WoW Alchemy Guide 1-600
This WoW Alchemy Guide details the most efficient method of leveling Alchemy from levels 1 to 600 in the World of Warcraft. Alchemy is a primary profession that allows your character to create elixirs, oils and potions. The Herbalism profession is usually selected as a complementary skill while leveling Alchemy, as it can provide many of the raw materials required for Alchemy. Take a look at our WoW Herbalism Guide 1-600 for details on leveling Herbalism.
Updated for WoW patch 5.2
This guide focuses on making leveling Alchemy as easy and as cheap as possbile by using recipes that can be learned from Alchemy trainers and recipes that use the fewest and most easily obtained materials.
If a specific trainer or supplier isn’t mentioned for a recipe this means that the recipe should be commonly available from all Alchemy trainers for the item’s level.
Alchemy Guide Shortcuts
- Alchemy Research
- Alchemy Trainers
- Alchemy Apprentice Levels (1-75)
- Alchemy Journeyman Levels (76-150)
- Alchemy Expert Levels (151-225)
- Alchemy Artisan Levels (226-300)
- Alchemy Master Levels (301-375)
- Alchemy Grand Master Levels (376-450)
- Alchemy Illustrious Levels (451-525)
- Zen Master Levels (526-600)
- Alchemy Specializations
Alchemy Research
Some flasks made available in the Burning Crusade expansion (requiring level 375 to craft) are only available through discovery, that is, there is a small random chance that when crafting another potion, elixir, flask or transmute from the Burning Crusade expansion, you will discover a new flask recipe.
After reaching level 400 it is possible for players to learn and perform Northrend Alchemy Research to discover new Alchemy recipes. Performing Northrend Alchemy Research will randomly create 2-3 Elixirs or 2-4 Flasks and discover a new Alchemy recipe (you can only learn new recipes in line with your skill – you will need to increase you Alchemy skill appropriately to learn all of the recipes available through this method). Alchemy Research has a cooldown of 3 days, that is, it can only be performed once every 3 days.
Alchemy Trainers
| Rank | Faction | Trainer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | Alliance | Iranis Shadebloom | Dolanaar, Teldrassil |
| Jack “All-Trades” Derrington | Greyman Court, Gilneas City & around Gilneas | ||
| Lien Farner | Goldshire, Elwynn Forest | ||
| Wembil Taskwidget | Kharanos, Dun Morogh | ||
| Horde | Lalum Darkmane | Bloodhoof Village, Mulgore | |
| Runda | Razor Hill, Durotar | ||
| Therisa Sallow | Calston Estate, Tirisfal Glades | ||
| Apprentice Journeyman |
Alliance | Daedal | Azure Watch, Azuremyst Isle |
| Horde | KTC Train-a-Tron Deluxe | Around Lost Isles | |
| KTC Train-a-Tron Deluxe | Bilgewater Harbor, Azshara | ||
| Apprentice Journeyman Expert Artisan Master Grand Master Illustrious Grand Master |
Alliance | Ainethil | Craftsmen’s Terrace, Darnassus |
| Alchemist Gribble | Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula | ||
| Alchemist Mallory | East of Stormwind gates, Elwynn Forest | ||
| Alchemist Narett | Theramore Isle, Dustwallow Marsh | ||
| Cyndra Kindwhisper | Dolanaar, Teldrassil | ||
| Falorn Nightwhisper | Valiance Keep, Borean Tundra | ||
| Ghak Healtouch | Thelsamar, Loch Moden | ||
| Kylanna Windwhisper | Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas | ||
| Lanolis Dewdrop | Valgarde, Howling Fjord | ||
| Lilyssia Nightbreeze | The Mage Quarter, Stormwind | ||
| Lucc | The Vault of Lights, The Exodar | ||
| Tally Berryfizz | Tinker Town, Ironforge | ||
| Horde | Apothecary Antonivich | Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula | |
| Apothecary Bressa | Agmar’s Hammer, Dragonblight | ||
| Apothecary Wormwick | Venomspite, Dragonblight | ||
| Arcanist Sheynathren | Saltheril’s Haven, Eversong Woods | ||
| Arthur Henslowe | Warsong Hold, Borean Tundra | ||
| Bena Winterhoof | Middle Rise, Thunder Bluff | ||
| Camberon | The Court of the Sun, Silvermoon | ||
| Carolai Anise | Brill, Tirisfal Glades | ||
| Doctor Herbert Halsey | The Apothecarium, Undercity | ||
| Miao’zan | Sen’jin Village, Durotar | ||
| Rogvar | Stonard, Swamp of Sorrows | ||
| Wilhelmina Renel | Vengeance Landing, Howling Fjord | ||
| Yelmak | The Drag, Orgrimmar | ||
| Neutral | Aelthin | Scyer’s Tier, Shattrath | |
