The Chimera Shot rune is a powerful engraving available to Hunters in WoW Classic Season of Discovery. It allows you to engrave the “Chimera Shot” ability onto your gloves, providing a versatile and potent damage option.
Chimera Shot’s Effects:
- Deals 85% weapon damage.
- Refreshes the current Sting on your target.
- Triggers an additional effect depending on the Sting applied:
- Serpent Sting: Instantly deals 40% of the damage dealt by Serpent Sting.
- Viper Sting: Restores mana equal to 60% of the total amount drained by Viper Sting.
- Scorpid Sting: Attempts to Disarm the target for 10 seconds (cannot occur more than once per minute).
Acquiring the Chimera Shot Rune:
There are several ways to acquire the Chimera Shot rune, each with different requirements and starting locations:
Horde:
- Durotar:
- Orcs: Starting quest “A Hunter’s Strength” at level 2 from Durotar Hunter Trainer.
- Trolls: Starting quest “A Hunter’s Trial” at level 2 from Durotar Hunter Trainer.
- Drops from Scorpid Worker in Razorfen Downs.
- Mulgore:
- Starting quest “Rugged Terrain” at level 2 from Mulgore Hunter Trainer.
- Drops from Bristleback Battleboar in Brambleblade Ravine Cave.
Alliance:
- Dun Morogh:
- Starting quest “Trek Through the Caves” at level 2 from Dun Morogh Hunter Trainer.
- Drops from Frostmane Troll Whelp in Coldridge Valley Caverns.
- Teldrassil:
- Starting quest “A Hunter’s Strength” at level 2 from Teldrassil Hunter Trainer.
- Drops from Githyiss the Vile in Brambleblade Ravine Cave.
Additional Notes:
- The specific quest names and locations may vary slightly depending on your chosen race.
- The drop rate for the Chimera Shot rune from mobs is quite low, so be prepared to farm for a while.
- You can also find the Chimera Shot rune on the Auction House, although the price will likely be high due to its desirability.
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Hunter Rune Guides
1 Rune: How To Get Carve
Etched upon your gloves, this rune transforms your basic melee attack into a brutal swipe, carving through multiple enemies with each swing. Imagine the satisfying crunch of steel against flesh as you weave through mobs, leaving a trail of devastation in your wake. Carve empowers Beast Mastery Hunters, bolstering their pet’s damage and granting them a vicious new tool for personal combat. But beware, the Carve rune demands mastery; its swift attacks consume mana, so channel your inner beast and strike with precision!
2 Rune: How To Get Lone Wolf
Forge your own path with Lone Wolf, a Season of Discovery rune engraved on your chest. This potent glyph grants you increased damage when you stand alone, untamed and free. Imagine the thrill of charging into battle, fangs bared and arrows flying, knowing each strike holds the weight of your solitary fury. Lone Wolf empowers Survival and Marksmanship Hunters, letting them unleash their inner beast and dominate the battlefield on their own terms.
3 Rune: How To Get Master Marksman
Forge your aim into a weapon with Master Marksman, a Season of Discovery rune engraved on your chest. This potent glyph amplifies your critical strike chance and reduces the mana cost of your shot abilities, transforming you into a razor-sharp storm of arrows. Imagine piercing through armor with each shot, enemies crumpling before your relentless barrage. Master Marksman empowers all Hunter specs, making them deadlier than ever before. Sharpen Your Focus: But beware, Master Marksman demands focus. It whispers in your ear, urging you to aim for the kill shot, the perfect release of your honed skills. Embrace the thrill of the hunt, track your prey, and watch their health bars melt under your rain of death.
4 Rune: How To Get Aspect of the Lion
Etched upon your chest, the Aspect of the Lion rune transforms your very being, granting you the ferocious power of a primal beast. Imagine charging into the fray, claws bared and fangs gleaming, a whirlwind of primal fury tearing through your enemies. Aspect of the Loin empowers all Hunter specs, letting them unleash their inner beast and dominate the battlefield with raw savagery. Embrace the Wild Hunt: But beware, Aspect of the Loin demands control. You channel the power of a primal predator, its instincts urging you to rip and tear. Master your rage, unleash it in controlled bursts, and watch foes fall before your untamed might.
5 Rune: How To Get Cobra Stirke
Etched upon your gloves, the Cobra Strike rune infuses your melee attacks with venomous fury. Imagine fangs flashing, fangs dripping with poison, each strike leaving your enemies writhing in agony. Cobra Strike empowers all Hunter specs, transforming them into viperous predators, weaving deadly melee strikes into their arsenal. Strike with Venomous Grace: But beware, Cobra Strike demands precision. It whispers of the serpent’s strike, swift and deadly, striking at vulnerable points. Master the art of timing and positioning, strike with surgical accuracy, and watch enemies succumb to your toxic dance of death.
