Hunter · Former Season of Discovery rune · live client 1.60.1.70790
Lacerate
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for X damage over 21 sec.
How you get it
Trainer ranks at levels 30, 40, 50, 60
The client lists 4 ranks, trained at levels 30, 40, 50, 60. The full order of Hunter spells is on the Hunter spells by level page.
In Season of Discovery, Lacerate was a rune engraved on gear. In Forever it is an ordinary Hunter ability, one of 8 former runes the class keeps.
An “X” in the description is a number the client text does not resolve; the real value is only visible in game.
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Other former runes for Hunter
CarveA sweeping attack that strikes all enemies in front of you with your melee weapons for 65% weapon damage. Your primary target takes 50% i…
Chimera ShotYou deal 135% weapon damage, refreshing the current Sting on your target and triggering an effect: Serpent Sting - Instantly deals 48% of…
Chimera Shot - ScorpidYou deal 135% weapon damage, refreshing the current Sting on your target and triggering an effect: Serpent Sting - Instantly deals 48% of…Chimera Shot - SerpentYou deal 135% weapon damage, refreshing the current Sting on your target and triggering an effect: Serpent Sting - Instantly deals 48% of…Chimera Shot - ViperYou deal 135% weapon damage, refreshing the current Sting on your target and triggering an effect: Serpent Sting - Instantly deals 48% of…
Flanking StrikeYou and your pet deal simultaneous instant 100% melee damage. Afterward, you deal 8% increased damage for 10 sec, stacking up to X times.…
Kill CommandGive the command to kill, increasing your pet's damage done from Claw and Bite by 60% for 30 sec. Each Claw or Bite done by the pet reduc…14 abilities
New Hunter abilities
Careful AimIncreases your Attack Power by 100% of your Intellect.
Expose PreyGrants your melee and ranged attacks against enemies afflicted by Hunter's Mark a 10% chance to allow an activation of Mongoose Bite. Las…
Focused FireIncreases all damage you and your pet deal by 2% while your pet is active.
Improved StingsIncreases the damage of your Serpent Sting ability by 20%, reduces the cooldown of your Viper Sting ability by 6 sec, and increases the d…Lacerating StrikesYour Mongoose Bite also causes the target to Bleed for damage equal to 40% of the damage done by Mongoose Bite over 21 sec
Lone WolfYou deal 20% increased damage with all attacks while you do not have an active pet.
Predator's EdgeIncreases your melee ability critical strike damage by 30% and your Off Hand weapon damage by 50%.
Rapid KillingReduces the cooldown on your Rapid Fire ability by 2 min. In addition, when you kill a non-trivial enemy or it dies while afflicted by yo…
Rapid RecuperationAfflicting a target with Serpent Sting allows 50% of your Mana Regeneration to continue while casting for 15 sec, increased to 100% when …
ResourcefulnessReduces the Mana cost of your Trap and melee abilities by 60%, and grants your melee and ranged ability Critical Strikes a 100% chance to…
Sniper ShotA long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 590 and increases the range of your next X Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.
Strider KickA powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
Summon HawkCommand a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing X Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be act…
Survivalist's DisciplineReduces the cooldown of your Trap and Deterrence abilities by 40%.Answers
Lacerate FAQ
What does Lacerate do in WoW Forever?
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for X damage over 21 sec.
How do you get Lacerate?
Hunters learn rank 1 at level 30; the client lists 4 ranks, at levels 30, 40, 50, 60.
Is Lacerate in Classic Era?
Not as a normal spell. In Season of Discovery it was a rune engraved on gear; in WoW Forever it is an ordinary Hunter ability with 4 ranks.
Facts checked: 6 November 2026 · Sources: WoW Forever live client data, build 1.60.1.70790 (wago.tools)
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