WoW Forever Beta Gold Making Guide: 1-20 Fastest Methods
Gold is the foundation of all WoW Forever progression — bags, mounts, gear, consumables. This guide covers the fastest gold-making methods for levels 1-20 in WoW Forever beta, including farming spots, profession profits, and Auction House tips.
For broader economy coverage, see our Beta Auction House Tips and Best Professions Guide articles.
Quick summary: Best gold methods 1-20: vendor shuffles (Cloth → Tailoring), mob grinding (humanoid mobs for cloth/vendor trash), and profession leveling (Alchemy, BS, LW). Expect 50-150 gold/hour at level 20.
Quick gold making tier list (1-20)
| Method | Gold/hour | Difficulty | Recommended level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor shuffle (Cloth) | 80-150g | Easy | 5+ |
| Humanoid mob grind | 60-120g | Medium | 10+ |
| Profession leveling | 100-200g | Medium | 15+ |
| Auction House flipping | 50-150g | Hard | 15+ |
| Quest rewards | 30-60g | Easy | Any |
| Skinning (beasts) | 40-80g | Easy | 10+ |
Method 1: Vendor shuffle (best for leveling)
The vendor shuffle is the safest, most consistent gold source at low levels.
How it works
- Kill mobs that drop Cloth (Linen Cloth 1-10, Wool Cloth 10-20)
- Sell cloth to vendors OR convert to Bolts via Tailoring
- Sell Bolts at higher price (vendors pay same, but AH buyers pay more)
Best farming zones for cloth
| Level | Best zone | Cloth type | Mobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Northshire / Valley of Trials | Linen | Defias / Quilboar |
| 5-10 | Loch Modan / Barrens | Linen | Kobolds / Harpies |
| 10-15 | Westfall / Stonetalon | Wool | Defias / Gnolls |
| 15-20 | Duskwood / Ashenvale | Wool | Worgen / Furbolgs |
Expected gold/hour
- Pure cloth vendor selling: 30-60 gold/hour at level 10-20
- Tailoring + Bolts + vendor: 80-150 gold/hour at level 15-20
Method 2: Humanoid mob grinding
Humanoid mobs drop cloth AND vendor trash (belts, boots, daggers).
Why it works
- All humanoid mobs drop 1-3 cloth per kill
- They also drop “white” items (vendor trash) worth 5-20 silver each
- Combined loot = ~5-15 silver per mob
Best grinding spots
| Zone | Mob type | Level | Estimated gold/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwynn Forest | Defias | 8-10 | 30-50 |
| Westfall | Defias / Gnolls | 10-15 | 50-80 |
| Loch Modan | Kobolds | 10-15 | 50-80 |
| Duskwood | Worgen / Skeletons | 15-20 | 60-100 |
| Ashenvale | Furbolgs / Naga | 15-20 | 70-100 |
Strategy
- AoE grind with Mage / Warlock / Frost DK
- Sell cloth + vendor trash
- Loot fast (no need to kill for vendor whites)
Method 3: Profession leveling
Professions make gold while leveling — important!
Best gold professions for 1-20
- Tailoring — Cloth drops from mobs → craft Bolts → vendor for profit
- Mining (after level 10) — Ores drop from mining nodes → smelt → vendor
- Skinning (after level 10) — Beasts drop skins → vendor or craft leather
- Herbalism (after level 10) — Herbs drop from nodes → vendor or alchemical use
- Alchemy (after level 20) — Make potions, vendor for profit
Profit by profession
| Profession | Setup cost | Vendor profit | AH profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | Free (cloth drops) | 80-150g/hour | 100-200g/hour |
| Mining | Pickaxe (10s) | 50-100g/hour | 80-150g/hour |
| Skinning | Knife (5s) | 40-80g/hour | 60-120g/hour |
| Herbalism | Sickle (5s) | 30-60g/hour | 50-100g/hour |
Method 4: Auction House flipping
The Auction House (AH) is the highest-skill, highest-reward gold method.
How it works
- Buy low: post “BUY” orders for undervalued items (cloth, ore, herbs)
- Sell high: post “SELL” auctions at 200-300% of vendor price
- Profit: difference between buy and sell
Best items to flip 1-20
| Item | Buy price | Sell price | Profit margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linen Cloth | 2-3s each | 5-8s each | 150-200% |
| Wool Cloth | 8-12s each | 18-25s each | 150-200% |
| Copper Ore | 5-8s each | 12-18s each | 150-200% |
| Tin Ore | 10-15s each | 25-35s each | 150-200% |
| Light Leather | 8-12s each | 20-30s each | 150-200% |
AH tips
- Check AH every 30-60 minutes for undercuts
- Don’t over-list (creates artificial price drops)
- Specialize in 1-2 markets (cloth + ore is best combo)
Method 5: Quest rewards (steady but slow)
Quests give gold + items that can be vendored.
Best quest chains for gold
- Westfall questline (~10 quests, ~5 gold total + items)
- Duskwood questline (~12 quests, ~8 gold total + items)
- Ashenvale questline (~15 quests, ~10 gold total + items)
Quests are steady but slow — best as supplement to other methods.
Common gold-making mistakes
| Mistake | Cost | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Spending all gold on training | Stops gold growth | Keep 30% reserve |
| Not leveling professions | Misses 100-200g/hour | Pick 1-2 profs at level 5 |
| Vendoring BoE items | Loses 50-80% value | Auction them instead |
| Ignoring cloth drops | Missing primary income | Loot everything |
| Over-pricing on AH | Items don’t sell | Price 10-20% under market |
Level 1-20 gold milestone
By the time you hit level 20, expect to have:
- Casual player: 50-100 gold
- Active farmer: 200-400 gold
- Hardcore farmer: 500-1000+ gold
This gold funds your level 20 mount (which costs 100 gold in Forever, down from 1000 in Classic) and first round of gear upgrades.
FAQ
What’s the fastest 1-20 gold method?
Vendor shuffle (cloth → bolts → vendor).
How much gold should I have at level 20?
200-300 gold is comfortable for mount + consumables.
Is Auction House flipping worth it 1-20?
Marginal at low levels. Better at max level when more gold circulates.
Should I vendor cloth or sell on AH?
AH is 2-3x more profit if you have patience for sales.
Final verdict
Best 1-20 gold method: vendor shuffle (cloth + Tailoring), 80-150g/hour.
Best long-term gold method: Auction House flipping, 100-200g/hour at max level.
Best passive gold: profession leveling (Tailoring + Mining combo).
Whatever your playstyle, cloth + ore + leather are the three pillars of low-level gold making. Pick one or two and stick with them.
For more economy coverage, see our Beta Auction House Tips, Best Professions Guide, and Beta Phase 2 Leveling articles.
