WoW SoD Alchemy Guide & Leveling Tips (Phase 5) (2024)

Alchemy is one of the primary professions in WoW Classic. As an alchemist, you can create elixirs and potions, which can be very useful when leveling or later in raids. To make the potions you need herbs, among other things, which is why the combination with Herbalism is ideal for Alchemy.

This WoW Classic Alchemy guide explains what’s special about Alchemy in SoD and how to effectively level Alchemy from 1-300.

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📅 Last updated on September 24, 2024.

Table of Contents

Alchemy in WoW SoD
1. Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 5
2. Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 4
3. Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 3
4. Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 2
5. Alchemy Gold Making and Leveling in SoD
How to Level Alchemy in WoW Classic?
1. Where to Learn Alchemy in WoW Classic
2. Minimum Required Materials to Level Alchemy (1-300)
3. Leveling Alchemy from 1-75 (Apprentice) in WoW Classic
4. Leveling Alchemy from 75-150 (Journeyman) in WoW Classic
5. Leveling Alchemy from 150-225 (Expert) in WoW Classic
6. Leveling Alchemy from 225-300 (Artisan) in WoW Classic

Alchemy in WoW SoD

The Season of Discovery (SoD for short) is the second season in WoW Classic. WoW Classic: SoD is divided into several phases. Since each phase has a character level cap, there is a limit to how high you can skill Alchemy in the current phase.

SoD Phase	Max Character Level	Max Alchemy Skill
1	25	150
2	40	225
3	50	300
4	60	300
5	60	300

Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 5

In SoD Phase 5, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Alchemy skill level 300 (Artisan). If you have already leveled Alchemy to 300 in P3 or P4, you do not need to level further in P5.

Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 4

In SoD Phase 4, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Alchemy skill level 300 (Artisan). If you have already leveled Alchemy to 300 in SoD P3, you do not need to level further in P4.

The following Flask recipes are purchasable from Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay (28.4 75.8) for 50 Tarnished Undermine Real each:

Recipe: Flask of Petrification
Recipe: Flask of the Titans
Recipe: Flask of Distilled Wisdom
Recipe: Flask of Supreme Power
Recipe: Flask of Chromatic Resistance

Note: Tarnished Undermine Real is a new currency in SoD P4. You’ll earn it from most non-rare dungeon bosses over level 55 once per day.

Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 3

In SoD Phase 3, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Alchemy skill level 300 (Artisan).

Where to Learn Artisan Alchemy in SoD Phase 3

To learn Artisan Alchemy in SoD Phase 3, you’ll need to have reached an Alchemy skill of 200 and character level 41. Go to one of the following Alchemy trainers to learn Artisan Alchemy:

Kylanna Windwhisper at Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas (32.6 43.8).
Rogvar in Stonard in Swamp of Sorrows (48.4 55.6).

Alchemy Quest Mixology For Fun and Profit

As an Alchemist, you should complete the quest Mixology For Fun and Profit in SoD P3. Your character needs to be at least level 45 and your Alchemy skill at least 275 to accept the quest. Completing the quest increases the yield from crafting potions and elixirs by around 30% to 40%, according to player experience.

Start & End: Mixmaster Blix in Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris (67.0 22.4).
Task: Bring Mixmaster Blix the following items:
- 10x Elixir of Demonslaying
  - Recipe: Elixir of Demonslaying is sold by Rartar in Stonard in Swamp of Sorrows (45.4 57.0) and Nina Lightbrew in Nethergarde Keep in Blasted Lands (66.8 18.6).
- 10x Invisibility Potion
  - Recipe: Invisibility Potion is a world drop.
- 5x Elixir of the Sages
  - Recipe: Elixir of the Sages drops from Scarlet mobs in the southeastern corner of Eastern Plaguelands around Tyr’s Hand.

Alchemy Quest Master of Transmutation

In addition to Mixology For Fun and Profit, Alchemists can also complete the quest Master of Transmutation in SoD P3. Your character needs to be at least level 45 and your Alchemy skill at least 275 to accept the quest. After completing the quest you get a chance to increase the yield from Transmutes.

Start & End: Crimeon Lablade in Steamwheedle Port in Tanaris (67.0 22.4)
Task: Bring Crimeon Lablade the following items:
- 3x Arcanite Bar
  - Recipe: Transmute Arcanite is sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Gadgetzan (50.8 27.0).

New Alchemy Recipes in SoD Phase 3

As in Phases 1 and 2, SoD Phase 3 also features a new epic quest line to unlock new epic Nightmare Armaments crafting recipes. The cost to access these recipes is “essentially free in terms of raw gold”.

The following Alchemy recipes are new in SoD P3:

Item	Alchemy Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Flask of Restless Dreams	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares 1x Crystal Vial
Flask of Everlasting Nightmares	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares 1x Crystal Vial
Flask of Nightmarish Mojo	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	5x Nightmare Seed 1x Crystal Vial 5x Flask of Atal'ai Mojo

How to Get Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seeds

Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seed are two new crafting materials that you need to craft the new epic items.

