Alchemyis a primary crafting profession inWorld of Warcraft. Alchemists craft powerfulHealing Potions,Mana Potions,andFlasksoften required in end-game content. The latest re-released expansionWrath of the Lich King (Wotlk)increases the level cap of professions from375 to 450. Players getting ready to level Alchemy know that it can bea great way to make goldwith a constant demand of potions, flasks, andtransmutations.
There’s always something unique about each profession and Alchemy is no exception.Alchemist Stonesare trinkets that only Alchemy players can use, allowing increased potion effectiveness.
Alchemy is often paired withHerbalismas a second profession. Herbalism is a gathering profession that provides many of the required materials for Alchemy recipes.
This guide is intended to help level Alchemy from level 1 all the way to 450 in themost efficient way possible.
1 - 300
300 - 350
350 - 450
Apothecary Bressa, Dragonblight [36,48]
Alchemy Specializations
There are 3 specializations that players can select upon reaching level 325 in Alchemy. They arePotions Master,Elixir Master, andTransmutation Master.Players must complete a quest to choose their specialization.
Players can only have one specialization at a time, they can however change their specialization for a small fee of 150g. Players must visit the quest giver for their current specialization to unlearn it, then speak with any of the other trainers without having to complete the associated quest.
Related:Pre-Patch Event Start Date Announced
1 - 300: Required Materials For Classic
It’s highly recommended to haveHerbalismas a second primary profession or alternatively, have another character with it. If you havethe gold to spareyou can purchase all of those items from other players.
Here is a list of all the items you will need to level from 1 to 300. We’ve also included a brief description of where to get each item. Keep in mind that depending on your luck with skill-ups you may have a surplus or deficit for some materials listed in the table below.
15Khadgar’s Whisker
Various Vendors across multiple zones and cities:
1 - 55 - 77 - 95
55 - 85 - 105 - 125
Elixir of Wisdom (5)
90 - 120 - 140 - 160
110 - 135 - 155 - 175
120 - 145 - 165 - 185
155 - 175 - 195 - 215
Elixir of Agility (20)
185 - 205 - 225 - 245
195 - 215 - 235 - 255
215 - 230 - 250 - 270
230 - 245 - 265 - 285
240 - 255 - 275 - 295
260 - 275 - 295 - 315
275 - 295 - 310 - 330
300 - 350: Required Materials For The Burning Crusade
There’s still a couple of herbs in Azeroth you’ll need for the first 25 levels. You won’t need too many ingredients in thisstretch of Outlandso make sure to take note of these particular herbs as they will be the best way to level from300to350. All these recipes are orange so you won’t need to worry about having too little of an ingredient. Decide which of the optional potions to craft ahead of time.
Herbalism 300:All zones inOutland
Herbalism 315:All zones inOutland
300 - 315 - 322 - 330
310 - 325 - 332 - 340
325 - 335 - 342 - 350
325 - 340 - 347 - 355
340 - 355 - 362 - 370
Related:Classic Raid and Buff Adjustments are Coming
350 - 450: Required Materials For WotLK
There’s a whole lot of new herbs to be collected in thenew zones of Northrend, which unfortunately you won’t be able to prepare for to level up from 350 to 450. We’ve also included a brief description of where to get each item. Keep in mind that depending on your luck with skill-ups you may have a surplus or deficit for some materials listed in the table below. This list only includes the materials needed up untilAlchemy level 425.After 425, there are a number of different ways to reach 450 as detailed below.
Item(optional items)
Source
~74Goldclover
Herbalism 350: Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra, Sholazar Basin and from Frozen Herbs.
24Talandra’s Rose
Herbalism 350: Zul’Drak and from Frozen Herbs.
~34Tiger Lily
Herbalism 375: Sholazar Basin, Grizzly Hills, Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra and from Frozen Herbs.
Fishing:Grizzly Hills, Borean Tundra, Dragonblight, and Howling Fjord.
29Adder’s Tongue
350 - 360 - 370 - 380
350 - 366 - 375 - 385
365 - 375 - 382 - 390
375 - 380 - 385 - 390
Potion of Nightmares (5)
390 - 395 - 400 - 405
390 - 400 - 407 - 415
395 - 400 - 407 - 415
405 - 415 - 420 - 425
Materials:
This has a3 day cooldownto research new recipes. If you manage to learnPotion of Speedcraft that until 415 as it requires fewer materials than the ones listed below.
415 - 420 - 425 - 430
395 - 415 - 422 - 4305 - 430
410 - 415 - 422 - 430
From425to450, there are a number of options available depending on Auction House prices or the availability of resources. For instance,TransmutationsrequireMiningwhereas theFlasksrequireHerbalism. So this stage largely depends on gold or having a gathering profession.
Related:The Hardest Achievements To Get In Wrath Of The Lich King
Here’s an example of one way players can finish getting Alchemy to 450:
395 - 420 - 430 - 440
425 - 435 - 440 - 445
430 - 440 - 445 - 450
435 - 450 - 457 - 465
Conclusion
That’s all for leveling Alchemy for now, be sure to check out our other leveling guides too.HerbalismorMiningwork well with max level Alchemy for craftinguseful itemsthat other players will surely want to purchase from you..
