Leveling Alchemy in Classic WoW can be a rewarding journey, allowing you to craft powerful potions and elixirs. This guide will show you the fastest and most cost-effective way to level your Classic Alchemy skill from 1 to 300.
Alchemy pairs exceptionally well with Herbalism. By combining these two professions, you can significantly reduce your gold expenditure, as you’ll be able to gather most of the necessary herbs yourself. If you’re also looking to level Herbalism, check out our Classic Herbalism leveling guide 1-300.
If you’re still in the process of leveling your character or starting a new alt, consider using Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide. It’s designed to accelerate your journey to level 60.
Approximate Materials Required:
Keep in mind that many recipes in this guide are yellow, meaning skill points aren’t guaranteed with each craft. While we’ve included 10-20 extra herbs for most recipes, some players with less favorable luck might need a few more to reach the target skill levels.
Playing Cataclysm Classic?
If you are playing Cataclysm Classic, please use our Cataclysm Alchemy Leveling Guide instead. There are important changes to trainers and recipes in Cataclysm, making the Cataclysm guide essential for that expansion.
Classic Alchemy Trainers
You can learn Classic Alchemy from any of the trainers listed below. Click on the links provided to see their precise locations. Alternatively, you can ask any guard in a major city for the Alchemy trainer’s location, and it will be marked on your map.
Horde Trainers:
Alliance Trainers:
Leveling Classic Alchemy: 1-300
Alchemy Level 1 – 60
Craft approximately 65 x Minor Healing Potion using:
- 65 Peacebloom
- 65 Sliverleaf
- 65 Empty Vial
It’s wise to keep these Minor Healing Potions as you will need them later in your leveling process.
Learn Journeyman Alchemy
To progress your Alchemy skill beyond 75, you must train Journeyman Alchemy. (Requires character level 10). Not all Alchemy trainers offer this level of training; you’ll need to seek out an Expert Alchemist.
You can learn Journeyman Alchemy from these NPCs:
Horde Trainers:
Alliance Trainers:
Alchemy Level 60 – 140
Continue by crafting around 80 x Minor Healing Potion if you still need skill points to reach 75. Otherwise, start making:
- Level 75 – 140: Craft 70 x Healing Potion using:
- 70 Bruiseweed
- 70 Briarthorn
- 70 Leaded Vial
Expert Alchemy
To train Alchemy past 150, you need to learn Expert Alchemy (Requires character level 20). Expert Alchemy training is not available from all trainers; you must find an Artisan Alchemist.
Horde players can find Doctor Herbert Halsey in Undercity to learn Expert Alchemy. Alliance players can learn from Ainethil in Darnassus.
Recipe to Buy
Before leaving Darnassus or Undercity, purchase the Recipe: Superior Mana Potion. You will need this recipe at Alchemy level 265, so buying it now will save you time later.
This recipe is sold in limited supply by Algernon in Undercity. If it’s out of stock, check back periodically or purchase it from the Auction House.
Alchemy Level 140 – 155
Craft approximately 20 x Lesser Mana Potion using:
- 20 Mageroyal
- 20 Stranglekelp
- 20 Empty Vial
This recipe will turn yellow towards the end of this range, so you might need to make a few extra potions.
Alternatively, consider crafting Fire Oil if Stranglekelp is scarce or if Firefin Snapper is inexpensive on your server. You could also continue making Healing Potions if you prefer.
Alchemy Level 155 – 185
Craft about 35 x Greater Healing Potion using:
- 35 Liferoot
- 35 Kingsblood
- 35 Leaded Vial
If you crafted Fire Oil, you can use it to create Elixir of Firepower.
Alchemy Level 185 – 210
Craft approximately 30 x Elixir of Agility using:
- 30 Stranglekelp
- 30 Goldthorn
- 30 Leaded Vial
If Goldthorn is in short supply, you can craft Mana Potion or Lesser Invisibility Potion up to skill level 195.
If you lack Goldthorn entirely, consider making Recipe: Nature Protection Potion is sold by these vendors and is a limited supply item.
Artisan Alchemy
To progress past Alchemy skill level 225, you must learn Artisan Alchemy (Requires character level 35). Artisan Alchemy training is not available from standard trainers; you need to find a Master Alchemist.
Horde players can find Rogvar in Stonard, Swamp of Sorrows. Alliance players can find Kylanna Windwhisper in Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas.
Alchemy Level 210 – 265
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Level 210 – 230: Craft 20 x Superior Healing Potion using:
- 20 Sungrass
- 20 Khadgar’s Whisker
- 20 Crystal Vial
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Level 230 – 265: Craft 40 x Superior Healing Potion or consider crafting Elixir of Greater Defense if you have excess materials.
Alchemy Level 265 – 285
Craft 30 x Superior Mana Potion using:
- 60 Sungrass
- 60 Blindweed
- 30 Crystal Vial
Remember the Recipe: Superior Mana Potion you were advised to buy earlier? Ensure you have it. It’s sold in limited quantities by Algernon in Undercity. Check your inventory in case you already purchased it.
Alchemy Level 285 – 300
Craft 20 x Major Healing Potion using:
- 40 Golden Sansam
- 20 Mountain Silversage
- 20 Crystal Vial
The Recipe: Major Healing Potion is sold by Evie Whirlbrew in Everlook, Winterspring. It’s also a limited supply recipe, so you may need to wait for it to respawn or buy it from the Auction House.
Congratulations on reaching Alchemy skill level 300! If you have any feedback or suggestions to improve this guide, or if you spot any errors, please send feedback.
