Reviewed November 13, 2026. Blizzard's November 10 hotfix corrected an unintended Hunter pet-health multiplier. Pets previously had 150% of normal health and now have 115%. The change affects how much damage Hunter pets can absorb during leveling, but does not mean every pet loses exactly 35% of its current maximum HP.
How large is the pet-health correction?
Under the two stated multipliers, a pet with 1,000 normal base health would have had 1,500 with the old bug and 1,150 with the corrected multiplier. That is 350 points less in this illustration, or about 23.3% below the previous inflated value. Individual characters have their own pet stats, so this is a mathematical example, not a guaranteed in-game health total.
The Hawk and Arcane Shot adjustments
Summon Hawk Mana cost is now 11% of base Mana for all ranks, matching the new Arcane Shot model, and Hawk melee damage increased by about 80%. Arcane Shot also costs 11% of base Mana at every rank. Blizzard says its level 6 and level 60 costs are nearly unchanged, while costs at intermediate levels are slightly lower.
What to check while solo leveling
After the pet-health correction, test how quickly your pet loses health against the specific enemies you usually fight. Keep an eye on your healing, revive and food downtime before deciding that a prior route is still the fastest. The Hawk's improved damage can change how it performs, but a numerical damage buff alone is not proof of a universal best pet for every level, dungeon or PvP matchup.
Related resources
The site's Hunter class guide and 1–60 Leveling Planner give the broader progression context. In addition, the November 11 hotfix corrected Volley mistakenly triggering procs and continuing its channel after the Hunter moved. Those are separate bug fixes from the November 10 pet changes.
Sources and editorial status
Editorial update: November 13, 2026. Official hotfix statements are distinguished from community reports, scheduled changes and client datamines. Check the dated source before assuming a future or temporary status remains current.
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