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Serpent Sting
Changed from Classic9 ranksLevel 4
Serpent Sting
Rank 9Nature
250 Mana8-35 yd range
Instant
Learned at level 60
Stings the target, causing 555 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
All ranks of Serpent Sting
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 4 | 15 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 10 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 20 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 2 | 10 | 30 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 30 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 40 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 3 | 18 | 50 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 60 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 80 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 4 | 26 | 80 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 110 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 140 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 5 | 34 | 115 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 170 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 210 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 6 | 42 | 150 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 240 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 290 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 7 | 50 | 190 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 320 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 385 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 8 | 58 | 230 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 415 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | changed Stings the target, causing 490 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 9 | 60 | 250 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant | Stings the target, causing 555 Nature damage over 15 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target. | same |
Talents that modify Serpent Sting
- Improved Stings (Marksmanship row 2): Increases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 20%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 6 sec, and increases the duration of your Scorpid Sting ability by 45 sec.
- Rapid Killing (Marksmanship row 3): 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%.
- Rapid Recuperation (Marksmanship row 5): Afflicting a target with Serpent Sting allows 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 15 sec, increased to 100% when Rapid Killing is consumed.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25295.
Questions players ask
When do Hunters learn Serpent Sting?
Rank 1 at level 4, with later ranks at 10, 18, 26, 34, 42, 50, 58, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Serpent Sting change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.