Hunter • Marksmanship • PVP

Marksmanship Hunter (PVP)

Precision-focused ranged specialists who rely on lethal shots, Mana pressure, and burst windows to dominate PvP and punish opponents from a distance.

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Aldor vs Scryer

When you first reach Shattrath City at level 60 or higher, you are given a choice between two factions: The Aldor and the Scryers. This decision affects which rewards you can purchase, which quest lines you can pursue, and which faction strongholds you can access in Shadowmoon Valley. While it is possible to switch later, it is best to avoid making a haphazard choice. For Hunters in PvP, the difference between Aldor and Scryer is extremely small. PvE-oriented faction rewards are largely irrelevant in PvP, leaving shoulder enchants as the only meaningful distinction.

Before you choose

Here are the only things you need to know before picking a side.

PvE rewards do not matter in PvP

Trinkets, rings, and other PvE-oriented faction rewards have little to no impact on Hunter PvP performance.

Enchant difference is tiny

The difference between Aldor and Scryer shoulder enchants is very small and will not decide PvP outcomes.

Applies to all Hunter PvP specs

Beast Mastery, Marksmanship, and Survival Hunters all follow the same logic for this decision in PvP.

Execution matters more

Positioning, trap usage, pet control, and cooldown management matter far more than faction choice.

Aldor vs Scryer

Side-by-side comparison of early highlights, pros, and cons.

Neither choice is permanent, but your early gearing experience can feel very different depending on which faction you choose

Aldor

Recommended

Slightly better enchantMore consistent damageBest PvP min-max

Highlights

Greater Inscription of Vengeance is very slightly stronger than the Scryer alternative
Provides a small but consistent damage increase in PvP
Applies equally well to all Hunter PvP specs

Cons

The advantage over Scryer is extremely small and difficult to notice in practice
Provides no additional PvP-specific rewards beyond the enchant

Best if you want to min-max PvP damage, even if the gain is very small.

Scryer

Playable optionLower costMinimal downside

Highlights

Greater Inscription of the Blade is very close in value to the Aldor enchant
Scryer reputation turn-ins are often cheaper due to lower faction popularity

Cons

Provides slightly less overall value for PvP compared to Aldor
PvE-focused faction rewards do not meaningfully impact PvP performance

A completely viable choice if you prefer Scryer or already committed to it.

Recommendation for Hunter PvP

We recommend choosing Aldor as a Hunter for PvP in TBC Classic. - Greater Inscription of Vengeance is very slightly stronger than Greater Inscription of the Blade. - PvE faction rewards are not relevant for PvP, leaving the shoulder enchant as the only real factor. The difference is extremely small, and Hunters will perform well in PvP regardless of faction choice.