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Sniper Shot Sniper Shot

Hunter · Marksmanship · Row 7 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Active ability Requires Trueshot Aura

Sniper Shot sits in row 7 of the Hunter Marksmanship tree, and you will need Trueshot Aura maxed first. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

365 Mana · 8-45 yd range · Cast time: 4 sec · Ability cooldown: 15 seconds (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Sniper Shot does

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

  1. Rank 1: A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 160 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.

How to reach it

Row 7 opens after you spend 30 points in the earlier Marksmanship rows. Level 40 is the earliest you can pick up Sniper Shot, and you will need Trueshot Aura maxed first.

Is Sniper Shot worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 7 (that is 30 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Hunter builds that use this talent

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

Try Sniper Shot in the Hunter calculator

FAQ

How many points does Sniper Shot cost?

One talent point.

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

Row 7 of the Marksmanship tree. Spend 30 points in the rows above to open it. Level 40 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Sniper Shot need another talent first?

Yes. Trueshot Aura has to be maxed first.

Is Sniper Shot 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: