Herbalism Guide 1-525

World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm expansion brings forth an array of changes and new features to the time-honored profession of Herbalism. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to adapt your skills to the new environment or a newcomer eager to delve into the world of Azeroth’s rich and diverse flora, our guide is here to assist you. With the introduction of new herbs, upgrades to the Lifeblood ability, and changes to the gathering process, Cataclysm offers a refreshed and engaging experience to Herbalism enthusiasts.

New in Cataclysm

Below is a detailed look at the new features and adjustments made to Herbalism in the Cataclysm expansion:

New Abilities & Effects

• Lifeblood Enhancement:
  • Lifeblood, a core ability for herbalists, has been upgraded. While it continues to provide a healing effect, it now also grants players a Haste rating. This enhancement aids in faster health regeneration and improves your attack and casting speeds temporarily.

Introduction of New Herbs

• A variety of new herbs have been introduced, each playing a crucial role in crafting and alchemy:
  • Azshara’s Veil: Required Skill: 425
  • Cinderbloom: Found in Mount Hyjal, Deepholm, Uldum, and Twilight Highlands with a Required Skill: 425
  • Stormvine: Found in Mount Hyjal and Vashj’ir with a Required Skill: 425
  • Heartblossom: Found in Deepholm with a Required Skill: 475
  • Whiptail: Found in Uldum with a Required Skill: 500
  • Twilight Jasmine: Found in Twilight Highlands with a Required Skill: 525

Bonus Items

• While engaging in the gathering process, players now have a chance to obtain additional bonus items:
  • Lifegiving Seed: Upon use, this item transforms players into a random Cataclysm herb, providing a restoration of both health and mana.
  • Volatile Life: This item is a crucial component in crafting all Cataclysm flasks, making it a valuable find for herbalists.

Simplified Gathering Process

• Cataclysm simplifies the herb gathering process by eliminating the existence of ultra-rare herbs, such as the Frost Lotus from previous expansions. This change allows for a more straightforward and accessible experience for players, making the gathering process more predictable and less reliant on chance.

Herbalism Skill Requirements

Name	Skill Lvl
Bloodthistle	0
Peacebloom	0
Silverleaf	0
Earthroot	15
Mageroyal	50
Briarthorn	70
Bruiseweed	85
Stranglekelp	85
Grave Moss	105
Wild Steelbloom	115
Frozen Herb	125
Kingsblood	125
Fadeleaf	150
Goldthorn	150
Liferoot	150
Khadgar’s Whisker	160
Dragon’s Teeth	195
Firebloom	205
Purple Lotus	210
Arthas’ Tears	220
Sungrass	230
Blindweed	235
Ghost Mushroom	245
Gromsblood	250
Golden Sansam	260
Dreamfoil	270
Icecap	270
Mountain Silversage	280
Plaguebloom	285
Sorrowmoss	285
Black Lotus	300
Felweed	300
Dreaming Glory	315
Ragveil	325
Terocone	325
Flame Cap	335
Ancient Lichen	340
Goldclover	350
Netherbloom	350
Netherdust Bush	350
Firethorn	360
Nightmare Vine	365
Mana Thistle	375
Tiger Lily	375
Talandra’s Rose	385
Adder’s Tongue	400
Azshara’s Veil	425
Cinderbloom	425
Lichbloom	425
Stormvine	425
Icethorn	435
Frost Lotus	450
Heartblossom	475
Whiptail	500
Twilight Jasmine	525

Herb Farming Guides

Peacebloom, Silverleaf, Earthroot

Mageroyal, Briarthorn, Bruiseweed

Stranglekelp

Grave Moss

Liferoot

Sungrass

Cinderbloom

Heartblossom

Whiptail

Apprentice: 1 – 70

• Players below level 20 should simply collect herbs in their current questing zone.
• For these levels gather Peacebloom, Silverleaf, and Earthroot.
• You can also use our standalone Peacebloom & Silverleaf Farming Guide.

