- Author: Furious
- Date: October 2, 2023
- Updated: October 12, 2023
- Expansion: Cataclysm
Welcome to our comprehensive Cataclysm Alchemy leveling guide, meticulously designed to assist players in skilfully navigating through the magical science of Alchemy from level 1 to 525. In Cataclysm, Alchemy is not only a valuable profession but also a powerful toolset, enabling the creation of potent potions, elixirs, and transmutations.
Whether you are new to the realm or an experienced adventurer, this guide is tailored for all, providing step-by-step instructions, highlighting the quickest and most economical ways to reach the pinnacle of Alchemy prowess.
Why Alchemy and Herbalism? Alchemy synergizes impeccably with Herbalism. Opting for both professions simultaneously significantly reduces the gold expenditure as you can personally gather the requisite herbs, thus ensuring a smooth and economical leveling experience. For players looking to delve into Herbalism, refer to our dedicated Herbalism leveling guide.
Required Materials
Material | Quantity Required |
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Peacebloom | 59 |
Silverleaf | 59 |
Briarthorn | 93 |
Mageroyal | 20 |
Bruiseweed | 33 |
Stranglekelp | 45 |
Liferoot | 20 |
Kingsblood | 30 |
Goldthorn | 35 |
Wild Steelbloom | 10 |
Sungrass | 25 |
Khadgar’s Whisker | 45 |
Blindweed | 10 |
Gromsblood | 40 |
Sorrowmoss | 30 |
Dreamfoil | 15 |
Golden Sansam | 45 |
Mountain Silversage | 18 |
Felweed | 50 |
Terocone | 10 |
Dreaming Glory | 35 |
Netherbloom | 10 |
Talandra’s Rose | 20 |
Pygmy Suckerfish | 5 |
Goldclover | 75 |
Tiger Lily | 30 |
Adder’s Tongue | 25 |
Icethorn | 20 |
Lichbloom | 40 |
Cinderbloom | 69 |
Stormvine | 18 |
Azshara’s Veil | 39 |
Heartblossom | 25 |
Volatile Life | 5 |
Twilight Jasmine | 32 |
Whiptail | 23 |
Hessonite | 3 |
Alicite | 15 |
Zephyrite | 15 (or Nightstone) |
Please note that additional materials may be required depending on your Alchemy specialization and whether you craft extra items for personal use, quests, or sale.
Apprentice: 1 – 60
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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1-60 | Minor Healing Potions | 59 | Peacebloom Silverleaf | 59 59 |
Journeyman: 60 – 140
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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60-105 | Lesser Healing Potion | 50 | Minor Healing Potion Briarthorn | 50 50 |
105-110 | Elixir of Wisdom | 5 | Mageroyal Briarthorn | 5 10 |
110-140 | Healing Potion | 33 | Bruiseweed Briarthorn | 33 33 |
Expert: 140 – 205
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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140-155 | Lesser Mana Potion | 15 | Mageroyal Stranglekelp | 15 15 |
155-175 | Greater Healing Potion | 20 | Liferoot Kingsblood | 20 20 |
175-185 | Mana Potion | 10 | Stranglekelp Kingsblood | 10 10 |
185-205 | Elixir of Agility (Option 1) | 20 | Stranglekelp Goldthorn | 20 20 |
185-205 | Elixir of Fortitude (Option 2) | 25 | Wild Steelbloom Goldthorn | 25 25 |
Notes:
- For the 185-205 range, you have two options based on available materials: Elixir of Agility or Elixir of Fortitude. You might need to craft a combination of both or choose one based on material availability.
Artisan: 205 – 285
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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205-215 | Elixir of Greater Defense | 10 | Wild Steelbloom Goldthorn | 10 10 |
215-239 | Superior Healing Potion | 25 (or up to 250) | Sungrass Khadgar’s Whisker | 25 (or as needed) 25 (or as needed) |
239-240* | Philosopher’s Stone | 1 | Iron Bar Black Vitriol Purple Lotus Firebloom | 4 1 4 4 |
240-250 | Elixir of Greater Intellect | 10 | Khadgar’s Whisker Blindweed | 10 10 |
250-270 | Elixir of Detect Demon | 20 | Gromsblood | 40 |
270-285 | Elixir of the Sages | 15 | Sorrowmoss Dreamfoil | 30 15 |
Master: 285 – 350
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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285-300 | Major Healing Potion | 18 | Golden Sansam Mountain Silversage | 36 18 |
300-315 | Volatile Healing Potion | 15 | Golden Sansam | 15 |
(or alternative) | Adept’s Elixir | 15 | Dreamfoil | 15 |
recipes) | Onslaught Elixir | 15 | Mountain Silversage Felweed | 15 15 |
315-325 | Elixir of Healing Power | 10 | Golden Sansam Dreaming Glory | 10 10 |
325-335 | Elixir of Draenic Wisdom | 10 | Terocone Felweed | 10 10 |
335-340 | Super Healing Potion | 5 | Netherbloom Felweed | 10 5 |
340-350 | Super Mana Potion | 10 | Dreaming Glory Felweed | 20 10 |
Notes:
- From 300-315, you have a choice of three recipes: Volatile Healing Potion, Adept’s Elixir, or Onslaught Elixir. You can switch between them as needed or based on the availability of materials.
Grand Master: 350 – 425
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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350-360 | Resurgent Healing Potion | 10 | Goldclover | 20 |
360-365 | Icy Mana Potion | 5 | Talandra’s Rose | 10 |
365-375 | Spellpower Elixir | 10 | Goldclover Tiger Lily | 10 10 |
375-380 | Pygmy Oil | 5 | Pygmy Suckerfish | 5 |
380-385 | Potion of Nightmares | 5 | Goldclover Talandra’s Rose | 5 10 |
385-395 | Elixir of Mighty Strength | 10 (may need more) | Tiger Lily | 20 |
395-405 | Elixir of Mighty Agility | 12 | Goldclover Adder’s Tongue | 24 24 |
405-415 | Indestructible Potion | 10 | Icethorn | 20 |
415-425 | Runic Mana Potion | 20 (may need more) | Goldclover Lichbloom | 20 40 |
Notes:
- You may need to craft more of the specified item if it turns yellow or green in your crafting window and does not grant a skill up with each craft.
- When you reach 400, you can make a [Northrend Alchemy Research] and your Alchemy Trinket. This might change the number of potions you need to craft to reach 425.
Illustrious: 425 – 525
Level Range | Crafted Item | Quantity to Craft | Material Needed | Quantity Required |
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425-450 | Draught of War | 27 | Cinderbloom | 27 |
450-455 | Ghost Elixir | 5 | Cinderbloom | 10 |
455-460 | Deathblood Venom | 5 | Stormvine | 10 |
460-465 | Volcanic Potion | 5 | Cinderbloom Azshara’s Veil | 5 5 |
465-475 | Elixir of the Cobra | 11 | Cinderbloom Azshara’s Veil | 11 11 |
475-480 | Elixir of Deep Earth | 5 | Heartblossom | 10 |
480-490 | Elixir of Impossible Accuracy | 10 | Heartblossom Cinderbloom | 10 10 |
490-495 | Golemblood Potion | 5 | Heartblossom Volatile Life | 5 5 |
495-504 | Mythical Healing Potion | 9 | Twilight Jasmine | 9 |
504-509 | Flask of Enhancement | 1 | Twilight Jasmine Stormvine Azshara’s Veil Whiptail Cinderbloom | 8 8 8 8 8 |
509-514 | (Epic Alchemy Trinket Crafting) | – | (Various Materials) | – |
514-515 | Transmute: Ember Topaz | 1 | Hessonite Cinderbloom | 3 3 |
515-520* | Transmute: Demonseye | 5 | Nightstone Twilight Jasmine | 15 15 |
Transmute: Ocean Sapphire | 5 | Zephyrite Azshara’s Veil | 15 15 | |
520-525 | Transmute: Amberjewel | 5 | Alicite Whiptail | 15 15 |