S
Engineering
Universal combat profession: gadgets, bombs, trinkets, Reagent Bot / Repair Bot camp objects. The Gnome racial (Alliance) makes engineering devices more reliable. Full Forever item set still not in the client.
Recommendation
Professions in WoW Forever
Our tier for each profession, best first. Each class page names our pick for that class.
Main professions
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Alchemy
Longer/stronger elixirs & flasks, upgradable Philosopher's Stone trinket, new active-effect potions. Healing potions appear to move to First Aid.
Recommendation
A
Enchanting
Enchant your own rings (Spell Power / Attack Power / Health), craft staves. Wizard Oil values reverted to Classic on 24 Sep.
Recommendation
A
Mining
+5% Stamina perk — the tank pick. Pairs with Engineering or Blacksmithing.
Recommendation
A
Herbalism
+10 all resistances at 300, Incense Candle (Intellect) at camp.
Recommendation
B
Blacksmithing
Specialized plate/weapon sets, Sharpening Wheel (Attack Power). Expensive to level.
Recommendation
B
Tailoring
Specialized cloth sets, no gathering partner needed, Faction Banner (Spirit). The cloth-caster choice.
Recommendation
B
Leatherworking
Crafted mail/leather leveling gear got stronger; Camp Tent.
Recommendation
B
Skinning
Free gold while leveling a Hunter/Druid/Rogue; Camp Chair / Field Guide objects.
Recommendation
Secondary skills
A
Cooking
New dishes grant +5% kill experience and stat food; upgraded campfires unlock more camp slots. Take it on every character.
Recommendation
A
First Aid
Appears to own healing potions now, plus First Aid Kit / Plague Doctor's Lab camp objects. Mandatory for a tank.
Recommendation
C
Fishing
Fish Bowl / Fishing Hut camp objects; convenience only.
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