✦ Gold Making
Gold inflation in WoW Forever beta affects all players. This analysis covers gold sources, sinks, and inflation trends.
For broader content, see our Gold Making, AH Economy, and Crafting Profit articles.
Quick summary: Gold inflation: +5-10%/week in beta. Gold sources: quest + AH + crafting. Gold sinks: gears + mounts.
Gold inflation basics
What is gold inflation
Inflation = gold amount increases while item prices rise similarly. Players feel poorer over time.
Inflation rate in beta
| Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | baseline |
| Week 2 | +5-10% |
| Week 4 | +20-40% |
Gold sources
Major sources
| Source | Gold/day |
|---|---|
| Daily quests | 200-300g |
| AH flipping | 100-300g |
| Mob grinding | 50-100g |
| Crafting | 50-150g |
Passive sources
| Source | Gold |
|---|---|
| Vendor trash (drop) | 20-50g |
| Tabard (BG rep) | varies |
| Daily reset | 200-500g |
Gold sinks
Major sinks
| Sink | Gold |
|---|---|
| Mount (level 20) | 100g |
| Mount training (level 30) | 50g |
| Riding training (level 40) | 600g |
| Auction House fees | 5% |
| Repair bills | 10-50g |
Inflation impact
| Time | Item cost |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 5g |
| Day 7 | 7g |
| Day 14 | 10g |
| Day 30 | 15g |
Inflation causes
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| More players | More gold supply |
| More farming | More items |
| Less sinks | Less gold removal |
| Phase 2 launch | Fresh gold |
Anti-inflation strategies
| Strategy | Effect |
|---|---|
| Buy gear early | Avoid price rise |
| Sell materials | Capture inflation |
| AH flipping | Track prices |
FAQ
How much inflation?
+5-10%/week in beta.
Best anti-inflation?
Buy gear early.
Final verdict
Inflation = +5-10%/week. Buy early to avoid price rise.
For more content, see our Gold Making, AH Economy, and Crafting Profit articles.