Zones for Peacebloom, Silverleaf, & Earthroot

Zone	Faction	Level Range
Elwynn Forest	[A]	1-10
Tirisfal Glades	[H]	1-10
Teldrassil	[A]	1-10
Durotar	[H]	1-10
Mulgore	[H]	1-10

Alliance Gathering Routes

Elwynn Forest

Teldrassil

Horde Gathering Routes

Tirisfal Glades

Durotar

Mulgore

Journeyman: 70 – 150

• Horde players have an herbalism trainer in Tarren Mill, so feel free to train and stay to 160.
• You can also use our standalone Mageroyal, Briarthorn, Bruiseweed Farming Guide.

Zones for Mageroyal, Briarthorn, Bruiseweed

Zone	Level Range
Hillsbrad Foothills	20-25
Darkshore	10-20
Northern Barrens	10-20

Zone Gathering Routes

Hillsbrad Foothills

Darkshore

Northern Barrens

Expert: 150 – 230

• Herb List: Kingsblood, Fadeleaf, Khadgar’s Whisker, Goldthorn
• Western Plaguelands doesn’t contain any Goldthorn.
• Khadgar’s Whisker can’t be collected until 160.
• Make sure to train when you reach 200 in herbalism.

Zones for Kingsblood, Fadeleaf, Khadgar’s Whisker, Goldthorn

Zone	Level Range
Feralas	35-40
Western Plaguelands	35-40

Zone Gathering Routes

Feralas

Western Plaguelands

Artisan: 230 – 285

• Herb List: Sungrass
• Make sure to train your herbalism at 275.
• Khadgar’s Whisker will show up in EPL but is green.
• Thousand Needles is easier with a flying mount, otherwise it’s a mostly straight line going back and forth.
• You can also use our standalone Sungrass Farming Guide.

Zones for Sungrass

Zone	Level Range
Thousand Needles	40-45
Eastern Plaguelands	40-45

Zone Gathering Routes

Thousand Needles

Eastern Plaguelands

Master: 285 – 350

285 – 330

• Herb List: Golden Sansam, Sorrowmoss, Gromsblood, Dreamfoil, & Mountain Silversage
• You can level until 350 and skip Outland in Swamp of Sorrows or Blasted Lands.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Swamp of Sorrows	52-54	Golden Sansam, Sorrowmoss
Felwood	45-50	Gromsblood, Purple Lotus, Dreamfoil, Golden Sansam
The Blasted Lands	54-60	Gromsblood, Dreamfoil, Mountain Silversage

Zone Gathering Routes

Swamp of Sorrows

Felwood

The Blasted Lands

330 – 350

• Herb List: Felweed, Dreamfoil, Dreaming Glory, Terocone
• If you choose to level in Hellfire Peninsula you can go until level 360.
• Flying helps significantly with gathering herbs in Outland.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Terrokar Forest	62-65	Felweed, Dreaming Glory, Terocone
Hellfire Peninsula	58-63	Felweed, Dreamfoil, Dreaming Glory

Zone Gathering Routes

Terrokar Forest

Hellfire Peninsula

Grand Master: 350 – 425

350 – 400

• Herb List: Goldclover, Tiger Lily
• Make sure to train your herbalism at 350.
• Tiger Lily can’t be collected until 375.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Howling Fjord	68-72	Goldclover, Tiger Lily
Borean Tundra	68-72	Goldclover, Tiger Lily

Zone Gathering Routes

Howling Fjord

Borean Tundra

400 – 425

• Herb List: Adder’s Tongue, Goldclover, Tiger Lily
• If you choose to you can level until 450.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Sholazar Basin	76-78	Adder’s Tongue, Goldclover, Tiger Lily

Zone Gathering Route – Sholazar Basin

Illustrious: 425 – 525

425 – 475

• Herb List: Cinderbloom, Stormvine, Azshara’s Veil
• Make sure to train your herbalism at 425.
• Optionally you can also stay in Mount Hyjal until level 500.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Mount Hyjal	80-82	Cinderbloom, Stormvine, Azshara’s Veil

Zone Gathering Route – Mount Hyjal

475 – 500

• Herb List: Cinderbloom, Heartblossom
• Optionally you can also stay in Deepholm until level 525.

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Deepholm	82-83	Cinderbloom, Heartblossom

Zone Gathering Route – Deepholm

500 – 525

• Herb List: Whiptail

Zones

Zone	Level Range	Herbs
Uldum	83-84	Whiptail

Zone Gathering Route – Uldum