Distracting Shot

Distracting Shot
Distracting Shot (6 ranks) Level 12 hunter ability 8-35 yd range 20 Mana 8 sec cooldown Instant Requires Ranged Weapon Distract the target, causing threat.
Properties
Class	Hunter
School	Arcane
Cooldown	8 seconds
Other information
Level learned	12

Distracting Shot distracts the target by taunting it.

Notes

It is VERY important to note that this shot has changed significantly in patch 3.0.2. It is now a taunt, and can be very dangerous if used with [Misdirection]. This means it forces the target to attack the hunter, ignoring its threat list, rather than generating high threat. The taunt cannot be Misdirected.

This shot no longer increases [Misdirection]'s effectiveness.

Hostile players are Immune to this spell, as with any other threat modifying ability.

This spell is Arcane-based and as such all arcane-immune mobs will be immune to it.

Tips and tactics

It is common for new hunters to underestimate the usefulness of this shot.

Pulling a mob away from a group to crowd control it with [Freezing Trap] can be tricky, because if you generate too much threat, it will be difficult for the tank to pick it up later. With Distracting Shot, you can taunt the mob towards you without fear of this problem. When the trap wears off, you can either let it run back to the tank, or use another Distracting Shot just before the trap wears off so you can trap it again.

This shot can also be handy for rescuing a healer, by diverting an attacker towards the sturdier hunter. Simillarly, when soloing, if your pet is getting low on health, you can taunt them towards you momentarily before casting [Mend Pet], to ensure the spell has time to work before your pet dies.

Patch changes

• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Removed.
  
• Patch 4.1.0 (2011-04-26): Distracting Shot is now properly 40-yard range.
  
• Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Now learned at level 52 (was 12) and has a range of 40 (was 35). Mana cost removed.
  
• Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): This shot now "taunts" the target onto the Hunter. The taunt effect will last 6 seconds. Distracting Shot now only has one rank.

  Old: Distract the target, causing threat.
  

• Patch 2.0.6 (2007-01-23): [Misdirection] will now redirect the threat from Distracting Shot.
  
• Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): The tooltips for quick Hunter shots have been updated to show them as instant abilities.
  
• Patch 1.5.0 (2005-06-07): Special ability shots no longer add the ranged weapon speed or take into account ranged weapon haste when determining the actual cooldown. The tooltip and cooldown timers should now properly reflect the actual cooldown.
  
• Patch 1.3.0 (2005-03-07): Distracting Shot is now properly improved by the [Efficiency] and [Hawk Eye] talents.
  
• Patch 1.1.0 (2004-11-07): Added.
  

Other versions

• BC Classic

  Distracting Shot
  Distracting Shot (7 ranks) Level 12 hunter ability 35 yd range 20 Mana 8 sec cooldown Instant Requires Ranged Weapon Distract the target, causing threat.
  Properties
  Class	Hunter
  School	Arcane
  Cooldown	8 seconds
  Other information
  Level learned	12

• Wrath Classic

  Distracting Shot
  Distracting Shot Level 12 hunter ability 35 yd range 7% of base mana 8 sec cooldown Instant Requires Ranged Weapon Distracts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you. Lasts 6 sec.
  Properties
  Class	Hunter
  School	Arcane
  Cooldown	8 seconds
  Other information
  Level learned	12
  Related debuff
  Distracting Shot Distracted. Duration: 6 seconds

• Cataclysm Classic

  Distracting Shot
  Distracting Shot Level 52 hunter ability 40 yd range 8 sec cooldown Instant Requires Ranged Weapon Distracts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you. Lasts 6 sec.
  Properties
  Class	Hunter
  School	Arcane
  Cooldown	8 seconds
  Other information
  Level learned	52
  Related debuff
  Distracting Shot Distracted. Duration: 6 seconds

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