Survival Hunter DPS Castle Nathria Raid Guide - Dragonflight 10.2.5 (2024)

Last updated on Jan 15, 2024 at 15:00by Azortharion34 comments

On this page, you will find Survival Hunter specificinformation for each boss in Castle Nathria. This is no encounterguide, but a collection of Survival Hunter specific tips for each boss.

Unless it is otherwise noted, we recommend the DreamweaverSoulbind.

During the Dragonflight Pre-Patch,Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination,and Sepulcher of the First Ones will be simultaneously featured asFated Raids. During this time encounters within each specific raid willinclude an additional mechanic and items will drop at increased item levels. Ifyou would like to learn more general information about the Fated Raids system asa whole, please see our overview below. Otherwise, continue to use this page forspecialization-specific tips.

Below is the most commonly used build in Castle Nathria. Scroll down toindividual bosses to see any changes to the build that are specific to thatboss.

You can easily import the talent tree below into the game with the following string:

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Note that if a fight has the Chaotic Essence Fated Affix active, youshould always swap to the AoE/Mythic+ Build that is referred to throughout thispage.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Shriekwing: Latent Poison Injectors.

• There are no Hunter-specific tips for this encounter.

For more information, please refer to our Shriekwing guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Huntsman Altimor: Wildfire Cluster.

Swap to the 2-target focused build below.

• You can solo Vicious Lunge with Aspect of the Turtle.

For more information, please refer to our Huntsman Altimor guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sun King's Salvation: Wildfire Cluster.

Swap to the AoE/Mythic+ Build for this boss, found on our Talent Page.

• Use Misdirection on a tank whenever the adds spawn to help them getaggro more quickly, and save yourself from unnecessary damage. Keep in mind thatthis will only transfer threat from your abilities like Wildfire Bomb,and not any petthreat.

For more information, please refer to our Sun King's Salvation guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'Mox: Latent Poison Injectors.

• Harpoon is an excellent way of escaping the Edge of Annihilationcircle and pull.

For more information, please refer to our Artificer Xy'Mox guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Hungering Destroyer: Latent Poison Injectors.

• Use Aspect of the Turtle and Feign Death (if using Resilience of the Hunter) if your Health drops low while having the Gluttonous Miasma debuff.
• Use Exhilaration if you are on low Health just before dropping offthe Expunge debuff to decrease the size of the effect.
• Use Aspect of the Turtle, in combination with Disengage (with Posthaste) and Aspect of the Cheetah, to soakas many of the blue orbs as possible.
• If you have no other sources of enemy healing reduction on your group,consider using a "Mortal Wounds"-pet such as a Carrion Bird (Ferocity),Riverbeast (Tenacity) or Raptor (Cunning). This will reduce the boss' healingdone by Hungering Strikes and Consume significantly.
• Aspect of the Eagle can be used during Consume to maintainDPS uptime while at range.

For more information, please refer to our Hungering Destroyer guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lady Inerva Darkvein: Wildfire Cluster.

• You can use Aspect of the Eagle while soaking Bottled Anima orduring the Sins and Suffering mechanic to maintain DPS uptime.

For more information, please refer to our Lady Inerva Darkvein guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Council of Blood: Wildfire Cluster.

• Use Disengage with Posthaste to quickly get into positionfor the dance. However, it is actually even better if you can get to the dancewithout Disengage, as you can use it on the way back to get to Harpoon rangefaster, increasing your DPS.

For more information, please refer to our The Council of Blood guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sludgefist: Latent Poison Injectors.

• Make use of the 12-second 100% damage taken debuff after he charges into apillar. Keep in mind that both Wild Spirits and Coordinated Assaultlastlonger than this damage taken debuff, allowing you to use them a bit before.
• Try saving Survival Hunter 2-Piece procs and/or Pheromone Bombs forthe pillars.

For more information, please refer to our Sludgefist guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Stone Legion Generals: Wildfire Cluster.

Swap to the AoE/Mythic+ Build for this boss, found on our Talent Page.

• Aspect of the Turtle can be used to immune the DoT application from Wicked Blade. This should only be used if there is not an imminent Crystalize coming up.

For more information, please refer to our Stone Legion Generals guide.

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sire Denathrius: Wildfire Cluster.

Swap to the AoE/Mythic+ Build for this boss, found on our Talent Page.

• As Night Fae, you can use Soulshape just before the boss hits 70%health in Phase 1. The movement speed boost will let you outrun the March of the Penitent mechanic atup to 3 stacks of Burden of Sin. The Trailblazer talent can dothis too.
• You can use Harpoon in mid-air to not take any falling damage from Blood Price.
• You can also use Harpoon or Disengage for all knockbacks.

For more information, please refer to our Sire Denathrius guide.