Economical alchemy training

This is a guide on economical alchemy leveling. However, you should be sure to take a reality check on any materials you buy. Prices will fluctuate across realms.

As this is intended to save you money, buy only the materials you are sure you will need. If you run out, buy more. It is always more cost-effective to gather your own materials, rather than buying them. Avoid having extras, but if you do, try to sell them back on the Auction House.

Apprentice Alchemy (1 - 75)
Apprentice Alchemy allows 75 maximum skill, requires level 5.



Apprentice Alchemy Totals
 * 55 Silverleaf
 * 55 Peacebloom
 * 20 Briarthorn

Journeyman Alchemy (75 - 150)
Journeyman Alchemy allows 150 maximum skill, requires level 10 and 50 skill.



Journeyman Alchemy Totals
 * 8/18 Mageroyal
 * 98 Briarthorn
 * 30/40 Bruiseweed
 * 0/10 Stranglekelp

Expert Alchemy (150 - 225)
Expert Alchemy allows 225 maximum skill, requires level 20 and 125 skill.



Expert Alchemy Totals
 * 10 Briarthorn
 * 10 Bruiseweed
 * 40 Liferoot
 * 40 Kingsblood
 * 20 Wild Steelbloom
 * 20 Goldthorn
 * 10 Sungrass
 * 10 Khadgar's Whisker

Artisan Alchemy (225 - 300)
Artisan Alchemy allows 300 maximum skill, requires level 35 and 200 skill.



Artisan Alchemy Totals
 * 40 Khadgar's Whisker
 * 75 Sungrass
 * 85 Blindweed
 * 20 Icecap
 * 20 Sorrowmoss

Master Alchemy (300 - 375)
Master Alchemy allows 375 maximum skill, requires level 50 and 275 skill.



Notes:
 * You need to buy Recipe: Super Mana Potion. For alliance, visit Haalrun in Telredor (Zangarmarsh). For horde, visit Daga Ramba in Thunderlord Stronghold (Blade's Edge).
 * When choosing between Aldor and Scryer, keep in mind that Aldor has no alchemy recipes and Scryer has one (Recipe: Elixir of Major Firepower, which requires 345 alchemy).
 * At level 68 you can choose your Alchemy specialization. Unfortunately the quests for and  require materials that are hard to obtain since Wrath of the Lich King. So, instead of obtaining the specialization by completing the quests, it's easier to first become  and than switch to your desidered specialization for .  This guide includes the potions necessary for this quest - except for Super Healing Potion, as its components are expencive and you should have obtained a stack of them through quests and drops anyway. You'll also need the Recipe: Major Dreamless Sleep Potion. For alliance, visit Leeli Longhaggle in Terokkar Forest. For horde, visit Daga Ramba in Thunderlord Stronghold (Blade's Edge).

Master Alchemy Totals
 * 1 Recipe: Super Mana Potion
 * 1 Recipe: Major Dreamless Sleep Potion
 * 20 Golden Sansam
 * 35 Felweed
 * 40 Ragveil
 * 25 Dreaming Glory
 * 5 Nightmare Vine
 * 20 Goldclover
 * 10 Talandra's Rose
 * 10 Tiger Lily

Grand Master (375 - 450)
Grand Master Alchemy allows 450 maximum skill, requires level 65 and 350 skill.



Notes:
 * At skill 400 you learn Northrend Alchemy Research which you can "craft" every three days. Though not necessary, it's recommended to "craft" it when hitting 400. Also, the research may give you an alternative to crafting Indestructible Potion from 400 to 425.
 * At various skill level above 400 (while crafting Indestructible Potion) there are some things you might want to craft. They're listed in the table as optional, are Bind on Pickup and require alchemy to be used.
 * Instead of crafting expensive alchemy recipies from Wrath of the Lich King, since Cataclysm there is Draught of War which can be used to level up from 425 to 450. If you don't have Cataclysm, you need to craft Indestructible Potion up to 430, then Skyflare Diamond (430 - 435), and then Flask of Pure Mojo (435 - 450) instead.