Crafting spec tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all 9 crafting specs by gold making, leveling, and end-game.
For broader content, see our Class Tier Lists, Gold Making, and Best Race-Class articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Tailoring + Alchemy + Blacksmithing + Jewelcrafting. A tier: most other specs.
Crafting spec tier list
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec |
Why |
| Tailoring |
Cloth → bolts = +67% profit |
| Alchemy |
Potions + elixirs = high demand |
| Blacksmithing |
Plate gear for tanks |
| Jewelcrafting |
Gems + mounts |
A tier (strong)
| Spec |
Why |
| Leatherworking |
Leather gear + drums |
| Engineering |
Gadgets + goggles |
| Enchanting |
Enchants + wands |
B tier (situational)
| Spec |
Why |
| Inscription |
Glyphs + tomes |
| Cooking |
Food + buffs |
Best crafting spec for gold
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Tailoring |
Cloth → bolts |
| 2 |
Alchemy |
Potions + elixirs |
| 3 |
Blacksmithing |
Plate gear |
| 4 |
Jewelcrafting |
Gems + mounts |
Best crafting spec for leveling
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Tailoring |
Cloth is free |
| 2 |
Leatherworking |
Skins are free |
| 3 |
Alchemy |
Herbs are abundant |
| 4 |
Blacksmithing |
Ore is free |
Best crafting spec for end-game
| Rank |
Spec |
Why |
| 1 |
Jewelcrafting |
Gems + ring |
| 2 |
Blacksmithing |
Plate gear |
| 3 |
Tailoring |
Cloth gear |
| 4 |
Leatherworking |
Leather gear |
Pairing recommendations
Best 2-prof combos
| Combo |
Use |
| Tailoring + Alchemy |
Cloth + potions (universal) |
| Mining + Blacksmithing |
Self-supply plate |
| Skinning + Leatherworking |
Self-supply leather |
| Herbalism + Alchemy |
Self-supply potions |
| Mining + Jewelcrafting |
Self-supply gems |
Best for passive gold
| Combo |
Gold/hour |
| Tailoring + Alchemy |
130-220g |
| Mining + Blacksmithing |
80-180g |
| Skinning + Leatherworking |
70-140g |
Crafting level costs
| Spec |
Level 1-300 cost |
Time |
| Tailoring |
50-100g |
5-10 hours |
| Alchemy |
30-50g |
5-8 hours |
| Blacksmithing |
80-150g |
8-15 hours |
| Jewelcrafting |
100-200g |
10-15 hours |
| Leatherworking |
50-100g |
5-10 hours |
| Engineering |
80-150g |
8-15 hours |
| Enchanting |
30-50g |
3-5 hours |
| Inscription |
30-50g |
3-5 hours |
| Cooking |
20-30g |
2-3 hours |
Best items to craft
Tailoring (level 1-30)
| Item |
Material |
Vendor |
AH |
| Bolt of Linen Cloth |
2 Linen |
50s |
1g |
| Bolt of Woolen Cloth |
3 Wool |
1g |
2g |
| Bolt of Silk Cloth |
4 Silk |
2.5g |
4g |
| Linen Bag |
4 Bolt |
5g |
10g |
| Woolen Bag |
5 Bolt |
12g |
20g |
| Silk Headband |
5 Bolt |
8g |
15g |
Alchemy (level 1-30)
| Item |
Material |
Vendor |
AH |
| Minor Healing Potion |
1 Peacebloom |
4s |
20s |
| Healing Potion |
5 Silverleaf |
30s |
1g |
| Elixir of Wisdom |
1 Peacebloom |
60s |
2g |
| Elixir of Agility |
4 Liferoot |
60s |
2g |
Blacksmithing (level 1-30)
| Item |
Material |
Use |
| Rough Sharpening Stone |
1 Rough Stone |
Buff weapon |
| Coarse Sharpening Stone |
2 Coarse Stone |
Buff weapon |
| Heavy Sharpening Stone |
4 Heavy Stone |
Buff weapon |
Best crafting for cash
Top gold-makers
| Spec |
Gold/hour |
| Tailoring |
80-100g |
| Alchemy |
50-100g |
| Blacksmithing |
30-80g |
| Jewelcrafting |
30-50g |
Common crafting mistakes
| Mistake |
Cost |
| Skip cloth |
30% profit loss |
| Wrong recipe |
Wasted materials |
| No AH check |
Lost profit |
| Over-level |
Time loss |
Crafting addons
| Addon |
Use |
| Crafting |
Recipe lookup |
| TSM4 |
Profit calc |
| Auctionator |
AH posting |
| Postal |
Mail materials |
FAQ
What’s the best crafting spec?
Tailoring (cloth → bolts).
Best 2-prof combo?
Tailoring + Alchemy.
How much gold to start crafting?
50-100g for materials.
Final verdict
S tier: Tailoring + Alchemy + Blacksmithing + Jewelcrafting. A tier: most other specs.
Whatever you choose, Tailoring is universal.
For more content, see our Class Tier Lists, Gold Making, Best Race-Class, and Best Addons articles.