Alchemists in World of Warcraft brew potions and elixirs, transmute jewels and precious metals, and swim in gold, provided they deliver the coveted temporary buffs via vials. In our guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of alchemists and the fastest and cheapest way to level up to 525.
Alchemy is one of the crafting professions in World of Warcraft. Alchemists brew potions, vials and elixirs for any occasion and provide useful extra buffs for more damage, more healing or more health, especially for WoW heroes who like to spend time in raid instances. By the way, alchemy and alchemy are both valid spellings for the profession in World of Warcraft.
Alchemy: This is why the profession is worthwhile
In addition to all sorts of potions, elixirs and vials for every occasion, alchemists can also create a life-bound alchemist stone. It not only increases the stamina and mastery value by all sorts of points, but also grants alchemists a bonus on healing and mana potions (alternatives to the stamina stone: Living Alchemist Stone, Shining Alchemist Stone, Volatile Alchemist Stone). You can also earn gold with transmutations: Engineers and Master Blacksmiths are keen on real gold, while Jewel Cutters are keen on the many rare jewels and the Wisp Diamond Metastone. And since almost every raid fanatic wants to get the most out of their armor, gems are in high demand. A very special treat awaits you if you are also an archaeologist: You have a chance to find the recipe for the Vial of Sand. The extravagant mount is especially popular with mount collectors and can bring a lot of money into your coffers.
Worthwhile sideline: Herbalism
Making potions and other alchemical specialties logically requires raw materials. And herbalists find them for you. Find out where you can find which herbs in our herbalism guide. Herbalism not only provides you with the necessary ingredients, but also with a healing spell that can not only save your butt in dicey situations, but also grants you a speed bonus of 480 points at the highest level. Especially magic classes are happy about this ability, which regularly grants a bonus to the casting speed of spells like a piece of jewelry.
Specializations and other extras
As an alchemist, you can choose a specialization from a skill level of 325. You have the choice between potions, elixirs and transmutations. Once you have made your choice and completed the associated quest line, you can obtain up to four additional units of this item when crafting an item of your specialization category. An example: You are a potion specialist and provide a mythical mana potion 
here. There is now a chance that you will craft the item twice, using the same amount of ingredients. The proc chance of this effect has not been confirmed by the developers, but is widely believed to be 15 percent chance. This randomly crafted item now has an additional 15 percent chance of spawning twice as well. This continues until the fifth possibly crafted item. That’s a lot of math, the only important thing for you is: Thanks to specialization, you can now and then get up to five items from the materials for one item.
Alchemy: as efficiently as possible to 525
In the following you will find a recipe list with which you can bring alchemy to a skill level of 525 as efficiently and cheaply as possible. But it is a recipe sequence that will bring you the most in theory. It can also happen that crafting a yellow recipe sometimes does not give you any skill points. Therefore, note that the minimum number of materials requiredis indicated and you might need more ingredients, especially for green or yellow recipes. Conversely, other recipes can turn out to be more profitable for you if you can produce a recipe cheaper through farm luck, generous friends or other circumstances. Therefore, always check whether the templates mentioned here are always the most worthwhile for you.
WoW Alchemy Guide – Recipe List for Skill Level Expert (126 – 225)
[You may need to make a few more Weak Health Potions for a skill of 140 . The recipes for Lesser Mana Potion , Greater Healing Potion and Elixir of Agility also turn yellow before the targeted skill level is reached. ]
skill level recipe Materials needed
126-140 Weak Health Potion x 15 – 20 Bumpy Grass x 15 Wild Thorn Rose x 15 Crystal Vial x 15
141-155 Lesser Mana Potion x 15 – 20 Magus Kingsweed x 15 – 20 Stranglet Kelp x 15 – 20 Crystal Vial x 15 – 20
