n the World of Warcraft, there are two types of professions, primary and secondary. Every player may have as many Secondary Professions as he or she desires but will only be able to choose two Primary Professions. All professions also fall into three categories: gathering, production, and service.

Gathering Professions

Gathering professions support production professions by providing the materials necessary to create goods. Players may choose to become pure gatherers and sell gathered materials to other players.

 
Primary Profession

Supports: Alchemy

 
Secondary Profession

Supports: Cooking, Alchemy

 
Primary Profession

Supports: Blacksmithing, Engineering

 
Primary Profession

Supports: Leatherworking

Production Professions

Production professions allow players to create trade goods to be sold or used by the creator. However, some goods cannot be sold and are designed only to be used by the one who made the item.

Primary Profession

Supported by: Herbalism,
Fishing
Suggested for: All Classes

Comments: Excellent for those who need an extra boost of health or mana during battle.

Primary Profession

Supported by: Mining

Suggested for:  Warriors, Paladins

Comments: Forge your own powerful weapons and armor to wear or sell.

Secondary Profession

Supported by:  Fishing, Killing Beasts

Suggested for: All Classes

Comments: Cook your own food rather than buying from vendors.

Primary Profession

Supported by: Mining

Suggested for: All Classes

Subclasses:  Gnomish, Goblin

Comments: As an engineer, you won't make a lot of gold, but you'll be able to create the most powerful trade items in the game.

Primary Profession

Supported by: Skinning

Suggested for:  Druids, Hunters,  Rogues, Shaman

Subclasses:  Dragonscale, Elemental, Tribal

Comments: Create your own armor and make patches to increase the armor on some of your existing gear.

Primary Profession

Supported by:  Killing Humanoids

Suggested for:  Mages, Priests, Warlocks

Comments: Sew your own armor to wear or sell. You can also make gold by selling shirts and bags.

Service Professions

Although no goods are produced with service professions, they are still valuable skills to learn that will aid players in their adventures.

 
Primary Profession

Supported by: Disenchanting Items

Suggested for: All Classes

Comments: Disenchant existing magical items and use the materials to enhance your weapons and armor.


 
Secondary Profession

Supported by: Killing Humanoids

Suggested for: All Classes

Comments: Create bandages and heal yourself after battles to minimize down time.


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