WoW Forever Alchemy Recipes: Trainer, Vendor, Quest and Drop Sources
Beta caveat: built from beta records ahead of launch on 4 Nov UTC / 5 Nov AEDT. [Classic-based] = Classic Era data Forever may change; [Unconfirmed] = to recheck at launch.
Where does each Alchemy recipe come from in Forever? This page sorts them by source: trainer, vendor, reputation, Merchant’s Favor, quest and drop. For the skill-up route, use the Alchemy 1–300 guide.
How Alchemy recipes are learned
| Source | Recipes | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Learned with the profession | 3 | You know them as soon as you train Alchemy: Elixir of Minor Defense, plus two Forever recipes, Elixir of Minor Force and Minor Arcane Elixir. |
| Trainer | 42 | Bought from an Alchemy trainer as you rank up, including the Discolored Healing line. |
| Recipe item | 135 | You read a recipe (or a camp blueprint) that you bought, looted, earned with Merchant’s Favor or got from a quest. |
| Quest only | 1 | Restorative Potion, taught by a quest with no recipe item. |
| Source not recorded yet | 14 | No learning source in the records yet. [Unconfirmed] |
Counts come from Questing.wiki’s Forever Alchemy catalogue of 195 recipes. Most recipe items can be read a little earlier than the catalogue skill. Recipe: Elixir of the Owl reads at 280 on its Wowhead Forever tooltip against 285 in the catalogue. The tables below use the tooltip value.
Trainer recipes
| Who teaches it | Examples | Listed cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almost every Alchemy trainer, both factions, including the capitals, Jaxin Chong (Stranglethorn Vale) and three on Zephras Isle | Elixir of Minor Strength, Minor Troll’s Blood, Minor Mana, Minor Rejuvenation, Minor Fortitude, Cerulean Dye, Sulfuric Acid and the Forever Mana Well (20) | 50c to 2s |
| 16 trainers | Blackmouth Oil, Water Breathing, Elixir of Wisdom, Swim Speed, Lesser Mana, Lesser Troll’s Blood, Lesser Defense, Fire Oil, Elixir of Fire Power | 2s 50c to 30s |
| 14 trainers | Magenta Dye | 15s |
| 7 or 8 trainers, including Ainethil and Sylvanna Forestmoon (Darnassus), Doctor Herbert Halsey (Undercity), Kylanna Windwhisper (Feralas), Linzy Blackbolt and Patricia Egan (Alterac Mountains), Master Mycologist Shurome (Felwood) and Rogvar (Swamp of Sorrows) | Mana Potion, Lesser Invisibility, Elixir of Agility, Elixir of Defense, Catseye Elixir, Greater Mana, Oil of Immolation, Greater Water Breathing | 50s to 90s |
| 5 trainers | Viridian Dye | 1g |
| Kylanna Windwhisper (Feralas) and Master Mycologist Shurome (Felwood) | Detect Undead (45s), Dreamless Sleep and Arcane Elixir (90s each), Greater Intellect and Greater Agility (1g 8s each), Detect Demon (1g 26s) | 45s to 1g 26s |
| Kylanna Windwhisper, Master Mycologist Shurome and Rogvar | Stonescale Oil | 1g 35s |
Greater Mender’s Potion (185) is listed as trainer-taught with no trainer recorded yet. [Unconfirmed] Rank requirements are on the Alchemy guide.
The Discolored Healing line
Apothecary Renferrel (Silverpine Forest, Horde) and Odd Child (both factions) teach six Discolored Healing Potions. They heal more than the normal versions, but you take back part of the healing as damage over time. Major Discolored Healing Potion’s tooltip shows 75%.
