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Stranglethorn ValeLv 30–45
Hills and ruins across central Stranglethorn
Dense Goldthorn plus Khadgar's Whisker on one route.
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Goldthorn farming in WoW Forever
Goldthorn needs Herbalism 170 and grows in zones of the 30s and 40s. Alchemists use it for Elixirs of Fortitude, Greater Agility and a dozen more.
- Herbalism 170
- What you need
- Stranglethorn Vale
- Best zones
- Sep 28, 2026
- Checked
Best zonesTap a zone in the list to zoom the map there.
Gathered from
- GoldthornHerbalism 17098.6%
Also drops from
- Gnarled ThistleshrubLv 48–49 · Tanaris1.8%
- Thistleshrub RootshaperLv 49–50 · Tanaris1.5%
- Rotting BehemothLv 55–56 · Western Plaguelands1.4%
- Wandering Forest WalkerLv 44–46 · Feralas1.3%
- Deeprot StomperLv 43–44 · Maraudon · Elite1.1%
- Mire LordLv 42 · Swamp of Sorrows1.4%
Drop rates from Classic kill counts, Forever rates follow after launch.
What it is used for
Best farm spots
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FeralasLv 40–50
The hills of Feralas
Keeps going into Purple Lotus and Sungrass later.
ClassicOpen in World Map
Farming tips
- Skill 170 to 205 is the Goldthorn, Khadgar's Whisker and Fadeleaf stretch. Stranglethorn and Arathi have all three.
What it is used for: Elixir of Greater Agility, Elixir of Fortitude, Arcane Elixir and many other alchemy recipes.
How much you get per hour
We measure real amounts per hour on the live realms in launch week and add them here. Until then the map shows how dense the nodes are and the table the drop rates.
After launch on November 4
FAQ
Where do I farm Goldthorn?
Stranglethorn Vale and the Arathi Highlands have the most. Feralas is the Kalimdor choice.
Checked Sep 28, 2026. Nodes, spawn points and drop rates follow the WoW Forever database, drop rates and farm spots come from Classic until Forever has its own numbers.
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