Alchemy Leveling Guide
Potions, elixirs, flasks, and transmutes for Classic, TBC, and WotLK. Start with shopping lists, then follow streamlined trainer-first routes to 450.
Classic Shopping List (1-300)
| Material | Qty (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peacebloom | 60 | 1-60 Minor Healing. |
| Silverleaf | 60 | 1-60 Minor Healing. |
| Briarthorn | 55 | 60-110 Lesser Healing/Attack Speed elixirs. |
| Mageroyal | 20 | Optional if using Lesser Mana at 60-90. |
| Stranglekelp | 15 | Optional if making Water Breathing. |
| Bruiseweed | 25 | Optional if making Lesser Defense. |
| Wild Steelbloom | 30 | 165-195 Elixirs. |
| Goldthorn | 45 | 165-215 Fortitude/Agility. |
| Liferoot | 30 | 140-165 Greater Healing. |
| Kingsblood | 30 | 110-150 Healing/Defense. |
| Khadgar's Whisker | 25 | 195-215 Superior Healing. |
| Sungrass | 80 | 195-250 Defense/Agility/Healing. |
| Gold Sansam | 40 | 250-265 Major Healing. |
| Mountain Silversage | 30 | 250-265 Major Healing. |
| Dreamfoil | 60 | 265-300 Mana pots/Protection. |
| Icecap | 40 | 285-300 Major Mana. |
| Crystal/Lead Vials | 220 | Buy from vendors in bulk. |
Buy a Philosopher's Stone recipe in Gadgetzan around 225 and start Arcanite Transmute at 275 for daily gold.
Classic Route (trainer-heavy)
| Skill | Craft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-60 | Minor Healing Potion | Peacebloom + Silverleaf. |
| 60-110 | Lesser Healing Potion | Briarthorn + Minor Healing. |
| 110-140 | Healing Potion | Kingsblood + Liferoot optional. |
| 140-165 | Greater Healing Potion | Liferoot + Kingsblood. |
| 165-195 | Elixir of Agility / Fortitude | Wild Steelbloom + Goldthorn. |
| 195-215 | Superior Healing Potion | Khadgar's Whisker + Sungrass. |
| 215-235 | Elixir of Greater Agility / Detect Undead | Sungrass; both are trainer recipes. |
| 235-250 | Elixir of Superior Defense | Sungrass + Steelbloom. |
| 250-265 | Major Healing Potion | Golden Sansam + Mountain Silversage. |
| 265-285 | Elixir of Major Agility / Mageblood | Golden Sansam heavy. |
| 285-300 | Major Mana Potion / Protection pots | Dreamfoil + Icecap; farm Winterspring. |
Gold Tips, Cooldowns, and Pairings
Pairing
- Herbalism (Lifeblood HoT + self-farmed herbs).
- Fishing (Pygmy Suckerfish for Pygmy Oil).
Cooldowns
- Classic: Arcanite (24h).
- TBC: Primal Might / single primal transmutes (24h).
- WotLK: Titanium Bar / epic gems (20h); Research (3 days).
Profit Plays
- Raid-night flasks and Potion of Speed/Wild Magic (WotLK).
- Resistance pots before new raids (TBC/Classic).
- Sell discoveries early; prices drop fast.
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