WoW Forever Profession Gold Making Guide: Tailoring and Alchemy
Professions are the best passive gold source in WoW Forever. Once leveled, they provide consistent income while you do other content. This guide covers the two most profitable professions for level 1-30.
For broader context, see our Beta Gold Making Guide, Vendor Shuffle Guide, and Auction House Tips articles.
Quick summary: Best professions for gold 1-30: Tailoring (cloth → bolts, 80-120g/hour) and Alchemy (potions + elixirs, 50-100g/hour). Total setup cost: 50-100g. Profit by level 30: 500-800g cumulative.
Why professions matter in beta
Professions give you:
- Vendor shuffle (cloth → bolts = +67% profit)
- Crafting profits (potions, gear)
- Auction House opportunities (rare recipes)
- Self-sufficiency (no need to buy potions)
Most players pick Tailoring + Alchemy or Mining + Blacksmithing. Both are profitable.
This guide focuses on Tailoring + Alchemy because they have lower setup cost and universal demand.
Tailoring — The Cloth King
Why Tailoring is profitable
- Cloth drops for free (mob grinding)
- Bolts sell for 167% of raw cloth
- Crafted gear (bags, leg armor) sells to AH
- Recipe discovery unlocks rare patterns
Tailoring leveling (1-300)
| Level | Recipe | Material | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Bolt of Linen Cloth | 2 Linen Cloth | +1 |
| 50-75 | Linen Bag | 4 Bolt of Linen Cloth | +5 |
| 75-110 | Bolt of Woolen Cloth | 3 Wool Cloth | +1 |
| 110-125 | Woolen Bag | 5 Bolt of Woolen Cloth | +10 |
| 125-145 | Bolt of Silk Cloth | 4 Silk Cloth | +1 |
| 145-160 | Silk Headband | 5 Bolt of Silk + 1 Fine Thread | +10 |
| 160-200 | Bolt of Mageweave | 5 Mageweave Cloth | +1 |
| 200-220 | Mageweave Bag | 8 Bolt of Mageweave | +15 |
| 220-260 | Bolt of Runecloth | 10 Runecloth | +1 |
| 260-300 | Runecloth Bag | 12 Bolt of Runecloth | +15 |
Tailoring cost analysis
| Level range | Material cost | Vendor value (bolt) | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Free cloth | 50s per | +67% |
| 50-75 | 4 bolts (2g) | 5g (Linen Bag) | +150% |
| 75-110 | Free cloth | 1g per | +67% |
| 110-125 | 5 bolts (5g) | 12g (Woolen Bag) | +140% |
| 125-145 | Free cloth | 2g 50s per | +67% |
| 145-160 | 5 bolts + 1 thread | 8g (Silk Headband) | +50% |
| 160-200 | Free cloth | 3g 50s per | +67% |
| 200-220 | 8 bolts | 18g (Mageweave Bag) | +125% |
| 220-260 | Free cloth | 5g per | +67% |
| 260-300 | 12 bolts | 28g (Runecloth Bag) | +133% |
Tailoring + Gold synergy
| Strategy | Gold/hour |
|---|---|
| Tailoring + vendor shuffle | 80-120g |
| Tailoring + AH flips (crafted gear) | 100-200g |
| Tailoring + rare recipe crafting | 200g+ |
Alchemy — The Potion Master
Why Alchemy is profitable
- Herbs drop for free (Herbalism gathering)
- Potions always in demand (PvP, PvE)
- Elixirs sell premium (end-game content)
- Transmute (rare material flips)
Alchemy leveling (1-300)
| Level | Recipe | Material | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Minor Healing Potion | 1 Peacebloom + 1 Crystal Vial | +1 |
| 50-100 | Lesser Healing Potion | 2 Peacebloom + 1 Crystal Vial | +2 |
| 100-140 | Healing Potion | 5 Silverleaf + 1 Crystal Vial | +3 |
| 140-170 | Greater Healing Potion | 10 Silverleaf + 1 Crystal Vial | +5 |
| 170-200 | Superior Healing Potion | 10 Goldthorn + 1 Crystal Vial | +5 |
| 200-225 | Major Healing Potion | 10 Sungrass + 1 Crystal Vial | +5 |
| 225-250 | Elixir of Wisdom | 1 Peacebloom + 1 Crystal Vial | +10 |
| 250-275 | Elixir of the Mongoose | 4 Liferoot + 1 Crystal Vial | +10 |
| 275-300 | Major Mana Potion | 10 Sungrass + 1 Crystal Vial | +10 |
Alchemy cost analysis (level 1-50)
| Recipe | Material cost | Vendor value | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Healing Potion | 2s (Peacebloom) | 4s | 2s |
| Lesser Healing Potion | 4s | 10s | 6s |
| Healing Potion | 10s | 30s | 20s |
| Greater Healing Potion | 20s | 1g | 80s |
Profit per potion: 60-200% at level 1-50.
