Blizzard have responded to player feedback on the Marksmanship Hunter rework in Undermine(d). They will be bringing back the spec’s ability to have regular pets instead of the new special eagle in the next PTR build!
Greetings, hunters.
We appreciate your continued feedback on the Undermine(d) Marksmanship update. We recognize that there is a community of Marksmanship Hunters who wish to retain access to their pets. While Marksmanship’s unique Eagle pet will continue to be the source of their pet utility, such as Master’s Call, Bloodlust, and similar effects, we think it is only right that Marksmanship Hunters be able to continue to traverse Azeroth with their beloved companions.
In our next PTR build, there will be a choice node on Improved Spotter’s Mark called “Unbreakable Bond” that restores Call Pet and associated pet functionalities such as Mend Pet, Dismiss Pet, etc. Additionally, this talent will improve the durability and damage output of your pet to better compensate for the potential throughput loss.
Thank you for your continued feedback and commitment to the Hunter class, and we’ll see you in Undermine(d).