156-185 Greater Healing Potion x 30 – 35 Liferoot x 30 – 35 King’s Blood x 30 – 35 Crystal Vial x 30 – 35
186-210 Elixir of Agility x 25 – 30 Strangletkelp x 25 – 30 Gold Thorn x 25 – 30 Crystal Vial x25 – 30
221-215 Elixir of Great Defense x 5 Wild Steel Flower x 5 Gold Thorn x 5 Crystal Vial x 5
216-225 Superior Healing Potion x 10 Sungrass x 10 Mustache of Khadgar x 10 Crystal Vial x 10
WoW Guide to Alchemy – Recipe List for Skill Level Artisan (226 – 300)
[The recipes of [wowitem=9187 iconsize=16 ] and Major Healing Potion turn “yellow” before reaching the targeted skill level. ]
skill level recipe Materials needed
226-230 Superior Healing Potion x 5 Sungrass x 5 Khadgar’s Mustache x 5 Crystal Vial x 5
231-245 Elixir of Undead Detection x 15 Arthas’ Tears x 15 Crystal Vial x 15
246-260 Elixir of Great Agility x 15 – 20 Sungrass x 15 Crystal Vial x 15
261-275 x 15 Sungrass x 15 Blindweed x 15 Crystal Vial x 15
276-300 Major Healing Potion x 25 – 30 Golden Sansam x 50 – 60 Mountain Silver Sage x 25 – 30 Crystal Vial x 25 – 30
WoW Guide Alchemy – Recipe List for Skill Level Master (301 – 375)
skill level recipe Materials needed
301-315 Volatile Healing Potion x 15 Golden Sansam x 15 Fel Grass x 15 Crystal Vial x 15
316-330 Sneak Potion x 15 Fel Grass x 15 Shaggy Cap x 30 Crystal Vial x 15
331-340 Prime Healing Potion x 10 Fel Grass x 10 Nether Blossom x 20 Crystal Vial x 10
341-350 Prime Mana Potion x 10 Dreaming Glory x 20 Fel Grass x 10 Crystal Vial x 10
351-360 Resurgent Healing Potion x 10 Gold Clover x 20 Crystal Vial x 10
361-365 Icy Mana Potion x 5 Talandra’s Rose x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
365-375 Elixir of Magic Power x 10 Gold Clover x 10 Tiger Lily x 10 Crystal Vial x 10
WoW Alchemy Guide – Recipe List for Skill Level Master (376 – 450)
[ Spell Power Elixir has turned “yellow” upon reaching level 375 , but is still a cheap way to reach 380 skill. Since you are making a “yellow” item, you may sometimes need a few more ingredients. The same goes for Runed Mana Potion . ]
skill level recipe Materials needed
376-380 Elixir of Magic Power x 5 – 10 Gold Clover x 5 – 10 Tiger Lily x 5 – 10 Crystal Vial x 5 – 10
381-385 Potion of Nightmares x 5 Gold Clover x 5 Talandra’s Rose x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
386-390 Elixir of Mighty Strength x 5 Tiger Lily x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
391-395 Elixir of Mighty Fortitude x 5 Gold Clover x 20 Crystal Vial x 5
396-405 Elixir of Mighty Agility x 10 – 15 Gold Clover x 20 – 30 Snake Tongue x 20 – 30 Crystal Vial x 10 – 15
406-410 Runed Healing Potion x 5 Gold Clover x 5 Ice Spike x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
410-425 Runed Mana Potion x 15 – 20 Gold Clover x 15 – 20 Light Blossom x 30 – 40 Crystal Vial x 15 – 20
425-450 War Brew x 25 Cinder Blossom x 25 Crystal Vial x 25
WoW Guide Alchemy – Recipe List for Skill Level Master (451 – 525)
[The Lifebound Alchemist Stone rewards you with several points. If you want to do without the piece of jewellery, you can start with Transmute at skill 509: Dream Emerald .]
skill level recipe Materials needed
451-455 Spirit Elixir x 5 Cinder Blossom x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
456-460 Death Blood Venom x 5 Storm Winds x 5 Crystal Vial x 5
461-465 Volcanic Potion x 5 Ashbloom x 5 Veil of Azshara x 5 Crystal Vial x 5
466-475 Elixir of the Cobra x 10 – 11 Ash Blossom x 10 – 11 Veil of Azshara x 10 – 11 Crystal Vial x 10 – 11
476-480 Deep Earth Elixir x 5 Heart Blossom x 10 Crystal Vial x 5
481-490 Elixir of Impossible Precision x 10 Ash Blossom x 10 Heart Blossom x 10 Crystal Vial x 10
491-495 Potion of Golem Blood x 5 Heart Blossom x 5 Volatile Life x 5 Crystal Vial x 5
496-504 Elixir of Mastery x 9 Heart Blossom x 9 Shadow Jasmine x 9 Crystal Vial x 9
505-509 Flask of Enhancement x 1 Ash Blossom x 8 Storm Winds x 8 Veil of Azshara x 8Whip Cane x 8 Shadow Jasmine x 8 Crystal Vial x 1
510-514 Lifebound Alchemist Stone x 1 or any other Alchemist Stone of your choice. Note: the ingredients may vary. Ashbloom x 12 Storm Winds x 12 Veil of Azshara x 12 Volatile Life x 50
515 Transmute: Ember Topaz x 1 Cinder Blossom x 3 Hessonite x 3
516-520 Transmute: Ocean Sapphire x 5
or Transmute : Demon Eye x 5
Zephyrite x 15Veil of Azshara x 15 or Nightstone x 15 Twilight Jasmine x 15
521-525 Transmute: Heliodor x 5 Alazite x 15 Whip Cane x 15
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Getting Started
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