| Alchemist Kanhu | Aldor Rise, Shattrath | ||
| Crystal Brightspark | Argent Tournament Grounds, Icecrown | ||
| Jaxin Chong | Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale | ||
| Linzy Blackbolt | Magus Commerce Exchange, Dalaran | ||
| Lorokeem | Lower City, Shattrath |
Leveling Alchemy 1-75
Level 5 Character required
Learn Apprentice Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 1-60 | Minor Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Peacebloom 1 x Silverleaf |
| 61-75 | Lesser Healing Potion | 1 x Briarthorn 1 x Minor Healing Potion |
Leveling Alchemy 76-150
Level 10 Character required
Learn Journeyman Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 76-100 | Lesser Healing Potion | 1 x Briarthorn 1 x Minor Healing Potion |
| 101-110 | Elixir of Wisdom | 2 x Briarthorn 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Mageroyal |
| 111-135 | Healing Potion | 1 x Briarthorn 1 x Bruiseweed 1 x Crystal Vial |
| 136-150 | Lesser Mana Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Mageroyal 1 x Strangekelp |
Leveling Alchemy 151-225
Level 20 Character required
Learn Expert Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 151-155 | Lesser Mana Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Mageroyal 1 x Strangekelp |
| 156-185 | Greater Healing Potion | 1 x Kingsblood 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Liferoot |
| 186-195 | Elixir of Fortitude | 1 x Goldthorn 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Wild Steelbloom |
| 196-205 | Elixir of Agility | 1 x Goldthorn 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Strangekelp |
| 206-215 | Greater Mana Potion | 1 x Goldthorn 1 x Khadgar’s Whisker 1 x Crystal Vial |
| 216-225 | Superior Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Khadgar’s Whisker 1 x Sungrass |
Leveling Alchemy 226-300
Level 35 Character required
Learn Artisan Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Pattern | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 226-234 | Superior Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Khadgar’s Whisker 1 x Sungrass |
| 235 | 1Philosopher’s Stone | 1 x Black Vitriol 4 x Firebloom 4 x Iron Bar 4 x Purple Lotus |
| 236-250 | Elixir of Greater Intellect | 1 x Blindweed 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Khadgar’s Whisker |
| 251-260 | Elixir of Detect Demon | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Gromsblood |
| Elixir of Greater Agility | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Goldthorn 1 x Sungrass |
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| 261-275 | Superior Mana Potion | 2 x Blindweed 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Sungrass |
| 276-300 | Major Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Golden Sansam 1 x Mountain Silversage |
1Purchase Recipe: Philosopher’s Stone from Alchemist Pestlezugg in Gadgetzan, Tanaris
Leveling Alchemy 301-375
Level 50 Character required
Learn Master Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 301-315 | Volatile Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Felweed 1 x Golden Sansam |
| 316-325 | Elixir of Healing Power | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Dreaming Glory 1 x Golden Sansam |
| 326-340 | Super Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Felweed 2 x Netherbloom |
| 341-350 | Super Mana Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Dreaming Glory 1 x Felweed |
| 351-360 | Resurgent Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Goldclover |
| 361-365 | Icy Mana Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Talandra’s Rose |
| 366-375 | Spellpower Elixir | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Goldclover 1 x Tiger Lily |
Leveling Alchemy 376-450
Level 65 Character required
Learn Grand Master Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 376-385 | Pygmy Oil | 1 x Pygmy Suckerfish |
| 386-390 | Elixir of Mighty Strength | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Tiger Lily |
| 391-395 | Elixir of Mighty Fortitude | 1 x Crystal Vial 4 x Goldclover |
| 396-410 | Indestructible Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Icethorn |
| 411-425 | Runic Mana Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Goldclover 2 x Lichbloom |
| Indestructible Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Icethorn |
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| 426-450 | Draught of War | 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial |
Leveling Alchemy 451-525
Level 75 Character required
Learn Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
| Levels | Recipe | Reagents |
|---|---|---|
| 451-455 | Ghost Elixir | 2 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial |
| 456-460 | Deathblood Venom | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Stormvine |
| 461-465 | Volcanic Potion | 1 x Azshara’s Veil 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial |
| 466-475 | Elixir of the Cobra | 1 x Azshara’s Veil 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial |
| 476-480 | Elixir of Deep Earth | 1 x Crystal Vial 2 x Heartblossom |
| 481-485 | Elixir of Impossible Accuracy | 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Heartblossom |
| Prismatic Elixir | 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Whiptail |
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| 486-490 | Mythical Mana Potion | 1 x Cinderbloom 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Whiptail |
| Potion of the Tol’vir | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Stormvine 1 x Whiptail |
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| 491-495 | Elixir of Mighty Speed | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Stormvine 1 x Twilight Jasmine |
| 496-500 | Mythical Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Twilight Jasmine |
| 501-525 | 2Alchemist’s Rejuvenation | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Green Tea Leaf |
| 2Master Healing Potion | 1 x Crystal Vial 1 x Green Tea Leaf |
2When making this potion, you have the chance to learn other Pandaria alchemy recipes.
Leveling Alchemy 526-600
Level 80 Character required
Learn Zen Master Alchemy from an Alchemy trainer
2When making this potion, you have the chance to learn other Pandaria alchemy recipes.
3The recipe for this potion is discovered by making other Pandaria alchemy recipes.
Specialization
After reaching level 475 in Alchemy it is possible to choose a specialization. The specializations give your character a chance of creating an extra 1 to 4 items when crafting in the selected specialization.
For potions complete the Potion Master quest available from Yelmak in The Drag, Orgrimmar or Lilyssia Nightbreeze in The Mage Quarter, Stormwind.
For elixirs and flasks complete the Elixir Master quest available from Yelmak in The Drag, Orgrimmar or Lilyssia Nightbreeze in The Mage Quarter, Stormwind.
For transmutes complete the Transmutation Master quest available from Yelmak in The Drag, Orgrimmar or Lilyssia Nightbreeze in The Mage Quarter, Stormwind.
You can change your specialization by deleting your current specialization and then completing the quest for the new specialization.
I hoped you found this WoW Alchemy Leveling Guide useful and that it has helped you on your way to level 600. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
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This is the only leveling guide that shows the character level required, excellent guide
Well done. This helped me immensely. YOU ROCK!
Awesome site, very well set out. simple and easy.
The Alchemy Speialization have now been chanced. The old quest no longer work so you have to go to your cap city alchemy trainer.
Alliance: Lilyssia Nightbreeze http://www.wowhead.com/npc=5499
Horde: Yelmak. http://www.wowhead.com/npc=3347
To unlearn you old specialization simply click the small unlearn button next to it. Make sure you don’t unlearn alchemy by mistake.
Sadly the new quests are alot more expnesive to do
Thank you for the heads up. The guide has been updated to reflect the change.
I had to drop my old spec, I picked up Zen Master, but there were no recipes at all given to me. I am currently a 535, and dont have 1 single pandarian recipe. All of my other recipes are now greyed out. I tried picking up an expensive specialization quest which still hasnt given me any recipes. Thoughts? I went to the trainer in the drag (org)
You need to make the Alchemist’s Rejuvenation recipe. Each time you make this, there is a chance you will learn a new Pandaren recipe.
Master Healing Potion also does this (the other MoP trained recipe).