THE GAME
WoW Forever professions
The twelve Classic professions and what changes in Forever: over 600 recipes, the camp and what each one brings to the campfire.
Classic → WoW Forever
What it was in Classic and what it is now, row by row.
| — | Classic | WoW Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Recipes | Classic's | Over 600 new ones, across every profession and level range |
| Camp | Did not exist | A basic campfire with vendors, repairs, profession stations and one-hour buffs |
| Profession buffs | None | Each profession adds a camp item: three per basic campfire, one per player; they do not stack with class buffs |
| Food | Stats only | Stats plus a small experience bonus |
| Account progress | Did not exist | A Professions tree in the Legacy system |
Profession by profession
Primary
Alchemy
In Classic Potions, elixirs and transmutes. Flasks required an Alchemy Lab found only in specific places.
In Forever
- Camp item: Alchemy Lab — An alchemy station at the camp (for flasks, per Warcraft Tavern) Blizzard
Blacksmithing
In Classic Weapons, plate and mail armor, with anvils and forges only in towns and cities.
In Forever
- Camp item: Sharpening Wheel — Increased attack power Blizzard
- Camp item: Anvil and master forge — Crafting stations at the camp Press
- Blizzard showed Blacksmithing recipes in the Deep Dive panel.
Enchanting
In Classic Disenchanting items and enchanting gear.
In Forever
Blizzard hasn't said anything about this profession yet. We'll update it with the beta (September 17).
Engineering
In Classic Gadgets, explosives and the Gnomish and Goblin paths.
In Forever
Blizzard hasn't said anything about this profession yet. We'll update it with the beta (September 17).
Herbalism
In Classic Gathering herbs across the world.
In Forever
- Camp item: Incense Candle — Increased intellect Blizzard
- Confirmed Legacy perk: Bountiful Harvest, more materials when gathering.
Leatherworking
In Classic Leather and mail armor, with the Dragonscale, Elemental and Tribal paths.
In Forever
- Camp item: Tanning Rack — Required for advanced recipes Blizzard
Mining
In Classic Mining ore and smelting it at a forge.
In Forever
- Confirmed Legacy perk: Bountiful Harvest, more materials when gathering.
Skinning
In Classic Skinning beasts for leather.
In Forever
- Confirmed Legacy perk: Bountiful Harvest, more materials when gathering.
Tailoring
In Classic Cloth armor and bags.
In Forever
- Camp item: Faction Banner — Increased spirit Blizzard
Secondary
Cooking
In Classic Food with stats; the campfire was only for cooking.
In Forever
- Camp item: Improved campfires — Allow 5 or 10 items in the camp Blizzard
- Crafted food gives a small experience bonus on top of stats (Blizzard); 5% per kill according to Warcraft Tavern.
- Blizzard showed Cooking recipes in the Deep Dive panel.
First Aid
In Classic Bandages and anti-venom.
In Forever
- Camp item: First Aid Kit — Increased stamina Press
- In the demo: a tourniquet against bleeds, a poultice against diseases and craftable healing potions (Warcraft Tavern).
Fishing
In Classic Fishing waters around the world.
In Forever
- Updated to fit the camp system, according to Wowhead's liveblog.