Marksmanship Hunter DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables — Shadowlands 9.1
On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Marksmanship Hunter, based on your stat priority. We also give budget alternatives. This page is updated for World of Warcraft — Shadowlands 9.1.
If you were looking for TBC Classic content, please refer to our TBC Classic Marksmanship Hunter gems and enchants.
Enchants, Gems and Consumables for Marksmanship Hunter
This section specifically covers the optimal gems, enchants, food, and flasks to use for your character. To get a more detailed rundown of the different stats for Marksmanship Hunter, please visit our dedicated Stats page.
Best Gems for Marksmanship Hunter
You should be using 
Masterful Jewel Cluster
Mastery Gems in all sockets.
Best Enchants for Marksmanship Hunter
| Slot | Best Enchantment |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
|
| Chest |
|
| Boots | |
| Rings | |
| Cloak |
Consumables for Marksmanship Hunter
Best Flasks and Potions for Marksmanship
Spectral Flask of Power should be used for raids.
- Your potion should be
Potion of Spectral Agility.
Warlock Healthstones and 
Spiritual Healing Potion should be used when
at low health.
If you are a Kyrian, remember your 
Phial of Serenity ability which can
be used once per combat to heal you as well.
Best Food for Marksmanship
You should eat the 20/18 Agility feasts
Feast of Gluttonous Hedonism/
Surprisingly Palatable Feast
whenever possible. Otherwise, eat the 30 Mastery food,
Iridescent Ravioli with Apple Sauce.
If you can afford it, you should use 
Veiled Augment Runes to
increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes
available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them
for when you need them.
Changelog
- 28 Jun. 2021: Updated for Patch 9.1.
- 09 Mar. 2021: Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
- 09 Jan. 2020: Updated the Weapon and Chest enchant recommendations.
- 04 Dec. 2020: Added Armor Kits to the Chest Enchants section.
- 03 Dec. 2020: Removed the BFA Agility Gem suggestions from the guide as they were nerfed.
- 01 Dec. 2020: Added optimal Cloak Enchant.
- 26 Nov. 2020: Updated the ideal non-raid Weapon Enchant.
- 23 Nov. 2020: Updated for Shadowlands.
- 12 Oct. 2020: Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
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