Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 321 - Achieving 100 Million Gold

Welcome to the 321st edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up! In this week's blog post, we will be discussing the amazing achievement of a player reaching 100 million gold and how they accomplished it. We will also explore the gold-making opportunities in Cataclysm Classic and the recent changes to Speed Sets in patch 10.2.6. Additionally, we will delve into the topic of making gold in retail without Dragonflight and share some interesting rotating respawn farms. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of gold making!

100M Gold

Imagine having 100 million gold in your WoW account! That's an incredible amount of wealth. The player Youaintmyrealdad has achieved this remarkable feat and shared an insightful article detailing their journey. They utilized various resources such as Saddlebag, Undermine, TSM, and Wowhead to research, find, and sell valuable items. They also emphasized the importance of having multiple accounts for cross-server activities. Their journey started in the European region during The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King expansions, and in the Legion expansion on NA servers.

Youaintmyrealdad discussed some misconceptions about new players in the gold-making community. They believed that new players are often underestimated and that anyone can learn quickly if given the right resources and guidance. They also debunked the notion that one needs gold to make gold and highlighted the effectiveness of the "buy low, sell high" strategy, which can be applied even by new players.

The article also shared the author's experiences of flipping items, cross-realm trading, and offering services to other players for gold. Youaintmyrealdad provided valuable insights into making gold efficiently and suggested that new players should focus on areas they are familiar with or enjoy, such as transmog items or mounts. They concluded by emphasizing that gold making is achievable even without starting capital, as long as one is willing to put in the effort.

Preparing for Cataclysm Classic

TheLazyGoldmaker provided valuable insights into gold-making opportunities in Cataclysm Classic in their latest video and write-up. They discussed various niches for gold making, including Darkmoon Decks, shuffles, early PvP gear, and the highly sought-after Vial of the Sands mount. With the increased pace of patch drops and players' familiarity with the content, there are plenty of interesting markets to explore in Cataclysm Classic.

Speed Sets in 10.2.6

In patch 10.2.6, an interesting change was made to the old world enchants, specifically the Minor Speed Increase enchant, which is used to create speed sets for efficient dungeon farming. Previously capped at ilvl50, the enchant is now normalized to a range of ilvl320, allowing players to have more options for optimizing their speed sets. This change opens up new possibilities for players looking to maximize their character's movement speed during farming sessions. It also sparked discussions about whether it is better to use older item level gear or current content gear for speed sets.

Players have been experimenting with different gear combinations, gemming, and enchanting to achieve the fastest movement speed in various forms, such as cat form, bear form, and prowling. The options for +Speed items have expanded, offering players more choices for optimizing their speed sets. This change is particularly exciting for players who enjoy farming and want to be as efficient as possible.

Farming Gold for a Token Without Dragonflight

An interesting predicament was raised by a player who has been earning enough gold for a token in Wrath Classic but wants to achieve the same in Retail without Dragonflight. They reached out to the community for alternative methods, as they do not enjoy flipping items and prefer farming. Members of the community shared various suggestions, including farming old content for sought-after materials, crafting rare mounts, participating in cooking and fishing dailies, and making high-demand items like auto hammers.

The community's advice highlighted the importance of identifying markets with high demand and finding creative ways to cater to those needs. Suggestions also included farming for transmog items, elemental materials, and running older raids for valuable drops. While it may not be the most efficient or lucrative method, farming can still be a viable option for earning gold, especially for players who enjoy that playstyle.

Rotating Respawn Farms

In a fascinating video, WowGamerBoy demonstrated a rotating respawn farm technique. Instead of waiting for mobs to respawn in one location, the player rotates through different characters parked in various spots to pick up mobs for specific drops or transmog items. This method minimizes downtime and maximizes farming efficiency. While logout and load times can be a limiting factor, players with multiple accounts, limited addons, and fast hard drives can utilize this technique effectively.

Conclusion

The world of gold making in World of Warcraft is vast and diverse, offering players numerous opportunities to amass wealth. The achievements of players like Youaintmyrealdad serve as inspiration for aspiring gold makers, demonstrating that with determination, knowledge, and resourcefulness, anyone can reach the coveted milestone of 100 million gold. Preparing for the upcoming release of Cataclysm Classic presents exciting prospects, and players can discover new gold-making niches in the refreshed content. The recent changes to Speed Sets in patch 10.2.6 provide more options and flexibility for players looking to optimize their movement speed during farming sessions. And for those seeking to earn gold in Retail without Dragonflight, exploring alternative methods such as farming sought-after materials, crafting high-demand items, and participating in daily quests can prove fruitful.

We hope this blog post has provided valuable insights and inspiration for your gold-making endeavors. If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to share them in the comments below. Until next time, happy gold making!

Written by WowCarry