Can Hunters Use Guns in Classic WoW?

Hunters in World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic can indeed use guns as part of their arsenal, alongside bows, crossbows, and various melee weapons. The ability to use guns is not restricted by the hunter’s race, but rather by their class, with hunters being one of the three classes, including warriors and rogues, that can utilize guns.

Related FAQs

General Information

1. What classes can use guns in WoW Classic?

• Hunters, Warriors, and Rogues are the classes that can use guns in WoW Classic, regardless of their race.

1. Where can hunters learn to use guns in WoW Classic?

• The location where hunters can learn to use guns varies by race: Dwarven, Tauren, and Troll hunters start with the ability, while Night Elf and Orc hunters must learn from a Weapon Master.

1. Can any race use guns in WoW Classic?

• Yes, any race can use guns if they are playing as a hunter, warrior, or rogue, but the method of acquiring this skill may differ.

Weapon Usage and Restrictions

4. What weapons can hunters equip in WoW Classic?

• Hunters can equip all weapons except wands, maces, two-handed maces, and warglaives.

4. Can hunters use 2h maces in classic WoW?

• No, hunters cannot use maces or wands, and they also cannot use shields.

4. Can hunters use staves in WoW Classic?

• Yes, hunters can learn to use staves, along with other classes like druid, mage, priest, shaman, warlock, and warrior.

Class and Race Specifics

7. Can warriors use guns in WoW Classic?

• Yes, warriors can equip guns as part of their ranged weapon options, although it doesn’t significantly impact their DPS.

7. Can dwarf hunters use bows in classic WoW?

• Dwarven hunters, like Tauren and Troll hunters, can learn to use bows from a Weapon Master.

7. Can hunters learn swords in classic WoW?

• Hunters can learn to use one-handed swords from a Weapon Master, similar to paladins, mages, rogues, and warlocks.

Gameplay and Strategies

10. Are hunters good in PvP WoW Classic?
    • Yes, hunters are particularly effective in PvP, especially in open-world PvP due to their ability to kite with traps and slows.
11. What is the best spec for hunters in classic WoW?
    • For PvE content, Marksmanship is considered the best spec for hunters.
12. Can hunters dual wield in classic WoW?
    • Yes, hunters can dual wield weapons, although most of their abilities require either a ranged or a two-handed weapon.

Additional FAQs

13. Who can use fist weapons in WoW Classic?
    • Monks, druids, hunters, rogues, shamans, and warriors can all wield fist weapons.
14. Can hunters use axes in WoW?
    • Yes, hunters can wield both one-handed and two-handed axes, but cannot use ranged attacks while doing so.
15. Can hunters use polearms in classic WoW?
    • Yes, polearms are acceptable weapons for hunters, especially valued for their higher single hit damage in 2H forms.