Enchanting
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Enchanting
Overview
Enchanting is a primary profession. It lets you improve equipment with enchantments, and recover materials by disenchanting items.
It does not need a gathering profession: its materials come from disenchanted items. Blood Elves have the Arcane Affinity ability, which increases Enchanting skill by 10.
What this profession is for
- Enchant equipment to strengthen it.
- Disenchant items to obtain materials.
- Craft wands and other magical items.
Learning the profession
Enchanting is learned from an enchanting trainer. Each rank raises the profession's maximum skill and requires a character level and a minimum skill:
- Apprentice: up to 75 skill, from level 5.
- Journeyman: up to 150, from 50 skill and level 10.
- Expert: up to 225, from 125 skill and level 20.
- Artisan: up to 300, from 200 skill and level 35.
- Master: up to 375.
- Grand Master: up to 450, from 350 skill.
Remember to visit your trainer as you approach your rank's limit: beyond it, your skill no longer increases.
In Wrath of the Lich King, the enchanting trainers in the capital cities teach the Apprentice to Artisan ranks, from 1 to 300. The Master rank, from 300 to 375, is learned in Outland, and the Grand Master rank, from 375 to 450, in Northrend, from the trainers shown in brackets.
Alliance
- Stormwind: Lucan Cordell.
- Ironforge: Gimble Thistlefuzz.
- Darnassus: Taladan.
- The Exodar: Nahogg.
- Hellfire Peninsula: Johan Barnes (300 – 375), at Honor Hold.
- Borean Tundra: Alexis Marlowe (375 – 450).
- Howling Fjord: Elizabeth Jackson (375 – 450).
Horde
- Orgrimmar: Godan.
- Thunder Bluff: Teg Dawnstrider.
- Undercity: Lavinia Crowe.
- Silvermoon City: Sedana.
- Hellfire Peninsula: Felannia (300 – 375), at Thrallmar.
- Borean Tundra: Eorain Dawnstrike (375 – 450).
- Howling Fjord: Emil Autumn (375 – 450).
Neutral
- Dalaran: Enchanter Nalthanis (375 – 450).
Guide 1 – 450
This guide takes you from 1 to 450. Up to 300, the route is the same as in Classic Era; from 300 to 351, it uses the materials of Outland, then those of Northrend up to 450. Several formulas are bought from vendors, noted below. Quantities are estimates: once a formula is no longer orange, you sometimes need to make a few more.
Required components from 1 to 300
- Copper RodVendor componentSold by vendors.: 1
- Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 193
- Lesser Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 13
- Silver RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Greater Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 23
- ShadowgemGem or pearlBought at the auction house.: 1
- Lesser Astral EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 10
- Soul DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 67
- Golden RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Iridescent PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house.: 1
- Greater Astral EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 2
- Lesser Mystic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 20
- Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 158
- Truesilver RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Black PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house.: 1
- Greater Mystic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 2
- Lesser Nether EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 12
- Dream DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 350
- Greater Nether EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 25
- Arcanite RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Golden PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house.: 1
- Illusion DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 82
- Greater Eternal EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 4
- Large Brilliant ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 2
Dusts, essences and shards are obtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. The Copper Rod is sold by vendors; the other rods are made by blacksmiths.
Required components from 300 to 351
- Fel Iron RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Large Brilliant ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 6
- Greater Eternal EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 4
- Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 179
- Greater Planar EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 54
- Nightmare VineHerbGathered with Herbalism or bought at the auction house.: 15
- Imbued VialVendor componentSold by vendors.: 15
- Adamantite RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Large Prismatic ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 8
- Primal MightIngredient: 1
Required components from 351 to 450
- Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 772
- Greater Cosmic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 47
- Dream ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 48
- Crystallized WaterIngredient: 10
- Eternal EarthIngredient: 134
- Eternium RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
- Greater Planar EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 6
- Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house.: 6
- Titanium RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house.: 1
Also set aside 12 Dream ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. to buy the last three formulas.
Dusts, essences and shards are obtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. Fel Iron, Adamantite, Eternium and Titanium Rods are made by blacksmiths. The other components are bought at the auction house.
1 – 2
Start by making your Runed Copper Rod: it is needed for all your first enchantments.
- Runed Copper RodCrafted itemKnown as soon as you learn the profession. (1): Copper RodVendor componentSold by vendors. (1), Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (1), Lesser Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (1).
2 – 75
Enchant bracers with Minor Health. Remember to learn the Journeyman rank at 50.
- Enchant Bracer - Minor HealthEnchantKnown as soon as you learn the profession. (80): Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (80).