| Recipe | Skill | Listed cost |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Discolored Healing Potion | 50 | 10c |
| Lesser Discolored Healing Potion | 85 | 1s |
| Discolored Healing Potion | 135 | 5s |
| Greater Discolored Healing Potion | 175 | 15s |
| Superior Discolored Healing Potion | 230 | 50s |
| Major Discolored Healing Potion | 290 | 1g |
Community reports also list the Minor recipe as a reward from the Horde quest Wild Hearts (quest level 11). [Unconfirmed]
Vendor recipes, skill 1–224
| Recipe | Recipe needs | Sold by | Listed price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe: Rage Potion | 60 | Defias Profiteer (Westfall), Xandar Goodbeard (Loch Modan), Hagrus (Orgrimmar) and 1 more | 1s | Limited |
| Recipe: Elixir of Coalesced Regret | 90 | Kzixx (Duskwood), Zixil (Hillsbrad Foothills) | 1s | Limited |
| Recipe: Holy Protection Potion | 100 | Xandar Goodbeard (Loch Modan), Kzixx (Duskwood), Hula’mahi (The Barrens) | 8s to 8s 42c | Limited |
| Recipe: Shadow Protection Potion | 135 | Christoph Jeffcoat (Hillsbrad Foothills), Harklan Moongrove (Ashenvale) | 9s to 9s 47c | Limited |
| Recipe: Free Action Potion | 150 | Kor’geld (Orgrimmar), Ulthir (Darnassus), Soolie Berryfizz (Ironforge) and 1 more | 18s to 18s 94c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Fire Protection Potion | 165 | Nandar Branson (Hillsbrad Foothills), Jeeda (Stonetalon Mountains) | 15s | Limited |
| Recipe: Shadow Oil | 165 | Bliztik (Duskwood), Montarr (Thousand Needles), Vendor-Tron 1000 (Desolace) | 15s to 15s 78c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Great Rage Potion | 175 | Hagrus (Orgrimmar), Ulthir (Darnassus), Vendor-Tron 1000 (Desolace) | 20s to 21s 5c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Frost Protection Potion | 190 | Drovnar Strongbrew (Arathi Highlands), Glyx Brewright (Stranglethorn Vale) | 20s to 21s 5c | Limited |
| Recipe: Lesser Arcane Elixir | 190 | Elaine Compton (Stormwind City), Jornah (Orgrimmar), Dokimi (Thunder Bluff) and 3 more | 1g 60s to 2g 11s 76c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Nature Protection Potion | 190 | Glyx Brewright (Stranglethorn Vale), Alchemist Pestlezugg (Tanaris), Logannas (Feralas) and 1 more | 20s to 21s 5c | Limited |
| Recipe: Frost Oil | 200 | Bro’kin (Alterac Mountains) | 26s 31c | Limited |
| Recipe: Insulating Gniodine | 200 | Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket (Gnomeregan) | 2g 50s | Unlimited |
“Recipe needs” is the Alchemy skill, plus any reputation rank, printed on the recipe’s Wowhead Forever tooltip. Prices are the lowest and highest listed across Questing.wiki’s Forever vendor records. “Limited” means every recorded seller holds only one or two copies at a time.
Gorhak in Desolace is reported selling the Forever recipes Greater Spellblasting Potion (185) and Greater Frenzy Potion (190), with no price recorded. [Unconfirmed]
Vendor and reputation recipes, skill 225–300
| Recipe | Recipe needs | Sold by | Listed price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe: Mildly-Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion | 225 | Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket (Gnomeregan) | 5g | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Philosopher’s Stone | 225 | Alchemist Pestlezugg (Tanaris) | 80s | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Iron to Gold | 225 | Alchemist Pestlezugg (Tanaris) | 80s | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Mithril to Truesilver | 225 | Alchemist Pestlezugg (Tanaris) | 80s | Limited |
| Recipe: Ghost Dye | 245 | Logannas (Feralas), Bronk (Feralas) | 90s to 94s 73c | Limited |
| Recipe: Elixir of Shadow Power | 250 | Maria Lumere (Stormwind City), Algernon (Undercity) | 1g to 1g 5s 26c | Limited |
| Recipe: Potion of Demon Slaying | 250 | Rartar (Swamp of Sorrows), Nina Lightbrew (Blasted Lands) | 1g to 1g 5s 26c | Limited |
| Recipe: Superior Mana Potion | 260 | Ulthir (Darnassus), Algernon (Undercity) | 1g 26s 31c | Limited |
| Recipe: Elixir of Superior Defense | 265 | Kor’geld (Orgrimmar), Soolie Berryfizz (Ironforge) | 1g 36s 84c | Limited |
