Pre-launch checklist for WoW Forever beta Day 7+ — everything to do before launch. Save gold, gear up, and prep Phase 2.
For broader content, see our Phase 2 Prep, Gold Daily Routine, and Best Addons articles.
Quick summary: Pre-launch checklist: save 500g + max 2 professions + BiS pre-bis + reach level 30. Time: 2-3 days.
Pre-launch essentials
Top 10 things to do
| Step |
Action |
Time |
| 1 |
Save 500g |
2-3 days |
| 2 |
Max 2 professions |
1-2 days |
| 3 |
BiS pre-bis gear |
1-2 days |
| 4 |
Reach level 30 |
4-6 hours |
| 5 |
Honor Rank 4 |
3-5 days |
| 6 |
Mount + mount training |
100g |
| 7 |
Save consumables |
50g |
| 8 |
Choose race-class |
N/A |
| 9 |
Install addons |
30 min |
| 10 |
Join guild |
1 hour |
Gold saving tips
Why save gold
| Use |
Cost |
| Mount (level 20) |
100g |
| Mount training (level 30) |
50g |
| Mount training (level 40) |
100g |
| Mount training (level 60) |
1000g |
| Consumables |
50-100g |
| Repairs |
50g+ |
Total pre-launch gold: 500g minimum, 1000g ideal.
How to save 500g
| Method |
Time |
Gold |
| Vendor shuffle |
30 min |
80-100g |
| AH flips |
30 min |
50-100g |
| Mob grinding |
1 hour |
50-100g |
| Daily quests |
30 min |
100-200g |
| Total |
3-4 hours |
300-500g |
Profession checklist
Best 2-prof combo
| Combo |
Why |
| Tailoring + Alchemy |
Universal demand |
| Mining + Blacksmithing |
Self-supply |
| Herbalism + Alchemy |
Self-supply |
Maxing professions
| Profession |
Time |
Cost |
| Tailoring 1-300 |
5-10 hours |
50-100g |
| Alchemy 1-300 |
5-8 hours |
30-50g |
| Blacksmithing 1-300 |
8-15 hours |
80-150g |
| Herbalism 1-300 |
3-5 hours |
Free |
BiS pre-bis gear
Best pre-bis items (level 30)
| Slot |
Item |
Source |
| Head |
Excavator’s Hard Hat |
Brogdul rare (5%) |
| Shoulders |
Earthen Mantle |
Excavation Site boss |
| Chest |
Cenarion Breastplate |
Quest |
| Legs |
Cenarion Pants |
Quest |
| Trinket |
Heart of Excavation |
Brogdul rare (1%) |
| Weapon |
Sealed Titan Fragment |
Excavation Site boss |
How to get pre-bis
| Source |
Time |
| Quest rewards |
5-10 hours |
| Dungeon runs |
10-20 hours |
| Brogdul farming |
varies |
Leveling to 30
Time to 30
| Level |
Time |
| 1-20 |
4-6 hours |
| 20-30 |
6-10 hours |
| Total |
10-16 hours |
Best leveling path
| Phase |
Method |
Time |
| 1-10 |
Quests |
1.5-2 hours |
| 10-15 |
Quests + dungeons |
2-3 hours |
| 15-20 |
Quests + dungeons |
2-3 hours |
| 20-30 |
Phase 2 prep + dungeons |
6-10 hours |
Honor Rank 4
Time to Rank 4
| Daily |
Days |
| 1500 honor |
3-4 days |
| 1000 honor |
5 days |
| 800 honor |
6-7 days |
Best honor sources
| Source |
Honor/hour |
| WSG wins |
1200-1800 |
| Daily PvP quest |
3000 (once) |
| AB wins |
1200-1500 |
Mount preparation
Mount costs
| Level |
Mount |
Training |
Total |
| 20 |
100g |
4g + 1g |
105g |
| 30 |
50g |
50g |
100g |
| 40 |
100g |
600g |
700g |
| 60 |
1000g |
100g |
1100g |
Total mount cost: 100g (level 20) + 100g (level 30) = 200g
Consumables to save
| Consumable |
Quantity |
Cost |
| Food |
100 |
50g |
| Potions |
50 |
30g |
| Mana gem |
20 |
10g |
| Scrolls |
20 |
20g |
| Total |
|
110g |
Race-class decision
Best race-class for launch
| Class |
Race |
Why |
| Frost Mage |
Skyborne |
Fastest leveling |
| Disc Priest |
Undead |
Best healer |
| Sub Rogue |
Night Elf |
Best PvP |
| Arms Warrior |
Orc |
Tank |
Time to decide
| Decision |
Time |
| Pick race-class |
5 min |
| Plan build |
30 min |
| Setup addons |
30 min |
| Total |
1 hour |
Addon preparation
Must-have addons
| Addon |
Purpose |
| ElvUI |
UI |
| Details! |
Damage meter |
| WeakAuras |
Cooldown tracking |
| BigWigs/DBM |
Boss timers |
Setup time
| Addon |
Time |
| ElvUI |
10 min |
| Details! |
5 min |
| WeakAuras |
30 min |
| BigWigs/DBM |
5 min |
| Total |
1 hour |
Guild prep
Best guild
| Feature |
Why |
| Bank alt |
Material storage |
| Voice chat |
Coordination |
| Active members |
Groups |
Guild features to use
- [ ] Guild bank (materials)
- [ ] Voice chat (PvP/raid)
- [ ] Guild buff (test)
- [ ] Guild event (Phase 2 prep)
Pre-launch checklist
1-2 days before launch
- [ ] Save 500g+
- [ ] Max 2 professions
- [ ] BiS pre-bis gear
- [ ] Reach level 30
- [ ] Honor Rank 4
1 hour before launch
- [ ] Save consumables
- [ ] Choose race-class
- [ ] Install addons
- [ ] Join guild
At launch
- [ ] Be online at launch time
- [ ] Queue Phase 2 content
- [ ] Coordinate with guild
FAQ
How much gold to save?
500g minimum, 1000g ideal.
Best race-class for launch?
Skyborne Frost Mage (fastest).
How to get pre-bis fast?
Excavation Site farming.
Final verdict
Pre-launch checklist: save 500g + max professions + BiS gear + level 30. Time: 2-3 days.
Whatever you choose, plan ahead for launch.
For more content, see our Phase 2 Prep, Gold Daily Routine, Best Addons, and Best Race-Class articles.