75 – 85
The Chest Minor Mana formula is bought from a vendor.
- Enchant Chest - Minor ManaEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 20 skill. (12): Lesser Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (12).
85 – 100
Move on to Bracer Minor Stamina.
- Enchant Bracer - Minor StaminaEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 50 skill. (15): Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (45).
100 – 101
Make your Runed Silver Rod.
- Runed Silver RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 100 skill. (1): Silver RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (6), Greater Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (3), ShadowgemGem or pearlBought at the auction house. (1).
101 – 105
Go back to Bracer Minor Stamina.
- Enchant Bracer - Minor StaminaEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 50 skill. (7): Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (21).
105 – 120
Move on to Bracer Minor Agility.
- Enchant Bracer - Minor AgilityEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 80 skill. (20): Strange DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (40), Greater Magic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20).
120 – 130
The Cloak Minor Agility formula is bought from a vendor. At 125, go back to a trainer to learn the Expert rank.
- Enchant Cloak - Minor AgilityEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 110 skill. (10): Lesser Astral EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (10).
130 – 150
Move on to Bracer Lesser Stamina.
- Enchant Bracer - Lesser StaminaEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 130 skill. (20): Soul DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (40).
150 – 151
Make your Runed Golden Rod.
- Runed Golden RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 150 skill. (1): Golden RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Iridescent PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house. (1), Greater Astral EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (2), Soul DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (2).
151 – 160
Go back to Bracer Lesser Stamina.
- Enchant Bracer - Lesser StaminaEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 130 skill. (10): Soul DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20).
160 – 165
Enchant a few shields.
- Enchant Shield - Lesser StaminaEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 155 skill. (5): Lesser Mystic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (5), Soul DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (5).
165 – 180
Move on to Bracer Spirit.
- Enchant Bracer - SpiritEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 165 skill. (15): Lesser Mystic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (15).
180 – 200
Move on to Bracer Strength.
- Enchant Bracer - StrengthEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 180 skill. (20): Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20).
200 – 201
At 200, go back to a trainer to learn the Artisan rank. Then make your Runed Truesilver Rod: keep it, you will need it around 290.
- Runed Truesilver RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 200 skill. (1): Truesilver RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Black PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house. (1), Greater Mystic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (2), Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (2).
201 – 205
Go back to Bracer Strength.
- Enchant Bracer - StrengthEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 180 skill. (4): Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (4).
205 – 225
Enchant cloaks with Greater Defense.
- Enchant Cloak - Greater DefenseEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 205 skill. (20): Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (60).
225 – 235
Move on to Gloves Agility.
- Enchant Gloves - AgilityEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 210 skill. (12): Lesser Nether EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (12), Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (12).
235 – 245
Enchant about ten chests with Superior Health.
- Enchant Chest - Superior HealthEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 220 skill. (10): Vision DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (60).
245 – 265
Move on to Bracer Greater Strength.
- Enchant Bracer - Greater StrengthEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 240 skill. (25): Dream DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (50), Greater Nether EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (25).
265 – 290
The Shield Greater Stamina formula is sold by Daniel Bartlett (Undercity) or Mythrin'dir (Darnassus).
- Enchant Shield - Greater StaminaEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 265 skill. (30): Dream DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (300).
290 – 291
The last two formulas are sold by Lorelae Wintersong, in Moonglade. First make your Runed Arcanite Rod: it uses up your Runed Truesilver Rod.
- Runed Arcanite RodCrafted itemRecipe bought from a vendor at 290 skill. (1): Arcanite RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Golden PearlGem or pearlBought at the auction house. (1), Illusion DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (10), Greater Eternal EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (4), Runed Truesilver RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 200 skill. (1), Large Brilliant ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (2).
291 – 300
Finish with Cloak Superior Defense.
- Enchant Cloak - Superior DefenseEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 285 skill. (9): Illusion DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (72).
300 – 301
Learn the Master rank from your faction's master trainer in Hellfire Peninsula. Then make your Runed Fel Iron Rod: it uses up your Runed Arcanite Rod.
- Runed Fel Iron RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 300 skill. (1): Fel Iron RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Runed Arcanite RodCrafted itemRecipe bought from a vendor at 290 skill. (1), Large Brilliant ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (6), Greater Eternal EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (4).
301 – 310
Enchant Bracers with Assault.
- Enchant Bracer - AssaultEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 300 skill. (9): Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (54).
310 – 320
Move on to Cloak Major Armor enchantments.
- Enchant Cloak - Major ArmorEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 310 skill. (10): Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (80).
