World of Warcraft: Forever · Profession Guide

Alchemy 1–300

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Leveling 1–300 · Trainers · Recipes · Vendor Favor

Updated: October 3, 2026 · Complete leveling route from 1 to 300.

About Alchemy

Alchemy is a crafting profession.
You need various vials, sold by Alchemy suppliers near trainers and many other vendors.
Alchemists use herbs gathered through Herbalism. Transmutations also use a variety of other materials.
Pair Alchemy with Herbalism to gather your own herbs and reduce your Auction House costs.
Alchemists make potions, elixirs and flasks for everyday use, and transmute rare materials.

Level Alchemy from 1 to 300 with materials lists, profession ranks and recipe sources. The color-coded steps show when extra crafts may be needed.

Leveling to 300: Learn Artisan Alchemy at skill 200 and character level 35. Quantities for yellow recipes are estimates; buy expensive herbs in stages.

Where do I learn Alchemy ranks?

City guards can mark the Alchemy trainer on your map. The locations below are especially useful for Expert and Artisan training.

Alchemy trainer beside potions in WoW Forever

Apprentice Up to 75

Starting rank · No skill requirement

Alliance

Stormwind · Tel’Athir
Ironforge · Vosur Brakthel
Darnassus · Milla Fairancora

Horde

Orgrimmar · Whuut
Undercity · Doctor Martin Felben
Thunder Bluff · Kray

Journeyman Up to 150

Alchemy 50 · Character level 10

Alliance

Stormwind · Lilyssia Nightbreeze
Ironforge · Tally Berryfizz
Darnassus · Sylvanna Forestmoon

Horde

Orgrimmar · Yelmak
Undercity · Doctor Marsh
Thunder Bluff · Bena Winterhoof

Expert Up to 225

Alchemy 125 · Character level 20

Alliance

Ainethil · Darnassus/way Darnassus 55.6 24.6

Horde

Doctor Herbert Halsey · Undercity/way Undercity 48.8 73.4

Artisan Up to 300

Alchemy 200 · Character level 35 · Learn from an Artisan trainer

Alliance

Kylanna Windwhisper · Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas/way Feralas 32.6 43.8

Horde

Rogvar · Stonard, Swamp of Sorrows/way Swamp of Sorrows 48.2 55.4

Show more trainers in starting areas

Sen’jin Village: Miao’zan
Brill: Carolai Anise
Elwynn Forest: Alchemist Mallory
Dolanaar: Cyndra Kindwhisper
Valanaar on Zephras Island: Iaadaria Bitterwind
Valanaar, Zephras Island: Valiena Swiftgale
Shen’dar, Zephras Island: Nyassa Swiftdraught

From Mulgore or Dun Morogh, visit a trainer in Thunder Bluff or Ironforge.

Is there equipment or a tool for Alchemy?

For the route to 225, you need the listed herbs and vials. Equipment that directly increases your Alchemy skillhas not been identified in the recorded Forever recipe data. These bonuses and tools are still useful to know:

Working Overtime Legacy · Profession talents

The Working Overtime increases your chance to gain a skill point when crafting. Each of its five ranks adds 4 percentage points, up to 20% extra. This can save materials on yellow recipes; it does not directly increase your displayed skill.

Dedicated Study Legacy · Every 23 hours

This Dedicated Study grants one skill point to your lowest primary or secondary profession. Alchemy benefits only when it is the lowest of those professions. You still need trainers to unlock profession ranks.

Philosopher’s Stone Transmutation tool · Requires skill 225

The Philosopher’s Stone enables certain transmutations but does not increase Alchemy skill. The Recipe: Philosopher’s Stone is sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Gadgetzan (Tanaris). It becomes relevant at skill 225; you do not need to buy it for the route to 225.

Camp Items Camp utility · No skill bonus

The Mana Well is available at skill 20, and the Fermenter at 140. The fermenting vat provides certain reagents; both also support mana regeneration at camp. The Alchemy Laboratory is available at skill 300. None of these items increases your Alchemy skill.

For your shopping list: Equipment and camp items are optional for the route to 225. The Legacy bonus can change the actual materials needed for yellow recipes.

Materials for This Route

Orange recipes reliably award a skill point in the steps shown; yellow recipes may not. The ranges below are planning estimates: Yellow recipes can require more crafts. Vials are usually sold by Alchemy suppliers near trainers.

Vials and potions on an Alchemy table in WoW Forever

Orange: Guaranteed skill point Yellow: Chance of a skill point Green: Low chance

Up to 225

74–79×Silverleaf

80–89×Peacebloom

10×Earthroot

90–102×Mageroyal

60×Briarthorn

90–102×Stranglekelp

15–17×Kingsblood

15–17×Wild Steelbloom

35–39×Goldthorn

10–12×Khadgar’s Whisker

164–179×Empty Vial

60–68×Leaded Vial

Includes materials for 205–210. Keep a small reserve for yellow steps.

