cataclysm classic enchanting guide 1 525
  • Author: Furious
  • Date: October 2, 2023
  • Updated: October 2, 2023
  • Expansion: Cataclysm

Our Cataclysm Enchanting Leveling Guide offers a step-by-step method to efficiently progress from level 1 to 525.

Enchanting in Cataclysm is divided into several skill levels, ranging from Apprentice to Illustrious Grand Master, each with specific requirements and crafting recipes. To maximize efficiency and minimize costs, players may need to prepare by gathering or purchasing a list of materials in advance. This guide is crafted to navigate you through each level bracket, outlining the materials and steps required for each stage.

Feature
Cataclysm
Maximum Skill Level
525
New Materials
Hypnotic Dust, Greater/Lesser Celestial Essence, Heavenly Shard, Elixir of Impossible Accuracy
New Rods
Runed Elementium Rod, Runed Titanium Rod
Weapon Enchant Changes
Weapon enchants provide procs instead of passive bonuses
Profession Perks
Enchanters can now enchant their own rings with a +40 stat enchant

Required Materials

1-140: Apprentice & Journeyman Enchanting

  • Copper Rod: 1
  • Strange Dust: 172
  • Lesser Magic Essence: 1
  • Greater Magic Essence: 19
  • Lesser Astral Essence: 19

140-250: Expert Enchanting

  • Soul Dust: 66
  • Golden Rod: 1
  • Iridescent Pearl: 1
  • Greater Astral Essence: 2
  • Lesser Mystic Essence: 9
  • Vision Dust: 196
  • Truesilver Rod: 1
  • Black Pearl: 1
  • Greater Mystic Essence: 2
  • Dream Dust: 48

250-426: Artisan & Master Enchanting

  • Purple Lotus: 32
  • Crystal Vial: 31
  • Lesser Eternal Essence: 30
  • Illusion Dust: 91
  • Firebloom: 30
  • Arcanite Rod: 1
  • Greater Eternal Essence: 17
  • Large Brilliant Shard: 8
  • Lesser Planar Essence: 34
  • Arcane Dust: 248
  • Fel Iron Rod: 1
  • Greater Planar Essence: 56
  • Adamantite Rod: 1
  • Large Prismatic Shard: 8
  • Primal Might: 1
  • Eternium Rod: 1
  • Infinite Dust: 340
  • Lesser Cosmic Essence: 68
  • Greater Cosmic Essence: 84
  • Titanium Rod: 1
  • Dream Shard: 2

426-525: Grand Master & Illustrious Enchanting

  • Hypnotic Dust: 445
  • Lesser Celestial Essence: 5
  • Greater Celestial Essence: 91
  • Elixir of Impossible Accuracy: 5
  • Elementium Rod: 1
  • Heavenly Shard: 6

Total Material Summary

  • Copper Rod: 1
  • Strange Dust: 172
  • Lesser Magic Essence: 1
  • Greater Magic Essence: 19
  • Lesser Astral Essence: 19
  • Soul Dust: 66
  • Golden Rod: 1
  • Iridescent Pearl: 1
  • Greater Astral Essence: 4 (including previous tiers)
  • Lesser Mystic Essence: 9
  • Vision Dust: 196
  • Truesilver Rod: 1
  • Black Pearl: 1
  • Greater Mystic Essence: 2
  • Dream Dust: 48
  • Purple Lotus: 32
  • Crystal Vial: 31
  • Lesser Eternal Essence: 30
  • Illusion Dust: 91
  • Firebloom: 30
  • Arcanite Rod: 1
  • Greater Eternal Essence: 17
  • Large Brilliant Shard: 8
  • Lesser Planar Essence: 34
  • Arcane Dust: 248
  • Fel Iron Rod: 1
  • Greater Planar Essence: 56
  • Adamantite Rod: 1
  • Large Prismatic Shard: 8
  • Primal Might: 1
  • Eternium Rod: 1
  • Infinite Dust: 340
  • Lesser Cosmic Essence: 68
  • Greater Cosmic Essence: 84
  • Titanium Rod: 1
  • Dream Shard: 2
  • Hypnotic Dust: 445
  • Lesser Celestial Essence: 5
  • Greater Celestial Essence: 91
  • Elixir of Impossible Accuracy: 5
  • Elementium Rod: 1
  • Heavenly Shard: 6

Note

  • The material quantities listed are approximate. Depending on the server’s economy, your skill level, and RNG, the actual material requirement may vary. Always consider gathering a bit extra to ensure smooth leveling.
  • You can acquire these materials through disenchanting items, purchasing from other players, or buying from the Auction House.

