Survival Hunter DPS Sanctum of Domination Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.2.5

On this page, you will find Survival Hunter specific information to deal with each boss in the Sanctum of Domination raid.

This page assumes that you already understand most of the mechanics of each encounter. These can be found on the full raid guide, so what is contained here are details specifically tailored toward Survival Hunter and what you can do to deal with each fight as best as possible.

Unless otherwise noted, we recommend the Dreamweaver Soulbind.

During Shadowlands Season 4, Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones will each spend time being featured as a Fated Raid. During these times encounters within the specific raid will include an additional mechanic and items will drop at increased item levels. If you would like to learn more general information about the Fated Raids system as a whole, please see our overview below. Otherwise, continue to use this page for specialization-specific tips.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Tarragrue.

• Level 15: Viper's Venom
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Steel Trap
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Mongoose Bite
• Level 50: Birds of Prey

We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Tarragrue: Wildfire Cluster.

You should choose the Anima Powers on the trash before the boss according to the following ranking system:

1. Twisted Samophlange
2. Potent Acid Gland
3. Huddled Carvings (Stand Close to Others)
4. Elethium Weights
5. Erratic Howler (Melee Range)
6. Tremorbeast Heart
7. V'lara's Cape of Subterfuge
8. Pulsing Rot-hive/ Blade of the Lifetaker
9. Secondary Stat Powers
10. Overgrowth Seedling
11. Elethium Diffuser
12. Never Take Lumbering Form or Ten of Towers.

For more information, please refer to our The Tarragrue guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Eye of the Jailer.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Eye of the Jailer: Wildfire Cluster.

You can Harpoon to the boss when you are taking the chain to dodge his laser in mid-air to quickly return to melee range.

Using Feign Death after the Dragging Chains have been applied to you and you are being dragged will instantly break the Chain.

For more information, please refer to our The Eye of the Jailer guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against The Nine.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Nine: Wildfire Cluster.

Feign Death can be used to completely negate Arthura's Crushing Gaze, preventing the raid from having to soak it. Simply use it once you notice the mechanic is on you, and stay Feigned until it disappears.

For more information, please refer to our The Nine guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Remnant of Ner'zhul.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Remnant of Ner'zhul: Wildfire Cluster.

• You can Aspect of the Turtle to negate the knockback if required. You can also use Harpoon or Disengage as a more stylish option.

For more information, please refer to our Remnant of Ner'zhul guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Soulrender Dormazain.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Soulrender Dormazain: Wildfire Cluster.

There are no Hunter-specific tips for this fight.

For more information, please refer to our Soulrender Dormazain guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Painsmith Raznal.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Painsmith Raznal: Wildfire Cluster.

It is possible to get around the rolling spike balls by jumping off the platform, turning your character, and then using Disengage to return to the platform. We only recommend this if you have no other choice, as it is very risky.

For more information, please refer to our Painsmith Raznal guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Guardian of the First Ones.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Guardian of the First Ones: Wildfire Cluster.

There are no Hunter-specific tips for this fight.

For more information, please refer to our Guardian of the First Ones guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Fatescribe Roh-Kalo.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Tip of the Spear
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Fatescribe Roh-Kalo: Wildfire Cluster.

There are no Hunter-specific tips for this fight.

For more information, please refer to our Fatescribe Roh-Kalo guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Kel'Thuzad.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Flanking Strike
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Kel'Thuzad: Wildfire Cluster.

There are no Hunter-specific tips for this fight.

For more information, please refer to our Kel'Thuzad guide.

We advise you to use the following talents against Sylvanas Windrunner.

• Level 15: Alpha Predator
• Level 25: Guerrilla Tactics
• Level 30: Natural Mending
• Level 35: Bloodseeker
• Level 40: Posthaste (or Born To Be Wild, situationally)
• Level 45: Flanking Strike
• Level 50: Wildfire Infusion

We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sylvanas Windrunner: Wildfire Cluster.

You can use Aspect of the Turtle right before you a targeted by a Domination Chain. You will still get chained and dragged closer to the arrow, but you will not take any damage.

For more information, please refer to our Sylvanas Windrunner guide.