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Herbalism 1–300 Leveling Guide
Herbalism gathers plants for Alchemy and other crafts. Activate Find Herbs to see nearby nodes on the minimap; the profession needs no gathering tool.
Mark each step as you finish it and check off the materials you have collected. Progress is saved in this browser, shared between English and Korean, and does not require an account.
Gathering route: 1–300
| Skill | Gathering targets | Route and instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Peacebloom, Silverleaf, Earthroot | Route: Starting zones Circle the open ground for Peacebloom and Silverleaf. Add hillside Earthroot once you reach skill 15. Keep Find Herbs active. | |
| Mageroyal, Briarthorn, Stranglekelp | Route: Darkshore, Loch Modan, Silverpine Forest Follow the shoreline and nearby hills. Dive for Stranglekelp only when the surrounding enemies are manageable. | |
| Bruiseweed, Wild Steelbloom, Kingsblood, Liferoot | Route: Hillsbrad Foothills, Wetlands, Stonetalon Mountains Gather Kingsblood from 125 and Liferoot from 150. Search the riverbanks for Liferoot and hills for Wild Steelbloom. | |
| Fadeleaf, Goldthorn, Khadgar’s Whisker | Route: Stranglethorn Vale, Arathi Highlands Use a circuit through the hills and forest edges. Khadgar’s Whisker requires skill 185. | |
| Firebloom, Purple Lotus | Route: Tanaris, Searing Gorge, Stranglethorn Vale Pick Firebloom in dry terrain and Purple Lotus near ruins once you have 210 skill. Train Artisan before reaching 225. | |
 Sungrass | Route: Azshara Circle the grassy areas and keep gathering Sungrass until Gromsblood becomes available at 250. | |
 Gromsblood | Route: Felwood Follow the main road and sweep the clearings on either side. Gromsblood is useful for higher-skill Alchemy recipes. | |
 Dreamfoil | Route: Azshara, Felwood, Un’Goro Crater Pick Dreamfoil and continue collecting Sungrass and Gromsblood when they still grant skill. Choose a circuit your character can clear safely. |
Training and skill caps
Train Journeyman at skill 50, Expert at 125 and Artisan at 200 before hitting the 75, 150 and 225 skill caps. Capital-city trainers can teach all four ranks.
Alliance
- Tannysa — Stormwind City
- Reyna Stonebranch — Ironforge
Horde
- Jandi — Orgrimmar
- Komin Winterhoof — Thunder Bluff
Neutral
- Halassa Fernbreeze — Shen’dar Village, Zephras Isle
Preparation and practical tips
- Start with Peacebloom and Silverleaf in your starting zone. Earthroot becomes available at Herbalism 15.
- Move toward Mageroyal and Briarthorn as your skill improves; Stranglekelp grows underwater.
- Leave room in your bags for herbs and additional gathering materials.
- Stranglekelp grows underwater; Earthroot and Wild Steelbloom favor hills. Use a route that crosses the terrain your current herbs need.
- Goldthorn Tea gives a temporary +15 Herbalism boost in Forever. A boost can let you pick a plant above your base skill, but it does not replace rank training.
Useful pairing: Alchemy
Herbalism at a campsite
Incense Candle supplies Intellect; Greenhouse grows herbs, and Seed Hybridizer works with seeds.
How to build and use a campsite