Additional Materials for 225–300

6–8×Khadgar’s Whisker

6–8×Goldthorn

45–55×Arthas’ Tears

64–80×Sungrass

34–40×Blindweed

60–80×Stonescale Oil

92–115×Crystal Vial

6–8×Leaded Vial

For the main route. Making your own oil? Replace 60–80× oil with 60–80× Stonescale Eel and an additional 60–80× Leaded Vial.

GoldGoblin tip: Buy expensive herbs and oils in stages and compare the cost per craft.

The shopping list covers the main route. Fire Oil and Nature Protection Potion replace steps and change the materials needed.

Alchemy 1–225: Leveling Guide

Each range shows your current skill and the next target. Crafting quantities for yellow recipes are estimates; expand each row to see recipe sources and effects.

1–10

9× Elixir of Minor Force – 9× Silverleaf, 9× Empty Vial

10–55

45× Elixir of Minor Defense – 45× Silverleaf, 45× Peacebloom, 45× Empty Vial

55–75

20–25× Elixir of Minor Defense – 20–25× Silverleaf, 20–25× Peacebloom, 20–25× Empty Vial

Learn Journeyman Alchemy at skill 50 and character level 10before reaching the skill cap of 75.

75–80

5× Elixir of Minor Fortitude – 5× Peacebloom, 10× Earthroot, 5× Empty Vial

80–85

5–7× Minor Mana Potion – 5–7× Mageroyal, 5–7× Peacebloom, 5–7× Empty Vial

85–90

5–7× Minor Rejuvenation Potion – 10–14× Mageroyal, 5–7× Peacebloom, 5–7× Empty Vial

90–120

30× Elixir of Wisdom – 30× Mageroyal, 60× Briarthorn, 30× Empty Vial

120–145

25× Lesser Mana Potion – 25× Stranglekelp, 25× Mageroyal, 25× Empty Vial

Learn Expert Alchemy at skill 125 and character level 20so you can progress beyond 150.

145–165

20–26× Lesser Mana Potion – 20–26× Stranglekelp, 20–26× Mageroyal, 20–26× Empty Vial

165–175

10–12× Elixir of Lesser Defense – 10–12× Wild Steelbloom, 10–12× Stranglekelp, 10–12× Leaded Vial

175–180

5× Mana Potion – 5× Stranglekelp, 5× Kingsblood, 5× Leaded Vial

180–190

10–12× Mana Potion – 10–12× Stranglekelp, 10–12× Kingsblood, 10–12× Leaded Vial

190–210

20–22× Elixir of Agility – 20–22× Stranglekelp, 20–22× Goldthorn, 20–22× Leaded Vial

Yellow from 205: You may need extra crafts for the final five points of this step.

Alternative if Goldthorn is expensive: View Nature Protection Potion and its vendors.

210–215

5× Elixir of Defense – 5× Wild Steelbloom, 5× Goldthorn, 5× Leaded Vial

Alternative if Goldthorn is expensive: View Nature Protection Potion and its vendors.

215–220

5× Greater Mana Potion – 5× Khadgar’s Whisker, 5× Goldthorn, 5× Leaded Vial

220–225

5–7× Greater Mana Potion – 5–7× Khadgar’s Whisker, 5–7× Goldthorn, 5–7× Leaded Vial

Yellow from 220. Learn Artisan Alchemy by skill 225 before starting the next step.

Continue to 300: Learn Artisan Alchemy at skill 200 and character level 35, then continue below.

Alchemy 225–300: Leveling Guide

Testing status: The route above 225 has not yet been fully tested in game. Quantities for yellow recipes are estimates.

Learn Artisan Alchemy before continuing. First learn Artisan Alchemy from Kylanna Windwhisper (Alliance) or Rogvar (Horde). Once recipes turn yellow, actual quantities depend on your skill-up luck.

225–230

Approx. 6–8× Greater Mana Potion – 1× each Khadgar’s Whisker, 1× each Goldthorn, 1× each Leaded Vial

Continue making Greater Mana Potion from 225 to 230.

230–245

15× Draught of Detect Undead – 15× Arthas’ Tears, 15× Crystal Vial

245–265

Approx. 30–40× Draught of Detect Undead – 1× each Arthas’ Tears, 1× each Crystal Vial

Yellow from 245. The actual number depends on your skill-ups per craft.

265–275

10× Superior Mana Potion – 20× Sungrass, 20× Blindweed, 10× Crystal Vial

Buy and learn the recipe at Alchemy 260.

275–280

Approx. 7–10× Superior Mana Potion – 2× each Sungrass, 2× each Blindweed, 1× each Crystal Vial

Yellow from 275; compare prices with the alternatives below.

