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10.2 Shipment Quests, Establishing Alts Factories & Dracothysts - Economy Weekly Roundup
Welcome to WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up! In this week's post, we will explore the new shipment quests in the upcoming Patch 10.2 and discuss how to set up alt armies and factories to maximize your gold-making potential in World of Warcraft. My name is WowCarry, and I'll be your guide through the world of gold-making!
10.2 Shipment Quests
The Barter Brick quest system was a profitable gold-making method in patch 10.1. In patch 10.2, we have a similar system called Shipment Quests. These quests require you to turn in a large number of materials in exchange for rewards such as reputation and valuable items.
The key difference is that now you have to turn in materials instead of profession items. This means a wider market and greater quantity for these materials. You can only turn in two shipments per week, and the available quests will vary each week.
Here is a list of the different quests and the materials required for each:
| Quest | Materials |
| Khaz'gorite Shipment | 15 Khaz'gorite Ore + 1 Awakened Fire + 1 Awakened Earth |
| Draconium Shipment | 25 Draconium Ore + 1 Awakened Fire + 1 Awakened Earth |
| Serevite Shipment | 100 Serevite Ore + 1 Awakened Fire + 1 Awakened Earth |
| Cloth Shipment | 125 Tattered Wildercloth + 25 Wildercloth + 15 Chromatic Dust + 3 Vibrant Shards |
| Food Shipment | 50 Dragon Isles Fish + 15 Ribbed Molusk Meat + 15 Bruffalon Flank + 15 Mighty Mammoth Ribs + 15 Burly Bear Haunch |
| Uncommon Herb Shipment | 25 Uncommon Herbs + 1 Awakened Frost + 1 Awakened Air |
| Hide Shipment | 15 Dense Hide or Lustrous Scaled Hide + 10 Fire Infused Hide + 5 Pristine Vorquin Horn |
| Skin Shipment | 100 Resilient Leather or Adamant Scale + 15 Flawless Proto Dragon Scale + 15 Crystal Spine Fur |
| Diamond Shipment | 5 Illimited Diamonds |
| Rare Gem Shipment | 25 Rare Gems |
| Hochenblume Shipment | 100 Hochenblume + 1 Awakened Frost + 1 Awakened Air |
| Islefin Dorado Shipment | 5 Islefin Dorado + 15 Pebbled Rock Salts + 15 Assorted Exotic Spices |
Please note that the prices of these materials may be low at the moment due to stockpiling. However, once the patch goes live, prices are expected to increase.
Where's the Free Gold?
With the changing landscape of gold-making, the traditional low-effort methods of making gold have become less viable. Mission tables, callings, and raw gold farms have all been nerfed or eliminated in recent expansions. The margins on crafting items for the Auction House are also slim due to region-wide competition.
However, there are still opportunities to make gold with activities such as dragon racing and world quests. While these methods require more time and effort, they can still yield a decent amount of gold. For example, completing all gold reward world quests in the Dreamsurge zone and participating in dragon racing dailies can earn you around 200k gold per week.
Keep in mind that the rewards from world quests are dependent on your character's item level. So, the higher your item level, the more gold you will receive from these quests. Additionally, there are other gold-making options available, such as engaging in PvP daily quests or exploring the possibilities in Classic WoW.
Alt Army Factories
If you're looking to maximize your gold-making potential, setting up alt armies can be a great strategy. By having multiple alts with specialized professions, such as tailoring and alchemy, you can create a production line that generates passive income.
One Reddit user, u/kll131, shared a guide on how to set up tailoring and alchemy for alchemy and tailoring in about 45 minutes. This guide also covers old-world daily cooldowns and mission tables that can further boost your gold-making efforts.
Setting up these alt armies allows you to take advantage of the steady demand for certain items and complete lucrative missions and quests. It may require an initial investment in materials and skills, but the long-term profits can be significant.
Dracothyst Again
With no major changes to systems in patch 10.2, Dracothysts will remain relevant. These valuable items are used in the new 10.2 crests and can fetch a high price in the market. So, if you haven't already, now is the time to set up some Dracothyst crafters to take advantage of the increased demand and potentially higher profits.
Conclusion
Patch 10.2 brings new opportunities for gold-making in World of Warcraft. Whether it's participating in the shipment quests, setting up alt armies and factories, or focusing on Dracothysts, there are plenty of ways to maximize your gold-making potential. Remember to adapt your strategies to the changing landscape of gold-making and stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the WoW economy.
What are your plans for patch 10.2? Will you be returning to the game and engaging in gold-making activities?