Earning gold is an essential part of your character progression. Whether you need gold to buy expensive consumables for your progression raids, purchase rare mounts, or acquire high-level gear from the auction house, having a reliable gold-making strategy is vital. This guide covers the best methods for farming gold efficiently.
Raw Gold Farming in Dungeons
If you do not want to deal with the auction house, raw gold farming is a great option. This involves clearing old dungeons and raids and selling all the dropped items directly to game vendors.
- Legacy Raids: Run raids from previous expansions on the highest difficulty. The armor and weapons that drop from these bosses sell for a high amount of raw gold at any vendor.
- Speed is Key: Use a high-mobility class, like a Druid or a Hunter, to clear these instances quickly. Use speed-boosting talents and items to move through the map fast.
- Clear the Bags: Make sure your bags are empty before you enter the raid so you can pick up every single item that drops.
Gathering Professions
Gathering materials is a safe and reliable way to make gold, especially at the start of a new game season when demand for crafting supplies is extremely high.
| Profession | Material Gathered | Where to Farm |
| Mining | Ore and Gems | Underground areas and mountain ridges |
| Herbalism | Plants and Flowers | Open fields and forest zones |
| Skinning | Leather and Hides | Areas with high populations of beasts |
Using Crafting to Make Gold
If you have a crafting profession, you can turn raw materials into expensive finished goods.
- Check the Crafting Costs: Before you make an item, calculate the total cost of the raw materials on the auction house.
- Compare to Selling Price: Compare the material cost to the selling price of the finished item. If the material cost is higher, do not craft the item.
- Focus on Consumables: Items that players use up, like potions, flasks, and enchants, are always in high demand. Players must buy these every week, ensuring a steady stream of customers for your goods.
- Use the Crafting Order System: Use the public and personal crafting order system to make high-end gear for other players using their materials, earning a commission fee for your work.
Tips for Auction House Success
- Do Not Underestimate Raw Materials: Sometimes it is more profitable to sell raw ore and herbs than to turn them into finished items. Check the prices for both before you decide.
- Watch the Calendar: Prices of consumables usually rise on raid reset days (Tuesdays or Wednesdays) because everyone is preparing for their weekly raid runs. Sell your stock on these days for the highest profit.
- Keep Your Gold Moving: Do not let your gold sit in your inventory. Reinvest a portion of your wealth into buying cheap materials on weekends to sell for a profit during the week.
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