320 – 340
Enchant Chests with Major Spirit: the formula turns yellow around 330, so you need to make a few more.
- Enchant Chest - Major SpiritEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 320 skill. (23): Greater Planar EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (46).
340 – 350
The Superior Wizard Oil formula is sold by Madame Ruby, in Shattrath City. It is already yellow: you sometimes need to make a few more.
- Superior Wizard OilCrafted itemRecipe bought from a vendor at 340 skill. (15): Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (45), Nightmare VineHerbGathered with Herbalism or bought at the auction house. (15), Imbued VialVendor componentSold by vendors. (15).
350 – 351
Make your Runed Adamantite Rod: it uses up your Runed Fel Iron Rod. Its formula is sold by Vodesiin, in Hellfire Peninsula, for the Alliance, or by Rungor, in Terokkar Forest, for the Horde.
- Runed Adamantite RodCrafted itemRecipe bought from a vendor at 350 skill. (1): Adamantite RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Greater Planar EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (8), Large Prismatic ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (8), Primal MightIngredient (1), Runed Fel Iron RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 300 skill. (1).
351 – 360
At 350, learn the Grand Master rank from a trainer in Northrend, or from Enchanter Nalthanis in Dalaran. You can apply armor enchantments to Armor Vellum III instead of your gear: it stores them for later. Start with Cloak enchantments for Speed.
- Enchant Cloak - SpeedEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 350 skill. (9): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (54).
360 – 375
Move on to Bracers enchantments for Striking. The formula turns yellow at 370: you sometimes need to make a few more.
- Enchant Bracers - StrikingEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 360 skill. (20): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (120).
375 – 376
Make your Runed Eternium Rod: it uses up your Runed Adamantite Rod.
- Runed Eternium RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 375 skill. (1): Eternium RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Greater Planar EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (6), Arcane DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (6), Runed Adamantite RodCrafted itemRecipe bought from a vendor at 350 skill. (1).
376 – 380
Go back to Bracers enchantments for Striking.
- Enchant Bracers - StrikingEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 360 skill. (6): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (36).
380 – 385
Move on to Bracers enchantments for Exceptional Intellect.
- Enchant Bracers - Exceptional IntellectEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 375 skill. (5): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (50).
385 – 395
Enchant Boots with Icewalker.
- Enchant Boots - IcewalkerEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 385 skill. (10): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (80), Crystallized WaterIngredient (10).
395 – 410
Move on to Cloak enchantments for Superior Agility. The formula turns yellow at 405: you sometimes need to make a few more.
- Enchant Cloak - Superior AgilityEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 395 skill. (17): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (153).
410 – 415
Enchant a few Gloves with Expertise.
- Enchant Gloves - ExpertiseEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 405 skill. (5): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (60).
415 – 420
Move on to Boots enchantments for Greater Spirit.
- Enchant Boots - Greater SpiritEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 410 skill. (5): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (50), Greater Cosmic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (5).
420 – 425
Enchant Shields with Defense.
- Enchant Shield - DefenseEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 420 skill. (5): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (30), Eternal EarthIngredient (30).
425 – 426
Make your Runed Titanium Rod: it uses up your Runed Eternium Rod.
- Runed Titanium RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 425 skill. (1): Titanium RodBlacksmith itemMade with Blacksmithing, or bought at the auction house. (1), Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (40), Greater Cosmic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (12), Dream ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (8), Runed Eternium RodCrafted itemRecipe learned from the trainer at 375 skill. (1).
426 – 430
Go back to Shield enchantments for Defense.
- Enchant Shield - DefenseEnchantRecipe learned from the trainer at 420 skill. (4): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (24), Eternal EarthIngredient (24).
430 – 435
The last three formulas are bought from Vanessa Sellers, in Dalaran, for 4 Dream Shards each. Start with Cloak enchantments for Mighty Armor.
- Enchant Cloak - Mighty ArmorEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 430 skill. (5): Infinite DustEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (75), Greater Cosmic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (10).
435 – 445
Move on to Gloves enchantments for Armsman.
- Enchant Gloves - ArmsmanEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 435 skill. (10): Dream ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20), Eternal EarthIngredient (80).
445 – 450
Finish with Boots enchantments for Greater Assault: the formula stays orange up to 450.
- Enchant Boots - Greater AssaultEnchantRecipe bought from a vendor at 440 skill. (5): Greater Cosmic EssenceEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20), Dream ShardEnchanting materialObtained by disenchanting items, or bought at the auction house. (20).