6 Rune: How To Get Kill Command
Etched upon your gloves, the Kill Command rune whispers promises of swift, decisive takedowns. Imagine your loyal beast launching into a ferocious assault, tearing through your enemies with renewed ferocity at your command. Kill Command empowers Beast Mastery Hunters, transforming them into masters of orchestrated fury, unleashing their pet’s full potential with a single, potent word. Command the Hunt: But beware, Kill Command demands timing. It whispers of the perfect moment, the opportune strike that tips the scales of battle. Read your pet’s movements, anticipate the enemy’s weakness, and unleash the fury at the critical juncture. Watch as your beast descends like a living storm, leaving nothing but echoes of your command in its wake.
7 Rune: How To Get Snipper Training
Etched upon your chest, the Sniper Training rune transforms you into a deadly shadow, raining arrows from afar with pinpoint accuracy. Imagine the silent whistle of a well-placed shot, enemies crumpling before they even know what struck them. Sniper Training empowers Marksmanship Hunters, honing their focus and turning them into masters of long-range lethality. Embrace the Silent Stalk: But beware, Sniper Training demands patience. It whispers of the perfect perch, the unseen vantage point, the single, decisive shot that ends the fight before it begins. Master the art of stealth and positioning, become one with the shadows, and watch enemies fall before your unseen wrath.
8 Rune: How To Get Serpent Spread
Etched upon your gloves, the Serpent Spread rune infuses your arrows with a viper’s fury, unleashing a torrent of venomous projectiles that erupt across the battlefield. Imagine a hissing swarm of arrows, each one dripping with poison, engulfing your enemies in a writhing dance of agony. Serpent Spread empowers all Hunter specs, transforming them into masters of area-of-effect devastation, weaving venomous volleys into their arsenal. Embrace the Toxic Rain: But beware, Serpent Spread demands careful aim. It whispers of precision, of channeling the venom into concentrated bursts that leave no room for error. Master the art of target selection and positioning, unleash your arrows at the opportune moment, and watch enemies succumb to the toxic storm you unleash.
9 Rune: How To Get Flanking Strikes
Etched upon your pants, the Flanking Strike rune transforms your basic melee attack into a brutal dance of coordinated fury. Imagine weaving between enemies, your pet shadowing your every move, each strike amplified by the shared momentum. Flanking Strike empowers all Hunter specs, turning them into masters of battlefield synergy, unleashing a whirlwind of claws, fangs, and arrows that crumbles defenses from within. Embrace the Coordinated Assault: But beware, Flanking Strike demands precision. It whispers of timing, of synchronizing your attacks with your pet’s, striking at the exact moment for maximum impact. Master the art of movement and target switching, become one with your loyal beast, and watch enemies fall before your coordinated onslaught.
10 Rune: How To Get Beast Mastery
Etched upon your gloves, the Beast Mastery rune pulsates with raw power, amplifying your pet’s ferocity and transforming you into a true master of the wild. Imagine your loyal beast tearing through enemies, its every bite and claw imbued with your shared ferocity. Beast Mastery empowers all Hunter specs, but truly shines for Beast Mastery Hunters, turning them into living conduits of primal fury. Become a Conduit of Carnage: But beware, Beast Mastery demands focus. It whispers of channelling the primal energy, directing the unleashed fury with precision. Master the art of pet control and synergy, anticipate your beast’s movements, and watch enemies crumble under the combined assault of fang and fang.
11 Rune: How To Get Chimera Shot
Etched upon your gloves, the Chimera Shot rune channels the essence of arcane chaos, transforming your ranged attack into a three-pronged projectile that explodes with unpredictable fury. Imagine bolts of fire, frost, and arcane energy erupting from your fingertips, leaving enemies reeling and the battlefield ablaze with chaotic beauty. Chimera Shot empowers all Hunter specs, offering a versatile tool for both damage and utility. Embrace the Chaotic Symphony: But beware, Chimera Shot demands mastery. It whispers of controlled chaos, of harnessing the unpredictable elements and unleashing them with precision. Master the art of timing and target selection, unleash your shot at the opportune moment, and watch enemies succumb to the unpredictable dance of destruction.
12 Rune: How To Get Explosive Shot
Etched upon your gloves, the Explosive Shot rune crackles with volatile energy, transforming your ranged attack into a living bomb that detonates with devastating force. Imagine the earth trembling, flames erupting, and enemies sent flying as your arrows blossom into miniature infernos. Explosive Shot empowers all Hunter specs, offering a potent tool for area-of-effect devastation. Embrace the Controlled Blast: But beware, Explosive Shot demands precision. It whispers of targeted explosions, of unleashing the chaos in controlled bursts that maximize impact. Master the art of positioning and target selection, detonate your arrows at the opportune moment, and watch enemies vanish in a fiery spectacle.