Hunter · Marksmanship · row 2
Efficiency
Changed from Classic5 ranks
Efficiency
Rank 5/5Marksmanship
Requires 5 points in Marksmanship Talents
Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 15%.
Every rank of Efficiency
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%. | client |
| 2 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 6%. | client |
| 3 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 9%. | client |
| 4 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 12%. | client |
| 5 | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 15%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Marksmanship, row 2, column 2. Needs 5 points in Marksmanship first. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 19 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Improved Stings, Careful Aim in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Efficiency | Efficiency |
| Position | Marksmanship row 1, col 3 | Marksmanship row 2, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots and Stings by 2%. | Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots, Stings, and melee abilities by 3%. |
Builds that take Efficiency
Questions players ask
Where is Efficiency in the Hunter talent tree?
Marksmanship tree, row 2, column 2. You need 5 points spent in Marksmanship before you can learn it.
Is Efficiency new in WoW Forever?
Efficiency existed in Classic (Marksmanship row 1, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Reduces the Mana cost of your Shots and Stings by 2%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.