Alchemy Guide 1-525

Welcome to our comprehensive Cataclysm Alchemy leveling guide, meticulously designed to assist players in skilfully navigating through the magical science of Alchemy from level 1 to 525. In Cataclysm, Alchemy is not only a valuable profession but also a powerful toolset, enabling the creation of potent potions, elixirs, and transmutations.

Whether you are new to the realm or an experienced adventurer, this guide is tailored for all, providing step-by-step instructions, highlighting the quickest and most economical ways to reach the pinnacle of Alchemy prowess.

Why Alchemy and Herbalism? Alchemy synergizes impeccably with Herbalism. Opting for both professions simultaneously significantly reduces the gold expenditure as you can personally gather the requisite herbs, thus ensuring a smooth and economical leveling experience. For players looking to delve into Herbalism, refer to our dedicated Herbalism leveling guide.

New in Cataclysm: Alchemy

Alchemists will experience several significant changes and new additions from the previous expansion, Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK). Below is a detailed overview of these changes:

1. New and Unique Recipes:

• Mysterious Potion: A new potion with unpredictable effects.
• Potion of Deepholm: Another novel potion with unique properties.
• Vial of the Sands: This exceptional recipe allows alchemists to craft an item that teaches them how to transform into a Sandstone Drake, a mount that can also carry a passenger.

2. New Alchemist-Only Items:

• Lifebound Alchemist Stone: An alchemist-only trinket that not only boosts Stamina and Mastery but also enhances the effects of healing and mana potions. It’s also essential for conducting transmutations.

3. Guild Rewards:

• Cauldron of Battle and Big Cauldron of Battle: These are guild rewards functioning similarly to the Warlock’s Create Soulwell. Instead of generating Healthstones, these cauldrons provide flasks to guild members.

4. Transmutation System Overhaul:

• Gem Transmutations: The process is revamped. For instance, transmuting an Inferno Ruby now requires three Carnelians (uncommon/green gems) and three Heartblossoms (herbs).
• Shadowspirit Diamond: The only raw meta gem in Cataclysm. It’s crafted by transmuting three of each uncommon/green gem, yielding two Diamonds per transmutation.

5. Elimination of Elemental Transmutations:

• Transmute: Living Elements: This new transmutation allows alchemists to convert 15 Volatile Life into 15 of any other random Volatile element.

6. Metal Transmutations:

• Pyrium Bar: Crafted using four Elementium Bars and four Volatile Earths.
• Transmute: Truegold: A new and essential transmutation for crafting Truegold.

Required Materials

Please note that additional materials may be required depending on your Alchemy specialization and whether you craft extra items for personal use, quests, or sale.

Alchemy Trainer Locations

Horde Trainers

• Daedal (48.4, 51.6), Azuremyst Isle
• Ghak Healtouch (37.0, 49.2), Loch Modan
• Alchemist Mallory (39.8, 48.6), Elwynn Forest
• Cyndra Kindwhisper (57.6, 60.6), Teldrassil
• Lucc (28.6, 61.2), The Exodar
• Kylanna (38.2, 72.6), Ashenvale
• Lilyssia Nightbreeze (55.6, 85.8), Stormwind City
• Tally Berryfizz (67.2, 54.2), Ironforge
• Alchemist Narett (64.0, 47.6), Dustwallow Marsh
• Ainethil (55.6, 24.6), Darnassus
• Kylanna Windwhisper (32.6, 43.8), Feralas
• Alchemist Gribble (53.8, 65.8), Hellfire Peninsula
• Falorn Nightwhisper (57.8, 71.8), Borean Tundra
• Lanolis Dewdrop (58.4, 62.2), Howling Fjord

Alliance Trainers

• Arcanist Sheynathren (38.2, 72.6), Eversong Woods
• Carolai Anise (59.4, 52.2), Tirisfal Glades
• Miao’zan (55.4, 74.0), Durotar
• Camberon (66.8, 16.4), Silvermoon City
• Serge Hinott (61.6, 19.2), Hillsbrad Foothills
• Bena Winterhoof (46.8, 33.6), Thunder Bluff
• Yelmak (56.6, 33.8), Orgrimmar
• Doctor Herbert Halsey (47.6, 73.0), Undercity
• Rogvar (48.2, 55.4), Swamp of Sorrows
• Apothecary Antonivich (52.2, 36.4), Hellfire Peninsula
• Arthur Henslowe (41.8, 54.2), Borean Tundra
• Apothecary Bressa (36.2, 48.6), Dragonblight
• Apothecary Wormwick (76.8, 62.2), Dragonblight
• Wilhelmina Renel (78.6, 28.6), Howling Fjord

Neutral Trainers

• Jaxin Chong (28.0, 78.0), Northern Stranglethorn
• Aelthin (38.8, 71.6), Shattrath City
• Alchemist Kanhu (39.0, 29.4), Shattrath City
• Lorokeem (45.8, 20.4), Shattrath City
• Crystal Brightspark (71.6, 21.0), Icecrown
• Linzy Blackbolt (43.0, 30.4), Dalaran

Apprentice: 1 – 60

Journeyman: 60 – 140

Expert: 140 – 205

Notes:

• For the 185-205 range, you have two options based on available materials: Elixir of Agility or Elixir of Fortitude. You might need to craft a combination of both or choose one based on material availability.

Artisan: 205 – 285

Master: 285 – 350

Notes:

• From 300-315, you have a choice of three recipes: Volatile Healing Potion, Adept’s Elixir, or Onslaught Elixir. You can switch between them as needed or based on the availability of materials.

Grand Master: 350 – 425

Notes:

• You may need to craft more of the specified item if it turns yellow or green in your crafting window and does not grant a skill up with each craft.
• When you reach 400, you can make a [Northrend Alchemy Research] and your Alchemy Trinket. This might change the number of potions you need to craft to reach 425.

Illustrious: 425 – 525