Alchemy leveling via transmutation
At level 200+, Transmute: Iron to Gold becomes available:
- 1 Iron Bar → 1 Gold Bar (24 hour cooldown)
- Profit: ~30s per transmute
Strategy: Log in daily, transmute Iron to Gold, vendor for profit.
Alchemy AH profits (level 20-30)
| Item | Cost | Sell price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Potion | 30s | 1-2g | 50-100s |
| Lesser Mana Potion | 25s | 80s-1g 50s | 40-80s |
| Elixir of Wisdom | 60s | 2-3g | 1g |
| Elixir of Agility | 60s | 2-3g | 1g |
Net profit: 50-100g/hour when selling on AH at peak times.
Best profession combos
Tailoring + Alchemy (recommended)
| Profession | Setup cost | Gold/hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | Free (cloth) | 80-120g | Vendor shuffle |
| Alchemy | Free (herbs) | 50-100g | Potions + elixirs |
| Total | Free | 130-220g | Universal demand |
Tailoring + Enchanting (alternative)
| Profession | Setup cost | Gold/hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | Free | 80-120g | Vendor shuffle |
| Enchanting | Free (disenchant) | 30-60g | Vendor mats |
| Total | Free | 110-180g | Steady income |
Mining + Blacksmithing (gear-focused)
| Profession | Setup cost | Gold/hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining | Free | 50-100g | Vendor shuffle |
| Blacksmithing | Recipe mats | 30-80g | Crafted gear |
| Total | ~50g | 80-180g | Higher setup |
Skinning + Leatherworking (gathering-focused)
| Profession | Setup cost | Gold/hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinning | Free | 40-80g | Vendor shuffle |
| Leatherworking | Free | 30-60g | Vendor bolts |
| Total | Free | 70-140g | Easy to level |
Recommended profession progression
Phase 1 (level 1-20)
- Train Tailoring at level 5 (free cloth drops)
- Train Alchemy at level 8 (free herb gathering)
- Vendor shuffle (cloth → bolts)
- Craft and vendor (potions)
Phase 2 (level 20-30)
- Level Tailoring to 150+ (silk + mageweave)
- Level Alchemy to 200+ (elixirs)
- Start AH selling (higher value items)
- Combine with mob grinding for steady income
Phase 3 (level 30-60)
- Max both professions (300+)
- Switch to AH flipping for 200g+/hour
- Save gold for mounts (level 40 mount, 60 epic mount)
Tailoring + Alchemy combo rotation (Phase 1)
Daily routine (1-2 hours)
- 30 min: Mob grind + herbalism (collect cloth + herbs)
- 20 min: Tailoring (craft bolts from cloth)
- 20 min: Alchemy (craft potions from herbs)
- 10 min: Vendor shuffle (sell bolts + potions)
Total gold: 80-150g/hour depending on skill level and zone.
Common profession mistakes
| Mistake | Cost | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picking high-cost profession | 100g+ loss | Start with Tailoring or Alchemy |
| Skipping vendor shuffle | 60% loss | Always craft bolts |
| Selling on AH at low price | 30% loss | Match market median |
| Forgetting to craft gear | Lost self-sufficiency | Use own gear |
Phase 2 profession content
When Phase 2 opens (October 1):
| Profession | New content |
|---|---|
| Tailoring | Pattern: Mooncloth Bag (16-slot) |
| Alchemy | Transmute: Skyron (rare) |
| Blacksmithing | Imperial Plate Shoulders |
| Engineering | Skyborne Goggles |
FAQ
Which professions make most gold?
Tailoring + Alchemy = 130-220g/hour combined.
Should I pick gathering or crafting first?
Crafting (Tailoring, Alchemy) — they use gathered materials.
Can I level Tailoring without cloth drops?
No — Tailoring needs cloth, which comes from mobs.
Is Alchemy profitable without Herbalism?
Yes — buy herbs on AH, but profit drops 30%.
How much gold to start professions?
50-100g for material purchases during leveling.
Final verdict
For level 1-30 in WoW Forever beta, Tailoring + Alchemy is the best profession combo.
Expected gold by level 30:
- Tailoring: +300-500g cumulative
- Alchemy: +200-300g cumulative
- Total: 500-800g
Whatever you choose, start early (level 5-8) and vendor shuffle consistently.
For more gold making, see our Beta Gold Making Guide, Vendor Shuffle Guide, Auction House Tips, and Best Addons articles.
