Best spec for random BGs

[Markymarkk]

Was just wondering if survival had any viability in just random bgs or if MM was still tops.

[dzidek]

It's only random BG. Play whatever you want, it really dosen't matter at this level. Personally I play MM in BGs and arenas.

[eschatological]

I agree. In random BGs, people aren't thinking about your pet, they're thinking about you. No one ever touches my pet in a random BG. Even when it's big and red and scary, which I don't get.

[Deleted]

I found my pet getting hit by AoE fears, roots and whatnot all the bloody time which makes BM quite unreliable damage, you are literally placing half your damage in melee range. I usually find skilled players, who are often the highest priority target, to consistently hardcast 8sec cc's on my pet and I got tired of it fast.
BW, Bullheaded and Master's Call can start to feel like very limited recourses and it feels terrible not being able to use your signature ability.

MM is an all-round better option if you know how to stay out of focus and SV is especially potent in large fights (AoE roots and mass dotting)

[Keleytu]

I run BM for both random BGs and for arenas. Maybe 1/100 fights I run into issues with people keeping my pet on lock, but nothing that I cant handle. Master's call is a godsend for both BGs and Arenas, as well as another trinket. Hunter have enough CC in their arsenal to keep people on lock until their pet comes close to or completely out of a stunlock/fear/root.

[Markymarkk]

Thanks guys! Helpful