WoW Forever Beta Profession Tier List Best Professions
Profession tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all 18 professions (9 gathering + 9 crafting) by gold, leveling, and end-game.
For broader content, see our Crafting Tier List, Gold Making, and Best Addons articles.
Quick summary: S tier crafting: Tailoring + Alchemy. S tier gathering: Mining + Herbalism. Best combo: Tailoring + Alchemy.
Profession tier list (overall)
S tier (must-pick)
| Profession | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | Crafting | Cloth → bolts = +67% |
| Alchemy | Crafting | Potions + elixirs |
| Mining | Gathering | Ore + gems |
| Herbalism | Gathering | Herbs + potions |
A tier (strong)
| Profession | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmithing | Crafting | Plate gear |
| Jewelcrafting | Crafting | Gems + mounts |
| Leatherworking | Crafting | Leather gear |
| Skinning | Gathering | Leather + bones |
| Engineering | Crafting | Gadgets |
B tier (situational)
| Profession | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanting | Crafting | Enchants + wands |
| Inscription | Crafting | Glyphs + tomes |
| Cooking | Crafting | Food + buffs |
| Mining (alt) | Gathering | Less needed |
Best gathering profession
| Rank | Profession | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining | Ore + gems + JC |
| 2 | Herbalism | Herbs + Alchemy |
| 3 | Skinning | Leather + LW |
Best crafting profession
| Rank | Profession | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tailoring | Cloth → bolts |
| 2 | Alchemy | Potions + elixirs |
| 3 | Blacksmithing | Plate gear |
| 4 | Jewelcrafting | Gems + mounts |
Best 2-prof combo (overall)
| Combo | Why |
|---|---|
| Tailoring + Alchemy | Universal demand + steady gold |
| Mining + Blacksmithing | Self-supply plate |
| Skinning + Leatherworking | Self-supply leather |
| Herbalism + Alchemy | Self-supply potions |
| Mining + Jewelcrafting | Self-supply gems |
Best profession for gold
| Rank | Profession | Gold/hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tailoring | 80-100g |
| 2 | Alchemy | 50-100g |
| 3 | Blacksmithing | 30-80g |
| 4 | Jewelcrafting | 30-50g |
| 5 | Mining | 30-50g |
Best profession for leveling
| Rank | Profession | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tailoring | Free cloth drops |
| 2 | Skinning | Free skins |
| 3 | Herbalism | Free herbs |
| 4 | Mining | Free ore |
| 5 | Alchemy | Herbs + vial |
Best profession for end-game
| Rank | Profession | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewelcrafting | Gems + ring |
| 2 | Blacksmithing | Plate gear |
| 3 | Tailoring | Cloth gear |
| 4 | Engineering | Gadgets |
Profession level cost
| Profession | 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 |
Gathering leveling tips
Mining tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Smelt ore | +skill |
| Track minerals | Find nodes |
| Smelt higher level | Save ore |
Herbalism tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Pick all herbs | +skill |
| Track herbs | Find nodes |
| Mill herbs | +Inks |
Skinning tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Skin every kill | Free leather |
| Track beasts | Find mobs |
Crafting leveling tips
Tailoring tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Cloth → bolts first | +skill + profit |
| Then bags | +skill + 5g vendor |
Alchemy tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Healing potions | High demand |
| Elixirs | Premium price |
Best profession by content
For raid
| Profession | Use |
|---|---|
| Jewelcrafting | Gems |
| Blacksmithing | Plate gear |
| Tailoring | Cloth gear |
| Leatherworking | Leather gear |
For PvP
| Profession | Use |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Gadgets |
| Jewelcrafting | Trinkets |
| Blacksmithing | Plate |
For gold
| Profession | Use |
|---|---|
| Tailoring | Cloth → bolts |
| Alchemy | Potions |
| Blacksmithing | Plate gear |
Common profession mistakes
| Mistake | Cost |
|---|---|
| Skip gathering | Material cost |
| Wrong combo | Wasted slots |
| No leveling plan | Slow progress |
| No second profession | Limited |
FAQ
What’s the best profession?
Tailoring (cloth → bolts).
Best 2-prof combo?
Tailoring + Alchemy.
How much gold to start?
50-100g for materials.
Final verdict
S tier: Tailoring + Alchemy + Mining + Herbalism. A tier: most other specs.
Whatever you choose, Tailoring + Alchemy is universal.
For more content, see our Crafting Tier List, Gold Making, Best Addons, and Best Race-Class articles.
