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Hunter · Marksmanship tab

Viper Sting

Changed from Classic3 ranksLevel 36
Viper Sting
Rank 3Nature
215 Mana8-35 yd range
Instant15 sec cooldown
Learned at level 56
Stings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

All ranks of Viper Sting

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 136135 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldownStings the target, draining 616 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
Rank 246175 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldownStings the target, draining 848 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.
Rank 356215 Mana · 8-35 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldownStings the target, draining 1,108 mana over 8 sec. Only one Sting per Hunter can be active on any one target.

Talents that modify Viper 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.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 14280.

Questions players ask

When do Hunters learn Viper Sting?
Rank 1 at level 36, with later ranks at 46, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Viper 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.