First Aid is a valuable secondary profession in Cataclysm Classic, accessible to all characters regardless of their primary professions. It provides a Mana-free healing option through bandages, making it incredibly useful for any class, especially while leveling through the chaotic landscapes of Cataclysm. Bandages offer a targeted heal-over-time effect, applicable to yourself or allies. However, taking damage will interrupt the healing process, and using another bandage is restricted for 60 seconds due to the Recently Bandaged debuff.
Training First Aid in Cataclysm Classic
Learning First Aid in Cataclysm is streamlined. You no longer need to seek out different trainers for each rank. Any First Aid trainer in a major city can teach you all ranks, simplifying the process and saving you valuable time.
| Alliance Trainers | Horde Trainers |
|---|---|
| Angela Leifeld — Stormwind | Krenk Choplimb — Orgrimmar |
| Nissa Firestone — Ironforge | Pand Stonebinder — Thunder Bluff |
| Dannelor — Darnassus | Mary Edras — Undercity |
| Nus — Exodar | Alestus — Silvermoon |
Cataclysm also introduces First Aid trainers in starting zones. This convenient addition allows new players to pick up professions immediately without traveling to a major city, making early game preparation much easier.
| Alliance Starting Zone Trainers | Horde Starting Zone Trainers |
|---|---|
| Jack All-Trades Derrington — Gilneas | KTC Train-a-Tron Deluxe — The Lost Isles |
| Lien Farner — Elwynn Forest | Runda — Durotar |
| Wembil Taskwidget — Dun Morogh | Lalum Darkmane — Mulgore |
| Iranis Shadebloom — Teldrassil | Therisa Sallow — Tirisfal Glades |
| Valn — Azuremyst Isle | Saren — Eversong Woods |
Materials Needed for Cataclysm First Aid Leveling
To efficiently level your First Aid skill in Cataclysm, gathering the necessary materials beforehand can significantly speed up the process. Below is an estimated shopping list of cloths required to reach max level. Keep in mind that these are estimations, and you might need slightly more or less depending on your crafting efficiency.
First Aid Leveling Shopping List:
- 160 x Linen Cloth
- 160 x Wool Cloth
- 140 x Silk Cloth
- 120 x Mageweave Cloth
- 80 x Runecloth
- 120 x Netherweave Cloth
- 120 x Frostweave Cloth
- 280 x Embersilk Cloth
Cataclysm First Aid Leveling Guide (1-525)
This section details the recommended bandages to craft as you level your First Aid skill from 1 to 525 in Cataclysm Classic. Crafting items while they are yellow or green skill level may require you to use more materials than strictly listed.
Leveling First Aid 1–425
| Skill Level | Bandage to Craft | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1-40 | Linen Cloth | |
| 40-80 | Linen Cloth | |
| 80-115 | Wool Cloth | |
| 115-150 | Wool Cloth | |
| 150-180 | Silk Cloth | |
| 180-210 | Silk Cloth | |
| 210-240 | Mageweave Cloth | |
| 240-260 | Mageweave Cloth | |
| 260-290 | Runecloth | |
| 290-300 | Runecloth | |
| 300-330 | Netherweave Cloth | |
| 330-367 | Netherweave Cloth | |
| 367-400 | Frostweave Cloth | |
| 400-425 | Frostweave Cloth |
Leveling First Aid 425–525
| Skill Level | Bandage to Craft | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 425-485 | Embersilk Cloth | |
| 485-525 | Embersilk Cloth | |
| 525 | Embersilk Cloth |
Bandage Healing Power in Cataclysm
The effectiveness of bandages increases as you level your First Aid skill. Each bandage type provides a different amount of healing over its channel duration. Here’s a breakdown of the healing provided by each bandage in Cataclysm Classic.
| Bandage Type | Healing Amount |
|---|---|
| Linen Bandage | Restores 66 health over 6 seconds. |
| Heavy Linen Bandage | Restores 114 health over 6 seconds. |
| Wool Bandage | Restores 161 health over 7 seconds. |
| Heavy Wool Bandage | Restores 301 health over 7 seconds. |
| Silk Bandage | Restores 400 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Silk Bandage | Restores 640 health over 8 seconds. |
| Mageweave Bandage | Restores 800 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Mageweave Bandage | Restores 1,104 health over 8 seconds. |
| Runecloth Bandage | Restores 1,360 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Runecloth Bandage | Restores 2,000 health over 8 seconds. |
| Netherweave Bandage | Restores 2,800 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Netherweave Bandage | Restores 3,400 health over 8 seconds. |
| Frostweave Bandage | Restores 4,800 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Frostweave Bandage | Restores 5,800 health over 8 seconds. |
| Embersilk Bandage | Restores 17,400 health over 8 seconds. |
| Heavy Embersilk Bandage | Restores 26,000 health over 8 seconds. |
| Dense Embersilk Bandage | Restores 35,000 health over 8 seconds. |
First Aid Achievements in Cataclysm Classic
Completing First Aid achievements not only marks your progress but also adds to your overall achievement score. Here are the First Aid related achievements available in Cataclysm Classic.
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Journeyman in First Aid | Obtain 150 skill points in first aid. |
| Expert in First Aid | Obtain 225 skill points in first aid. |
| Artisan in First Aid | Obtain 300 skill points in first aid. |
| Master in First Aid | Obtain 375 skill points in first aid. |
| Grand Master in First Aid | Obtain 450 skill points in first aid. |
| Illustrious Grand Master in First Aid | Obtain 525 skill points in first aid. |
| Heavy Frostweave Bandages. | |
| Dense Embersilk Bandages. | |
| Heavy Frostweave Bandage, or any Embersilk Bandage, to heal another player or yourself with less than 5% health. |
Exploring Other Professions in Cataclysm
First Aid is just one of the many professions available in Cataclysm Classic. If you’re interested in exploring other professions and their benefits, check out these resources:
Cataclysm Professions
Profession Bonuses Explained
Cataclysm First Aid Guide Changelog
- July 30, 2024: Guide reviewed and updated for phase two content.
- May 9, 2024: Initial guide created.
