This is the LOTRO Basics class page for the Hunter class in the
Lord of the Rings Online - containing a list of class guides and
resources with the goal to provide the community with up-to-date and current
information on the class!
Table of contents:
Table of contents:
This page was last updated during Update 28.3, in March2021. - Reformatted and updated the list of guides.
Hunter Summary
The Hunter is a free class that came with the original launch of LOTRO.
- Blue "Huntsman" - Ranged DPS (Mobile)
- Red "Bowmaster" - Ranged DPS (Steady)
- Yellow "Trapper of Foes" - Utility-DPS
- Dwarf
- Stout-axe Dwarf
- Elf
- High Elf
- Hobbit
- Man
Hunter Resources
This section contains up-to-date resources for the Hunter class, including guides, builds, videos, and other content.
General Hunter Guides
LotroHQ Endgame Hunter Builds - these guides contain rundowns on endgame progression content as a Hunter (last checked: December 2020).
Hunter Builds
50 Trait Point Starter Builds (Updated December 2020)
Blue – https://i.imgur.com/9ZDAz5Q.jpg
This build focuses on leveling as a DPS as a mobile archer.
Red - https://i.imgur.com/bqK4jDB.jpg
This build focuses on being a DPS and leveling as a stand-still archer.
Yellow - https://i.imgur.com/swFZMR6.jpg
This build focuses on utility with trapping, crowd control, debuffs, and explosions, all while dealing damage from afar as a DPS.
Hunter Videos
Blue Line Hunter Guide - Starter Build, Trait Analysis, and Gameplay by Louey7 (2020-09-28) - This guide takes an in depth look at the red line for Hunter, including a trait analysis, starter/leveling build, and gameplay section. The guide emphasizes leveling and the DPS role.
Yellow Line Hunter Guide - Starter Build, Trait Analysis, and Gameplay by Louey7 (2020-09-15) - This guide takes an in depth look at the red line for Hunter, including a trait analysis, starter/leveling build, and gameplay section. The guide emphasizes leveling and the utility-DPS role.
Red Line Hunter Trait Build Guide - Leveling/DPS by Louey7 (2019-04-17) - This guide takes an in depth look at the red line for Hunters, including a detailed leveling build and gameplay section. The guide emphasizes leveling and the DPS role.
Other Hunter Resources
Bow Swapping Options (LOTRO Forums, Started 2020-12-07) - Thread covers some information on weapon swapping as a Hunter (which is done for min-maxing in endgame).
