Welcome to your all-in-one guide to the best professions in The War Within, the latest World of Warcraft expansion. Whether you’re aiming to make gold, craft powerful gear, or maximize your character’s performance, the professions you choose will shape your experience right from the start.
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📚 Other Must-Read Guides for The War Within:
Mythic+ Dungeon Guide
Gold Farming Strategies
Gearing Guide
Best Classes to Play
Addon Recommendations
Leveling Tips
Tier Sets Overview
Great Vault Walkthrough
🌟 All Professions in The War Within
While no brand-new professions have launched with this expansion, a flood of new recipes has shaken up the crafting and gathering scene. Every profession falls into either the Crafting or Gathering category:
Crafting Professions:
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Inscription
Jewelcrafting
Leatherworking
Tailoring
Cooking
Gathering Professions:
Herbalism
Mining
Skinning
Fishing
Some shine in early progression. Others dominate the gold-making scene. The key is knowing what to focus on based on your goals.
🔝 Professions Tier List – The War Within
Here’s our up-to-date Tier List for professions in TWW:
| Tier | Profession |
|---|---|
| S | Engineering |
| A | Blacksmithing, Alchemy |
| B | Enchanting, Inscription, Tailoring, Leatherworking |
| C | Jewelcrafting, Mining, Skinning, Herbalism |
| D | Fishing, Cooking |
As patches roll out, this meta will shift – bookmark this guide to stay ahead of the curve.
🏆 Top Professions in The War Within
Some professions stand out no matter your class, spec, or focus:
Engineering – The Powerhouse
If there’s one profession that reigns supreme, it’s Engineering. Whether you’re launching bombs or building epic mounts, this one’s a must-have.
What You Can Craft:
Battle-Ready Binoculars
P.E.W. x2
Ol’ Smoky
Sky Golem (Mount)
Quack-E (Companion)
Auto-Hammer (Utility)
Why It’s Great: Combat gadgets, stat-boosting trinkets, and massive gold potential. Plus, it’s just plain fun.
Blacksmithing – The Heavy Hitter
Perfect for Plate-wearers like Warriors and Death Knights, Blacksmithing lets you forge your own weapons, armor, and enhancements.
Key Crafts:
Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
Obsidian Seared Halberd
Shadowed Belt Clasp
Tip: Pair with Mining to gather ores efficiently.
Alchemy – The Gold Mine
Craft potions, phials, and cauldrons essential for high-end PvE content. A consistent moneymaker.
Popular Items:
Refreshing Healing Potion
Potion Cauldron of Ultimate Power
Phial of Static Empowerment
Iced Phial of Corrupting Rage
Bonus: Transmutes and consumables are always in demand.
🍽️ Best Secondary Professions
Often ignored, secondary professions like Cooking and Fishing can turn into serious assets:
Top Food Buffs:
Braised Bruffalon Brisket
Riverside Picnic
Grand Banquet of the Kalu’ak
Fish to Catch:
Albino Cavefish
Spinefish
Islefin Dorado
Pro Tip: Fishing fuels Cooking – level both together for synergy and gold.
💰 Best Professions for Making Gold
Looking to fill your coffers? Focus on high-demand materials and consumables:
Top Gold-Making Professions:
Alchemy – Endless potion demand
Jewelcrafting – Craft and sell high-stat trinkets/rings
Blacksmithing – Plate gear and weapons
Herbalism & Mining – Sell raw mats early on
Combo Idea: Herbalism + Alchemy or Mining + Blacksmithing for maximum efficiency.
🔗 Best Profession Combos
To make the most of your profession picks, pair them smartly:
| Combo | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Alchemy + Herbalism | Gather mats and craft instantly |
| Blacksmithing + Mining | Self-sufficient gear crafting |
| Enchanting + Tailoring | Great for Cloth wearers |
| Engineering + Mining | Perfect for gadget crafting |
| Jewelcrafting + Mining | Stats + Materials in one |
| Leatherworking + Skinning | Ideal for Leather gear users |
Inscription + Herbalism is also great for crafting glyphs and selling scrolls.
⚔️ Best Professions by Class
Each class benefits more from certain professions. Here’s the optimal match:
| Class | Professions | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Death Knight | Blacksmithing + Mining | Plate gear and crafting synergy |
| Demon Hunter | Skinning + Leatherworking | Leather armor benefits |
| Druid | Herbalism + Alchemy | Great for self-sustain and income |
| Evoker | Mining + Herbalism | Racial boosts material gains |
| Hunter | Skinning + Leatherworking | Craft gear, sell excess |
| Mage | Tailoring + Enchanting | Cloth armor and item enhancement |
| Monk | Skinning + Leatherworking | Ideal armor synergy |
| Paladin | Blacksmithing + Mining | Plate user essentials |
| Priest | Tailoring + Enchanting | Caster gear and enhancements |
| Rogue | Mining + Engineering | Utility gadgets and damage boosts |
| Shaman | Herbalism + Alchemy | Consumable crafting + gold farm |
| Warlock | Tailoring + Enchanting | Cloth user and gear upgrades |
| Warrior | Blacksmithing + Engineering | Best combo for durability and damage tools |
Want to optimize further? Avoid duplicating professions between your main and alt characters for broader utility.
📌 Conclusion
Professions aren’t just side features in The War Within – they’re game-changers. From boosting your damage to funding your next mount, the right profession path sets you up for success.
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Good luck out there, heroes. May your bags be full of gold and your cooldowns short!
❓F.A.Q.
What’s the most useful profession in The War Within?
Engineering. It’s versatile, powerful in both PvE and PvP, and fun to play.
Which professions make the most gold?
Alchemy
Jewelcrafting
Blacksmithing
Herbalism
Mining
What are the best profession combos?
Alchemy + Herbalism
Blacksmithing + Mining
Enchanting + Tailoring
Engineering + Mining
What’s the best profession overall?
Alchemy is your go-to for profit and utility across all stages of the game.
How many professions can I have?
You can pick two primary professions at a time.
What’s the best profession for my class?
Check our chart above for the ideal combo based on your class and armor type.
Are professions really worth it?
Absolutely. Whether you want top-tier gear, a gold-making machine, or just quality-of-life perks, professions are more important than ever in The War Within.
