Hunter · Marksmanship · row 4
Mortal Shots
Changed from Classic5 ranks
Mortal Shots
Rank 5/5Marksmanship
Requires 15 points in Marksmanship Talents
Requires Careful Aim
Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 30%.
Every rank of Mortal Shots
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 12%. | client |
| 3 | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 18%. | client |
| 4 | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 24%. | client |
| 5 | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 30%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Marksmanship, row 4, column 3. Needs 15 points in Marksmanship first. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 29 if you put every point into this tree.
- Prerequisite: Careful Aim at 5/5.
- Competes with: Trueshot Aura in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Mortal Shots | Mortal Shots |
| Position | Marksmanship row 4, col 3 | Marksmanship row 4, col 3 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases your ranged weapon critical strike damage bonus by 6%. | Increases the critical strike damage bonus on all ranged abilities by 6%. |
now requires Careful Aim, not Lethal Shots
Builds that take Mortal Shots
Questions players ask
Where is Mortal Shots in the Hunter talent tree?
Marksmanship tree, row 4, column 3. You need 15 points spent in Marksmanship before you can learn it, and Careful Aim must be at full rank first.
Is Mortal Shots new in WoW Forever?
Mortal Shots existed in Classic (Marksmanship row 4, 5 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases your ranged weapon critical strike damage bonus by 6%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.