Hunter

The hunter is a damage dealing class that can engage in either melee or ranged combat. Hunters who are master marksmen use a plethora of different shots to take down their prey, from venomous barbsand magical projectiles to explosive volleys and penetrating powershots, while those who focus on melee combat do so with polearms, executing deft flanking maneuvers and being particularly skilled at throwing their weapon. Hunters are also masters of survival, and their familiarity with traps and misdirection can allow them to manipulate their quarry's attentions, leading them into deadly ambushes or camouflaging themselves so well that even the sharpest-eyed of foes cannot fix their aim upon them. True to their name, hunters are also skilled huntsmen, capable of tracking even the stealthiest of targets with incredible accuracy.

Beast Mastery
While all hunters value the assistance of their animal companions, Beast Mastery hunters have the closest bonds of all with their pets. Beast Mastery (BM) hunters place far more importance on the pet, dealing an increased amount of damage through the addition of numerous active and passive abilities, as well as through their mastery  [Mastery: Master of Beasts]. The pets of BM hunters deal more damage, regenerate focus more quickly, can use their special attacks more often and benefit from bonus crits, splash damage and haste. BM hunters and their pets have the most focus of any hunters, with their animal bond contributing to both parties.

Marksmanship
Masters of ranged weaponry, Marksmanship hunters focus on honing their skills with the gun or bow. The standard hunter's repertoire of shots is significantly improved for Marksmanship hunters, with new types of shots and additional effects added to others. Marksmanship hunters' potent damage output is increased by their mastery  [Mastery: Sniper Training], increasing their damage, range, and critical strike damage when they stand still for 3 seconds.

Survival
Survival Hunters focus on the chaos of melee combat, fighting fang and claw alongside a loyal friend. Through peerless mastery of a spear, Survival Hunters are able to subsist in environments where others would fail, wielding only a blade and a pet. They slip traps under enemy's feet in melee combat, and use their weapon to tear bleeding holes in their enemies. Together, the Survivalist and the pet coordinate their attacks to flank the foe while one has their attention.