunter Beast Mastery tree, and you will need Bestial Swiftness maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

8% of base mana · 100 yd range · Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 1 minute (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Intimidation does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Command your pet to Stun the target for 3 sec on its next successful attack, which also gains 100% increased critical strike chance. Generates high threat.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Beast Mastery rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Intimidation, and you will need Bestial Swiftness maxed first.

Is Intimidation worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Intimidation is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Bestial Wrath.

Starter Hunter builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Intimidation. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Intimidation in the Hunter calculator

FAQ

How many points does Intimidation cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Intimidation in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Beast Mastery tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Intimidation need another talent first?

Yes. Bestial Swiftness has to be maxed first.

What does Intimidation unlock?

Maxing it opens Bestial Wrath deeper in the Beast Mastery tree.

Did Intimidation change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Beast Mastery talents

More talents in the Beast Mastery tree: