U4GM - 7 Essential Steps to Prepare Crafting Alts for Gold in Pandaria Classic
When World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic launches, a great number of players will be diving back into the lush zones of Pandaria with gold-making in mind. As someone who’s farmed, crafted, and flipped their way through multiple expansions, I know that proper preparation of crafting alts can give you a massive advantage when it comes to earning WoW MoP Classic Gold.
Here are 7 essential steps I personally follow to prepare my crafting alts for the Pandaria Classic economy and set them up for long-term success.
1. Choose the Right Professions for Your Alts
In MoP Classic, not all professions are created equal when it comes to gold. From my own experience, pairing professions on different alts is far more efficient than trying to master everything on one character. Here’s what I recommend:
Tailoring + Enchanting: Great for crafting PvP gear and disenchanting excess items.
Herbalism + Alchemy: Strong for crafting potions and transmuting rare materials.
Mining + Blacksmithing: Crafting weapons and gear for early raiders and PvPers.
Inscription: Glyphs are still relevant and shoulder enchants return in Pandaria.
Each of these professions has its niche and will be in high demand, especially during the first few months of launch.
2. Level Alts Efficiently Before Launch
Start preparing now by getting your crafting alts to at least level 60–70 before MoP Classic drops. This allows you to immediately enter Pandaria and begin leveling professions without delay. During pre-patch events or downtime, I’ve often used heirlooms, rested XP, and dungeon runs to level characters faster. Trust me, you'll appreciate having high-level alts ready when the expansion hits.
3. Stockpile Pre-Patch Materials
Materials from Cataclysm (and earlier) are often needed in early profession leveling. I always check auction house prices for older mats and start hoarding cheap stacks well in advance. For example, if you’re planning to level Engineering, grab as many Cata-era ores and bars as you can before the prices spike.
4. Plan Your Gold-Making Strategy
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making gold. Personally, I always segment my alts based on economic roles: one focuses on consumables, another on gear, another on flipping items. This helps me cover different parts of the market and adapt to changes. You can also watch the market closely or use tools like TSM (TradeSkillMaster) to track trends and snipe underpriced items.
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5. Maximize Daily Cooldowns
Many professions in MoP have valuable daily cooldowns. Alchemists can transmute Living Steel, and Tailors can make Imperial Silk, which are essential components in high-end crafting. Make sure each of your crafting alts is trained and positioned to use these cooldowns daily. It’s a long-term investment that pays huge dividends.
6. Position Your Alts Strategically
Location matters. I usually keep some of my alts parked near Pandaria hubs like the Shrine of Two Moons or the Shrine of Seven Stars. These areas are close to trainers, the auction house (with guild perks or engineer wormholes), and farming zones. It minimizes downtime and boosts productivity when flipping items or crafting.
7. Keep Your Workflow Organized
The most underrated part of gold-making is staying organized. I use in-game notes, spreadsheets, or add-ons to keep track of what materials I need, cooldowns I’ve used, and which alts are ready to craft. This reduces mistakes and keeps my crafting network running like a well-oiled machine.
Having well-prepared crafting alts in MoP Classic is one of the most effective ways to generate WoW MoP Classic Gold without endless grinding. Whether you’re crafting high-demand gear or farming rare herbs, taking the time now to prepare will put you leagues ahead of others when Pandaria Classic launches.
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