While most classes received two new skills in Wrath of the Lich King, one at level 75 and one at level 80, Hunters received a total of four new skills, twice the number that other classes got. As soon as with level 71 Hunters are able to add a new shot to their arsenal: "Kill Shot". This shot can only be used on targets below 20% health but hits for a huge amount of damage. A great skill to finish off runners in PvP and to squeeze out some extra damage in the final stages of a boss fight.

Aspect of the Dragonhawk is the new skill at level 74. This aspect combines the effects of Aspect of the Monkey and Aspect of the Hawk and so removes the constant need of switching between those two, especially in PvP. The level 75 ability "Master's Call" is rather PvP centric as well, as it removes any movement impairing effects from the pet and its owner.

"Freezing Arrow" is the new level 80 skill and is basically a ranged version of freezing trap, that can be placed anywhere within 40 yards distance. This makes trapping enemies much easier, as you no longer have to move to the spot where you want to drop your trap, and it can be shot just below enemies, so you no longer have to drag an enemy into the trap. These problems are a thing of the past with the introduction of this new shot.