Season of Discovery (SoD) in WoW Classic offers several ways for Hunters to obtain the coveted runes that enhance their abilities. Here’s a breakdown of all SoD hunter rune locations and acquisition methods:
Chest Slot Runes:
Aspect of the Lion:
Method: Drops from various named enemies across Azeroth.
Tip: Utilize Hunter’s Mark on specific bushes in your starting zone (Rustling Bush) to spawn a mob that drops the rune.
Cobra Strikes:
Method: Quest reward.
Location: Start the "Aspect of the Cobra" quest from Master Marksman Dar’Khan in Orgrimmar or High Marshal Windsor in Stormwind. Complete the quest objectives and return to Dar’Khan/Windsor for the rune.
Lone Wolf:
Method: Quest reward.
Location: Start the "Lone Wolf" quest from Ranger Shandris at Cenarion Hold in Darkshore. Complete the quest objectives and return to Shandris for the rune.
Master Marksman:
Method: Drops from several named enemies across Azeroth.
Locations: Alliance: Edan the Howler (Dun Morogh), Rageclaw (Teldrassil), The Rake (Mulgore), Ghost Howl (Mulgore). Horde: Sarkoth (Valley of Trials), Mazzranache (Mulgore), Gahz’ranka (Arathi Highlands).
Tip: Check auction houses, as some players might sell it.
Gloves Slot Runes:
Beast:
Method: Quest reward.
Location: Start the "Beast Mastery" quest from Rexxar in Un’Goro Crater. Complete the quest objectives and return to Rexxar for the rune.
Additional Hunter Runes:
Explosive Shot: Multiple drops from various elite mobs and world bosses. Check Wowhead for detailed locations and drop chances.
Sniper Training: Requires completing specific tasks in different zones. Refer to Wowhead for detailed guides on acquiring this rune.
Tips for Finding Runes:
Utilize online resources like Wowhead for specific drop locations and chances.
Join or ask your guild mates for assistance farming runes together.
Be patient and persistent, some runes might take time and effort to acquire.
Remember, unlocking all the runes enriches your SoD hunter experience, so keep those arrows flying and hunt them down!
I hope this information helps you navigate the exciting world of hunter runes in Season of Discovery. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions about specific runes or their acquisition methods. Happy hunting!