Apprentice: 1 – 50

Skill Level
Recipe/Action
Materials Required
1-2
Craft: Runed Copper Rod
1 Copper Rod, 1 Strange Dust, 1 Lesser Magic Essence
2-50
Enchant Bracer – Minor Health
Strange Dust (x88)

Materials Summary

  • 1 Copper Rod
  • 89 Strange Dust
  • 1 Lesser Magic Essence

Instructions

  • 1-2: First, purchase or acquire a Copper Rod. Then, use 1 Lesser Magic Essence and 1 Strange Dust to craft a Runed Copper Rod. This process will bring your skill up to level 2.
  • 2-50: Once you have your Runed Copper Rod, start enchanting bracers with the “Enchant Bracer – Minor Health” recipe. This action should be repeated until your enchanting level reaches 50. You will need approximately 88 Strange Dust for this phase.

Journeyman: 50 – 135

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
50-90
Enchant Bracer – Minor Health
88 Strange Dust
90-105
Enchant Bracer – Minor Stamina
45 Strange Dust
105-120
Enchant Bracer – Minor Agility
32 Strange Dust, 16 Greater Magic Essence
120-121
Runed Silver Rod
1 Silver Rod, 6 Strange Dust, 3 Greater Magic Essence, 1 Runed Copper Rod
121-135
Enchant Cloak – Minor Agility
19 Lesser Astral Essence

Materials Summary

  • Strange Dust: 135
  • Greater Magic Essence: 19
  • Lesser Astral Essence: 19
  • Silver Rod: 1
  • Runed Copper Rod: 1 (Crafted during Apprentice levels)

Instructions

  • 50-90: Craft ‘Enchant Bracer – Minor Health’ for a total of 40 times to level up from 50 to 90. This will require 88 Strange Dust.
  • 90-105: Switch to crafting ‘Enchant Bracer – Minor Stamina’ for a total of 15 times to reach level 105, consuming 45 Strange Dust.
  • 105-120: Move on to ‘Enchant Bracer – Minor Agility’, crafting it 15 times using 32 Strange Dust and 16 Greater Magic Essence in total.
  • 120-121: Craft a single ‘Runed Silver Rod’ using a Silver Rod, 6 Strange Dust, 3 Greater Magic Essence, and a Runed Copper Rod. This step will get you to level 121.
  • 121-135: Finally, enchant ‘Enchant Cloak – Minor Agility’ 14 times with 19 Lesser Astral Essence to reach level 135.

Expert: 135 – 220

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
135-155
Enchant Bracer – Lesser Stamina
30 Soul Dust
155-170
Enchant Bracer – Lesser Strength
34 Soul Dust
170-171
Runed Golden Rod
1 Golden Rod, 1 Iridescent Pearl, 2 Greater Astral Essence, 2 Soul Dust, 1 Runed Silver Rod
171-180
Enchant Bracer – Spirit
9 Lesser Mystic Essence
180-205
Enchant Bracer – Strength
25 Vision Dust
205-206
Runed Truesilver Rod
1 Truesilver Rod, 1 Black Pearl, 2 Greater Mystic Essence, 2 Vision Dust, 1 Runed Golden Rod
206-220
Enchant Bracer – Strength
19 Vision Dust

Materials Summary

  • Soul Dust: 64
  • Iridescent Pearl: 1
  • Greater Astral Essence: 2
  • Lesser Mystic Essence: 9
  • Vision Dust: 44
  • Golden Rod: 1
  • Truesilver Rod: 1
  • Black Pearl: 1
  • Runed Silver Rod: 1 (Crafted during Journeyman levels)
  • Runed Golden Rod: 1 (Crafted during this stage)

Instructions

  • 135-155: Craft ‘Enchant Bracer – Lesser Stamina’ 20 times using 30 Soul Dust in total.
  • 155-170: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer – Lesser Strength’ 15 times, consuming 34 Soul Dust in the process.
  • 170-171: Create one ‘Runed Golden Rod’. You will need 1 Golden Rod, 1 Iridescent Pearl, 2 Greater Astral Essence, 2 Soul Dust, and 1 Runed Silver Rod.
  • 171-180: Craft ‘Enchant Bracer – Spirit’ 9 times using 9 Lesser Mystic Essence.
  • 180-205: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer – Strength’ 25 times, requiring a total of 25 Vision Dust.
  • 205-206: For this single level, create one ‘Runed Truesilver Rod’ using the materials listed in the table.
  • 206-220: Continue enchanting ‘Enchant Bracer – Strength’ until you reach level 220, requiring an additional 19 Vision Dust.

Artisan: 220 – 300

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
220-230
Enchant Cloak: Greater Defense
30 Vision Dust
230-250
Enchant Chest: Superior Health
120 Vision Dust
250-265
Lesser Mana Oil
48 Dream Dust, 32 Purple Lotus, 16 Crystal Vial
265-275
Enchant Bracer: Greater Intellect
30 Lesser Eternal Essence
275-290
Wizard Oil
45 Illusion Dust, 30 Firebloom, 15 Crystal Vial
290-291
Runed Arcanite Rod
1 Arcanite Rod, 10 Illusion Dust, 4 Greater Eternal Essence, 1 Runed Truesilver Rod, 2 Large Brilliant Shard
291-300
Enchant Shield: Vitality
9 Greater Eternal Essence, 36 Illusion Dust

Materials Summary

  • Vision Dust: 150
  • Dream Dust: 48
  • Lesser Eternal Essence: 30
  • Illusion Dust: 55
  • Greater Eternal Essence: 13
  • Purple Lotus: 32
  • Crystal Vial: 31
  • Firebloom: 30
  • Arcanite Rod: 1
  • Runed Truesilver Rod: 1 (Crafted during Expert levels)
  • Large Brilliant Shard: 2

Instructions

  • 220-230: Enchant ‘Enchant Cloak: Greater Defense’ 10 times, using a total of 30 Vision Dust.
  • 230-250: Enchant ‘Enchant Chest: Superior Health’ 20 times, using a total of 120 Vision Dust.
  • 250-265: Create ‘Lesser Mana Oil’ 15 times. You will need 48 Dream Dust, 32 Purple Lotus, and 16 Crystal Vial for this.
  • 265-275: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer: Greater Intellect’ 10 times using 30 Lesser Eternal Essence.
  • 275-290: Create ‘Wizard Oil’ 15 times, using 45 Illusion Dust, 30 Firebloom, and 15 Crystal Vial.
  • 290-291: Create a ‘Runed Arcanite Rod’. You will need 1 Arcanite Rod, 10 Illusion Dust, 4 Greater Eternal Essence, 1 Runed Truesilver Rod, and 2 Large Brilliant Shard.
  • 291-300: Enchant ‘Enchant Shield: Vitality’ 9 times using 9 Greater Eternal Essence and 36 Illusion Dust.

Master: 300 – 350

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
300-315
Enchant Chest – Restore Mana Prime
34 Lesser Planar Essence, 34 Arcane Dust
315-316
Runed Fel Iron Rod
1 Fel Iron Rod, 4 Greater Eternal Essence, 6 Large Brilliant Shard, 1 Runed Arcanite Rod
316-325
Enchant Gloves – Assault
88 Arcane Dust
325-340
Enchant Chest – Major Spirit
32 Greater Planar Essence
340-350
Enchant Gloves – Major Strength
120 Arcane Dust, 10 Greater Planar Essence

Materials Summary

  • Lesser Planar Essence: 34
  • Arcane Dust: 208
  • Greater Eternal Essence: 4
  • Large Brilliant Shard: 6
  • Fel Iron Rod: 1
  • Runed Arcanite Rod: 1 (Crafted during Artisan levels)
  • Greater Planar Essence: 42

Instructions

  • 300-315: Enchant ‘Enchant Chest – Restore Mana Prime’ 15 times, using a total of 34 Lesser Planar Essence and 34 Arcane Dust.
  • 315-316: Craft a ‘Runed Fel Iron Rod’. This requires 1 Fel Iron Rod, 4 Greater Eternal Essence, 6 Large Brilliant Shard, and 1 Runed Arcanite Rod.
  • 316-325: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Assault’ 9 times, using 88 Arcane Dust in total.
  • 325-340: Enchant ‘Enchant Chest – Major Spirit’ 15 times, using 32 Greater Planar Essence.
  • 340-350: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Major Strength’ 10 times using 120 Arcane Dust and 10 Greater Planar Essence.

Grand Master: 350 – 426

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
350-351
Runed Adamantite Rod
Adamantite Rod, 8 Greater Planar Essence, 8 Large Prismatic Shard, Primal Might, Runed Fel Iron Rod
351-360
Enchant Chest – Exceptional Mana
54 Infinite Dust
360-375
Enchant Bracer – Assault
108 Infinite Dust
375-376
Runed Eternium Rod
Eternium Rod, 6 Greater Planar Essence, 6 Arcane Dust, Runed Adamantite Rod
376-385
Enchant Chest – Super Stats
48 Infinite Dust, 24 Lesser Cosmic Essence
385-395
Enchant Weapon – Greater Potency
22 Infinite Dust, 44 Lesser Cosmic Essence
395-410
Enchant Gloves – Greater Assault
96 Infinite Dust, 16 Greater Cosmic Essence
410-425
Enchant Gloves – Precision
64 Greater Cosmic Essence
425-426
Runed Titanium Rod
Titanium Rod, 12 Infinite Dust, 4 Greater Cosmic Essence, 2 Dream Shard, Runed Eternium Rod

Materials Summary

  • Adamantite Rod: 1
  • Greater Planar Essence: 14
  • Large Prismatic Shard: 8
  • Primal Might: 1
  • Runed Fel Iron Rod: 1 (Crafted previously)
  • Infinite Dust: 220
  • Eternium Rod: 1
  • Arcane Dust: 6
  • Runed Adamantite Rod: 1 (Crafted previously)
  • Lesser Cosmic Essence: 68
  • Greater Cosmic Essence: 80
  • Titanium Rod: 1
  • Dream Shard: 2

Instructions

  • 350-351: Craft ‘Runed Adamantite Rod’. Requires Adamantite Rod, 8 Greater Planar Essence, 8 Large Prismatic Shard, Primal Might, and Runed Fel Iron Rod.
  • 351-360: Enchant ‘Enchant Chest – Exceptional Mana’ until level 360, using 54 Infinite Dust.
  • 360-375: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer – Assault’ until level 375, using 108 Infinite Dust.
  • 375-376: Craft ‘Runed Eternium Rod’. Requires Eternium Rod, 6 Greater Planar Essence, 6 Arcane Dust, and Runed Adamantite Rod.
  • 376-385: Enchant ‘Enchant Chest – Super Stats’, using 48 Infinite Dust and 24 Lesser Cosmic Essence.
  • 385-395: Enchant ‘Enchant Weapon – Greater Potency’, using 22 Infinite Dust and 44 Lesser Cosmic Essence.
  • 395-410: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Greater Assault’, using 96 Infinite Dust and 16 Greater Cosmic Essence.
  • 410-425: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Precision’ until level 425 using 64 Greater Cosmic Essence.
  • 425-426: Craft ‘Runed Titanium Rod’, requiring Titanium Rod, 12 Infinite Dust, 4 Greater Cosmic Essence, 2 Dream Shard, and Runed Eternium Rod.

Illustrious: 426 – 525

Skill Level
Enchant or Item Created
Materials Required
426-440
Enchant Boots – Earthen Vitality
28 Hypnotic Dust
440-455
Enchant Cloak – Greater Spell Piercing
45 Hypnotic Dust
455-460
Enchant Gloves – Haste
20 Hypnotic Dust, 5 Lesser Celestial Essence
460-465
Enchant Boots – Haste
10 Hypnotic Dust, 5 Greater Celestial Essence
465-475
Enchant Cloak – Intellect
60 Hypnotic Dust
475-480
Enchant Gloves – Exceptional Strength
15 Hypnotic Dust, 10 Greater Celestial Essence
480-485
Enchant Boots – Major Agility
20 Hypnotic Dust, 10 Greater Celestial Essence
485-490
Enchant Gloves – Greater Expertise
25 Hypnotic Dust, 10 Greater Celestial Essence
490-495
Enchant Shield – Mastery
60 Hypnotic Dust
495-505
Enchant Bracer – Precision
120 Hypnotic Dust, 10 Greater Celestial Essence
505-510
Enchant Boots – Precision
5 Elixir of Impossible Accuracy, 10 Hypnotic Dust, 10 Greater Celestial Essence
510-515
Enchant Bracer – Exceptional Spirit
45 Hypnotic Dust, 15 Greater Celestial Essence
515-520
Enchant Boots – Mastery
50 Hypnotic Dust, 15 Greater Celestial Essence
520-525
Runed Elementium Rod
Runed Titanium Rod, 1 Elementium Rod, 10 Hypnotic Dust, 6 Heavenly Shard, 6 Greater Celestial Essence

Materials Summary

  • Hypnotic Dust: 435
  • Lesser Celestial Essence: 5
  • Greater Celestial Essence: 91
  • Elixir of Impossible Accuracy: 5
  • Elementium Rod: 1
  • Heavenly Shard: 6
  • Runed Titanium Rod (crafted previously)

Instructions

  • 426-440: Enchant ‘Enchant Boots – Earthen Vitality’ until level 440, using 28 Hypnotic Dust.
  • 440-455: Enchant ‘Enchant Cloak – Greater Spell Piercing’ until level 455, using 45 Hypnotic Dust.
  • 455-460: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Haste’, using 20 Hypnotic Dust and 5 Lesser Celestial Essence.
  • 460-465: Enchant ‘Enchant Boots – Haste’, using 10 Hypnotic Dust and 5 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 465-475: Enchant ‘Enchant Cloak – Intellect’ until 475 using 60 Hypnotic Dust.
  • 475-480: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Exceptional Strength’, using 15 Hypnotic Dust and 10 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 480-485: Enchant ‘Enchant Boots – Major Agility’, using 20 Hypnotic Dust and 10 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 485-490: Enchant ‘Enchant Gloves – Greater Expertise’, using 25 Hypnotic Dust and 10 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 490-495: Enchant ‘Enchant Shield – Mastery’, using 60 Hypnotic Dust.
  • 495-505: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer – Precision’, using 120 Hypnotic Dust and 10 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 505-510: Enchant ‘Enchant Boots – Precision’, using 5 Elixir of Impossible Accuracy, 10 Hypnotic Dust, and 10 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 510-515: Enchant ‘Enchant Bracer – Exceptional Spirit’, using 45 Hypnotic Dust and 15 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 515-520: Enchant ‘Enchant Boots – Mastery’, using 50 Hypnotic Dust and 15 Greater Celestial Essence.
  • 520-525: Craft ‘Runed Elementium Rod’, requiring Runed Titanium Rod (crafted previously), 1 Elementium Rod, 10 Hypnotic Dust, 6 Heavenly Shard, and 6 Greater Celestial Essence.

 

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Furious

If I'm not working or spending time with the family I'm probably gaming. Some of my favorite recent games I've played are Far Cry 5, World of Warcraft Classic, and 7 Days to Die.
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