Alchemy leveling guide
Alchemy in Cata Classic runs from 450 to 525 on the herbs of the new zones, which makes Herbalism the natural partner. The last steps turn uncommon gems into rare ones, and those sell well. Counts are approximate: a recipe can turn green a few points earlier or later.
What to gather or buy
| Material | About |
|---|---|
| Cinderbloom | 51 |
| Stormvine | 25 |
| Azshara’s Veil | 16 |
| Heartblossom | 25 |
| Twilight Jasmine | 25 |
| Whiptail | 15 |
| Volatile Life | 5 |
| Jasper | 15 |
| Hessonite | 15 |
| Nightstone | 15 |
| Alicite | 15 |
Jasper, Hessonite, Nightstone and Alicite come from prospecting Obsidium and Elementium Ore. Volatile Life drops while gathering herbs. Transmute: Ocean Sapphire (Zephyrite and Azshara’s Veil) works as well as Demonseye.
Route
| Skill | Craft | Per craft |
|---|---|---|
| 450-455 | Ghost Elixir | 2 Cinderbloom |
| 455-460 | Deathblood Venom | 2 Stormvine |
| 460-465 | Volcanic Potion | Cinderbloom, Azshara’s Veil |
| 465-475 | Elixir of the Cobra | Cinderbloom, Azshara’s Veil |
| 475-480 | Elixir of Deep Earth | 2 Heartblossom |
| 480-490 | Elixir of Impossible Accuracy | Heartblossom, Cinderbloom |
| 490-495 | Golemblood Potion | Heartblossom, Volatile Life |
| 495-505 | Mythical Healing Potion | Twilight Jasmine |
| 505-510 | Transmute: Dream Emerald | 3 Jasper, 3 Stormvine |
| 510-515 | Transmute: Ember Topaz | 3 Hessonite, 3 Cinderbloom |
| 515-520 | Transmute: Demonseye | 3 Nightstone, 3 Twilight Jasmine |
| 520-525 | Transmute: Amberjewel | 3 Alicite, 3 Whiptail |
Trainers and tips
- Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy is taught by the alchemy trainers in the capital cities, such as Stormwind City and Orgrimmar, from character level 75.
- Transmutes need an alchemist stone, such as a Philosopher’s Stone, in your bags. The gem transmutes have no cooldown.
- From 475 and character level 75 you can still become an Elixir, Potion or Transmutation Master, which gives a chance to create extra items.