Inert Mantle of Nightmares: You’ll get one at the end of the epic crafting quest chain in P3. If you need more, you can buy them from Rix Xizzix in Booty Bay (28.4 75.6) for 10g each.
Nightmare Seed: Drops inside the Sunken Temple.

What Is Flask of Nightmarish Mojo Needed For in SoD P3?

Flask of Nightmarish Mojo is one of the new Alchemy recipes in SoD P3. It is used as a currency to buy new Shoulder enchantments as follows:

Go to Zalgo the Explorer at 15.2 15.6 on Yojamba Isle in the northwestern corner of Stranglethorn Vale.
Accept the quest Signets of the Lost Temple (requires level 50), and turn in Flask of Nightmarish Mojo.
Choose between one of the following Shoulder enchantments:
- Atal'ai Signet of Might
- Atal'ai Signet of Mojo
- Atal'ai Signet of Serenity

Alchemy in WoW SoD Phase 2

In SoD Phase 2 the maximum character level is 40. The level requirement for Artisan has been increased to level 41 (normally level 35) for all professions in SoD. This means that in Phase 2 the maximum Alchemy skill level is 225 (Expert). In Phase 2 it will therefore not be possible to bring Alchemy to the maximum skill level of 300.

Where to Learn Expert Alchemy in SoD Phase 2

To learn Expert Alchemy in SoD Phase 2, you’ll need to have reached an Alchemy Skill of 125 and character level 26. Go to one of the following Alchemy trainers to learn Expert Alchemy:

Ainethil at the Craftsmen’s Terrace in Darnassus (55.0 23.8).
Doctor Herbert Halsey in The Apothecarium in Undercity (47.6 73.0).

New Alchemy Recipes in SoD Phase 2

The following Alchemy recipes are new in SoD Phase 2:

Item	Alchemy Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Lesser Arcane Elixir	210 212 215	Revered with Azeroth Commerce Authority/Durotar Supply and Logistics	1x Kingsblood 1x Goldthorn 1x Crystal Vial
Recipe: Mildly-Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion	225 230 235	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P2	1x Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution 1x Minor Rejuvenation Potion 3x Gnomeregan Fallout 5x Crystal Vial
Recipe: Insulating Gniodine	200 210 220	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P2	1x Leaded Vial 5x Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution

How to Get Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution in SoD P2?

You get Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution by turning in Grime-Encrusted Salvage at The Salvagematic 9000 next to Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket after completing the epic crafting quest chain in Phase 2.

Grime Encrusted Salvage in SoD drops from mobs and bosses in Gnomeregan.

Inserting Grime-Encrusted Salvage into The Salvagematic 9000 turns it into Box of Gnomeregan Salvage. This box contains green crafting materials required to craft the blue materials for the new epic recipes.

How to Get Gnomeregan Fallout in SoD P2?

Gnomeregan Fallout drops from mobs and bosses in Gnomeregan.

Alchemy Gold Making and Leveling in SoD

The best way to level Alchemy in SoD while making gold from it is to craft items that are needed to turn Waylaid Supplies into Supply Shipment. To level Alchemy this way, you mainly craft the items needed to complete Waylaid Supplies. To do so you buy the materials needed in the auction house, craft the items, and then sell them with profit in the auction house.

The Alchemy items needed to complete Waylaid Supplies are the following:

Waylaid Supplies: Minor Healing Potions
- Required item: Minor Healing Potion
- Difficulty: 1 55 75 95
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Healing Potions
- Required item: Healing Potion
- Difficulty: 110 135 155 175
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Lesser Mana Potions
- Required item: Lesser Mana Potion
- Difficulty: 120 145 165 185
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Elixir of Firepower
- Required item: Elixir of Firepower
- Difficulty: 140 165 185 205
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Fire Oil
- Required item: Fire Oil
- Difficulty: 130 150 160 170
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.

Waylaid Supplies: Greater Healing Potions
- Required item: Greater Healing Potion
- Difficulty: 155 175 1955 215
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Elixirs of Agility
- Required item: Elixir of Agility
- Difficulty: 185 205 225 245
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Elixirs of Greater Defense
- Required item: Elixir of Greater Defense
- Difficulty: 195 215 235 255
- Recipe: Alchemy trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Superior Mana Potions
- Required item: Superior Mana Potion
- Difficulty: 260 275 295 315
- Recipe: Sold by Algernon in Undercity (52.6 74.0) and Ulthir in Darnassus (55.8 24.6)
Waylaid Supplies: Major Healing Potions
- Required item: Major Healing Potion
- Difficulty: 275 290 310 330
- Recipe: Sold by Evie Whirlbrew in Winterspring (60.8 37.8).

Start leveling up Alchemy in SoD by making Minor Healing Potion. Fill any gaps between the mentioned items by crafting items from the regular WoW Classic Alchemy leveling guide below.

How to Level Alchemy in WoW Classic?