280–300

Approx. 30–40× Elixir of Greater Defense – 2× each Stonescale Oil, 1× each Sungrass, 1× each Crystal Vial

Yellow from 280 to 300. At Alchemy 250, you can make the oil using Stonescale Eel and Leaded Vial (1 of each per oil).

Cheaper Alternatives for the Final Points

The main route is shown above. Compare herb prices and recipe costs for these four alternatives.

From 275 · Can continue beyond this step

Superior Mana Potion

Per craft: 2× Sungrass, 2× Blindweed, 1× Crystal Vial.

Compare Blindweed prices with the oil used in the main route.

Learn at 250 · Compare for 275–290

Elixir of Shadow Power

Per craft: 3× Ghost Mushroom, 1× Crystal Vial.

Vendor recipe. Worth considering if Ghost Mushrooms are cheap.

From 285 · Orange up to 300

Greater Arcane Elixir

Per craft: 3× Dreamfoil, 1× Mountain Silversage, 1× Crystal Vial.

Obtain the dropped recipe first; ten crafts require 30 Dreamfoil and 10 of each other ingredient.

From 290 · Forever recipe

Major Frenzy Potion

Per craft: 3× Plaguebloom, 2× Blindweed, 1× Imbued Vial.

+80 Attack Power for 30 sec. Recipe costs 240 Vendor Favor; skill-up chance falls near the end. Not included in the shopping list. View Vendor.

Pricing rule: Allow for multiple crafts per point with yellow recipes. Include the price of vendor or dropped recipes, then choose the main route or an alternative.

290–300: You can continue with the existing vendor route. Major Rage Potion is an alternative purchased with Vendor Favor; it turns yellow at 295. Other high-level Vendor Favor recipes may turn gray at 295.

Where Do the Recipes Come From?

Up to 225: Specific trainers are listed in the dropdown for each leveling step. No purchased recipe scroll is required for this route; even Greater Mana Potion is learned from a trainer at Alchemy 205.

Vendor · Alchemy 260

Recipe: Superior Mana Potion

AllianceUlthir · Craftsmen’s Terrace, Darnassus

HordeAlgernon · The Apothecarium, Undercity

Effect: Instantly restores 900–1,500 mana.

Vendor stock may be limited.

Vendor · Alchemy 265

Recipe: Elixir of Superior Defense

AllianceSoolie Berryfizz · Tinker Town, Ironforge

HordeKor’geld · Orgrimmar

Effect: +450 armor for 1 hour.

Vendor · Alternative from 250

Recipe: Elixir of Shadow Power

AllianceMaria Lumere · Mage Quarter, Stormwind

HordeAlgernon · Undercity

Effect: +40 Shadow damage for 30 min.

Rare world drop · Alchemy 285

Recipe: Greater Arcane Elixir

Rare loot from high-level enemies; alternatively, check the Auction House. Include the recipe price when comparing with the main route.

Effect: +35 spell damage for 1 hour.

Forever change: Classic healing potion recipes belong to First Aid here. You do not need the previously listed Recipe: Major Healing Potion for this Alchemy route.

Recipe: Nature Protection Potion

Requires Alchemy 190. Alternative for 195–215: 1 Liferoot, 1 Stranglekelp and 1 Leaded Vial per craft. Yellow from 210. Buy the recipe on your Alchemist: it binds on pickup.

Bronk · Camp Mojache, Feralas
Logannas · Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas
Glyx Brewright · Stranglethorn Vale
Alchemist Pestlezugg · Gadgetzan, Tanaris

Vendor Favor: All 29 New Alchemy Recipes

In Forever, Alchemists can buy recipe scrolls from the new profession vendors using Vendor Favor. The 29 Alchemy recipes cost 45, 120, 180 or 240 Vendor Favor, depending on skill level, and bind on pickup. Expand the lists to see each recipe’s required Alchemy skill, linked recipe scroll, crafted item and effect. You do not need any of them for the route to 225.

Alliance · Nina Surefire

Nina Surefire sells Alchemy recipes at the Azeroth Commerce Commission camp near Three Corners in Redridge Mountains.

/way Redridge Mountains 11.0 72.3

Show Location on Map

Map of Redridge Mountains showing Alchemy vendor Nina Surefire — Three Corners · 11.0 / 72.3

Horde · Apothecary Durelle

Apothecary Durelle is at the Durotar Supply and Logistics camp in the Barrens, west of the Crossroads. The organization’s name does not refer to the zone of Durotar.

/way The Barrens 49.9 29.5

Show Location on Map

Map of the Barrens showing Apothecary Durelle — West of the Crossroads · 49.9 / 29.5

How to Earn Vendor Favor: Find supply crates in the world, fill them with the requested goods and turn them in at a trade camp. Spend the Vendor Favor you receive at the Alchemy vendor. Buy selectively: these potions are additional options, not required purchases for the route to 225.

