Alchemy in WoW Forever

  • Crafting

Alchemists brew herbs into potions that heal you in a pinch, elixirs and flasks that make you stronger for a while, and transmutes that turn one material into a rarer one. Every class drinks them, and raiders go through a lot.

Good first profession? Yes, with Herbalism. You brew your own potions from the herbs you pick, and use or sell the rest.

How it works in Classic.

What it makes

Potions
Quick health, mana and other help in the middle of a fight, starting with the humble Minor Mana Potion.
Elixirs and flasks
Buffs that last a while, popular for dungeons and raids. A Flask of the Titans, which raises your maximum health, is the one tanks ask for.
Transmutes
Turn one material into another, rarer one, such as an Arcanite Bar.
Weapon oils
Coat a weapon for a short boost.

Pairs with

Alchemy runs on herbs, so most alchemists also take Herbalism.

Who it suits

Every class drinks potions and elixirs, so Alchemy suits anyone. It’s a favorite of raiders, who need a lot of them.

At a campfire

  • Mana Well

    10 to 29 mana every 5 seconds, rising with your level, for everyone sitting nearby. Doesn’t stack with a Paladin’s Blessing of Wisdom.

  • Fermenter

    Makes some of the materials Alchemy needs.

  • Alchemy Lab

    A crafting station some recipes need.

New in WoW Forever

  • New recipes

    About 70 of Alchemy’s 189 recipes are new since Classic.

  • Legacy points

    Skill 150, 225 and 300 each earn a Legacy point for your account.

Other professions

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