Is It Too Late to Begin Pursuing Professions? Wowhead Economy Weekly Round-Up 297

In this blog post, we'll discuss the profitability of professions in the Dragonflight expansion, as well as how to use CraftSim to find profitable items. We'll also talk about the changing landscape of gold-making and how expectations have shifted.

Too Late Getting Started on Professions?

Dragonflight is maturing as an expansion, and many players may have missed the opportunity to get into professions early on. The question now is, is it worth getting started with professions at this late stage, and which professions are profitable?

The key here is to continue leveling your chosen profession. Regardless of which profession you switch to, you will always be behind other crafters. The most important aspect is to accumulate Knowledge Points, which unfortunately have a weekly cap. So catching up will depend on luck and activity.

However, there are still niches you can focus on. CraftSim is a useful tool for identifying potentially profitable items based on your skill level and the market. By targeting specific recipes and testing the market, you can find opportunities to make a profit.

• CraftSim and Inscription

For example, let's take a look at character with Inscription. Despite being on the low pop realms, you can slowly level Inscription over time. By analyzing region-wide commodities, server-specific non-commodities, pricing, and sale rates, you can identify profitable items.

• Work Orders and Trade Chat

Don't forget to consider Work Orders and trade chat. Public Work Orders and listening to trade chat can provide insights into what people are requesting. Additionally, a filter for showing recent fulfilled orders would be incredibly useful, especially on low pop realms. It's important to note, however, that pickings may be slim at this late stage of the expansion.

The key takeaway from Dragonflight is that to make the most of professions, you need to invest time and effort into developing as a crafter. Profits are not guaranteed, and you need to actively look for opportunities and niches, much like in the real world.

Engineering Wyrmhole Generator

One interesting discovery in the world of professions is the Engineering Item - Wyrmhole Generator. u/Jaghas has noticed that the Wyrmhole Generator will have an option for transportation to the Emerald Dream. While this item may not be a great seller in Dragonflight due to the ease of flying around, it does provide utility for players looking for quick transportation to a general area.

Stock up on Artisan's Mettle Before 10.2

The Lazy Goldmaker has pointed out the value of stocking up on Artisan's Mettle for certain professions in the upcoming 10.2 update. Artisan's Mettle allows you to guarantee quality 3 for various crafts, increasing expected profit. Additionally, the increase in demand during patch launches can drive up prices, making it a good time to stock up.

How to Gain 300k Gold per Week (without Dragonflight)

u/Vardam posted an interesting question about making enough gold to buy the Dragonflight expansion without relying on the expansion itself. The landscape of gold-making has changed significantly since the beginning of WoW, and the divide between low-effort methods and the value of gold has widened. Farming is no longer as profitable as it used to be, and players need to find new approaches.

One recommendation is to focus on transmog crafting or find niche markets that are not yet saturated. Engineering materials, for example, can be a profitable area to explore. Flipping speed stat items using tools like TSM (TradeSkillMaster) is another potential avenue for gold-making. While it may require more effort, there are still opportunities to make a meaningful amount of gold.

Conclusion

The gold-making landscape in Dragonflight has changed, and players need to adapt to new strategies and opportunities. It's no longer enough to rely solely on farming or raw gold. Investing time, exploring niches, and utilizing tools like CraftSim and TSM can help players maximize their profits. Remember, making gold takes effort and patience, but with the right approach, you can achieve your goals.

Further Reading

If you're interested in learning more about gold-making in WoW, we recommend checking out the /r/woweconomy subreddit and its accompanying Discord server. There you'll find a wealth of information and discussions on the topic. We hope you found this blog post useful, happy goldmaking! In case you don't have much time to farm the gold we can always provide it for you instead.