45 Vendor Favor8 recipes · Alchemy 65+

From 65

Recipe: Elixir of Lesser SpiritCreates:Elixir of Lesser Spirit

+6 Spirit for 30 min.

From 75

Recipe: Lesser Mageblood ElixirCreates:Lesser Mageblood Elixir

6 mana every 5 sec. for 30 min.

From 95

Recipe: Elixir of Lesser IntellectCreates:Elixir of Lesser Intellect

+6 Intellect for 30 min.

From 95

Recipe: Lesser Cleric’s ElixirCreates:Lesser Cleric’s Elixir

Up to +20 healing from spells for 30 min.

From 120

Recipe: Lesser Arcane ElixirCreates:Lesser Arcane Elixir

Up to +15 spell damage for 30 min.

From 130

Recipe: Mender’s PotionCreates:Mender’s Potion

+31 healing for 30 sec.

From 135

Recipe: Spellblasting PotionCreates:Spellblasting Potion

+16 spell damage for 30 sec.

From 140

Recipe: Frenzy PotionCreates:Frenzy Potion

+28 Attack Power for 30 sec.

120 Vendor Favor6 recipes · Alchemy 165+

From 165

Recipe: Elixir of Greater SpiritCreates:Elixir of Greater Spirit

+18 Spirit for 30 min.

From 175

Recipe: Greater Mageblood ElixirCreates:Greater Mageblood Elixir

20 mana every 5 sec. for 30 min.

From 180

Recipe: Disorienting Smog PotionCreates:Disorienting Smog Potion

Mist cloud for 8 sec.: Enemies inside have 10% reduced hit chance.

From 195

Recipe: Greater Cleric’s ElixirCreates:Greater Cleric’s Elixir

Up to +40 healing from spells for 30 min.

From 200

Recipe: Elixir of Greater FortitudeCreates:Elixir of Greater Fortitude

+400 maximum health for 30 min.

From 245Skill 225+

Recipe: Dragonfire PotionCreates:Dragonfire Potion

Cone attack: 280 Fire damage, then 35 every 2 sec. for 8 sec.

180 Vendor Favor13 recipes · Alchemy 250+

From 250Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of the PhalanxCreates:Elixir of the Phalanx

+400 maximum health and +500 armor for 30 min.

From 265Skill 225+

Recipe: Caustic Smog PotionCreates:Caustic Smog Potion

Mist cloud for 12 sec.: Deals 31–35 Nature damage per sec. to enemies inside.

From 275Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of CunningCreates:Elixir of Cunning

+25 Agility and +25 Intellect for 30 min.

From 275Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of FerocityCreates:Elixir of Ferocity

+18 Strength and +18 Agility for 30 min.

From 275Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of SagesCreates:Elixir of Sages

+25 Spirit and +2% critical strike chance for 30 min.

From 275Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of the WhaleCreates:Elixir of the Whale

+25 Spirit and +2% critical strike chance for 30 min., according to the item tooltip.

From 275Skill 225+

Recipe: Potion of Venomous BloodCreates:Potion of Venomous Blood

10 doses: Bleed damage spreads them to nearby enemies; each dose deals 325 Nature damage when it expires.

From 280Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of the OwlCreates:Elixir of the Owl

+25 Intellect and +2% critical strike chance for 30 min.

From 280Skill 225+

Recipe: Major Mender’s PotionCreates:Major Mender’s Potion

+88 healing for 30 sec.

From 280Skill 225+

Recipe: Potion of Elemental PurgingCreates:Potion of Elemental Purging

+105 spell damage against Elementals for 5 min.

From 285Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of Nature PowerCreates:Elixir of Nature Power

Up to +40 Nature spell damage for 30 min.

From 285Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of Wicked RegenerationCreates:Elixir of Wicked Regeneration

9 health and 10 mana every 5 sec. for 30 min.

From 285Skill 225+

Recipe: Major Spellblasting PotionCreates:Major Spellblasting Potion

+47 spell damage for 30 sec.

240 Vendor Favor2 recipes · Alchemy 290+

From 290Skill 225+

Recipe: Major Frenzy PotionCreates:Major Frenzy Potion

+80 Attack Power for 30 sec.

From 300Skill 225+

Recipe: Elixir of the GrizzlyCreates:Elixir of the Grizzly

+25 Strength and +2% critical strike chance for 30 min.

The linked tooltips show names and effects. For Elixir of the Whale the current tooltip shows the same bonus as Elixir of the Wise; check again before buying. Compare the effect in the linked recipe tooltip.

For collectors at 300: Alchemy Certification costs an additional 1,000 Vendor Favor. It unlocks an account-wide Alchemy title; each character must have Alchemy 300 to use it.

If a yellow step took significantly more or fewer attempts for you, share your results in the comments.