| Recipe: Greater Dreamless Sleep | 275, Zandalar Tribe Friendly | Rin’wosho the Trader (Stranglethorn Vale) | 5g 62s 50c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Mageblood Elixir | 275, Zandalar Tribe Revered | Rin’wosho the Trader (Stranglethorn Vale) | 5g 62s 50c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Air to Fire | 275, Argent Dawn Honored | Argent Quartermaster Hasana (Tirisfal Glades), Argent Quartermaster Lightspark (Western Plaguelands), Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock (Eastern Plaguelands) | 1g 58s 82c to 1g 68s 75c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Arcanite | 275 | Alchemist Pestlezugg (Tanaris) | 5g | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Earth to Water | 275, Timbermaw Hold Friendly | Meilosh (Felwood) | 1g 57s 89c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Fire to Earth | 275 | Plugger Spazzring (Blackrock Depths) | 1g 50s | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Water to Air | 275 | Magnus Frostwake (Western Plaguelands) | 1g 50s | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Living Action Potion | 285, Zandalar Tribe Exalted | Rin’wosho the Trader (Stranglethorn Vale) | 5g 62s 50c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Major Troll’s Blood Elixir | 290, Zandalar Tribe Honored | Rin’wosho the Trader (Stranglethorn Vale) | 5g 29s 41c | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Flask of Chromatic Resistance | 300 | Pix Xizzix (Stranglethorn Vale) | 50 Tarnished Undermine Real | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Flask of Distilled Wisdom | 300 | Pix Xizzix (Stranglethorn Vale) | 50 Tarnished Undermine Real | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Flask of Petrification | 300 | Pix Xizzix (Stranglethorn Vale) | 50 Tarnished Undermine Real | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Flask of Supreme Power | 300 | Pix Xizzix (Stranglethorn Vale) | 50 Tarnished Undermine Real | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Flask of the Titans | 300 | Pix Xizzix (Stranglethorn Vale) | 50 Tarnished Undermine Real | Unlimited |
| Recipe: Transmute Elemental Fire | 300, Thorium Brotherhood Friendly | Lokhtos Darkbargainer (Blackrock Depths) | 12g 70s 58c | Limited |
“Recipe needs” is the Alchemy skill, plus any reputation rank, printed on the recipe’s Wowhead Forever tooltip. Prices are the lowest and highest listed across Questing.wiki’s Forever vendor records. “Limited” means every recorded seller holds only one or two copies at a time.
Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris is the big stop: Philosopher’s Stone, Iron to Gold, Mithril to Truesilver and Arcanite. Pix Xizzix in Stranglethorn Vale sells the five classic flasks for Tarnished Undermine Real, not gold. Several flasks also drop in dungeons: Flask of the Titans from General Drakkisath and Chromatic Resistance from Gyth (Blackrock Spire), Supreme Power from Ras Frostwhisper (Scholomance) and Distilled Wisdom from Balnazzar in Stratholme. [Classic-based]
Merchant’s Favor recipes
Nina Surefire in Redridge Mountains (Alliance) and Apothecary Durelle in The Barrens (Horde) are recorded selling 29 Forever recipes for Merchant’s Favor:
| Favor | Recipes | Recipe needs | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 8 | 65 to 140 | Elixir of Lesser Spirit, Lesser Mageblood, Lesser Intellect, Lesser Cleric’s, Lesser Arcane Elixir, Mender’s, Spellblasting and Frenzy Potion |
| 120 | 6 | 165 to 245, Friendly | Greater Spirit, Greater Mageblood, Greater Cleric’s, Greater Fortitude, Disorienting Smog, Dragonfire Potion |
| 180 | 13 | 250 to 285, Honored | Elixir of the Phalanx, Cunning, Ferocity, Sages, the Whale and the Owl, Venomous Blood, Caustic Smog, Elemental Purging, Nature Power, Wicked Regeneration, Major Mender’s, Major Spellblasting |
| 240 | 2 | 290 to 300, Honored | Major Frenzy Potion and Elixir of the Grizzly |
The tooltips ask for Friendly or Honored “with this faction” without naming it. How Favor works is on the Merchant’s Favor page. [Unconfirmed]
Recipes that aren’t in Classic Era
These recipes use item IDs that Classic Era never had:
- Recipe: Lesser Arcane Elixir (190) is sold in all six capitals for 1g 60s to 2g 11s 76c, such as by Elaine Compton in Stormwind City and Jornah in Orgrimmar. It’s a different item from the 120 Favor version.
- Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan sells Insulating Gniodine (200, 2g 50s) and Mildly-Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion (225, 5g).
- Kzixx (Duskwood) and Zixil (Hillsbrad Foothills) sell Elixir of Coalesced Regret (90) for 1s, one copy at a time.
- The Minor and Lesser Spirit, Mageblood, Mender’s, Spellblasting, Frenzy and Cleric’s recipes (15 to 95) are reported as low-level drops, such as Minor Spellblasting from Kobold Geomancers in Elwynn Forest and Minor Mageblood from Young Wendigos in Dun Morogh. [Unconfirmed]
- The Superior Mender’s, Spellblasting and Frenzy recipes (230 to 240), Potion of Predatory Senses (195), Potion of Beast Slaying (280), Distilled Firewater (250), Transmute: Legionite (275) and the four Natural flasks (300) have no source recorded yet. [Unconfirmed]
Quest recipes
| Recipe | Recipe needs | Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe: Lesser Stoneshield Potion | 215 | Liquid Stone, quest level 37 |
| Restorative Potion | 215 | Learned through a quest; quest not named in the records [Unconfirmed] |
Drop recipes
Most low and mid recipes are world drops with many reported sources, and many also turn up in lockboxes and chests. Recipe: Wildvine Potion has 45 reported sources and Recipe: Elixir of Giant Growth has 90. The Blueprint: Fermenter (140) for your camp drops from Rath’mael (7.72% on its tooltip) and is reported from Wailing Caverns and the Ruins of Lordaeron. No source is recorded yet for Blueprint: Alchemy Laboratory (300). [Unconfirmed]
One Forever change to watch: Recipe: Elixir of Greater Firepower now teaches Elixir of Holy Power (up to 40 Holy spell damage) on its Forever tooltip.
Named drops to farm
| Recipe | Recipe needs | Reported source |
|---|---|---|
| Major Mana Potion | 295 | Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance (8.85% on its tooltip); also reported from Magnus Frostwake |
| Greater Arcane Protection Potion | 290 | Cobalt Mageweaver, Winterspring (9.24%) |
| Greater Fire Protection Potion | 290 | Firebrand Invoker and Pyromancer, Blackrock Spire |
| Greater Frost Protection Potion | 290 | Frostmaul Giant, Winterspring (5.03%) |
| Greater Holy Protection Potion | 290 | Scarlet Alchemist, Scarlet Enclave |
| Greater Nature Protection Potion | 290 | Rotting Behemoth and Decaying Horror, Western Plaguelands |
| Greater Shadow Protection Potion | 290 | Dark Adept and Shadowmage, Eastern Plaguelands |
| Elixir of the Mongoose | 280 | Legashi Rogue (Azshara) and Jadefire Rogue (Felwood) |
| Elixir of Brute Force | 275 | Small Brown-wrapped Package |
| Elixir of the Sages | 270 | Scarlet casters, Eastern Plaguelands |
| Mighty Rage Potion | 255 | Blackrock Slayer, Burning Steppes (4.01%) |
| Elixir of Greater Firepower | 250 | Dark Iron Slavers, Taskmasters and Watchmen, Searing Gorge |
| Gift of Arthas | 240 | Skeletal Flayers and Slavering Ghouls, Western Plaguelands |
| Elixir of Frost Power | 190 | Winter Veil gifts |
Each has only a few reported sources, so these are the ones to farm for. Rates in brackets are from Wowhead Forever tooltips. Others aren’t confirmed for Forever. [Unconfirmed]
Tips
- Check limited-stock vendors when you pass them. One copy means another player can buy it first.
- Tanaris and Stranglethorn Vale cover a lot in one trip: Pestlezugg in Tanaris, and Glyx Brewright, Rin’wosho and Pix Xizzix in Stranglethorn.
- Transmutes and flasks need reputation or a currency, so start on the Zandalar, Argent Dawn and Timbermaw ranks early.
- Rare recipes and the potions they make sell well on the auction house. See crafting for gold and healing potions.
Related: Alchemy 1–300, Herbalism, herb farming, healing potions, Merchant’s Favor, Blacksmithing plan sources, Leatherworking recipe sources, Tailoring recipe sources, auction house tips, consumables to sell at launch, transmutes and cooldowns and all professions.
FAQ
Where do I get the Fermenter blueprint?
It drops from Rath’mael, and Questing.wiki reports it from Wailing Caverns and the Ruins of Lordaeron. It needs Alchemy 140.
Where is Major Mana Potion?
Its Forever tooltip lists Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance at 8.85%. A community report also lists Magnus Frostwake in Western Plaguelands. [Unconfirmed]
Do limited-stock recipes come back?
In Classic they restock after a while. The Forever restock timer hasn’t been confirmed. [Unconfirmed]
Why do prices differ between vendors?
The records list slightly different prices for the same recipe, such as Holy Protection Potion at 8s or 8s 42c. In Classic, faction reputation discounts cause this. [Classic-based]
Sources
- Questing.wiki — WoW Forever Alchemy recipes (learning sources, trainers, vendors, drops)
- Wowhead Forever item tooltips (recipe skill and reputation requirements, drop rates)
- Wowhead Classic item tooltips (Classic Era comparison)