WoW Forever Beta Crafting Spec Tier List Best Crafting Specs
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.
