In this guide, we’ve got a comprehensive, step by step method into dominating Herbalism in WoW Classic. If you are looking for the best ways to tailoring in WoW Classic, check out our Tailoring Guide last week. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Why Herbalism?
There are many reasons why heaps of players chose to do Herbalism – let’s go through a few!
Firstly, the herbs you can acquire through the Herbalism skill are quite useful, as they can be further used in Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Cooking, Engineering, Leatherworking and Tailoring. Secondly, if you’re a Rogue player, you can create Blinding Powder for Blind by using Fadeleaf. Additionally, the Thistle Tea can be created by using Switftthistle. And finally, Herbs are required for plenty of quests in WoW Classic.
Levelling Herbalism
So, you might be wondering, how do you even level Herbalism in the place? Well, as you know with all professions in WoW Classic, you can skill points when doing a specific task respective to the professional. And the frequency at which you receive a skill point depends on your current skill level. You can see this through the four colour codes: Orange – Always granting a skill point, Yellow – Frequently granting a skill point, Green – Infrequently granting a skill point, and Grey – Does not grant a skill point.
So, to gather herbs and level your Herbalism in an optimal manner, it’s very important that you know where the herb nodes are going to spawn. For a point of reference, herb nodes usually spawn in natural environments that are near hills, cliffs, mountain ranges, zone borders, caves, mines and open terrain. Therefore, while you’re looking at the areas in WoW Classic, make sure that you’re entering an area with a strong chance of finding an herb node. And of course, make sure your skill is high enough to gather from the herb nodes that you find. Quick tip – turn Find Herbs on so you can see the herb nodes on your mini map.
Professions to Pair with Herbalism
As herbs are needed for potions, flasks and elixirs, we highly recommend you pair Herbalism with Alchemy. Furthermore, if you want to simply make gold, pair Herbalism with Mining.
Classes to Learn Herbalism
Amongst WoW Classic players, Herbalism is popular among Druids, as Travel Form allows them to Herb without having to dismount. Tauren Druids also can use the Cultivation racial, which provides +15 herbalism.
Herbalism Trainer Locations
Alliance Herbalism Trainers
There’s Firodren Mooncaller, who you can find near the Temple of the Moon in Darnassus, at the Temple Gardens (48, 68). Next, there’s Reyna Stonebranch, found at the Great Forge in Ironforge, inside of the Ironforge Physician building (55.6, 58). After that, there’s Kali Healtouch, who is at Thelsamar in Loch Modan, outside the building next to the inn, (36.6, 48.4). Next, Alma Jainrose can be found at Lakeshire in Redridge Mountains, inside of a building on the west side of town (21.8, 45.8). After that, Cylania Rootstalker is found at Silverwind Refuge in Ashenvale, in the large building that overlooks Mystral Lake (50.6, 67). Next, Tannysa is located at the Mage Quarter in Stormwind City, out the Alchemy Needs building (44.8, 77). You can find Shylamiir is found at the Park in Stormwind City, in the northwest building (15.2, 49.8). There’s Herbalist Pomeroy near the gates of Stormwind City in the Elwynn Forest, inside the building in the mountains (39.8, 48.4). Next, Malorne Bladeleaf is at Dolanaar in Teldrassil, in the northeast building (57.6, 60.6). After that, there’s Brant Jasperbloom, located at Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh, in the building on the northwest side (64, 47.6). And finally, there’s Telurinon Moon, who is at Menethil Harbor in Wetlands, inside the two-story building on the northwest side (8, 55.8).
Horde Herbalism Trainers
For Horde, there’s Ruw, located at Camp Mojache in Feralas, near the flight master (76, 43.4). After that, there’s Aranae Venomblood, who is at Tarren Mill in Hillsbrad Foothills, by the wagon in the centre of the town (61.6, 19.6). Next, you can find Jandi located at the Drag in Orgrimmar, inside the Jandi’s Arboretum building on the upper level (55.6, 39.6). Angrun is located at Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale, which is by the north entrance (32.2, 27.6). You can get to Mishiki by going to the Sen’Jin village in Durotar, which is inside the hut by the mountain vendor, at (55.4, 75). There’s Komin Winterhoof is found at the central bluff in Thunder Bluff, near the building leading to the Elder Rise (49.8, 39.8). Next, there’s Faruza, located at Brill in Tirisfal Glades, by the mount vendor (59.8, 52). Lastly, there’s Martha Alliestar at the Apothecarium in Undercity, in the inner cloister (54.8, 50.2).
Neutral Herbalism Trainers
In regard to Neutral, there’s Flora Silverwind at Booty Bay in Stranglethorn vale, which is inside of a building near the Alliance flight master (27.6, 77.6). There’s also Malvor, at Nighthaven in Moonglade, in the building on the south side (45.6, 46.8).
Levelling Guide
As with other professions, Herbalism has different ranks. There’s Apprentice Herbalism, which is at 1 skill. There’s Journeyman Herbalism at 50 skill. Expert Herbalism is at 125 skill. And finally, Artisan Herbalism is at 200 skill.
Levelling 1-75 – Alliance
So, to kick off our levelling guide, from levels 1 to 50, you’ll be gathering Peacebloom and Silverleaf. You can find Peacebloom in the open terrain, and Silverleaf near trees, in these zone: Dun Morogh (we recommend you run circuits from north/south of Kharanos to the western side of the zone near Brewnall Village), Elwynn Forest (we recommend you run circuits around the zone, excluding Northshire) and Teldrassil (we recommend you run circuits around Dolanaar and Lake Al’Ameth).
