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Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 3 of 7 · 2 ranks
NEW in Forever

Rapid Killing sits in row 3 of the Hunter Marksmanship tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Rapid Killing does

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

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 1 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 10%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 2 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by your Serpent Sting, you gain Rapid Killing, increasing the damage of your next Shot ability within 20 sec by 20%.

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 Rapid Killing.

Is Rapid Killing worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Rapid Killing is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Rapid Recuperation.

Starter Hunter builds that use this talent

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

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FAQ

How many points does Rapid Killing cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Rapid Killing 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.

What does Rapid Killing unlock?

Maxing it opens Rapid Recuperation deeper in the Marksmanship tree.

Is Rapid Killing new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Marksmanship talents

More talents in the Marksmanship tree: