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WoW Forever Beta Profession Changes: Alchemy, BS, Tailoring
Professions in WoW Forever have been partially reworked with new recipes, reduced material costs, and a new material economy. This guide covers the major profession changes — Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Tailoring — and which are most profitable at launch.
For broader gold making, see our Beta Gold Making Guide and Auction House Tips articles.
Quick summary: Best professions 1-20: Tailoring + Alchemy (cloth → vendor profit + raid consumables). Best end-game: Blacksmithing (plate/mail crafting) or Engineering (PvP/PvE utility). Material costs are 30-50% lower than Classic.
Profession changes summary
Major changes in WoW Forever
- Material costs reduced by 30-50% (easier leveling)
- New recipes at lower levels (more variety)
- Skill-up rates slightly faster
- Specialization bonuses at 300+ skill (instead of 375)
- Cross-profession synergies (e.g., Alchemy + Herbalism = bonus herbs)
Alchemy
Skill-up tips
- Level 1-50: Minor healing potions (cheap materials)
- Level 50-150: Lesser healing potions, some elixirs
- Level 150-225: Standard healing/mana potions
- Level 225-300: Greater potions + flasks
- Level 300+: Specialty recipes (Alchemist Stone, transmute)
Best Alchemy recipes for leveling
| Level | Recipe | Material cost | Vendor value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Minor Healing Potion | 1 silverleaf | 1 silver |
| 50-100 | Lesser Healing Potion | 2 silverleaf | 3 silver |
| 100-150 | Healing Potion | 5 silverleaf, 1 crystal vial | 30 silver |
| 150-200 | Greater Healing Potion | 10 peacebloom, 1 crystal vial | 60 silver |
| 200-300 | Superior Healing Potion | 20 peacebloom, 1 crystal vial | 1.5 gold |
| 300+ | Major Healing Potion | 30 sungrass, 1 crystal vial | 3 gold |
Most profitable Alchemy products (1-20)
| Product | Cost | Sell price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Potion | 30s | 60s | 30s (100%) |
| Lesser Mana Potion | 25s | 50s | 25s (100%) |
| Elixir of Wisdom | 50s | 1.5g | 1g (200%) |
| Elixir of Agility | 50s | 1.5g | 1g (200%) |
Best Alchemy specializations
- Master of Potions — Double potion output (highly profitable)
- Master of Elixirs — Double elixir duration
- Master of Transmutations — Bonus transmutation procs
Blacksmithing
Skill-up tips
- Level 1-50: Rough Sharpening Stones, Rough Weightstones
- Level 50-150: Coarse Sharpening Stones, Coarse Weightstones
- Level 150-225: Heavy Sharpening Stones
- Level 225-300: Solid Sharpening Stones
- Level 300+: Specialization recipes (armor, weapons)
Best BS recipes for leveling
| Level | Recipe | Material cost | Vendor value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Rough Sharpening Stone | 1 rough stone | 1 silver |
| 50-100 | Coarse Sharpening Stone | 2 coarse stone | 5 silver |
| 100-150 | Heavy Sharpening Stone | 5 heavy stone | 30 silver |
| 150-200 | Solid Sharpening Stone | 10 solid stone | 1 gold |
| 200-300 | Dense Sharpening Stone | 20 dense stone | 3 gold |
| 300+ | Thorium Armor recipes | Various | 5-50 gold |
Most profitable BS products (1-20)
| Product | Cost | Sell price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpening Stones | 30s | 60s | 30s (100%) |
| Weightstones | 30s | 60s | 30s (100%) |
| Ironforge Bracers (BOP) | Materials | Soulbound | Use only |
| Thorium Headed Arrow (300+) | 5 gold | 15 gold | 10 gold (200%) |
Best BS specializations
- Armorsmith — craft plate armor (Paladin / Warrior)
- Weaponsmith — craft weapons (rare recipes)
- Master Hammermith — bonus 2H weapon damage
Tailoring
Skill-up tips
- Level 1-50: Bolt of Linen Cloth (cloth → bolt)
- Level 50-150: Bolt of Woolen Cloth, simple cloth gear
- Level 150-225: Bolt of Silk Cloth
- Level 225-300: Bolt of Mageweave
- Level 300+: Specialty recipes (Mooncloth, Spellcloth)
Best Tailoring recipes for leveling
| Level | Recipe | Material cost | Vendor value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Bolt of Linen Cloth | 2 linen | 30s |
| 50-100 | Bolt of Woolen Cloth | 3 wool | 1g |
| 100-150 | Simple Linen Boots | 4 linen, 1 thread | 1.5g |
| 150-200 | Stylish Red Shirt | 6 wool, 1 thread | 2g |
| 200-300 | Bolt of Silk Cloth | 4 silk | 3g |
| 300+ | Bolt of Mageweave | 5 mageweave | 5g |
Most profitable Tailoring products (1-20)
| Product | Cost | Sell price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt of Linen | 30s | 1g | 70s (230%) |
| Bolt of Wool | 1g | 3g | 2g (200%) |
| Bolt of Silk | 3g | 8g | 5g (170%) |
| Mooncloth (300+) | 15g | 40g | 25g (170%) |
| Spellcloth (300+) | 20g | 50g | 30g (150%) |
Best Tailoring specializations
- Master of Mooncloth — craft Mooncloth (BiS for healers)
- Master of Spellcloth — craft Spellcloth (BiS for casters)
- Master of Shadoweave — craft Shadoweave (PvP cloth set)
Best profession combos
For leveling 1-20
| Combo | Reason |
|---|---|
| Tailoring + Alchemy | Cloth → bolts (Tailoring) + potions (Alchemy) = double profit |
| Mining + Blacksmithing | Ores → ingots (Mining) + plate gear (BS) |
| Herbalism + Alchemy | Herbs → potions (Alchemy) = clean profit |
For endgame
| Combo | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mining + Blacksmithing | Self-sufficient plate crafting |
| Engineering + Mining | Best PvP/PvE utility |
| Tailoring + Alchemy | Best caster consumable maker |
Profession leveling time estimates (1-300)
| Profession | Time 1-300 | Materials cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alchemy | 6-10 hours | 100-200g |
| Blacksmithing | 8-12 hours | 200-400g |
| Tailoring | 6-10 hours | 50-150g (cloth drops) |
| Leatherworking | 6-10 hours | 100-200g |
| Engineering | 8-12 hours | 200-400g |
| Herbalism | 4-6 hours | Free (gather) |
| Mining | 4-6 hours | Free (gather) |
| Skinning | 4-6 hours | Free (gather) |
| Enchanting | 8-12 hours | Free (disenchant drops) |
| Inscription | 6-10 hours | 100-200g |
New Forever-specific recipes
Confirmed new recipes
| Profession | New recipe | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemy | Forever’s Elixir (stat boost) | 250 | Beta only |
| Alchemy | Transmute: Skyron (rare) | 300 | Limited procs |
| Blacksmithing | Skyborne Plate Set | 280 | Cosmetic |
| Blacksmithing | Thorium Headed Arrows | 300 | Pre-bis ammo |
| Tailoring | Skyborne Cloth Set | 280 | Cosmetic |
| Tailoring | Forever Silk (rare cloth) | 250 | From Forgotten Zones |
| Engineering | Skyborne Goggles | 250 | Cosmetic |
Removed recipes
- Most removed in Forever (Blizzard trimmed down Classic’s bloated recipes)
- Some removed recipes might return in future Forever updates
Common profession questions
Which profession is most profitable at 1-20?
Tailoring (cloth → bolts → vendor at 200% profit).
Can I have two gathering professions?
Yes — most players have 2 gathering (Mining + Herbalism, for example).
Can I have two crafting professions?
Yes — Tailoring + Alchemy is the most popular combo.
What’s the best primary profession?
Depends on role:
- Caster: Tailoring + Alchemy
- Healer: Tailoring + Alchemy
- Melee DPS: Blacksmithing + Engineering
- Tank: Mining + Blacksmithing
How much gold should I budget for leveling professions?
100-400g per profession at launch.
Final verdict
Top profession picks at launch:
- Tailoring + Alchemy (best caster combo, mandatory utility)
- Mining + Blacksmithing (best plate/mail combo)
- Engineering + Mining (best utility combo)
- Herbalism + Alchemy (best healer combo)
- Skinning + Leatherworking (best leather combo)
Most profitable at launch:
- Tailoring (cloth → bolts)
- Alchemy (potions → raid consumables)
- Blacksmithing (plate gear for tanks/Paladins)
Whatever your role, pick one gathering + one crafting to balance self-sufficiency with profit.
For more gold making, see our Beta Gold Making Guide, Auction House Tips, and Best Skyborne Combinations articles.