As with all professions in WoW Classic, the same applies to Alchemy: You receive skill points by carrying out a certain activity (e.g. crafting an item, etc.). The frequency with which you receive a skill point depends on your current skill level. Please note the following color code:

Orange : You are guaranteed to always gain a skill point.
Yellow : You often gain a skill point.
Green : You rarely gain a skill point.
Gray : You no longer gain skill points.

How many materials you need to skill Alchemy in WoW Classic depends on your luck collecting skill points.

Where to Learn Alchemy in WoW Classic

You can learn Alchemy in WoW Classic from Alchemy trainers, who you can find in the capitals, among other places. Once you have reached at least level 10, you can, for example, go to one of the following Alchemy trainers to learn the profession:

Horde Alchemy Trainers

Bena Winterhoof in Thunder Bluff (46.8 33.6)
Doctor Herbert Halsey in the Apothecarium in Undercity (47.6 73.0)
Yelmak in the Drag in Orgrimmar (56.6 33.2)

Alliance Alchemy Trainers

Ainethil at Craftsmen’s Terrace in Darnassus (55.0 23.8)
Lilyssia Nightbreeze in the Mage Quarter in Stormwind (46.4 79.6)
Tally Berryfizz in Tinker Town in Ironforge (66.6 55.2)

Minimum Required Materials to Level Alchemy (1-300)

To get Alchemy to 300 you will need at least the following materials. The exact number depends heavily on your luck when collecting skill points (see information above), which is why it is difficult to give precise information.

59x Peacebloom
59x Silverleaf
80x Briarthorn
30x Bruiseweed
15x Mageroyal
30x Liferoot
30x Kingsblood
45x Goldthorn
5x Wild Steelbloom
70x Sungrass
15x Khadgar's Whisker
40x Blindweed
20x Arthas' Tears
30x Golden Sansam
15x Mountain Silversage
40x Stranglekelp
74x Empty Vial
90x Leaded Vial
85x Crystal Vial

You can buy vials from Alchemy vendors. You already produce the healing potions required for the first two levels when leveling, which is why they are not listed separately in the list above.

Alchemy in WoW Classic is leveled from 1-75 (Apprentice), from 75-150 (Journeyman), from 150-225 (Expert) and 225-300 (Artisan).

Leveling Alchemy from 1-75 (Apprentice) in WoW Classic

To level Alchemy in WoW Classic from 1-75, you need at least the following materials:

59x Peacebloom
59x Silverleaf
15x Briarthorn
59x Empty Vial
(15x Minor Healing Potion*)

*= Crafted when leveling.

Follow these steps to level Alchemy from 1-75 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

1-60: Minor Healing Potion
60-75: Lesser Healing Potion

Leveling Alchemy from 75-150 (Journeyman) in WoW Classic

Learn Journeyman Alchemy from one of the Alchemy trainers, e.g. in the main cities.

To level Alchemy in WoW Classic from 75-150, you need at least the following materials:

65x Briarthorn
30x Bruiseweed
10x Mageroyal
10x Stranglekelp
10x Empty Vial
30x Leaded Vial
(35x Lesser Healing Potion*)

*= Crafted when leveling.

Follow these steps to level Alchemy from 75-150 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

75-110: Lesser Healing Potion
110-140: Healing Potion
140-150: Lesser Mana Potion

Leveling Alchemy from 150-225 (Expert) in WoW Classic

Learn Expert Alchemy from one of the following trainers:

Ainethil at the Craftsmen’s Terrace in Darnassus (55.0 23.8).
Doctor Herbert Halsey in The Apothecarium in Undercity (47.6 73.0).

To level Alchemy in WoW Classic from 150-225, you need at least the following materials:

5x Mageroyal
30x Stranglekelp
30x Liferoot
30x Kingsblood
30x Goldthorn
5x Wild Steelbloom
10x Sungrass
10x Khadgar's Whisker
5x Empty Vial
60x Leaded Vial
10x Crystal Vial

Follow these steps to level Alchemy from 150-225 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

150-155: Lesser Mana Potion
155-185: Greater Healing Potion
185-210: Elixir of Agility
210-215: Elixir of Greater Defense
215-225: Superior Healing Potion

Leveling Alchemy from 225-300 (Artisan) in WoW Classic

Learn Artisan Alchemy from one of the following trainers:

Kylanna Windwhisper at Feathermoon Stronghold in Feralas (32.6 43.8).
Rogvar in Stonard in Swamp of Sorrows (48.4 55.6).

To level Alchemy in WoW Classic from 225-300, you need at least the following materials:

60x Sungrass
15x Goldthorn
40x Blindweed
5x Khadgar's Whisker
20x Arthas' Tears
30x Golden Sansam
15x Mountain Silversage
75x Crystal Vial

Follow these steps to level Alchemy from 225-300 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

225-230: Superior Healing Potion
230-250: Elixir of Detect Undead
250-265: Elixir of Greater Agility
265-285: Superior Mana Potion
285-300: Major Healing Potion

You have now reached the maximum Alchemy level in WoW Classic.