From levels 51 to 75, you’ll need to gather Earthroot and Mageroyal. Earthroot is found on hills and near cliffs, whereas Mageroyal is found near trees. You’ll need to go to either of these zones: Dun Morogh (run circuits around the eastern side, especially the Gol’Bolar Quarry), Westfall (run circuits starting from the northeast coast to the southwest coast, then over to Sentinel Hill) and Darkshore (run circuits up and down the whole zone).
Levelling 1-75 – Horde
For the Horde section, from levels 1 to 50 you’ll be gathering Peacebloom and Silverleaf, found in the open terrain and near trees respectively. The areas you’ll be at are: Durator (you should run circuits from Razor Hill to Sen’Jin Village), Tirisfal Glades (running circuits on the western side of the zone, which is from Coldheart Manor, to Agamand Mills, to Solliden Farmstead, to Nightmare Vale), and Mulgore (run circuits around Bloodhoof Village and the base of Thunder Bluff).
Then, from levels 51 to 75, gather Earthroot, found on hills and near cliffs, as well as Mageroyal found near trees. You can find these at the barrens, where you should run circuits that start from the Crossroads, to Honour’s Stand, to the Dry Hills, to Gold Road, then finally back to the Crossroads).
Levelling 75-160
Moving on, from levels 75 to 100, you’ll be gathering Briarthorn, which is found near trees. You can find the Briarthorn from: The Barrens (we recommend you run circuits that start from the Crossroads, then to Honor’s stand, then to the Dry Hills, to the Sludge Fen, then back to the Crossroads), Silverpine Forest (run circuits around the southern area of the SIlverpine Forest, starting from the entrance to Hillsbrad Foothills to Pyrewood Village), Darkshore (simply run circuits up and down the zone), and Redridge Mountains (you should run circuits around Lakeshire and/or the southern area of the Redridge Mountains).
From levels 101 to 115, you’ll just need to gather Bruiseweed, which you can find near buildings or hills. You can find these at the Barrens, where you’ll run circuits around the southern Barrens, or you can run circuits between Razorfen Kraul and Razorfen Downs. You can also go to the Redridge Mountains, where you’ll need to run circuits around Stonewatch Keep. There’s also Stonetalon Mountains, where you should run circuits around either Windshear Crag, or the southern area in the Stonetalon Mountains. Lastly, you could go to Ashenvale, where you’ll have to run circuits from the Ramparts entrance to Ashenvale, to Splintertree Post, to the Silverwing Outpost, and finally back to the Ramparts entrance.
Then, from levels 116 to 125, you should gather Wild Steelbloom, which is found on hills and near cliffs from: Wetlands (to gather Wild Steelbloom, you should run circuits from the Black Channel Marsh to the Angerfang Encampment, and then to Whelgar’s Excavation Site), The Barrens (you should run circuits around the southern Barrens), Stranglethorn Vale (where you should run circuits around either the Zuuldaia Ruins on the north, or the Nek’mani Wellspring on the south), Arathi Highlands (run circuits around the outer edges of the zone), Thousand Needles (keep running circuits starting from the Great Lift, to Highperch) and Stonetalon Mountains (run circuits around Stonetalon Peak).
From levels 126 to 160, you’ll be gathering Kingsblood, which is found in open terrain from these areas: Swamp of Sorrows (the optimal gathering strategy is running circuits along the Misty Reed Strand), Wetlands (you should run circuits all around the zone), Hillsbrad Foothills (run circuits all around the zone), Ashenvale (run circuits all around the zone), and Stonetalon Mountains (Run circuits all around the Charred Vale).
Levelling 160-230
From 161 to 185, you’ll be gathering Fadeleaf, which are found near trees from the Swamp of Sorrows, where you should run complete circuits of the zone.
At levels 186 to 205, you should gather Khadgar’s Whisker which are found near trees, from these areas: Swamp of Sorrows (run circuits around the zone), Arathi Highlands (run circuits around the Witherbark Village and the Boulderfist Hall), and The Hinterlands (run complete circuits around the zone).
Then, from levels 206 to 230, you’ll be gathering Firebloom, which you can find near the open terrain, from the areas: Blasted Lands (run complete circuits), Searing Gorge (by running complete circuits) and Tanaris (running complete circuits).
Levelling 230-300
So, from levels 231 to 250, you’ll be gathering Sungrass, which is found in the open terrain from areas such as: Azshara (you should run circuits around the Forlorn Ridge), The Hinterlands (you should run circuits along the main path that leads through the zone), Feralas (Run circuits from the Ruins of Ravenwind at the northwest all the way to the High Wilderness in the south), and Felwood (where you should run circuits around the whole zone).
From levels 251 to 270, you’ll need to gather Gromsblood, which is found in the open terrain in these areas: Blasted Lands (where you’ll be running complete circuits of the zone), Ashenvale (where you run circuits around the Demon Fall Canyon), Felwood (running circuits around the zone) and Desolace (where you run circuits around the Mannoroc Coven).
Almost there! From levels 271 to 285, you should gather Dreamfoil, which is in the open terrain, in areas like: Un’Goro Crater (run circuits around the complete zone) and Azshara (run circuits from the Forlorn Ridge to the Ravencrest Monument).
And lastly, from levels 285 to 300, you’ll be gathering Plaguebloom (found in the open terrain), in these areas: Western Plaguelands (run complete circuits of the zone), Eastern Plaguelands (also run complete circuits of the zone) and Felwood (yes – run complete circuits of this zone).
And there you have it – our Herbalism Guide for WoW Classic. Good luck, and we’ll see you in another guide! And don't forget that to enjoy all the features in the game, players can buy cheap wow gold and wow classic gold from our website.