Warrior
Mining
Blacksmithing
Alternative: Mining + Engineering
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WoW Forever Profession Tier List
The best professions in WoW Forever for gold, for leveling and at 60, and the best pair for every class.
Updated Sep 25, 2026
Beta build 1.60.1, level cap 20
Next update when the beta cap rises to 30
Gold
S
AlchemyFlasks and elixirs sell every raid week, with Herbalism the top earning pair.
HerbalismThe simplest income and the natural partner for Alchemy.
A
MiningSteady ore demand and a camp bonus at skill 300.
SkinningThe most passive yield for anyone who kills beasts anyway.
B
EngineeringGreat gadgets, but more a gold sink than a gold source.
While leveling
A
SkinningPassive income from the quest mobs you kill anyway.
MiningOre nodes sit on most leveling routes.
HerbalismPicked up while questing, it funds Alchemy or the auction house.
B
EngineeringFun bombs and gadgets, but the reagents slow you down a little.
C
TailoringNo gathering side, so cloth costs you gold or time.
At 60
S
AlchemyRaid flasks and elixirs create demand every reset.
A
EngineeringGrenades, goggles and teleporters no other profession offers.
EnchantingYour own enchants stretch every upgrade further.
BlacksmithingPlate and mail crafting stays useful for Warriors and Paladins.
B
LeatherworkingSolid leather and mail for Hunters, Rogues, Shamans and Druids.
TailoringGood cloth gear for casters.
The best pair for every class
Paladin
MiningBlacksmithing
Hunter
SkinningLeatherworking
Rogue
SkinningLeatherworking
Alternative: Mining + Engineering
Priest
TailoringEnchanting
Shaman
SkinningLeatherworking
Alternative: Herbalism + Alchemy
Mage
TailoringEnchanting
Warlock
TailoringEnchanting
Alternative: Herbalism + Alchemy
Druid
SkinningLeatherworking
Alternative: Herbalism + Alchemy
What changed
- 1.60.1.69977
First version of every tier list, ranked for the level 20 beta.
- 1.60.1.69977
Weekly client update with stability fixes, no class balance changes.
- 1.60.1
Blizzard announced eight fixes for the next build, among them Vengeance no longer triggering from periodic crits, which boosted Retribution Paladins while leveling.
- 1.60.1
The first week of beta play: Retribution Paladin and Beast Mastery Hunter lead leveling, Arms Warrior, Combat Rogue, Shadow Priest, Enhancement Shaman and Balance Druid trail behind.
- 1.60.1
Beta start: hit and crit merge into one stat per type, every tree gets a capstone at 16 points, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Kings, Improved Mark of the Wild and Improved Battle Shout become baseline.
How we rank
We rank by what the beta shows right now: levels played, example fights and the talents of every spec. With every build and patch we check the list again, and arrows then show who moved up or down.
- Played in the beta
- Theory for 60
- As in Classic
FAQ
What is the best profession in WoW Forever?
For gold Alchemy and Herbalism. Flasks and elixirs sell every raid week, with Herbalism the top earning pair.
Which profession makes the most gold?
Alchemy and Herbalism. Alchemy sells flasks and elixirs every raid week, Herbalism brings the materials.
Which profession helps most while leveling?
Skinning, Mining and Herbalism. Gathering runs along your route and pays for your mount.
What is the best profession at level 60?
Alchemy. Raid flasks and elixirs create demand every reset.
What are the best professions for a Warrior?
Mining + Blacksmithing. Mine your own ore and craft your own plate and mail from 1 to 60.
What are the best professions for a Mage?
Tailoring + Enchanting. Cloth crafting plus your own enchants.
What are the best professions for a Rogue?
Skinning + Leatherworking. Leather gear plus gold from skinning what you kill anyway.
What are the best professions for a Priest?
Tailoring + Enchanting. Cloth gear and your own enchants cover most caster upgrades.
What are the best professions for a Hunter?
Skinning + Leatherworking. Every beast you and your pet kill feeds your mail crafting.
Are there new professions in WoW Forever?
No, the classic professions stay. New is Camping: almost every profession unlocks its own camp features as it levels, from buffs to repairs. Lockpicking stays a Rogue skill.
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